Advantech Unveils AFE-R360: A Next-Generation AMR Solution with MIPI-CSI & GMSL Camera Integration Powered by Intel® Core™ Ultra

TAIPEI, Nov. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Advantech (TWSE: 2395), a global leader in AIoT and Edge Computing, is thrilled to introduce the AFE-R360. The AFE-R360 focuses on Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) and robot market, designed to meet the evolving demands for vision sensors and performance. In a move that underscores its commitment to cutting-edge technology, Advantech successfully integrates MIPI-CSI and GMSL sensor technologies with x86 Intel® Coreâ„¢ Ultra platform. This milestone marks a first in the industry, setting a new standard for performance and versatility in robotics. Additionally, AFE-R360 comes with Advantech Robotic Suite, which includes a ROS2-ready environment and AI tools, to streamline the development process and foster innovation in robotics.

Advanced AI and Image Processing with the Intel® Coreâ„¢ Ultra Processor
"With Support from Intel®, Advantech's AFE-R360, powered by Intel's Core Ultra processors, offers a powerful edge computing platform for complex robotic applications. Featuring an integrated GPU, NPU, MIPI-CSI (direct and GMSL) and Intel® RealSenseâ„¢ Depth Camera D457 support, along with the Intel® OpenVINOâ„¢ toolkit, it delivers exceptional performance, with low power consumption and versatility for AI-driven tasks. This product is an ideal choice for building and deploying cutting-edge robotic solutions." -- Rajesh Kurusetty, Director of Product, Robotics

To process high-resolution images and conduct AI analysis, AFE-R360 harnesses the latest Intel® Coreâ„¢ Ultra Processor. Designed for efficiency, Intel® Coreâ„¢ Ultra integrates an NPU and GPU, striking a perfect balance of performance and power usage, making AFE-R360 ideal for battery-powered mobile robots. The platform overall delivers 32 TOPS , enabling it to handle AI detection tasks and adapt to dynamic surroundings. For users requiring higher performance to run complex AI models, AFE-R360 also offers AI-scalability solutions, through an M.2 slot with a Hailo module, or USB4 interface MIOe-UMXM with A4500 MXM GPUs, boosting AI performance by up to 4 times.

1^st Off-the-shelf MIPI & GMSL Solution Available on the Intel Platform
As industries increasingly rely on advanced imaging technologies, Advantech is excited to announce the integration of MIPI-CSI and GMSL technologies into AFE-R360. MIPI/GMSL technology allows uncompressed, high frame rate input with speeds up to 8 Gbps (4 lanes). In addition, GMSL transmits data over distances of up to 15 meters. AFE-R360 also comes with 3 USB-C and 3 Ethernet ports, designed to accommodate LiDar, ToF, and traditional RGB cameras, satisfying the needs of both new and existing technology in robotics.

While MIPI/GMSL interfaces provide higher bandwidth and lower latency, they also add complexity to driver development compared to standardized UVC camera drivers. Advantech initiated a partner alignment strategy, gathering together top-tier camera technology providers such as Intel® RealSenseâ„¢, e-con Systems, Innodisk, and oToBrite to develop camera solutions for AFE-R360. Through these partnerships, we are thrilled to share our successful results and make our camera solutions available to customers.

"Advantech is proud to collaborate with Intel and camera vendors to strengthen our AMR solution. By incorporating MIPI and GMSL interfaces into AFE-R360, Advantech is committed to providing our customers with cutting-edge technology that meets the challenges of tomorrow. These interfaces not only enhance performance but also enable new possibilities in imaging applications across various industries." – James Wang, Director of Embedded Applications at Advantech

The AFE-R360DVK offers an efficient user experience as a MIPI and GMSL solution, with BIOS settings, camera drivers, Ubuntu OS, ROS2, and camera modules pre-installed and fully tested. This makes AFE-R360DVK an ideal choice for applications such as AMR, patrol robots, and smart transportation. The system is set to launch in October 2024.

Dedicated I/O and Expansion Designs for AMR
AFE-R360 is specifically designed to meet the precise I/O needs of AMRs, maximizing space and efficiency by integrating necessary I/O directly into a compact 3.5" SBC.

