HEALTHCARE EDGE COMPUTING
Rugged Fanless Computers & Edge AI for Healthcare
2CRSi Edge provides ruggedised, fanless healthcare computers for clinical environments where low noise, low maintenance and reliable operation matter. From clinical workstations and medical imaging applications to local AI inference, our edge computing platforms keep processing close to where data is generated.
HEALTHCARE REQUIREMENTS
Edge AI in Healthcare: What Clinical Environments Require
Healthcare environments place demanding requirements on computing hardware, from low-noise operation and cleanability to data handling, processing latency, AI workloads and long-term platform availability. The requirements below show how rugged, fanless edge computing is designed to address these demands.
LOW NOISE
Quiet operation in clinical environments
Fans can introduce continuous background noise in wards, consultation rooms and treatment areas.
Answer: Passive cooling eliminates system fan noise, supporting quiet operation where acoustic performance matters.
CLEANING & HYGIENE
Designed for easier cleaning
Fans and ventilation openings can increase exposed airflow paths and make equipment more difficult to clean between uses.
Answer: Fanless chassis designs reduce exposed ventilation and support easier surface cleaning. Compatibility with specific cleaning and disinfection agents should be confirmed for the installation.
DATA PROCESSING
Keep processing close to the point of care
Remote processing can introduce network dependency, latency and additional data movement.
Answer: Local edge computing allows supported workloads to be processed close to the point of data generation, reducing reliance on remote infrastructure.
LATENCY
Real-time processing at the point of care
Network round trips can introduce delays for applications requiring responsive local processing.
Answer: Local processing and edge AI can run alongside clinical displays, imaging equipment or other connected systems, reducing dependence on remote processing.
LIFECYCLE
Planned for the life of the deployment
Healthcare technology programmes require predictable support, availability and lifecycle planning.
Answer: A three-year warranty as standard, with extended warranty, spares holding and obsolescence management available through Tranquil Services. End of life is communicated early, with a clear transition path.
EDGE AI
AI inference without a dedicated server room
AI workloads can require significant compute resources and are often associated with centralised infrastructure.
Answer: Edge AI platforms with Axelera Metis acceleration provide local AI inference for supported vision and machine-learning workloads within a compact, power-efficient platform.
PLATFORMS
Healthcare Edge Computing Platforms
Processing, storage, connectivity and AI acceleration can be specified to the application and clinical environment. Both platforms use an IP51-rated enclosure for protected indoor clinical deployments.
CLINICAL WORKSTATIONS & DESKTOPS
Fanless Mini – Intel
FM-15M-51
Fanless edge computing for clinical workstations, administrative applications and desktop deployments in healthcare environments.
• Processor: Intel Core Ultra 5 225U / Ultra 7 255U
• Memory: Up to 96GB DDR5
• Display: HDMI 2.0 + DisplayPort · 4K at 60 Hz
• Network: Dual Gigabit LAN · optional Wi-Fi and 4G/5G
• Environment: −10°C to 60°C · IP51
ON-DEVICE AI
Fanless Mini METIS
FM-METIS-51
Low-power edge AI inference close to clinical equipment, using Axelera Metis acceleration within a defined power envelope.
• Processor: Rockchip RK3588 · 8-core
• AI: Axelera METIS AIPU · 214 TOPS
• Connectivity: Optional Wi-Fi or 4G
• Power: 12 V DC · 9–20 W
• Operating temperature: 0°C to 60°C
TRANQUIL STUDIO
When Healthcare Applications Require Hardware Adaptation
Where an installation requires a different mounting arrangement, connector layout or enclosure, Tranquil Studio can adapt a standard platform to the required specification.
For regulated clinical applications, application team to define the computing requirements while maintaining a clear separation between the computing platform and the validated clinical system.
APPLICATIONS
Healthcare edge computing applications
From clinical workstations and healthcare IT to local AI inference and diagnostic workloads, each platform is selected according to the computing requirements of the deployment.
WARDS & CLINICS
Clinical and Ward Computing
Fanless computing for clinical workstations, desktops and connected systems across wards, clinics and consultation areas.
IMAGING
Medical Imaging
Edge computing for supported medical imaging and image-processing workloads.
MONITORING
On-Device AI Monitoring
Local AI inference for supported monitoring and vision workloads, reducing reliance on remote processing.
REMOTE SITES
Diagnostics outside central IT
Compact, low-power computing beside diagnostic equipment and clinical applications away from central IT infrastructure.
ESTATES
Healthcare IT estates
The same certified build and configuration on every unit, across departments and sites, with lifecycle support through Tranquil Services.
ISO 9001 · quality management CERTIFIED
ISO 14001 · environmental management CERTIFIED
Cyber Essentials CERTIFIED
Full build traceability EVERY UNIT
3 year warranty STANDARD
WHY 2CRSi EDGE
Defined warranty. Clear lifecycle.
2CRSi Edge is the edge computing division of the 2CRSi Group. Since 2003 we have delivered ruggedised, energy-efficient edge computing for demanding real-world environments, operating from the UK and backed by the wider 2CRSi Group.
Tell Us What You Need to Run and Where It Will Be Deployed
Share your application, AI workload, data sources, clinical environment, connectivity and installation requirements. Our engineering team will recommend a suitable configuration across processing, AI acceleration, storage, power and physical integration. Where a standard platform does not meet the requirement, Tranquil Studio can assess the engineering adaptation required.