Industrial Computing for the Future of Autonomous Public Transportation
Overview
Autonomous automobiles are transforming public transportation for smart cities, government and college campuses, and more. A Sealevel customer is working with other major contributors to the automotive industry to improve the technology in their autonomous shuttle vehicles. These driverless vehicles are programmed to run designated routes, similar to bus routes, and to help fill gaps in traditional transit services. To date, these autonomous shuttles have been successfully deployed in seven different cities.
Previously, the company relied on Intel NUC computers as a solution for their in-vehicle infotainment systems and passenger interaction. However, after experiencing EOL concerns and sourcing difficulties, the company sought a reliable, American made computer with long-term availability guaranteed.
After experiencing EOL concerns and sourcing difficulties, the company sought a reliable, American-made computer with long-term availability guaranteed.
The Solution
To interface with the in-vehicle peripherals, the customer requested an embedded computer with an Intel Core i5 industrial processor – and the ability to withstand continual vibration. The computer would also need modernized video connectivity – as well as the aforementioned long-term availability. To meet these demands, Sealevel’s applications engineers specified the Relio R1 Rugged Industrial Computer.
After the initial integration and testing, the company’s engineers recommended the Relio R1 Rugged for their production-scale rollout. As part of this partnership, Sealevel will customize the BIOS and provide customer-specific labeling to meet all requirements.
Relio R1 Rugged – Intel Core i5-1145GRE
- Newest Generation of Industrial Processors Available
- COM Express Type 6 Architecture
- Solid-State Design and Thermal Management
- (2) Locking USB 3.1 Ports
- (2) Locking USB 2.0 Ports
- (2) Gigabit Ethernet Ports
- -40°c to +60°C Wide Operating Temperature Range