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Variscite Launches New System on Module Powered by Texas Instruments’ AM62x from only $33

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Variscite, a leading worldwide System on Module (SoM) designer, developer, and manufacturer, today announced the launch of the VAR-SOM-AM62, powered by the Texas Instruments AM62x. Starting from only $33, the module provides an ideal solution for embedded industrial products that require high-performance and low-power.

The VAR-SOM-AM62 runs on 1.4 GHz Quad-core Cortex™-A53 with 400MHz Cortex-M4F an additional 333 MHz PRU real-time co-processors. It offers camera interfaces MIPI-CSI2, integrated 3D GPU along with dual LVDS display. The advanced feature set complements rich connectivity with certified dual-band Wi-Fi, BT /BLE 5.2, 3x CAN bus, dual USB, and dual GbE, and supports industrial operating temperatures.

Pin compatibility and Scalability

The SoM is a member of Variscite’s Pin2Pin product family, allowing developers to use the same carrier board design for a wide range of processors. Variscite customers enjoy significant long-term advantages as well as reduced development time, costs, and risks.

“The integration of the AM625x processor into the VAR-SOM-AM62 gives developers a solid foundation that combines performance and power efficiencies,” said Ofer Austerlitz, VP Business Development and Sales of Variscite. “These qualities along with its integrated interfaces generate a very attractive cost-optimized solution for present-day embedded edge devices.”

VAR-SOM-AM62 Evaluation kits

The VAR-SOM-AM62 evaluation kits serve as a complete development platform for both evaluation and application development purposes and include the scalable Symphony carrier board and an optional LVDS display with a touch panel.

Availability and Longevity

The VAR-SOM-AM62 is included in Variscite’s long-term longevity plan and provides longevity of 15 years. Evaluation kits and stock item modules are available for production quantities orders, starting from only $33 per unit.

ESP32-P4 Offers High-Performance MCU with Numerous IO-Connectivity

Posted on by Tope Oluyemi

Espressif Systems has unveiled its newest SoC, ESP32-P4, which is powered by a dual-core RISC-V CPU with an AI instructions extension, an advanced memory subsystem, and integrated high-speed peripherals. ESP32-P4 is designed to meet the needs of high-performance applications that require strong security, as well as the next generation of embedded applications that will require robust support for Human-Machine Interfaces, efficient edge computing, and increased IO-connectivity.

ESP32-P4 is designed to support ultra-low-power applications which may occasionally require high computing, by integrating a dual-core RISC-V CPU running up to 400MHz, single-precision FPU and AI extensions, and an LP-Core which can run up to 40MHz. This provides all the necessary computational resources while allowing the HP cores to be kept down for most of the time, thus saving power.

The ESP32-P4 HP core system features 768KB of on-chip SRAM, which can be used as a cache when external PSRAM is available, as well as 8KB of zero-wait TCM RAM for fast data buffers or time-critical sections of code. This powerful memory system, combined with support for external PSRAM and Flash, ensures that memory-access latency and available memory size are not restricted.

ESP32-P4 has strong security at its core, with features such as Secure Boot, Flash Encryption, cryptographic accelerators, TRNG, and more providing all the necessary components for keeping the device secure and trusted. The Digital Signature Peripheral and a dedicated Key Management Unit ensure that private keys are generated on the SoC itself and are not exposed in plain text or vulnerable to physical attacks. Additionally, the SoC supports hardware access protection, allowing for Access Permission Management and Privilege Separation.

ESP32-P4 is the ideal SoC for any HMI-based application, as it includes support for MIPI-CSI with integrated ISP and MIPI-DSI, allowing for the integration of a high-resolution camera and a display interface. Additionally, it has a parallel display and camera interface, capacitive touch inputs, and speech recognition features for enhanced compatibility. In addition, ESP32-P4 incorporates specialized hardware accelerators for multiple media-encoding and compression protocols, such as H.264 encoding, for image and video streaming. It also features a built-in Pixel Processing Accelerator (PPA) that is ideal for GUI development.

