Rugged Computers

Find Rugged Computer manufacturers and suppliers of ruggedized computing equipment and hardware for unmanned systems including; drones, UAV, UAS, GCS (ground control stations) and robotics
Overview Rugged Computers
By Staff Writer Last updated: January 12th, 2024

Ruggedized Computing for Unmanned Systems

Rugged computing systems serve a number of purposes within UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles), unmanned systems and robotics, and are specifically designed to withstand the harsh conditions encountered in these applications. Rugged computers are also required for applications supporting unmanned vehicles, such as in ground control stations (GCS).

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Rugged mission computers for drones and robotics

Modern imaging sensors and payloads on board UAVs generate a significant amount of data while undertaking missions such as inspection, mapping, ISTAR (intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance) and other civilian and defense applications. This data needs to be stored, processed and disseminated. Rugged HPEC (high-performance embedded computing) solutions are designed to handle these compute-intensive tasks.

Rugged modular AI platform for video surveillanceRugged edge computing systems may include powerful GPUs (graphics processing units) that can run advanced AI and computer vision software. Their video and image processing capabilities may enable a range of useful functions such as target detection and tracking, object classification and collision avoidance.

Rugged embedded computers are also used for drone autopilots and mission computers, analyzing sensor data and adjusting flight surfaces and propulsion systems as required. Navigation computers are also used to carry out missions that involve autonomous following of pre-defined waypoints.rugged computing

Rugged computing for command and control

UAV pilots and unmanned vehicle operators on the ground also require rugged computing systems, especially those working in the field. Rugged tablets and laptops used for ground control stations must be able to withstand conditions such as rain, dust and sand, and being dropped on hard surfaces.

GCS used to support long-duration missions may also need rugged storage systems to handle the large amounts of data sent back to the base by the UAV, as well as rugged power supplies.

Rugged computing requirements

Both onboard embedded computing and ground-based systems may need to be ruggedized against a range of environmental factors. These include:

  • Shock and vibration
  • Rain, moisture, and salt spray
  • Extremes of temperature, both due to weather and to heat given off due to intense processing
  • Electromagnetic interference (EMI)
  • Low pressure and altitude

Standards that rugged computer designs may need to comply with include MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461 and DO-160.

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XPedite2770

3U VPX Processing Module

3U VPX Processing Module
Rugged 3U VPX processing module engineered for mission-critical applications in unmanned systems,...
VPX3U-ORIN-CX7-FGX2-SBC (WOLF-14T0) “Katana”

3U VPX SBC with NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin for data/video/sensor processing

3U VPX SBC with NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin for data/video/sensor processing
The VPX3U-ORIN-CX7-FGX2-SBC module meets the needs of demanding C5ISR applications, providing a secu...
XPedite7683 3U VPX Module

Intel Xeon D-1500 Processor-Based Secure SBC for Intensive Data Processing

Intel Xeon D-1500 Processor-Based Secure SBC for Intensive Data Processing
...X single board computer designed for computationally heavy applications requiring maximum data and...
XPedite7670 3U VPX-REDI SBC

Intel Xeon D-1500 Processor-Based SBC with Dual 10 Gigabit Ethernet

Intel Xeon D-1500 Processor-Based SBC with Dual 10 Gigabit Ethernet
...I single board computer incorporating an Intel Xeon D-1500 processor. The powerful Xeon D-1500... ...e single board computer to interface with a wide variety of COTS options for additional I/O,...
XCalibur1931 6U VME Multiprocessing SBC

Conduction- or Air-Cooled SBC with Eight Gigabit Ethernet Ports

Conduction- or Air-Cooled SBC with Eight Gigabit Ethernet Ports
...g single board computer designed for ruggedized systems requiring high bandwidth processing and low...
Rugged DVR+ Overlay Laptop

Portable DVR Laptop Solution for Live Underwater Inspections

Portable DVR Laptop Solution for Live Underwater Inspections
The Rugged DVR+ Overlay Laptop is a purpose-built, durable, and efficient solution designed to...
NRU-230V-AWP/NRU-240S-AWP

IP66 waterproof edge AI platform with NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin

IP66 waterproof edge AI platform with NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin
...ies of edge AI computers features IP66-rated ingress protection and is based around the powerful...
Nuvo-9650AWP Series

IP66 waterproof computer with Intel 12th or 13th Gen CPU

IP66 waterproof computer with Intel 12th or 13th Gen CPU
...es of embedded computers has been designed specifically as a cost-effective solution for harsh...
SEMIL-2000GC Series

IP69K edge AI platform with NVIDIA L4 GPU

IP69K edge AI platform with NVIDIA L4 GPU
...bedded edge AI computers features an extreme rugged design with IP69K dustproofing and waterproofing...
SEMIL-2000 Series

IP69K waterproof computer with choice of Intel processors

IP69K waterproof computer with choice of Intel processors
...es of embedded computers features an extreme rugged design with IP69K dustproofing and waterproofing...
Nuvo-10208GC Series

Edge AI platform with dual NVIDIA RTX GPUs

Edge AI platform with dual NVIDIA RTX GPUs
...ies of edge AI computers is based around 13th/12th-Gen Intel CPUs and supports dual RTX 40, A6000 or...
Nuvo-9166GC Series

Rugged edge AI inference platform supporting NVIDIA L4 GPU

Rugged edge AI inference platform supporting NVIDIA L4 GPU
The Nuvo-9166GC Series is a versatile edge AI inference computing platform leveraging the power of t...
Nuvo-9160GC Series

