As defense and logistics applications for robotics continue to expand, so too will the demand for ruggedized and adaptable computing solutions. Both defense and logistics robots face a range of environmental and operational challenges:

Demanding Environments in Defense and Logistics

  • Defense: Extreme temperatures, shock, vibration, electromagnetic interference, dust, and moisture are all potential threats.
  • Logistics: Warehouses, distribution centers, and outdoor environments can expose robots to temperature variations, dust, impacts, and the need for continuous operation.
  • Size, Weight, and Power (SWaP): Compact size and power efficiency are vital, whether for a military drone or a warehouse robot. Maximizing mission or operation time is key.
  • Security: Defense robots must be resistant to hacking or tampering. Logistics robots may handle valuable goods or contain sensitive business data.

The Ideal Solution for Rugged Robotics: NVIDIA Jetson Modules and EMAC Inc.

Here’s how NVIDIA Jetson, combined with EMAC Inc.’s expertise in embedded systems, addresses these challenges across both sectors:

  • High-Performance AI and Ruggedization: EMAC Inc. can design and manufacture custom carrier boards for a variety of NVIDIA Jetson modules. Jetson modules deliver the high-performance AI processing required for complex robotics tasks, while EMAC’s ruggedization expertise ensures these powerful modules can withstand harsh environments. This includes incorporating industrial components, extended temperature ranges, conformal coatings, and specialized enclosures.
  • Power Efficiency: NVIDIA Jetson modules are designed for power efficiency, crucial for extending the operational time of battery-powered robots. EMAC’s optimized carrier board designs further enhance power management capabilities.
  • Compact Form Factors: The compact size of Jetson modules, paired with EMAC’s custom-designed carrier boards, minimize system size – a major advantage in both defense and logistics applications where space is often at a premium.
  • Customization and Scalability: EMAC’s expertise with the Jetson module carrier boards allows providers to tailor robotic systems to specific tasks by leveraging the diverse Jetson family and creating customized carrier boards for optimal performance.
  • Security: Jetson platforms, with EMAC’s optimization, can include hardware-level encryption, secure boot, and other security features to safeguard robots in both defense and sensitive logistics applications.

In these demanding environments, ruggedization, low power consumption, and high-performance AI processing are essential to ensure reliability and effectiveness. NVIDIA Jetson modules, with their diverse capabilities and form factors, coupled with EMAC Inc.’s expertise in embedded systems design and manufacturing, offer a compelling solution for powering the next generation of ruggedized robots in defense and logistics.