ESP32-P4 not only has more than 50 programmable GPIOs, which is more than those of any other Espressif SoC to date, but also supports all the commonly used peripherals, such as SPI, I2S, I2C, LED PWM, MCPWM, RMT, ADC, DAC, UART, and TWAITM, as well as USB OTG 2.0 HS, Ethernet, and SDIO Host 3.0 for high-speed connectivity. ESP32-P4 can be paired as a wireless companion chip for any of the ESP32-C/S/H series over SPI/SDIO/UART, via the ESP-Hosted or ESP-AT solutions if the application requires wireless connectivity. Additionally, ESP32-P4 can stand as a Host MCU for other connectivity solutions, such as ACK, AWS IoT ExpressLink, etc.

For more information about the ESP32-P4, visit the announcement page.

OKdo and RS Launch Next-Generation ROCK 5A Board

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OKdo, the leading provider of next-generation computing solutions, announces the launch of in partnership with Radxa. The ROCK 5A is a powerful, versatile and easy-to-use single board computer (SBC) that is designed to meet the demands of engineers, developers, educators, inventors and entrepreneurs. Starting February 1st, OKdo will offer discounted pricing for the newly announced series of boards; limited to the first 5,000.

The ROCK 5A will be offered at:

  • 4GB – market price $99, special introductory price $74
  • 8GB – market price $119, special introductory price $94
  • 16GB – market price $159, special introductory price $134

The ROCK 5A takes the highly sought-after key functionality of its powerful predecessor, the ROCK 5B, and fits it on the industry’s common SBC form factor. Some of its key features include 8k output, an octa-core processor and an AI accelerator. Additionally, it is the only SBC on the market in this form factor that comes with 16GB of memory.

The ROCK 5A will run Linux v5.10 Kernel, supporting Ubuntu, Debian, openFyde OS, Armbian, RebornOS, Android 12 and later. Customers can download the software from OKdo.com and find additional community support by leveraging the 1.5 million members of the DesignSpark community.

Operating at a professional grade, the combination of such power, versatility and support makes the ROCK 5A an excellent option for embedded processes spanning EV charging, automatic manufacturing, digital signage, agricultural tech and more.

“Since the launch of OKdo’s family of ROCK boards, the market has been responding very well in a variety of verticals including consumer, industrial and agriculture segments. I am thrilled to add yet another member to the ROCK family and anticipate fast adoption with new and existing customers. The ROCK 5A is the perfect blend of power, versatility and affordability,” said Richard Curtin, Co-Founder and CTO of OKdo.

“We are excited to introduce the next generation of low-cost, high-performance and compact credit card-sized ROCK 5A single board computer in global collaboration with OKdo. We believe the ROCK 5A already has entry level desktop PC performance without worrying about power consumption and heating issues. We can’t wait to see the community and developers make amazing applications based on the ROCK 5A SBC,” said Tom Tang, President of VamRS Technology.

For those eager to get their hands on a next-generation SBC, the ROCK 5B is in stock at OKdo and RS for immediate shipment. Sharing key features such as the 8k output, octa-core processor, power on/off and built-in Real-Time-Clock, the 5B levels up the power with the RK3588 Rockchip.

Bringing the ROCK series to market provides a new and reliable solution to an industry still in the grips of a global chip shortage and supply chain pressures. OKdo recognizes that the time for significant change is now and that the enablement of widespread IoT adoption will be instrumental in a more sustainable future. The ROCK SBCs and CMs are another timely arm of an ecosystem of services OKdo has developed to revolutionize product development and operational excellence. For more information on ROCK 5A, please visit the OKdo website.

Launching NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano and Orin NX edge embedded systems from Aetina

Posted on by Rakesh Kumar, Ph.D.

At CES 2023, Aetina announced a selection of embedded devices powered by NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX and Orin Nano. Their focus will be on the AIE-KO21/31 and AIE-KN31/41, two edge devices made for general purposes and beginner-friendly AI processing on the periphery. With mass production set to begin in Q4 2022 and Q1 2023, respectively, NVIDIA released the NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX SO-DIMM modules in March 2022 and the cheaper pin-compatible Jetson Orin Nano modules in September. Seeed Studio’s reComputer J4012 was the first NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX edge AI computer, but it turns out that Aetina also launched Jetson Orin NX/Orin Nano industrial embedded computers around the same time.

