NVIDIA Jetson TX2: Powering AI at the Edge
The NVIDIA Jetson TX2 is a high-performance, power-efficient embedded AI computing device designed for edge applications[1][3]. This credit card-sized supercomputer-on-a-module delivers exceptional speed and efficiency, making it ideal for deploying artificial intelligence and deep learning capabilities in various scenarios[1][3].
Key Features
- GPU: 256-core NVIDIA Pascal™ architecture-based GPU[3]
- CPU: Dual-Core NVIDIA Denver 2 64-Bit CPU and Quad-Core ARM® Cortex®-A57 MPCore[3]
- Memory: 8GB 128-bit LPDDR4 Memory with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth[3]
- Storage: 32GB eMMC 5.1[3]
- Power Consumption: 7.5W / 15W[3]
Performance and Efficiency
The Jetson TX2 offers twice the performance of its predecessor or can operate at more than twice the power efficiency while drawing less than 7.5 watts of power[4]. This allows for running larger, deeper neural networks on edge devices, resulting in smarter machines with higher accuracy and faster response times[4].
Applications
The Jetson TX2’s capabilities open doors to a wide range of intelligent applications, including:
- Factory robots
- Commercial drones
- Smart cameras for AI cities
- Facial and speech recognition systems
- Image classification
- Navigation
- Video analytics[2][4]
Software Support
NVIDIA provides comprehensive software support for the Jetson TX2, including:
- JetPack 3.0 SDK for embedded AI computing
- TensorRT for neural network inference
- cuDNN 5.1 for GPU-accelerated deep neural network operations
- Support for various graphics APIs and CUDA 8[2][4]
Ecosystem and Adoption
The Jetson TX2 has garnered support from various industries and academic institutions. Companies like FANUC, Toyota, and Cisco have integrated the platform into their products, while universities such as MIT and Stanford have praised its potential for robotics and AI research[2].
In conclusion, the NVIDIA Jetson TX2 represents a significant advancement in edge AI computing, offering a powerful and flexible platform for developing intelligent machines and applications across various industries.
Further Reading
1. Jetson TX2 for next-level performance | NVIDIA
2. https://www.forbes.com/sites/patrickmoorhead/2017/03/15/nvidia-introduces-jetson-tx2-for-edge-machine-learning-with-high-quality-customers/
3. Jetson TX2 Module | NVIDIA Developer
4. NVIDIA Jetson TX2 Enables AI at the Edge | NVIDIA Newsroom
5. https://github.com/antmicro/jetson-tx2-deep-learning-platform