“PlanetSpark, a Singapore-based technology innovation company under the Shijian Group, which focuses on providing hardware solutions in the field of artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things, officially launched the Edge AI Box X7, an AI edge computing box independently developed by its technical team. This product belongs to PlanetSpark’s Black King Kong edge AI series. It is an AI intelligent computing device based on Xilinx Zynq Ultrascale+MPSOC. It is designed for edge artificial intelligence and machine vision, and can be easily installed, debugged and deployed on-site.

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PlanetSpark, a Singapore-based technology innovation company under the Shijian Group, which focuses on providing hardware solutions in the field of artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things, officially launched the Edge AI Box X7, an AI edge computing box independently developed by its technical team. This product belongs to PlanetSpark’s Black King Kong edge AI series. It is an AI intelligent computing device based on Xilinx Zynq Ultrascale+MPSOC. It is designed for edge artificial intelligence and machine vision, and can be easily installed, debugged and deployed on-site. With its included middleware and support for many common peripherals and interfaces, this product helps developers jumpstart industrial IoT applications, computer vision applications, and embedded vision applications. Additionally, it can be paired with PlanetSpark partner apps and perform real-time analytics.

Figure 1: Edge AI Box X7

The Edge AI Box X7 has the following four advantages:

1. Powerful processing capability, ultra-low power consumption

With support for multiple high-speed interfaces such as USB3.0, Tri-mode Gigabit Ethernet and SATA 3.1, developers can use it to jumpstart their embedded vision designs.

2. Rich interface and peripheral options

With its efficient, scalable and programmable IP cores, it can be customized for many different applications, achieving the perfect combination of low power consumption and high performance.

3. Provide pre-trained models (provided by Xilinx)

A fully optimized set of models is provided that developers can use to find the closest model and start resetting for their target application.

4. Provide preset partner AI programs, which can be quickly put into production

Partner with AI application providers such as Aupera to provide commercial-grade AI applications such as ANPR and Crowd Statistics for real-time analytics. As a technology partner of Xilinx, PlanetSpark also provides a complete development environment and tool support.

development environment

The development environment for Vitis™ AI is Xilinx’s development platform for AI inference on Xilinx hardware platforms, including edge devices and Alveo™ cards. It consists of optimized IP, tools, libraries, models, and example designs designed for efficiency and ease of use, unleashing the full potential of AI accelerators on Xilinx FPGAs and ACAPs.

Open the popular frameworks Pytorch, Tensorflow, Tensorflow2, Caffe, and ready-made deep learning models to all users. AI Model Zoo provides optimized and resettable AI models, enabling users to achieve faster application development, faster processing power and more efficient productization on all Xilinx platforms.

Figure 2: User Application

Figure 3: AI Model Zoo

Technical Specifications

Figure 4: Edge AI Box X7 interface

Figure 5: Technical Specifications

Figure 6: Edge AI Box X7 is stackable

Application scenarios

smart parking

Leverage various forms of technology, including sensors and edge computing, to create real-time heat maps of parking spaces in parking lots within a specific area. This information can be used in a number of ways, including but not limited to: using an app to help drivers easily find nearby parking lots, redirecting traffic to prevent area congestion in the event of a lack of parking spaces, and in the case of illegal parking Communicate this information to depot management. Realize intelligent management and control, vehicle positioning and scheduling, vehicle remote detection and service, traffic status perception, etc.

People Statistics

Use sensors and cameras to capture data on people traffic in a specific area. Collect relevant data such as movement of people, number of people, and other forms of data. It can promote the coordinated and efficient operation of urban people flow, and improve the standardization, precision and intelligence of urban construction and management. Make full use of information technology, deepen the intelligent construction and data mining and utilization of social security monitoring dynamic video systems, integrate people flow data and social monitoring resources, and improve and deepen the “smart and safe city”.

Figure 7: Edge AI Box X7 size is 151x111x53mm

In addition, it is worth mentioning that the Edge AI Box X7 has a small volume of 151x111x53mm and is very lightweight, which can greatly save installation space and facilitate mobile erection.

About PlanetSpark

PlanetSpark is a Singapore-based technology innovation company under the World Health Group, focusing on providing hardware solutions in the field of artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things. Combined with Shijian’s extensive business network and rich market experience in the Asia-Pacific region, PlanetSpark is committed to providing support for start-ups in the early and mid-stage development stages through technical support, investment, cooperation, etc. time to commercial production.

About Shijian——The Leading Authorized Distributor of components in Asia Pacific

Shijian is a complete solution provider, providing high-quality components, engineering design and supply chain for Asian electronics manufacturers including Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), Original Design Manufacturers (ODMs) and Electronic Manufacturing Service Providers (EMS). Manage services.

Shijian works closely with suppliers and electronics manufacturers to position new technologies and trends, and help customers incorporate these most advanced technologies into their products. The group has R&D centers in Singapore, China and Vietnam. Professional R&D teams continue to create new solutions to help customers improve cost-effectiveness and shorten time-to-market. The complete solutions and reference designs developed by Shijian can be applied in the fields of industry, wireless communication and consumer electronics.

Shijian is a main board listed company in Singapore, headquartered in Singapore, with about 650 employees, and its business scope has expanded to more than 40 cities and regions in the Asia-Pacific region, covering Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, China, India, Indonesia, the Philippines and Australia and more than ten countries. Shijian Group’s annual turnover in 2020 exceeded 1.1 billion US dollars. In 1993, Shijian established its regional headquarters in Hong Kong – Shijian Systems (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd., and officially began to develop its business in China. At present, Shijian has more than ten branches and offices in China, covering major large and medium-sized cities in China. With a professional R&D team, top field application support and rich market experience, Shijian enjoys a leading position in the Chinese industry.