ADLINK LEC-RB5 SMARC module

ADLINK Technology has released the LEC-RB5 SMARC module — its first SMARC AI-on-module based on a Qualcomm Technologies processor. It is capable of powering robots and drones in consumer, enterprise, defence, industrial and logistics sectors.

The Qualcomm QRB5165 processor is designed for robotics and drones applications and integrates several IoT technologies in a single solution. The LEC-RB5 SMARC module provides on-device artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, support for up to six cameras and low power consumption, making it suitable for the next generation of high-compute, low-power robots and drones. It empowers users to do everything they need for complex AI and deep learning workloads at the edge without relying on the cloud.

The SMARC module provides the capability to build powerful robots for use in harsh industrial conditions and in temperatures that range from -30 to +85°C. Part of ADLINK’s portfolio of SMARC form factors that support both ARM and x86 designs, it will support the proliferation of 5G in robotics and intelligent systems.

The module provides enhancements for computer vision (CV) applications with low latencies for real-time image processing decisions, freeing up capacity for other critical AI applications while delivering mobile-optimised CV experiences. Hardware acceleration for advanced CV applications with on-device AI capable of running complex AI and deep learning workloads with low power makes the module advantageous for a wide variety of industrial and consumer applications.