There are a lot of details on the Aetina AIE-KO21, AIE-KO31, AIE-KN31, and AIE-KN41. System-on-module in AIE-KO21 is NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano 4 GB with up to 20 TOPS of AI performance; in AIE-KO31, it’s NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano 8 GB with up to 40 TOPS of AI performance; in AIE-KN31, it’s NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX 8 GB with up to 70 TOPS of AI performance; and in AIE-KN41, it’s NVIDIA Jetson Or It contains a single HDMI display Type-A port and an NVMe PCIe SSD with around 128 GB of storage space. Line-out/Line-in/Mic is used for audio (optional with Daughter Board). Two external antennas and a Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 connection are supplied for wired networking.

WiFi and Bluetooth can be added through an M.2 module (See Extension). A USB Type-C (OTG) port and two USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A ports are also included. Both the RS232 and CAN Bus serial ports have DB9 connectors, and the expansion port is isolated. In addition to the D-Sub connector with 5x GPIO, 1x I2C, 1x UART, and 1x UART for debug only (UART3), there is also a 1x M.2 E-Key 2230 (PCIe/USB2) socket for wireless connectivity and a 1x M.2 M-Key (NVMe) 2242 socket for storage. Optional functions such as a power, recovery, and reset switch are included. 12 V to 24 V DC is supplied through a 2-pin terminal block, and the usable operating temperature range is -25 °C to +70 °C, with a storage temperature range of -25°C to +85°C. The temperature is 40 degrees Celsius with a non-condensing relative humidity of 95%. Class A CE/FCC and IEC 62368 approval has been granted.

Wall mounting is possible with this enclosure, and a DIN rail mounting kit is available from Aetina if needed. It appears that the four variants of this embedded system are all the same, with only the NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX and Orin Nano modules changing their appearance. Not only does the business claim that its AIE platforms enable its EdgeEye platform for real-time remote monitoring of edge devices, but they also leave no doubt that the embedded computer will run Ubuntu 20.04-based NVIDIA JetPack.

According to Aetina, Jetson Orin NX-based systems will be made accessible in February 2023, while Jetson Orin Nano-embedded computers will follow in March. Additional information, including specifications, is available on the product website, and the press release also discusses larger Jetson Orin Nano and Orin NX systems with an additional M.2 B-Key for expanding LTE/5G functionality.

Learn how! Robotic ultraArm P340 by Arduino sketches, engraves, and grabs

Posted on by Rakesh Kumar, Ph.D.

The Elephant Robotics ultraArm P340 is a robot arm that has a working radius of 340 mm and is controlled by an Arduino-compatible ATMega2560 control board. The arm of this robot may be outfitted with a variety of accessories that can be used for painting, laser engraving, or grabbing objects.

The ultraArm P340 robotic arm, which is more affordable, operates somewhat differently than the myCobot 280 Pi robotic arm, which has a built-in Raspberry Pi 4 SBC. The ultraArm P340 only contains the electronics for controlling the servos and attachments, and it must be connected to a host computer running Windows or a Raspberry Pi over USB in order to function properly.

There are several different specs included in the ultraArm P340. The control board uses a Microchip ATMega2560 8-bit AVR microcontroller operating at 16 MHz. It includes 256 KB of flash memory, 4 KB of EEPROM, and 8 KB of SRAM. The degree of freedom ranges from around three to four axes, depending on the accessories. It is able to work within a radius of around 340 mm. The high-performance stepper motor allows for a weight of up to 650 grams, and the position accuracy is up to 0.1 millimeters. The maximum speed is up to 100 millimeters per second. It features two communication interfaces for RS485 and a USB serial interface. Additionally, it has attachment interfaces for a PWM laser connection, a gripper connector, and a switch connector for the suction pump. A burn button and the ability to flash the firmware are additional features.


With an input power source of 100-240 V at 50-60 Hz, the output voltage can be set to 12 V, 8.4 V, or 5 V. You may get an idea of its intricate dimensions from the image that is located above and it weighs close to 2.9 kilograms. SLA material composes its construction, which is an aluminum alloy.

