We were recently involved in submitting a bid for a UK start-up which has successfully deployed other agribot prototypes. The requirements for this model included a rugged embedded pc capable of running AI-driven software, suitable battery options, high-resolution imaging and advanced PNT capabilities.
The control unit stipulated high power requirements while the smaller, mobile unit required power over ethernet based on a Linux platform. Involving multiple business units, Steatite was able to offer rugged solutions to every challenge which have been proven in field operations and known to be highly flexible and reliable.
Our proposal included:
• Axiomtek and ADLINK (Nvidia Jetson NX based) computers, bringing high-end intelligence and offering available stock and ongoing UK support.
• Tiny Jetson industrial carrier board for powerful processing on a compact board.
• Cincoze GM-1000 – a rugged, compact and high-performance GPU computer with embedded GPU expansion.
• Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) from Orolia which have the advantage of being modular so new features or functionality can be simply added via software or hardware upgrades.• Customisable lithium-ion battery and Battery Management System (BMS) to ensure optimal power deployment and long life.
• Compact and lightweight autofocus-zoom camera options from our imaging division, Active Silicon, with multiple outputs including HD-SDI, USB3, HDMI, HD-VLC™, Ethernet IP H.264 and MIPI CSI-2.
Designing and building world-class products for use in agriculture requires experience and knowledge gained over years and across multiple sectors, as the size and function of this tech can vary so greatly.
At Steatite, we’re proud to be able to offer a wealth of insight and practical advice to ensure that the diversifying applications within this industry can be significantly advanced.
Contact us to find out more about our customised, application-specific or general off-the-shelf solutions.