Neousys NRU-160-FT: Rugged Edge AI Computer Designed for Sealed, Space-Constrained Environments
Neousys Technology has introduced the NRU-160-FT series, a compact, fanless Edge AI computer powered by NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX/Nano. Engineered with a unique flattop heatsink, the NRU-160-FT is specifically designed for sealed or waterproof enclosures, offering exceptional thermal performance, energy efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
Purpose-built for industrial automation, outdoor robotics, and smart agriculture, this rugged Edge AI platform delivers reliable performance in harsh and space-limited environments where active cooling is not an option.
Key Features and Specifications
The Neousys NRU-160-FT combines advanced AI performance with intelligent thermal management to deliver a compact, cabinet-ready computing platform for embedded and industrial AI deployments. Functionally identical to the NRU-160-AWP, the FT version features a flat-top heatsink design – optimised for direct contact with sealed or waterproof enclosures where efficient heat dissipation and space-saving installation are essential.
Highlights:
- Powered by NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX/Nano – up to 100 TOPS AI performance for deep learning, computer vision, and edge inference applications.
- Innovative Flattop Heatsink Design – optimized for direct cabinet or enclosure contact, transforming the metal housing into an extended heatsink for superior thermal dissipation.
- Fanless, Wide-Temperature Operation – supports reliable performance from -25°C to 70°C, ensuring operation in challenging environments without throttling.
- Compact, Low-Profile Chassis – measures just 199 x 136 x 49 mm, ideal for sealed enclosures or confined installation spaces.
- 4 Model Options:
- NRU-161V-AWP – IP66 Waterproof Jetson Orin NX/Nano Edge AI Computer with 6× GMSL2 Ports
- NRU-162S-AWP – IP66 Waterproof Jetson Orin NX/Nano Edge AI Computer with 4× PoE+ GbE Ports
- NRU-161V-FT – Fanless Flattop Jetson Orin NX/Nano Edge AI Computer with 6× GMSL2 Ports
- NRU-162S-FT – Fanless Flattop Jetson Orin NX/Nano Edge AI Computer with 4× PoE+ GbE Ports
- Rugged Reliability – withstands vibration, shock, dust, and moisture, ensuring consistent operation in demanding industrial and mobile deployments.
- In-Vehicle and In-Robot Ready – designed for outdoor AMRs, AGVs, and agricultural vehicles that require AI-driven decision-making at the Edge.
- Cost-Effective, Scalable Design – balancing high-performance AI capability with affordability for industrial and agricultural AI adoption.
“The flattop heatsink design of the NRU-160-FT was created to address a specific use case: in-cabinet deployment,” said Kaichu Wu, Product Manager at Neousys Technology. “By combining the high performance-per-watt of the NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX with the flattop heatsink, the NRU-160-FT delivers a robust Edge AI solution for sealed environments such as smart agriculture, outdoor AMRs, or factories exposed to dust and water.”
Application Areas
The NRU-160-FT is engineered for a broad range of AI-powered industrial, mobile, and outdoor applications where space, cooling, and reliability are critical.
Typical Use Cases Include:
- Smart Agriculture & Farming Vehicles – Deploy intelligent systems for precision agriculture, crop monitoring, and autonomous tractors with onboard AI inference and sensor integration.
- Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) & AGVs – Enable outdoor robotic platforms with multi-camera perception, real-time object detection, and navigation in challenging terrain or weather conditions.
- Industrial Inspection & Quality Control – Integrate AI-driven vision systems into manufacturing environments for defect detection, sorting, and automated inspection in dusty or humid facilities.
- Smart Infrastructure & Traffic Monitoring – Use the NRU-160-FT for edge-based video analytics, traffic flow monitoring, and environmental sensing in outdoor or roadside installations.
- Energy, Mining & Utilities – Ideal for rugged, remote installations where environmental resilience and reliable AI computing are essential for predictive maintenance and safety monitoring.
Why Choose the Neousys NRU-160-FT / NRU-160-AWP?
With their NVIDIA Jetson Orin AI performance, advanced thermal design, and rugged, fanless architecture, the Neousys NRU-160-FT and NRU-160-AWP deliver future-ready Edge AI solutions built for sealed, harsh, and mobile environments. Whether mounted inside a waterproof cabinet, integrated into a smart farming vehicle, or deployed in a dust-heavy industrial plant, both systems ensure reliable, high-performance AI processing where durability and efficiency are essential.
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