The ultraArm P340 is available in a variety of configurations, including a standard kit that includes all of the fundamental accessories, a drawing kit that includes a pen holder, a laser engraving kit, and several vision kits that include a camera, clamping claw or suction pump, conveyor belt, etc… It is also feasible to purchase the extension kits separately and switch between them as you see appropriate. You can do this whenever it suits your needs.

The robot is dependent on a number of different programs and pieces of software.

  • To upgrade the firmware and gain access to user manuals, tutorials, and so on, download the myStudio software (it works on Windows, macOS, and Linux).
  • The Luban G-Code generator can be used for various artistic endeavors, including painting and laser etching.

  • In order to create Python code, myBlockly provides a visual interface for dragging and dropping blocks.
  • Python scripts may be used for direct robot control.
  • Ubuntu 20.04 appears to be hosting ROS2, the robot operating system.

The documentation website has further information and how-to-get-started guides.

The ultraArm P340 robotic arm from Elephant Robotics is now available for pre-order, with a standard kit costing $649 and shipments beginning on February 1

[Update: code ULTRA20 should reduce the price by 20%].

MyCobot 280 Pi, 6 degrees of freedom (DoF) robotic arm powered by Raspberry Pi, retails for $799 as an example product.

433 MHz is alive! Communicating with 433 MHz sensors using an ESP32 board and LoRa module.

Posted on by Rakesh Kumar, Ph.D.

While Matter, Bluetooth, Zigbee, and Zwave may get all the press these days, 433 MHz was the simple yet reliable technology that our sensors and devices relied on before they became popular. Given the wide range of applications for the 433 MHz, generalizations regarding the technology are likely to be oversimplified. Numerous household and automotive components employ it, including outdoor temperature and security sensors and tire pressure monitors. The various radio frequencies (315 MHz, 350 MHz, 433 MHz, 868 MHz, and 915 MHz ) and signal modulations (OOK, ASK, and FSK) encountered behind the term 433 MHz can be discussed at length. However, as 433 MHz is used by the vast majority of manufactured and commercially available sensors, they will continue to find their applications.

A 433 MHz LoRa transceiver on an ESP32 board can be used for home automation, which was demonstrated by Florian Robert of the OpenMQTTGateway project. He also discusses how to connect to 433 MHz sensors. In 2017, he published an article that compared various 433 MHz gateways for decoding 433 MHz sensors; now, he provides an update. In particular, the substantial development made by NortherMan54, who programmed an Arduino library to enable a 433MHz LoRa Transceiver-based ESP32 board to function with standard 433 MHz sensors available on the market. This provides consumers with a ready-made, off-the-shelf option for receiving these signals without breaking out the soldering iron.

LILYGO LoRa32 V2.1 and HELTEC LORa32 v2 can now be used to read OOK (On-off keying) sensors. Boards like these make it simple to install a receiver for 433 MHz sensor signals; they are based on the Espressif ESP32 processor, which many are already familiar with. They also include a Semtech SX127x Transceiver and an SSD1306 OLED display.

What really sets his work apart, though, is his ability to use a little board like this in conjunction with the RTL 433 and the RadioLib project to receive signals from a huge variety of OOK sensors. A computer or Raspberry Pi with an RTL SDR (Software defined Radio) attached would be a common setup for making use of the RTL_433 library. This method eliminates the need for an expensive USB SDR dongle while providing a low-cost, compact microcontroller-based alternative for creating a 433-to-MQTT gateway. This allows for a wide variety of sensors, such as weather stations, doors, PIR, TPMS, temperature, and BBQ sensors, to be read by a single device using the more common 433 MHz frequency.

The OpenMQTTGateway project incorporates this approach, which is necessary once the data from the sensors has been decoded and before it can be shown. Once configuring the gateway using the web portal, the data will be visible in the MQTT broker after one will web upload the application to the ESP32 board using either heltec-rtl_433 or lilygo-rtl_433. Processing them is now possible with Node-Red, Home Assistant, OpenHAB, Domoticz, and any other IoT platform that supports MQTT.

Obviously, this isn’t enough to process and show the data, so they added support for Auto-Discovery so that you do not need to manually configure an OpenHAB or Home Assistant if you don’t want to. That’s right, OpenMQTTGateway will now automatically add devices and detail their settings.