Key Features:
I/O Configuration:

• 2 x CAN FD ports for battery and motor control.
• 4 x RS-232/422/485 UART ports for various robotic and vehicle sensors.
• Up to 7 x USB and 3 x LAN ports to support RGB cameras, LiDAR, and IMU.
• DC-in 12–24V to accommodate diverse charging configurations.

Expansion Capabilities:

• 4 x M.2 expansion slots for flexible configurations.
• Wireless connectivity options via M.2 E-Key and B-Key, supporting 4G/5G/Wi-Fi. The inclusion of the Advantech AIW module ensures to support fast roaming feature.
• 2 x M.2 M-Key slots to support RAID, providing substantial storage capacity for image and sensor data.
• M.2 Hailo module expansion for an additional 26 TOPS of NPU performance, enhancing capabilities for advanced AI applications.
• 1 x USB4 support for MXM GPU card expansion, through MIOe-UMXM.

AFE-R360's comprehensive I/O design guarantees versatile and upgradable performance for AMRs across a variety of scenarios.

Streamline AMR Development with the Advantech Robotic Suite 
The development process for an R&D team can be lengthy and arduous. Advantech aims to accelerate this journey by offering innovative and seamless software solutions for AMR development teams. Our verified ROS environment, APIs, and AI tools in Advantech Robotic Suite, streamline key AMR functions such as vehicle control, navigation, SLAM, and pallet barcode recognition, allowing customers to begin robotic development more easily and quickly. AFE-R360 is now available for order.

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About Advantech

Advantech's corporate vision is to "Enable an Intelligent Planet". As a global leader in the fields of IoT intelligent systems and embedded platforms, the company embraces the trends of IoT, big data, and artificial intelligence. Advantech promotes IoT hardware and software solutions with its industrial IoT platform - WISE-IoT core, to assist business partners and clients in connecting their industrial chains. Advantech is also working with business partners to co-create business ecosystems that accelerate the advancement of industrial intelligence. (www.advantech.com)

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Advantech Unveils AFE-R360: A Next-Generation AMR Solution with MIPI-CSI & GMSL Camera Integration Powered by Intel® Core™ Ultra

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SEOUL, South Korea, June 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On 24th of June 2026, the successful commissioning and opening ceremony for the Trumbull Energy Center Combined Cycle Gas Turbine Power Plant (CCGT) was held in Ohio, USA, marking the successful start-up of the 950MW facility. The ceremony brought together key project partners, including Korea Southern Power Co., Ltd. (KOSPO), Gemma Power Systems, Siemens Energy, Ohio state government officials, the Korean Consul General, and project financing lenders.

Originally developed to address the power gap from the retirement of aging coal-fired plants, the plant is expected to serve as a critical asset within the PJM (Pennsylvania-New Jersey-Maryland Interconnection) grid — the largest wholesale electricity market in the United States.

Building on hundreds of global installations, Hanwha Power successfully commissioned its first Fuel Gas Compressors (FGC) in the U.S by providing three units to the highly efficient CCGT power plant. These units feature Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) technology specifically engineered to ensure uninterrupted operation by automatically adjusting to the extreme seasonal pipeline pressure fluctuations common in the PJM region.

Beyond the equipment supply, Hanwha Power has also secured a 9-year Long-Term Service Agreement (LTSA), covering capital spare parts and maintenance services through three major overhaul cycles. Under the agreement, Hanwha Power's Houston service center will serve as the primary hub for on-site support and component refurbishment, ensuring comprehensive lifecycle management for the units. This long-term partnership is expected to serve as a cornerstone of Hanwha's expansion of its service footprint in the North American market.

Joo Mong Choi, The CEO of Trumbull Asset Management, stated, "The successful commissioning of the Trumbull Energy Center and the deployment of Hanwha Power's advanced compressors represent a significant milestone, showcasing the world-class reliability of Korean power generation technology in the U.S. market. As we contribute to the region's clean energy transition by supplying stable power to the PJM grid, we look forward to further expanding our footprint in the North American power sector through continued, strong partnerships with leading Korean companies."

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Meanwhile, Hanwha Power plans to further strengthen its supply of eco-friendly, high-efficiency power generation solutions and expand its service business across key markets, including North America, leveraging its accumulated technological expertise and operational experience in the global power equipment sector.

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