AAEON Technology, a leading designer and manufacturer of industrial and embedded computers, announced the release of the BOXER-8642AI, a fanless embedded AI computer featuring eight independent 10Gbps USB ports, powered by either a 32GB or 64GB NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin module.
Built for the smart retail market, the BOXER-8642AI is able to support multiple Intel RealSense D405 3D cameras for high and wide bandwidth image processing to facilitate inferencing tasks conducive to applications such as AI-assisted self-checkout kiosks.
The BOXER-8642AI’s design is suitable for reliable, around-the-clock operation in various retail environments, as indicated by its 12V to 24V power input range and -25°C and 55°C temperature tolerance. Moreover, AAEON claims the device’s standout feature, its selection of 10Gbps USB ports, have been tested to ensure they can withstand continuous on/off cycling while maintaining a drop-rate of less than 0.1%.
Joining its eight 10Gbps USB interfaces are two DB-9 ports, which offer RS-232/422/485(Rx/Tx) signals, along with CANBus FD, with dual Gigabit Ethernet available via RJ-45 ports on the device’s adjacent to its serial ports.
The computer provides adequate storage for intensive applications, with 64GB eMMC 5.1 onboard and a 2.5″ SATA drive bay, while 32GB or 64GB of system memory capacity is available, corresponding to the NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin module the system SKU hosts.
Wi-Fi or Bluetooth expansion cards are accommodated by the device’s M.2 2230 E-Key, with the BOXER-8642AI’s chassis featuring two antenna openings for the purpose of improving signal range. As has become a staple of AAEON’s NVIDIA-based computers, the BOXER-8642AI comes with two wall mount brackets for modular deployment, and supports the Linux OS, specifically the NVIDIA Jetpack software development kit (5.1.2 and above).
For detailed specifications, please visit the BOXER-8642AI product page on the AAEON website. The BOXER-8642AI is also available for order via AAEON’s eShop.
Detailing the project behind the development of the BOXER-8642AI, AAEON has published a case study showing how the system was deployed in a chain of convenience stores, details of which can be found here.
