Australian firm Astute Systems is set to launch of its GXA-1 Nvidia-powered computer into Europe this month followed by the USA in October.

Potential customers include users of autonomous equipment where fast real-time edge processing is required. This includes earth movers, so it is relevant to agriculture, construction and power sectors including wind farms, oil and gas pipelines, and solar technology and mining, as well as to shipping and logistics and border security.

Companies who have already made the investment in this type of equipment need to ensure these high-value assets can perform at peak capacity. The GXA-1 enables autonomy in harsh environments, including extreme conditions of temperatures, moisture, vibration and shock.

It is suitable for those content with commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) systems. For companies with developers already familiar with the Nvidia software development kit (SDK), the GXA-1 offers seamless migration, making it an option for those looking to transition to a more rugged device or seeking modified off-the-shelf (MOTS) versions tailored to their environmental needs.

Pre-qualification units with a developer kit are now available, offering a route to early adoption. 

It is based on the Nvidia Jetson AGX Orin industrial SoM. AI performance is 248TFlops and it has a 10Gbit Ethernet data plane port. There are multiple legacy analogue inputs for existing DVE day and night cameras. 

“We believe we have the best for autonomous machinery and deployment in harsh environments,” said Ross Newman, founder of Astute Systems (astutesys.com). “We’re faster, quicker, lighter and better value than anything currently available delivering the best performance per watt of any device in this class.”