Rugged AI inference platform based on NVIDIA RTX

Rugged AI inference platform based on NVIDIA RTX
...ies of edge AI computers is based around the 130W NVIDIA RTX GPU with a variety of Intel 12th-Gen...
Nuvo-9000 Series

Rugged fanless industrial computer based on Intel 14th/13th-Gen CPU

Rugged fanless industrial computer based on Intel 14th/13th-Gen CPU
...trial embedded computers is based around the Intel 12th-Gen Alder Lake platform, providing enhanced...
SEMIL-1700 Series

Rugged waterproof computer in 2U half-rack form factor

Rugged waterproof computer in 2U half-rack form factor
...1700 series of rugged industrial computers features dust-and waterproofing to IP67 standards and...
SEMIL-1300GC Series

Wide-temperature range fanless edge AI GPU computer

Wide-temperature range fanless edge AI GPU computer
...00GC series of rugged GPU computers features dust-and waterproofing to IP67 standards, support for a...
SEMIL-1700GC Series

Waterproof IP67-rated GPU computer with NVIDIA RTX A2000 or L4 cards

Waterproof IP67-rated GPU computer with NVIDIA RTX A2000 or L4 cards
...00GC series of rugged GPU computers features dust-and waterproofing to IP67 standards and a choice...
SEMIL-1300 Series

Rugged fanless computer for harsh environment deployments

Rugged fanless computer for harsh environment deployments
...1300 series of rugged industrial computers features dust-and waterproofing to IP67 standards and...
POC-465AWP

Waterproof IP66-rated computer with Intel Atom CPU & isolated COM ports

Waterproof IP66-rated computer with Intel Atom CPU & isolated COM ports
...465AWP fanless computer is based around an Intel Elkhart Lake Atom CPU and features IP65-rated dust-...
NRU-51V+ Series

Rugged NVIDIA Jetson-based computer supporting GMSL2 automotive cameras

Rugged NVIDIA Jetson-based computer supporting GMSL2 automotive cameras
...e NRU-51V is a rugged fanless computer based around the Jetson Xavier NX platform. Supporting GMSL2...
NRU-52S+ Series

Rugged edge computer for AI-based video analytics

Rugged edge computer for AI-based video analytics
...e NRU-52S is a rugged fanless edge AI computer designed for AI-based video analytics applications,...
RGS-8805GC

AMD® EPYC™ 7003 Series Rugged HPC server with NVIDIA® RTX A6000/ A4500 GPU

AMD® EPYC™ 7003 Series Rugged HPC server with NVIDIA® RTX A6000/ A4500 GPU
... is a powerful rugged HPC server based around the AMD EPYC 7003 series MILAN processor. Providing up...
Condor AGX-ORIN64-HPC

Embedded 3U VPX Single Board Computer with NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin 64GB

Embedded 3U VPX Single Board Computer with NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin 64GB
...RIN64-HPC is a rugged 3U VPX high-performance single board computer (SBC) designed for both...
Condor NVA2104AxX

Rugged XMC video capture & GPGPU card based on the NVIDIA Ampere A2000 GPU supporting four video

Rugged XMC video capture & GPGPU card based on the NVIDIA Ampere A2000 GPU supporting four video
...VA2104AxX is a rugged high-performance XMC graphics card that captures both analog & digital raw...
Condor GR4-A2000

3U VPX Video Capture & GPGPU Card with NVIDIA Ampere A2000 GPU

3U VPX Video Capture & GPGPU Card with NVIDIA Ampere A2000 GPU
The Condor GR4-A2000 is a ruggedized OpenVPX 3U form factor embedded video capture and GPGPU card le...
Condor GR4-A4500

3U VPX Video Capture & GPGPU Card with NVIDIA Ampere A4500 GPU

3U VPX Video Capture & GPGPU Card with NVIDIA Ampere A4500 GPU
The Condor GR4-A4500 is a ruggedized OpenVPX 3U form factor embedded video capture and GPGPU card le...
Condor NVA500xX

High-performance XMC video graphics & GPGPU processing card based on NVIDIA Ampere architecture

High-performance XMC video graphics & GPGPU processing card based on NVIDIA Ampere architecture
The Condor NVA500xX is a high-performance XMC video graphics and GPGPU processing card based on the ...
Condor GR2S-A4500-ETH

SOSA-Aligned 3U VPX Graphics & GPGPU Card

SOSA-Aligned 3U VPX Graphics & GPGPU Card
...A4500-ETH is a rugged OpenVPX 3U form factor video graphics and GPGPU card based on NVIDIA®...
Condor GR2S-A4500

SOSAâ„¢-Aligned 3U VPX graphics & GPGPU card based on the NVIDIA Ampere A4500 GPU

SOSAâ„¢-Aligned 3U VPX graphics & GPGPU card based on the NVIDIA Ampere A4500 GPU
...R2S-A4500 is a rugged 3U OpenVPX video graphics and GPGPU processing card based on NVIDIA® Ampere...
Condor GR5-A2000

3U VPX Graphics & GPGPU Card with DisplayPortâ„¢ & Single-Link DVI-D Outputs

3U VPX Graphics & GPGPU Card with DisplayPortâ„¢ & Single-Link DVI-D Outputs
...GR5-A2000 is a rugged OpenVPX 3U form factor card based on NVIDIA Ampere architecture and the NVIDIA...
Condor AGX-IOX

Rugged SOSA-aligned SBC based on NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin

Rugged SOSA-aligned SBC based on NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin
The Condor AGX-IOX is a 3U VPX high-performance SBC based around the NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin system-o...

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