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LIPSAMR Perception DevKit is a mobile robot reference design works with LIPS cameras and is based on the NVIDIA Isaac Perceptor workflow. | Credit: LIPS Corp.
ADLINK Technology Inc. has announced that its edge computing platform designed for artificial intelligence has achieved full compatibility with the perception development kit created by LIPS Corp. and built upon the NVIDIA Isaac Perceptor framework. This integration includes the LIPSedge AE Active Stereo 3D camera series, catering to developers engaged in mobile robotics and AI vision applications within manufacturing and warehouse logistics sectors.
The ADLINK DLAP-411-Orin serves as the edge computing solution for the LIPSAMR Perception DevKit. This combined system provides the essential hardware stack necessary for the perception capabilities onboard an autonomous mobile robot (AMR).
“We are thrilled to collaborate with LIPS on the AMR 3D x AI Perception Solution that integrates LIPS’ advanced 3D cameras with our DLAP-411-Orin, leveraging the rich features of NVIDIA Isaac Perceptor,” stated Ethan Chen, general manager of ADLINK’s Edge Computing Platform division. “This partnership enhances AMRs by improving their perception and navigation capabilities, facilitating autonomous operations across various industrial sectors.”
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Edge platform promises AMR performance
ADLINK highlighted several key features within its edge computing platform:
AI computing performance: Equipped with the NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin module, the DLAP-411-Orin yields an impressive 275 trillion operations per second (TOPS), making it a powerful edge AI computing solution that supports multi-camera synchronization for enhanced vision applications.
3D vision: The LIPSAMR Perception DevKit, designed for the NVIDIA Isaac platform, incorporates both the DLAP-411-Orin and the LIPSedge AE Active Stereo 3D cameras. This setup offers advanced 3D depth sensing and image capturing capabilities, which are said to provide a broader field of view and superior resolution compared to traditional lidar systems, as asserted by ADLINK.
Designed for AMRs: The LIPSAMR Perception DevKit is engineered to support NVIDIA Isaac ROS, streamlining the development of AMR applications. This feature enables AI-driven depth sensing, the construction of 3D occupancy grids, and stereo visual odometry, thereby assisting developers with intricate tasks like payload extraction and placement.
Plug-and-play: The unified system of the LIPSAMR Perception DevKit, which integrates cameras with the DLAP-411-Orin, has successfully passed NVIDIA’s certification, ensuring it can be seamlessly integrated into robotic platforms, thus accelerating development timelines.
ADLINK, LIPS explore application scenarios
The combination of the LIPSedge AE Active Stereo 3D camera series and DLAP-411-Orin endows the platform with robust 3D perception functionalities. ADLINK noted its suitability for a variety of industrial applications including automated quality inspections in manufacturing, material handling, and sorting operations in warehousing, along with outdoor inspections and maintenance tasks.
The newly introduced platform and camera systems are anticipated to enhance robot navigation and its interaction with the surrounding environment.
“We are enthusiastic about our collaboration with NVIDIA and ADLINK,” remarked Luke Liu, CEO of LIPS Corp. “The integration of ADLINK’s DLAP-411-Orin platform with our LIPSedge 3D camera and the NVIDIA Isaac Perceptor offers the LIPSAMR Perception DevKit, effectively addressing the challenges our customers face in implementing AMR solutions.”
ADLINK DLAP-411-Orin delivers an edge AI platform for demanding applications. | Credit: ADLINK
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