Product Insight Episode 34: Edge AI Computers Powered by Hailo-8 AI Processor

Lanner Electronics Inc.
3 Nov 202203:22

TLDRProduct Insight Episode 34 showcases the Lanex Edge AI appliances powered by Hailo's AI processors. These devices are designed for efficient video stream analysis at the edge, with the ability to process multiple streams in real-time on a single device. They offer high AI performance and low power consumption, ideal for mission-critical applications like traffic management and autonomous vehicles. The appliances support wireless connectivity and come with TPM 2.0 security. Models like the OC 2290H, featuring up to six Hailo 8 processors and robust I/O, are highlighted for their ability to withstand extreme temperatures and power efficiency.

Takeaways

  • 📦 These are linear Edge AI computers powered by the Hailo-8 AI processors.
  • 🎥 Lanex Edge AI appliances can process multiple video streams in real-time on a single device.
  • ⚡ The appliances provide low-latency services and transmit curated data securely with strong onboard network connectivity.
  • 💰 The Hailo-powered devices are cost-effective and offer the highest AI performance with the lowest power consumption, ideal for mission-critical applications.
  • 🚗 These applications include traffic management, video analytics, and autonomous vehicles.
  • 📡 The Edge AI computers support wireless connectivity options, including LTE and Wi-Fi, via m.2 and PCI expansions.
  • 🔐 Security is enhanced with TPM 2.0 hardware-based protection and AI compilers for standard AI frameworks, enabling fast deployment.
  • ⚙️ Lanex offers fanless Edge AI appliances with deep learning inference capabilities at 26 TOPS and only 2.5W power consumption.
  • 🖥️ Entry-level models like the OEC 7242H are powered by Intel Celeron processors and offer versatile IO ports for various connections.
  • 🔥 Higher-end models such as the LEC-2290H can handle up to six Hailo-8 processors, supporting 156 TOPS, withstanding extreme temperatures and offering rich IO configurations.

Q & A

  • What are Lanex Edge AI appliances powered by?

    -Lanex Edge AI appliances are powered by the Hailo-8 AI processor, which enables efficient processing of multiple video streams in real-time.

  • What are some key applications of Lanex Edge AI computers?

    -Key applications include mission-critical tasks such as traffic management, video analytics, and autonomous vehicles, where real-time data processing and low power consumption are essential.

  • How much power does the Hailo-8 AI processor consume?

    -The Hailo-8 AI processor consumes only 2.5 watts while offering 26 TOPS (Tera Operations Per Second) for deep learning inferencing.

  • What is the significance of TPM 2.0 in these devices?

    -TPM 2.0 provides hardware-based security, ensuring the secure handling of data and AI model operations on the Edge AI computers.

  • Which processor powers the entry-level OEC 7242H Edge AI computer?

    -The entry-level OEC 7242H Edge AI computer is powered by the Intel Celeron N3350 processor, also known as Apollo Lake.

  • What wireless connectivity options are available for these Edge AI computers?

    -These computers support wireless connectivity options such as LTE and Wi-Fi through m.2 and PCI expansion slots.

  • What are the temperature operating ranges for the LEC2290H AI computer?

    -The LEC2290H can operate in temperatures ranging from -20°C to 45°C, making it suitable for various environmental conditions.

  • What AI frameworks are supported by Lanex Edge AI appliances?

    -Lanex Edge AI appliances support standard AI frameworks, allowing customers to easily port their AI models to the platform for faster time-to-market deployment.

  • What features does the mid-range IoT I-530H offer?

    -The IoT I-530H offers an Intel Core i7 11th generation processor, multiple I/O options including six PoE ports, two RJ45, two COM ports, and four USB ports.

  • How does the LEC2290H AI appliance handle multi-stream video analytics?

    -The LEC2290H supports up to six Hailo-8 processors via the Falcon HR PCI accelerator card, delivering 156 TOPS for multi-stream AI video analytics.

Outlines

00:00

🚀 Introduction to Lanex Edge Air Computers

The video introduces Lanex Edge Air computers powered by Halo AI processors. These devices are designed for efficient processing of video streams with low latency, making them ideal for mission-critical applications like traffic management, video analytics, and autonomous vehicles.

💡 Efficient Video Processing with Halo-Powered Appliances

Lanex's Halo-powered appliances can handle multiple real-time video streams on a single device. With robust network connectivity, these devices ensure secure transmission of curated data and insights while consuming minimal power. Their cost-effectiveness makes them suitable for AI computing in various demanding applications.

📶 Wireless Connectivity and AI Compiler Support

The Edge Air computers support wireless connectivity via LTE and Wi-Fi, with expansion options through m.2 and PCI slots. Additionally, they offer hardware-based security with TPM 2.0 and AI compiler compatibility, allowing easy porting of AI models, ensuring faster time to market.

🔥 Fanless Edge Air Computer for Deep Learning

Lanex's fanless Edge Air computer comes with a pre-installed Halo m.2 module, offering 26 TOPS of deep learning inferencing at just 2.5 watts of power consumption. This entry-level device, powered by Intel's Apollo Lake processor, features essential ports including RJ45, USB 3.0, COM, HDMI, and DisplayPort.

⚡ Mid-Range Edge Air Computers for IoT

For mid-range users, the IoT i-530h model is powered by Intel's 11th-generation Core i7 processor (Tiger Lake). It features a range of I/O options, including 6 PoE ports, RJ45, COM ports, and USB ports, making it well-suited for more demanding edge applications.

🔧 Powerful Multi-Stream AI Video Analytics Solution

Lanex offers the powerful LEC2290h for multi-stream AI video analytics, featuring a Falcon HR PCI accelerator card. This model can support up to six Halo 8 processors, delivering an impressive 156 TOPS, making it ideal for high-performance AI tasks.

