Rugged computer for artificial intelligence (AI) in industrial robots introduced by AAEON
Summary points:
- AAEON introduces UP Xtreme ARL Edge Mini PC powered by Intel Core Ultra 200H (Arrow Lake) processors for industrial automation and AI-driven applications.
- Rugged, fanless design supports operation from -20 to 60 degrees Celsius, with 9-to-36-volt DC input and resistance to shock and vibration.
- Flexible connectivity and expansion options include dual LAN ports, multiple USB and COM interfaces, and M.2 slots for Wi-Fi, 5G, and storage.
TAIPEI, Taiwan – AAEON Technology in Taipei, Taiwan, is introducing the UP Xtreme ARL Edge Mini PC with the Intel Core Ultra 200H series microprocessor (formerly Arrow Lake) for industrial robots and automated meter reading devices.
Primarily designed to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) to applications, the UP Xtreme ARL Edge offers a ruggedized enclosure with fanless operation, and can operate in temperatures from -20 to 60 degrees Celsius.
The Mini PC has a 9-to-36-volt DC power input range with resistance to shock and vibration. It offers a choice of Intel Core Ultra (series 2) processors, with default models offering the Intel Core Ultra 5 processor 225H, Intel Core Ultra 7 processor 255H, or the Intel Core Ultra 7 processor 265H.
Dual LAN ports
The UP Xtreme ARL Edge rugged computer provides users with dual LAN ports (one at 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, one at 1 Gigabit Ethernet) and three physical USB ports, with an additional two USB 2.0 interfaces available via pin header. It offers a Raspberry Pi-compatible 40-pin GPIO alongside two COM ports for RS-232/422/485.
For expansion, the UP Xtreme ARL Edge contains an M.2 2230 E-Key and M.2 3052 B-Key with a Nano SIM slot for Wi-Fi, 5G, and cellular module support. Meanwhile, the system's storage options include two M.2 2280 M-Key slots and one SATA drive.
For OS support, the UP Xtreme ARL Edge is compatible with Windows 11 LTSC, Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, and Yocto 5.1. For more information contact AAEON online at www.aaeon.com/en/product/detail/up-system-up-xtreme-arl-edge.
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