How NVIDIA Jetson Systems are Revolutionizing AI Applications
Companies in almost every industry are being transformed by artificial intelligence, and autonomous machines are paving the way for new business models and services. This is especially evident in the work from tech company NVIDIA®, which has been a driving force for innovation in the fields of robotics, creative design, autonomous vehicles, and artificial intelligence since 1993. The NVIDIA Jetson™ series of modules are advanced AI embedded systems that are impacting industries across the globe.
What Makes Jetson Modules Unique?
Each individual Jetson module is a System on Module (SOM), meaning that it is a board-level circuit that unifies a system function into a single module- each one featuring CPU, GPU, high-speed connection, and power management. These features allow for increased flexibility and scalability. The same Jetson software platform supports all of the modules, enabling businesses to design once and deploy across the board- shortening the time to market.
Product series include:
The Jetson Orin™ (AGX, NX, Nano): an artificial intelligence computer made for applications such as autonomous machines that are energy efficient.
The Jetson Xavier™ (AGX, NX): a small but mighty computer that incorporates acceleration hardware and is made for use with autonomous machines.
The Jetson TX2™: an embedded module family that is ideal for applications such as medical technology and industrial robotics.
The Jetson Nano™: the smallest and most basic artificial intelligence computer offered, capable of running parallel neural networks.
The NVIDIA Jetson Nano Development Kit
What is “Edge AI”, and why is it important?
Edge AI is the term used to describe what happens when edge computing, artificial intelligence, and IoT devices are used together effectively. The term “edge computing” dates back to the 1990s, and describes when content delivery networks were created to deploy content from servers that were close to users. “Edge AI” is a term used to describe the deployment of AI software on hardware in close proximity to where the user/data is located. This differs from cloud computing or data center-based solutions, which process data centrally.
Maturing neural networks, computational infrastructure advancements, and the widespread adoption of IoT devices have all contributed to recent implementations of edge AI. When used in conjunction with NVIDIA Jetson modules, edge AI is revolutionizing how many prominent industries approach technology.
AI Applications of NVIDIA Jetson Modules
In Healthcare
The robust computing architecture of the NVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier uses a small amount of power to do complex calculations. This proved helpful in the creation of a portable brain scanner for EMVision. This device uses microwave electromagnetic radiation for a new imaging technique that quickly produces high-quality pictures of the brain. A neural net is added to the images to improve diagnostic decision support. This brain scanner is portable, making it easy to use in locations where a MRI or CT scan are not accessible. With the help of the Jetson AGX Xavier, EMVision is able to address neurological conditions that require immediate treatment.
What Comes Next?
According to their website, around 30,000 companies are currently using NVIDIA’s AI technologies. With thousands of applications for edge computing on a global scale, artificial intelligence is increasing both innovation and competitiveness. Only time will tell how the applications of modules such as the Jetson series will change the way our most valuable industries function!
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