❄️ Operating in Extreme Conditions

The OC2290h model is designed to operate in extreme temperatures ranging from -20°C to 45°C. With only 35 watts of power consumption, it features an Intel Core i7 processor and rich I/O options, including 4 PoE, 4 USB 3.0, and 6 COM ports.

👋 Conclusion and Contact Information

The video concludes by thanking the viewers and encouraging them to reach out to Lanex Electronics for any additional questions regarding their Halo Edge Air solutions.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡Edge AI Computers

Edge AI Computers refer to devices that perform artificial intelligence (AI) processing at the edge of the network, close to where data is generated. This is in contrast to traditional cloud-based AI processing. In the context of the video, these computers are powered by Hailo's AI processors and are designed to handle multiple video streams in real-time, which is crucial for applications like traffic management and video analytics. The script mentions that these devices can process data more efficiently for low latency services, indicating their importance in time-sensitive applications.

💡Hailo AI Processors

Hailo AI Processors are specialized hardware designed to accelerate AI workloads, particularly for edge computing applications. The video script highlights that these processors enable Lanex Edge AI appliances to process multiple video streams in real-time on a single device. This showcases the processors' high performance and efficiency, which are critical for mission-critical applications that require fast and accurate AI inference.

💡Video Streams

Video streams are continuous sequences of digital video data that are transmitted over a network. In the video's context, hundreds of cameras are generating video streams at the edge, which implies a large volume of data that needs to be analyzed. The Edge AI Computers, powered by Hailo AI processors, are capable of handling this data, processing it in real-time, and providing insights, which is essential for applications like video analytics and surveillance.

💡Low Latency Service

Low latency service refers to the minimal delay in data transmission, which is crucial for real-time applications. The video script emphasizes the need for low latency in processing video streams, as it ensures that the AI computers can provide timely responses and insights. This is particularly important in applications like autonomous vehicles and traffic management, where quick decisions are necessary for safety and efficiency.

💡LTE and Wi-Fi Connectivity

LTE (Long-Term Evolution) and Wi-Fi are wireless communication technologies that enable devices to connect to the internet. The script mentions that the Edge AI Computers support wireless connectivity, including LTE and Wi-Fi, which is important for deploying these devices in various environments without the need for wired connections. This flexibility allows for broader application scenarios and easier integration into existing infrastructure.

💡TPM 2.0

TPM 2.0, or Trusted Platform Module 2.0, is a global standard for a secure crypto-processor that is designed to secure hardware by integrating cryptographic keys into devices. In the video, TPM 2.0 is mentioned as a feature of the Edge AI Computers, indicating that these devices have built-in hardware-based security measures to protect the data and AI models they process, which is a critical consideration for sensitive applications.

💡AI Compiler

An AI Compiler is a tool that translates AI models into a format that can be executed on specific hardware. The video script refers to an AI compiler for standard AI frameworks, which suggests that customers can easily port their AI models to the Hailo-powered Edge AI Computers. This capability is important for speeding up the deployment process and ensuring compatibility with various AI models.

💡Deep Learning Inferencing

Deep learning inferencing is the process of applying a trained deep learning model to new data to make predictions or decisions. The video mentions that the Edge AI Computers are capable of deep learning inferencing with high performance and low power consumption. This is a key feature for applications that require advanced AI processing, as it allows the devices to analyze complex patterns in data and make informed decisions quickly.

💡Intel Core i7 Processor

The Intel Core i7 Processor is a high-performance CPU (Central Processing Unit) from Intel, known for its ability to handle demanding tasks efficiently. The script refers to the i7 processor being used in some of the Edge AI Computers, highlighting the devices' ability to handle complex computations and multiple streams of data simultaneously. This is particularly important for applications that require high computational power, such as video analytics and autonomous systems.

💡Multi-Stream AI Video Analytics

Multi-Stream AI Video Analytics refers to the ability of a system to analyze multiple video streams concurrently using AI. The video script mentions the capability of the Edge AI Computers to support multi-stream AI video analytics, which is crucial for applications like traffic management and surveillance where multiple cameras need to be monitored and analyzed in real-time to extract meaningful insights.

Highlights

Introduction of Lanex Edge AI appliances powered by Hailo-8 processors.

The need for efficient low-latency video stream analysis at the edge, especially with hundreds of cameras generating large amounts of data.

Lanex Hailo-powered devices can process multiple video streams in real-time on a single device.

The appliances offer robust onboard network connectivity and secure data transmission.

Cost-effective hardware solutions with high AI performance and low power consumption.

Ideal for mission-critical applications like traffic management, video analytics, and autonomous vehicles.

Support for wireless connectivity including LTE and Wi-Fi through m.2 and PCI expansions.

TPM 2.0 hardware-based security and AI compiler support for easy AI model porting.

Fanless design of the Edge AI appliances, pre-installed with Hailo-8 module offering 26 TOPS with only 2.5W power consumption.

The OEC 7242H, an entry-level Edge AI computer, is powered by an Intel Celeron N3350 processor with multiple I/O ports.

Mid-range Edge AI computers like the IOT-I530H feature 11th generation Intel Core i7 CPU and multiple ports for connectivity.

For multi-stream AI video analytics, the LEC-2290H supports up to six Hailo-8 processors with 156 TOPS.

The OEC 2290H can operate in temperatures ranging from -20 to 45°C with only 35W power consumption.

Featuring Intel Core i7 processors and rich I/O options, including PoE, USB, and COM ports.

Conclusion inviting viewers to reach out for more information on Hailo-powered Edge AI solutions.