Thanks Slade - I've been holding my breath since the first announcement ...
For those of us who are "X" reluctant:
https://www.vvdntech.com/vision/akida-edge-ai-box
Developed in collaboration between VVDN and
BrainChip, the Akida™ Edge AI Box is a small form factor device designed to accelerate AI processing and enable advanced AI solutions at the Edge. With the integration of two BrainChip AKD1000 AI Accelerators and NXP's i.MX 8M Plus SoC, this box can execute diverse AI applications for vision, voice, vibration, and many other sensor applications. By processing data close to the sensor,
security and privacy are enhanced through minimizing the need for cloud connectivity and reducing exposure of sensitive data.
VVDN and BrainChip also offer customization options to meet specific end-customer requirements.
Highlights
- NXP i.MX 8M Plus Quad SoC
- 2 x BrainChip AKD1000 Processors
- 4GB LPDDR4, 32GB eMMC
- Supports Linux Embedded OS Version 6.1
- Small and Compact Size Enclosure
- Easy to Build, Deploy, and Manage AI at the Edge
- Supports 12VDC with an External Power Adapter