This facilitates the incorporation of the sensors into existing dashboards. Finally, functionality for showing the sensor’s data on the onboard display has been provided by NortherMan54 so you can have a fast glance at the data.

Debuting TinyML Seeed Studio Grove Vision AI Module Support in SDK, Studio By Edge Impulse

Posted on by Rakesh Kumar, Ph.D.

Edge Impulse, a company that specializes in machine learning, has recently made an announcement regarding a partnership with Seeed Studio. The purpose of this partnership is to add support for the Grove Vision AI Module to Edge Impulse Studio as well as the Edge Impulse software development kit (SDK), which is now available.

“Edge Impulse and Seeed have partnered together to support Seeed’s Grove Vision AI Module with Edge Impulse,” the reason why, as Joshua Buck of Edge Impulse explains it, “enabling users to now acquire, develop, and deploy vision-based ML applications with Edge Impulse Studio and Edge Impulse SDK.”

The Omnivision OV2640 camera sensor has a 1600 x 1200 UXGA resolution, while the Grove Vision AI Module is based around a low-power Himax HX6537-A processor that is running at 400MHz. The Grove Vision AI Module was introduced back in August of the previous year. The device, which is about the size of your thumb, was made for tinyML on-device computer vision processing and came pre-loaded with three image classification algorithms.

The firms have confirmed that it is now possible to enhance those three algorithms by using the Edge Impulse Software Development Kit (SDK) or the user-friendly Edge Impulse Studio. Once it has been linked to Edge Impulse Studio via USB, the Grove Vision AI Module will appear as a compatible device in the software. This will make it possible to take images for training purposes and then deploy a trained model directly to the device.

The Grove – Vision AI Module is a board around the size of a thumb that is based on the Himax HX6537-A processor. It comes with a microphone, 2-Megapixel OV2640 camera, 3-axis accelerometer, and 3-axis gyroscope. It allows individualized models in addition to providing storage with 32 MB of SPI memory, machine learning algorithms for face recognition, and people detection that are pre-installed, and it comes standard. Because it is compatible with the XIAO ecosystem as well as Arduino, it is an excellent choice for beginning work on AI-powered camera projects.

It is fully supported by Edge Impulse, which means that you will be able to sample raw data from the camera, build models, and deploy trained machine-learning models to the module directly from the studio without having to do any programming. Seeed Studio Bazaar is the exclusive location at which the Grove – Vision AI Module can be procured for financial transactions.

On the Edge Impulse website, you can find step-by-step instructions for getting started with Edge Impulse on the Seeed Grove Vision AI Module.

Assessing the NVIDIA Jetson Nano SoM-powered 3D Vision Camera

Posted on by Rakesh Kumar, Ph.D.

Orbbec showed off a 4K RGB camera with depth-sensing capabilities and the ability to live-stream processed photos over Ethernet or USB. The Femto Mega uses a Jetson Nano System-on-Module for artificial intelligence computing and is equipped with a 6-DoF IMU and Microsoft’s Time of Flight (ToF) technology. The Orbbec uses an NVIDIA Jetson Nano System-on-Module (SoM)  “to run advanced depth vision algorithms to convert raw data to precise depth images. This eliminates the need for an external PC or computer device.” A 128-CUDA-core NVIDIA Maxwell architecture, a quad-core ARM Cortex-A57 MPCore processor, 4GB of 64-bit LPDDR4, and 16 GB of eMMC 5.1 storage space are all features of the Jetson NANO. It can encode videos at 250 Mbps and decode them at 500 Mbps.

Jetson Nano

Femto Mega Perfomance

Orbbec further notes that the 1-megapixel camera has a range of 0.25 meters to 5.5 meters and a Field of View (FoV) of 120 degrees. For specifics on the quality of the camera, please refer to the chart above. Two other cameras, the Astra 2 and the Gemini 2 were also announced by the business. The Gemini 2 incorporates an IMU, Orbbec’s ASIC, and active stereo IR technology, all of which are geared at processing depth. The Astra 2, on the other hand, is an improved version of the first gadget that relies on structured light. This camera can synchronize with multiple others, and it captures depth information at a high resolution and with a high degree of stability.

