Advantech ASR-A701 Dev Kit with GMSL Camera Solution
Advantech ASR-A701 Development Kit with GMSL Camera Solution is a fully integrated edge AI development platform designed to accelerate autonomous system and robotics development. Powered by the NVIDIA® Jetson Orin™ NX, the kit delivers up to 100 TOPS of AI performance while combining compute, sensor input, and preconfigured software into a unified system. A standout feature is the built-in GMSL 3D camera solution, which enables reliable, low-latency image transmission and supports high-resolution, synchronized vision processing for perception and navigation tasks. Preloaded with Ubuntu, JetPack, NVIDIA Isaac™ ROS, and the Advantech Robotic Suite, the kit provides a ready-to-use development environment that simplifies setup and reduces integration effort.
Designed for applications such as autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), robotics vision, and AI-driven edge systems, the Advantech ASR-A701DVK supports sensor fusion and real-time decision-making in complex environments. The kit integrates multiple industrial interfaces, including Ethernet, CAN FD, and isolated I/O, alongside plug-and-play GMSL cameras, enabling seamless connectivity to cameras, LiDAR, and other sensors. The GMSL interface ensures robust, long-distance, and high-bandwidth video transmission, which is essential for accurate object detection, obstacle avoidance, and navigation in industrial and automotive contexts. Overall, the development kit streamlines the path from prototyping to deployment by combining high-performance AI computing with prevalidated vision hardware and software.
Features
- AMR AI controller board with up to 100 TOPS AI computing
- Dedicated I/Os for AMR - 4x GbE, 2x COM, isolated DIO, and isolated CANFD
- Built-in 2x GMSL 3D camera solution
- Pre-loaded Ubuntu 22.04 with JetPack 6.1 BSP, camera driver, NVIDIA Issac™ ROS, and Advantech Robotic Suite
Applications
- Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) and AGVs
- Robot perception and computer vision
- SLAM navigation and autonomous decision-making
- Industrial robotics and machine vision
- Multi-sensor edge AI systems
- Robotics development and prototyping
Specifications
- Ethernet
- RJ-45 interface
- Intel i226 controller
- 4x GbE speed
- 1x HDMI 2.0 display (3840 x 2160 maximum resolution at 24Hz)
- I/O ports
- 4x USB 3.2 Type A
- 1x USB Type-C® (for system recovery only)
- 1x isolated CANFD, 1Mbps/2Mbps
- 8-bit isolated DIO
- 2x RS232/422/485
- Remote switch - LED, WDT, PWS, GND, RESET, and Debug
- 1x fan connector (12V, 1A)
- AT/ATX switch
- Expansion
- 1x 2230 M.2 E key (PCIex1, USB2)
- 1x 2280/3042/3052 M.2 B key (PCIex1, USB2, SIM)
- IMU
- BOSCH BMI088 6-axis (optional)
- Movella Xsens MTi3 AHRS 9-axis (optional)
- TPM2.0
- Supports GPS PPS signal (optional) time sync
- Power
- 20V to 28V supply voltage range
- ATX/AT mode and ATX default power types
- Camera
- Gemini 335Lg module, Orbbec
- Depth resolution
- Up to 1280 x 800 at 30fps
- Up to 848 x 480 at 60fps
- IR resolution
- Up to 1280 x 800 at 30fps
- Up to 848 x 480 at 60fps
- RGB resolution
- Up to 1280 x 800 at 60fps
- Up to 1280 x 720 at 60fps
- Global shutter
- -10°C to +55°C operating temperature range
- 95% operating humidity at +40°C (non-condensing)
- 184.5mm x 170mm x 59mm in size (including standoffs)
- 3Kg in weight
- CE/FCC Class B EMC/safety
Kit Contents
- 1x ASR-A701 Orin NX 16GB (P/N: ASR-A701-M1A1) and 1x 4-port GMSL card (P/N: AFE-RM04-4PA1) pre-assembled
- 1x M.2 2280 128G NVMe (P/N: SQF-C8MV2-128GDEDM) with preloaded Ubuntu 22.04 and JetPack 6.1 image/GMSL camera driver
- 2x Gemini 335LG 3D GMSL cameras (P/N: 96ICAM335)
- 1x cooler (P/N: 1970006229T001)
- 1x adaptor (P/N: 96PSA-A230W24P4-3)
Resources
- Datasheet
- Startup Manual
- Article - Advantech’s GMSL Camera Enablement Scheme with Expanded Eco-Partners Streamlining AMR, Humanoid, and Industrial Robots
Accessories
- Power cable 3-pin 183cm, USA type (P/N: 1702002600)
- Power cable 3-pin 183cm, EU type (P/N: 1702002605)
- Power cable 3-pin 183cm, UK type (P/N: 1702031801-11)
- Power cable 3-Pin 183cm, PSE type (P/N: 1700000237)
- FAKRA Cable 1M, Z Type (P/N: 1751000759-01)
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