Taiwanese firm Aaeon is targeting smart retail markets with its latest AI panel PC powered by Nvidia’s Jetson Orin NX.

Equipped with a comprehensive range of IO, the Niky-2155-NX can also be used for industrial HMI.

With an integrated Nvidia Jetson Orin NX module, 39.6cm TFT-LCD and robust industrial IO, the product is positioned for use in applications requiring on-system inferencing such as smart retail kiosks and industrial control panels.

While its most substantial difference to the firm’s existing panel PC offerings is its onboard AI engine, the system also has node-to-node and peripheral device connectivity options. Four USB 3.2 gen-two ports are provided for the installation of cameras, sensors or other devices, while two Gigabit Ethernet ports grant high-speed wired networking.

Joining its USB and LAN are DB-9 ports for Can bus and RS232, 422 and 485, as well as a DB-15 port offering 13bit digital IO, designed to provide users with sufficient industrial communication options for modern and legacy equipment. The system also provides wireless expansion through an M.2 E-Key and M.2 B-Key slot.

The TFT-LCD full HD touchscreen display comes with choice of either Vesa or panel mounting options, again catering to kiosk and factory automation segments such as smart self-checkout and HMI. Given its proposed deployment scenarios, the system has a -5 to +55˚C operating temperature as well as a power input of 12 to 24V, and vibration and shock tolerance.

The Niky-2155-NX (www.aaeon.com/en/product/detail/ai-panel-pc-niky-2155-nx/overview) is available for pre-order on Aaeon’s eshop (eshop.aaeon.com/15-inch-full-hd-nvidia-jetson-orin-nx-ai-panel-pc-niky-2155-nx.html).

Established in 1992, Aaeon (www.aaeon.com) is a designer and manufacturer of industrial IoT and AI edge products. It provides computing platforms such as industrial motherboards and systems, rugged tablets, embedded AI edge systems, uCPE network appliances, and LoRaWan and WWAN products. Also available are OEM and ODM services worldwide.