REAL-TIME AI INFERENCE AT THE EDGE
Rugged edge AI computer platforms for logistics, ports and air cargo
Ports, airports, container terminals and automated sorting facilities generate significant volumes of video data that increasingly require processing close to the source. Tranquil IT by 2CRSi Edge combines ruggedised, fanless edge AI computer platforms with the Axelera Metis AI Processing Unit to support real-time computer vision workloads, including object detection, classification, tracking and optical character recognition.
THE CHALLENGE
Processing video at scale
Ports, logistics hubs and air cargo facilities rely increasingly on computer vision for inspection, identification, tracking and operational monitoring. But deploying AI processing across these environments introduces challenges around data volumes, latency, connectivity, environmental exposure and physical integration.
DATA
Continuous video streams
Multiple cameras across yards, terminals, conveyors and inspection points can generate substantial volumes of video data.
ENVIRONMENT
Dust, salt, humidity and heat
Port and logistics environments can expose computing equipment to airborne contaminants, moisture, temperature variation and corrosive conditions.
LATENCY
Time-critical operations
Container handling, package sorting, inspection and identification can require rapid processing close to the point of capture.
CONNECTIVITY
Distributed infrastructure
Cameras and processing systems may be deployed across large sites where network coverage, bandwidth and connectivity can vary.
INTEGRATION
Limited space and power
Edge computing hardware may need to integrate directly into machinery, inspection stations, cabinets, vehicles or existing site infrastructure.
THE SOLUTION
Why a fanless edge AI computer suits port and logistics sites
Our edge AI platforms process vision workloads locally, close to the source of the data.
Axelera Metis AI acceleration
The Axelera Metis AI Processing Unit provides dedicated acceleration for computer-vision workloads, including object detection, classification, tracking and optical character recognition.
Local, low-latency inference
Processing takes place on the machine, so video doesn't have to travel to a remote data centre. This supports responsive operation for time-sensitive applications.
IP66-rated platforms
IP66-rated enclosures are dust-tight and protected against powerful water jets, for outdoor and industrial installations.
Fanless passive cooling
With no cooling fans or other moving parts, the system does not draw dust-laden ambient air through the enclosure.
Compact edge deployment
Systems can be integrated into constrained spaces, including crane equipment, yard vehicles, inspection stations and existing industrial control cabinets.
PLATFORMS
Edge AI computer platforms across the logistics workflow
GATE & EXPOSED SITES
Outdoor Edge AI Systems
· FM-METIS-66-12V · FM-METIS-66 (Mains)
AI vision at gates and exposed sites, in an IP66-rated enclosure, with a 12 V DC or mains AC supply.
• Rockchip RK3588 · 8-core · 16GB
• Axelera Metis AIPU · 214 TOPS
• ARM Mali-G610 · HDMI 2.0 4K
• 12 V DC (FM-METIS-66-12V) or 110–220 V AC (FM-METIS-66) · 9–20 W
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 60°C
SURVEILLANCE & MONITORING
Fanless Mini - AMD
FM-V2EQD-66
IP66-rated quad-display computer for gatehouses, gate booths and monitoring cabinets at ports and logistics sites exposed to the elements.
• AMD Ryzen Embedded V2516, 6 cores / 12 threads
• Up to four 4K displays (3 x DP 1.2a + 1 x DP 1.4)
• Operating temperature: −10°C to 50°C
• IP66-rated enclosure, dust-tight and protected against water jets
CRANE, YARD & VEHICLES
Fanless Mini In-Vehicle - Intel
FM-15MIV-51
On-machine computing for yard vehicles, cranes and mobile equipment, without a continuous wireless link.
• Intel Core Ultra 5 225U/ 7 255U
• Memory up to 64GB DDR5
• Vehicle DC with intelligent ignition control
• Operating temperature: −15°C to 60°C
• IP51-rated, fanless enclosure with vibration-proof mounting plate
INSPECTION STATION
Fanless Mini - METIS
FM-METIS-51
Indoor AI vision for inspection stations, baggage induction and parcel inspection points, in an IP51-rated fanless enclosure.
• AI: Axelera Metis AIPU · 214 TOPS
• Processor: Rockchip RK3588 · 8‑core · 16GB
• Graphics: ARM Mali‑G610 · HDMI 2.0 4K
• Power: 12 V DC · 9–20 W
APPLICATIONS
Edge AI for logistics, ports and air cargo
AIRPORTS
Baggage handling & inspection
Real-time image analysis across baggage handling and inspection processes.
CONTAINER TERMINALS
Container identification & condition
OCR, object detection and image analysis across synchronised camera views at the gate.
CRANE & YARD
Crane & yard operations
Low-latency visual processing for operational monitoring and machine-assisted decision making.
PARCEL HUBS
Package sorting & inspection
Automated visual inspection and classification across high-throughput sorting operations.
ISO 9001 & ISO 14001
Quality management & Environmental management
Full build traceability
Made in Britain
Delivering edge computing since 2003
Cyber Essentials
Certified
ASSURANCE
UK-designed edge AI, built to controlled processes
2CRSi Edge is the edge computing division of the 2CRSi Group. Since 2003, we have delivered rugged, energy-efficient edge computing solutions for demanding real-world environments. Operating from the UK and supported by the wider 2CRSi Group, our systems are designed and manufactured in Britain through controlled quality and environmental management processes.
SPECIFY YOUR EDGE AI REQUIREMENTS
Discuss your application, environmental conditions, camera requirements and AI workload with our engineering team. We can help specify a suitable edge computing platform for gates, cranes, vehicles, inspection stations and distributed monitoring sites.