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ARK Pi6X: An NDAA-Compliant Raspberry Pi CM4 Carrier with Integrated PX4-Based Flight Controller

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Axiomtek Introduces ROBOX300 Fanless Robotics Controller for Industrial AMRs with ROS/ROS 2 Support

posted by Rianne Schestowitz on Feb 12, 2025

Quoting: Axiomtek Introduces ROBOX300 Fanless Robotics Controller for Industrial AMRs with ROS/ROS 2 Support Axiomtek Introduces ROBOX300 Fanless Robotics Controller for Industrial AMR Applications —

The ROBOX300 runs Linux Ubuntu 22.04 LTS and supports Axiomtek’s AMR Builder Package, Intel OpenVINO, and ROS/ROS 2. Its aluminum and steel construction is built for industrial environments, meeting vibration endurance standards of up to 4 Grms with an M.2 SSD. The system also includes Smart Ignition Management, USB power on/off control, and an extended operating temperature range from -40°C to +60°C.

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