With an underlying modern Qualcomm-based processing platform, the OnLogic FR101 (or Factor 101) is a very capable ultra-small industrial computer, intended to operate edge AI algorithms and machine vision programs. This smart-machines system is aimed at industries and developers who require an efficient AI operation at the network edge, not dependent on a big server or cloud infrastructure.
The Qualcomm chip, with the built-in AI engine, enables developers to be able to serve several camera feeds or AI models at once without having to offload to the cloud servers, making it a viable choice in current industrial and edge computing projects. With 7W TDP power, the OnLogic FR101 is an effective and robust brain on the edge in your autonomous inspection system, AI-driven IoT gateway, or intelligent surveillance system.
Ultra-small Industrial Computer Specifications
The Qualcomm QCS6490 system-on-chip (SoC) is an octa-core processor that has an inbuilt Neural Processing Unit (NPU) at its core in the FR101. This NPU supports a maximum of 12 Dense TOPS (tera operations per second) of AI computing, which is strong enough to support real-time inferencing, object recognition, quality inspection, predictive maintenance models, and other AI operations directly on the device.
This is the industrial nature of FR101 as it is designed as a fanless aircraft with 8 GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 128 GB of UFS storage. The system has no moving parts and therefore is suited to dust, vibration-prone or small space environments. Fanless cooling enhances reliability and saves on maintenance expenses in the long run. This computer is very suitable for the harsh factory floors, logistics hubs, smart buildings and other sites that are automated.
Another strength is connectivity. The FR101 also supports a 10 GbE LAN port with high-speed networking, which is a significant benefit in applications that need to transfer camera data or large sensor streams rapidly. There are other I/O features such as 1 GbE networking, several USB 3.0 ports, HDMI and USB-C video connections, and an 8-channel digital I/O interface to real-world sensor and actuator control. The FR101 fits this performance in a small chassis that can withstand temperatures between 0 °C and 50 °C (32 °F to 122 °F). Its low footprint and low power consumption are ideal in constrained area deployments and energy-sensitive deployments.
Software Support and Pricing availability
OnLogic FR101 can run Linux-based operating systems, including Ubuntu and Yocto, and is optimised to run on ARM. It is powered by the Qualcomm A QCS6490 and supports AI frameworks such as TensorFlow Lite and OpenCV, which enable developers to execute custom edge AI and industrial applications with low energy consumption.
OnLogic FR101 will cost customers $599.00 with 2 years of limited warranty because the system is to be configured, and a direct quote will be provided to the customers. The unit is available to order through the official OnLogic website, with lead times depending on configuration and stock availability.