Astra 2 

The Astra 2 model is roughly 145 x 35 x 36 mm in size and has a structured light range of 0.6-8 mm. With a depth FoV of H58° x V46° x D70° and a maximum of 1600 x 1200 at 30 frames per second, this camera is impressive. The field of view (Horizontal by Vertical by Depth) of the RGB camera is  H75° x V46° x D82° pixels at 30 frames per second, and the accuracy is ≤3 millimeters at 1000 millimeters. A USB Type-C port is used to supply power. Power consumption is around ≤ 6 W on average, peak 6.5 W, and the working temperature is around 0-35 ℃. It can function on any Windows/Linux/Android operating system.

Gemini 2 specification

In structured Active Stereo IR, the Gemini 2 model is about 90 mm x 25 mm x 30 mm in size and has a range of 0.12 mm to 10 mm. Depth FOV is H91° x V66° x D101°, and the resolution can go up to 1280 x 800 at 30 fps. RGB FoV is H86° x V55° x D94°, the resolution is 1920 x 1080 @30 fps, and precision is ≤ 2% (2 m & 81% ROI). A USB Type-C port is used to add power. Windows, Linux, or Android is the operating system, and it uses about an average ≤ 2.5 W of power and stays between 0 ℃ and 40 ℃.

Femto Mega Expanded View

Product Femto Mega is certified as Class 1 FCC RoHS 2.0 CE, and it can measure distances with an accuracy of 11 mm + 0.1 % and a precision of 17 mm. Depth FOV is NFoV unbinned & binned: H 75°V 65° and WFoV unbinned & binned: H 120°V 120° with a resolution framerate of WFOV unbinned 1024 x 1024 @Up to 15 FPS, WFOV 2 x 2 binned 512 x 512 @Up to 30 FPS. RGB FOV is H 80° V 51° D 89°2°, and it has a resolution framerate of 3840 x 2160 @Up to 25 FPS, 1920 x 1080 @Up to 30 FPS, NFOV unbinned 640 x 576 @Up to 30 FPS, and NFOV 2 x 2 binned 320 x 288 @Up to 30 FPS. Power comes from a USB Type C port and a 5 V / 3 A power adapter. The processor is an Nvidia Jetson Nano, and it works best between 10 °C and 25 °C. The data is transferred using DC, POE, and USB 3.0 Type-C cables. On average, DC uses 11 W of power, and POE uses 13 W of power. Windows and Linux are the operating systems, and it has a 6DoF IMU and an 8-pin connector.

No pricing information for these cameras was provided by Orbbec. Orbbec’s web shop features a product page for the aforementioned Femto Mega, in addition to the Astra 2 and Gemini 2.

LoRaWAN Vision AI Sensor Exhibited by Himax and Seeed Studio at CES 2023

Posted on by Rakesh Kumar, Ph.D.

At the most recent Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada, Himax Technologies Inc., and Seeed Studio jointly displayed the SenseCAP A1101 LoRaWAN Vision AI Sensor, embedded with Himax WiseEye smart image sensing solution (WiseEye). A plug-and-play and simple-to-integrate vision sensor called the SenseCAP A1101 has been developed by Seeed Studio using its tinyML Edge AI platform enabling expertise. It runs machine learning in support of a number of AI models, including image recognition, people counting, target detection, meter recognition, and many others. Himax HM0360 CMOS image sensor, supporting up to 60 FPS VGA solution, WiseEye WE1 AI processor, running at 400MHz local inferencing, enables powerful machine learning at extremely low power consumption. It also has a LoRaWAN module featuring low-power, wide-area (LPWA) networking protocol for long-range networks, which are all included in this industry-leading battery-powered sensor solution.

The SenseCAP A1101 sensor, which has already been used in practice smart agriculture cases, was also on display at CES by Himax and Seeed Studio. The SenseCAP A1101 vision AI sensor can run for more than nine months while continuously collecting field images and uploading the final data results from local inferencing every minute. It is powered by Himax’s ultralow power WiseEye technology. A good fit for IoT applications placed in either outdoor or indoor argo-ecosystems is the vision AI sensor hardware, which is made to adopt high industrial protection grade and support an operating temperature range of -40°C to 85°C and IP66 waterproof rating. The sensor solution also supports the simple setup of the Bluetooth APP, quick connection to gateways, and quick connection to cloud servers.

