369-HI-R-B-0-E-0-E The AFE-R360 supports depth vision solutions commonly used by AMR, while the AFE-R770 has integrated IMU sensors and TVS protection from the design stage. Both products offer sensor integration, ensure hardware compatibility, and provide software application packages to reduce the difficulty of integrating sensors. Designed specifically for AMR controller applications, the series offers a compact design and ample I/O ports for sensor data. The AFE-R360 is a 3.5 “single-board computer, and the AFE-R770 is a compact system measuring 215 x 200 x 55 mm. Both systems include multiple LAN and USB 3.2 ports for vision sensors and are equipped with a 2 x CAN bus for battery and motor control. In addition, they offer four RS-232/422/485 ports for robotic sensors and support a wide power input range, making them adaptable to various charging configurations. Here are the main features of these two products.
AFE-R360: Integrated low latency MIPI-CSI/GMSL sensor
For most AMRs, the vision sensor is crucial because it allows th369-HI-R-B-0-E-0-E e robot to avoid collisions with obstacles during operation and to adapt to environmental changes. The AFE-R360 supports up to eight MIPI-CSI channels for low-latency camera inputs, and is also equipped with three LAN ports and three USB-C ports for LiDAR, ToF, and depth cameras. In addition, with a custom-designed camera I/O card, the AFE-R360 can accommodate up to four MIPI-CSI or four GMSL cameras at the same time. These camera sensors enable AMR users to utilize real images and AI-trained models for object detection, facilitating “autonomous” object recognition and field responses, rather than just “automatically” avoiding objects via distance sensors. Developing MIPI-CSI drivers was challenging, so Advantech partnered with camera vendors e-Con, Innodisk, and D3 to develop camera drivers on the Intel platform. Through exchanges and cooperation between the two parties, Advantech successfully adapted MIPI-CSI and GMSL cameras, and included all relevant toolkits in the software package.
The first Intel Core Ultra processor to integrate GPU and NPU
To process high-resolution images and perform AI analysis, the AFE-R360 leverages a new generation Intel Core Ultra processor (Meteor Lake). This hybrid core processor delivers 32p TOPs computing power and a 20% increase in CPU performance over its predecessor. As the first Intel CPU with a built-in NPU, it is designed specifically for artificial intelligence, with excellent graphics processing capabilities, power consumption and performance. For users who need higher performance to run more complex AI models, the AFE-R360 can be implemented with extensions such as the M.2 Hailo module and the MIOe-UMXM of the USB4 interface for additional NPU and GPU capabilities.
AFE-R770: Anti-interference high reliability design, higher stability operation
The AFE-R770 system uses a 12/13/14th-generation Intel Core i processor with a TDP of up to 35W. With the heat dissipation design, the fanless system can withstand the temperature range of -20~65°C; Systems with fan solutions can withstand temperatures from -20 to 70°C. Both thermal solutions maintain an ultra-thin profile with 369-HI-R-B-0-E-0-E a height of 55mm. The system also supports a wide voltage range of 9-36VDC to accommodate voltage fluctuations in different battery combinations. In addition, Advantech has integrated antistatic solutions into the AFE-R770. With 8kv/15kv ESD protection, the system’s critical ics are protected from damage or interference from external ESD events. Considering that the AMR needs to operate around the clock in unmanned conditions, the AFE-R770 provides a reliable solution to ensure the stable operation of the system.
