Advantech, a global leader in AIoT and edge computing, has announced a collaboration with D3 Embedded, a worldwide provider of end-to-end edge AI solutions for performance-critical applications. The partnership combines Advantech’s AFE-R360/R760 platforms powered by Intel® Core™ Ultra and RealSense™ Depth D457 GMSL2 cameras with D3 Embedded’s customizable DesignCore® Discovery ISX031 PRO Series GMSL2 cameras to enhance AI-based object sensing and recognition for Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs). The joint solution is specifically designed to serve high-demand industrial sectors such as manufacturing, warehouse automation, and retail logistics.
Next-Generation Machine Vision Platform Purpose-Built for AMRs
Modern AMRs depend on highly accurate visual sensing and strong compute performance to achieve real-time object detection and full robotic autonomy. When paired with Advantech’s AFE-R360 and AFE-R760 systems, D3 Embedded’s DesignCore Discovery PRO Series Cameras—featuring the trusted Sony® ISX031 sensor, HDR, LFM, and IP67 protection—deliver high-quality performance in fast-changing lighting environments. The RealSense Depth D457 cameras further enhance perception capabilities with high-bandwidth stereo depth imaging for reliable spatial awareness.
Advantech’s AFE-R360, a 3.5″ SBC, supports up to 8 MIPI-CSI lanes for low-latency visible camera inputs as well as 3x LAN and 3x USB-C for depth and LiDAR sensors. Using a custom camera I/O card, the AFE-R360 enables simultaneous support of up to six GMSL cameras to achieve full 360-degree panoramic coverage. The AFE-R760 system, equipped with a protective chassis, supports up to four GMSL cameras. To streamline development, Advantech provides access to its Robotic Suite-allowing engineers to collect MIPI and GMSL camera data directly from custom ROS nodes for accelerated deployment.
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Both platforms are powered by Intel® Core™ Ultra (Meteor Lake-H/U), featuring an integrated GPU capable of delivering up to 32 TOPS of AI performance. For compute-intensive visual AI workloads, the systems can also integrate MXM-type GPUs including Intel® Arc™ and NVIDIA® Quadro®.
“D3 Embedded is committed to providing developers with the specialized tools they require to create next-generation AI sense and compute solutions for industrial use cases.” said Scott Reardon, CEO at D3 Embedded. “By collaborating with Advantech on this AMR package, D3 Embedded can help customers get their unique products to market faster and deploy edge solutions at scale.”
D3 Embedded accelerates the adoption of advanced perception technologies for autonomous machines by offering fully integrated sensing solutions combining cameras, radar, connectivity, embedded electronics, and AI. The company provides configurable hardware and software development services for applications spanning industrial automation, automotive, robotics, medical, aerospace, and defense (ITAR).
“At Advantech, we are devoted to enabling more robots in more scenarios. Our collaboration with D3 Embedded brings together cutting-edge compute and sensing technologies to empower AMRs with the vision and performance needed for true autonomy.” said Sandy Chen, Senior Director of Advantech North America. “This partnership exemplifies our mission to enable an intelligent planet through innovation and strategic collaboration.”
Advantech boosts accessibility and scalability in robotics. They do this by integrating key resources like cameras, IMUs, LiDAR, motor controllers, wireless communication modules, and industrial displays. Advantech’s robotics controllers support ROS and Autoware. This makes development smoother and speeds up the launch of AI-driven autonomous machines.