Joey Jiang said, GM of the Industry and Application Group of Seeed Studio,

“We’re really happy and honored to work with Himax to embed their WiseEye solution to this Vision AI device. To be the most reliable IoT Hardware Partner for global developers, we at Seeed are always looking to integrate advanced technologies into ready-to-deploy hardware solutions for digital transformation in vertical industries,”  “Working with Himax is yet another step forward in Seeed’s Vision to empower every developer to achieve their digital transformation goals with Vision AI technology. With SenseCAP A1101 LoRaWAN Vision AI Sensor, the developers can combine vision and LPWAN to their IoT solutions to serve various scenarios of smart farming, smart metering, and more.”

Jordan Wu, CEO of Himax, said,

“Our WiseEye solution has been proven in the notebook and many other applications, including automatic meter reading, automotive, surveillance, and smart office/home, to name a few. Seeed Studio is one of the leading AI platforms in the world, and our collaboration in the smart agriculture application is further validation of the suitability of our WiseEye technology to a wide range of markets,”. “The demand for battery-powered smart devices with AI-enabled smart sensing is rapidly growing to provide an opportunity for us to further expand by joining forces with other AI platform partners by offering value-added features for our customers in terms of privacy, security, and superior battery life for diversified endpoint AI devices.”

more information: https://www.seeedstudio.com/SenseCAP-A1101-LoRaWAN-Vision-AI-Sensor-p-5367.html

Storaxa Offers Home Cloud Storage with Remote Access NAS

Posted on by Tope Oluyemi

A campaign has been launched on Kickstarter for Storaxa, which is a powerful combination of a Network Attached Storage (NAS) and WiFi router, offering over 100TB of storage capacity in RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10 configurations, and a blazing fast 2.5GbE & WiFi 6 home network. It is fully customizable and open source, powered by TrueNAS-SCALE and OpenWRT, giving you complete control over how your data is stored.

No matter if you are a gamer, photographer, or content creator, having reliable storage for all your digital data is essential, they need to be handled with care, and stored safely. While portable SSDs and cloud storage subscription services are available, they are not perfect solutions. For privacy, security, price, and convenience, nothing beats owning a NAS in your own home or office.

With the Home Gateway guard and USB 3.2 Gen2 10Gbps Direct access, you can conveniently access and store your data from anywhere, whether you are at home or traveling, as long as you have internet access. Additionally, there are slots for built-in SD cards and microSD readers. Having a Storaxa can help you save a lot of money. Unlike other cloud storage services, you only need to pay a one-time fee for a lifetime of worry-free storage. Additionally, you can create multiple accounts, making it easier than ever to share storage within a family.

Setting up Storaxa is very easy. You just install the SSDs and hard drives, plug in the power, and join the WiFi. You can then create some accounts and start storing them right away. RAID 0,1,5,6,10 are available, enabling you to mirror, stripe, and create parity backups of your data. You can choose the RAID option that best suits your needs, and be rest assured that your data is safe even if your hard drives get damaged. You can even back up from a distance when you are away.

The Storaxa’s 2.5GbE ensures fast home network transfer speeds with minimal latency. Additionally, it incorporates WiFi 6 technology, so you can enjoy a fast and reliable internet connection without any compromises. Time Machine or PC Recovery enables Storaxa to automatically and consistently back up your computer, ensuring that your device is always backed up and that your data is kept up-to-date. Storaxa features a dual fan cooler, which maximizes its performance by ensuring that its high-functioning nature is maintained at low operational temperatures at all times.

Over $900,000 has been raised, with close to 4000 backers. The company is offering two rewards for the Storaxa. $239 for the Chinese New Year promotion, and $279 once CNY is over or all 240 first units are gone. The shipping fee will range from $25 to $35, and deliveries are scheduled to start in June 2023. For more information about the documentation, specs, schematics, and the campaign progress, visit the campaign page on Kickstarter.

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