A reliable embedded computer can take your standard industrial vehicle a long way and make it capable of data collection, communication and video processing, all of which are suitable for automation applications. It can also enable intelligent decision-making and functioning for safer and efficient operations.
AMR Cleaning Vehicle
Neousys Edge AI GPU platforms are used in Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) cleaning vehicles to automate street cleaning services. Where teams of over ten members take several hours to clean city streets at night, now an AMR cleaning vehicle can be deployed to complete cleaning tasks which reduces late-night road worker accidents while also saving time and manpower. The edge AI GPU computers are ideal for this application as they feature IP-rated waterproof and dustproof designs, wide temperature operations and a patented supercapacitor UPS module to counteract unforeseen power outages.
Autonomous Mining Truck
Neousys Edge AI GPU platforms can also be used to automate mining vehicles. Implementing AI inference technology can eliminate most, if not all, human errors in mining operations. An edge AI GPU computer can, in this application, provide worker safety, reduce operation costs and increase efficiency, allowing mining companies to reach their production goals faster.
Long-Haul Autonomous Semi-Trailer
Neousys Technology’s Nuvo-8108GC series is used as a central autonomous vehicle controller in semi-trailers. Its processing power, connectivity ports, functional expandability and shock/vibration resistant design make it an ideal fit for the operating conditions of a semi-trailer.
Automated License Plate Recognition on Police Vehicles
The Neousys NRU series computers can be used in conjunction with IP-rated waterproof GMSL cameras and recognition software to help law enforcement in detecting stolen vehicles. NRU series edge computers are powered by NVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier, which offers TFLOPS inference performance, an ideal fit for image recognition platforms. Put into practice, the camera scans multiple license plates in a single view and reads them, transmitting the data to smaller edge database. It can later be uploaded to the server for crosschecking with the backlogged database. This process provides a safe environment for law enforcement to check on reported license plates without alerting the perpetrator.
Intelligent Road Inspection Vehicle
Neousys Technology’s Nuvo GC series platform is used for controlling intelligent road inspection vehicles. The AI inference technology consistently detects and processes defects in the pavement which reduces the need for inspectors and the human errors associated. This system can deploy multiple vehicles to cover more roads and wider areas which saves both manual inspection time and maintenance as problems can be detected and fixed before they become bigger issues.
Next Generation AMR/AGV
A Neousys customer has created a solution with the Nuvo-8108GC which allows retrofitted industrial vehicles to become autonomous, which saves costs and eliminates the need for complex installations. The Nuvo-8108GC is an ideal fit for this application as it has built-in ignition control, rich I/Os, and can withstand shocks and vibrations as well as keep graphics cards secure.
Automated Automotive Inspection System
The Nuvo-9000 is used with a PB-9250J-SA power backup module to automate an auto parts inspection system. This increases inspection rates, while reducing the need for additional equipment and service workstations. In this application, the Nuvo-9000 is connected to five GigE cameras which cover the whole process, from inspection to pick location and ending with barcode verification. It is also connected to the PB-9205J-SA power backup module to ensure a steady power supply and safe shutdown process.
Forestry VR and Machine Vision
Neousys Edge AI technology can also benefit the forestry industry. When the system is combined with machine vision and virtual reality technology, it streamlines the forest logging process into a single person operation. Instead of multiple people functioning in separate capacities as truck drivers and crane operators the computer, along with virtual reality goggles, allows one person to do both. The machine vision and VR technology offer a clear view of the working area, which allows truck drivers to navigate the vehicle along tricky terrain and around tight spaces. Instead of crane operators taking over once the truck is onsite, the same system allows the driver to operate the crane from the car cabin. Since workers do not need to leave the car cabin, this limits the time they are out in the hazardous zone and thereby minimizes work-related accidents.