Key Takeaways:
- NEXCOM has launched the ATC 3561-NA4C, a rugged Edge AI computer delivering up to 67 TOPS of AI inference performance.
- Built on NVIDIA® Jetson Orin Nano™, the system is optimized for smart agriculture applications such as autonomous planting, weeding, crop care, and harvesting.
- Connectivity features include four GbE PoE ports, CAN bus, RS-232, digital I/O, GNSS, 5G NR, and Wi-Fi 5/6.
- The device is compact, MIL-STD-810H certified, and operates in temperatures from -25°C to 65°C.
- NEXCOM will showcase the ATC 3561-NA4C at Embedded World North America, November 4–6, 2025, in Anaheim, California.
NEXCOM’s Edge AI for Agricultural Applications
NEXCOM announced the release of its ATC 3561-NA4C, a compact and durable Edge AI computer designed for agricultural automation. Powered by the NVIDIA® Jetson Orin Nano™ System on Module, the unit delivers up to 67 trillion operations per second (TOPS) of AI inference performance, making it suitable for tasks such as autonomous vehicle operation in planting, crop care, and harvesting.
The company highlighted that the system is also adaptable for other fields including advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), autonomous mobile robots, machine learning, and intelligent transportation.
Connectivity and Processing Capabilities
The ATC 3561-NA4C integrates extensive connectivity to support agricultural operations. It includes four GbE PoE ports for IP cameras and LiDAR sensors, as well as CAN bus, RS-232, digital I/O, and OTG interfaces for peripheral integration.
Optional GNSS, 5G NR, and Wi-Fi 5/6 modules enable wide-range communications, allowing real-time connections with cyber-physical systems for AI model retraining to enhance accuracy. Local storage is provided via an M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD, while HDMI and USB support human-machine interfaces.
The device comes preloaded with NEXCOM’s Acceleration Linux (NAL) operating system and NVIDIA JetPack 6.2 for accelerated deployment.
Designed for Harsh Environments
Built for durability, the ATC 3561-NA4C is MIL-STD-810H certified for shock and vibration resistance and maintains peak performance even in harsh environments. It operates within a temperature range of -25°C to 65°C and offers an optional fanless configuration for reduced maintenance. The device supports standard DC power supplies ranging from 9V to 36V with ignition control.
NEXCOM’s Industry Showcase
NEXCOM will present the ATC 3561-NA4C and its suite of Edge AI computing solutions at Embedded World North America 2025, held from November 4–6 at the Anaheim Convention Centre in California (Booth #6015).
