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AEON's UP Brand Unveils New Development Kit System Customized for Artificial Intelligence Tasks

AI development platforms centered around UP TWL, UP Squared Pro TWL, and UP Xtreme ARL provide solutions for entry and mid-level developers in the field.

AEON's UP Brand Unveils New Development Kit System, Specifically Crafted for Artificial...
AEON's UP Brand Unveils New Development Kit System, Specifically Crafted for Artificial Intelligence Tasks

AEON's UP Brand Unveils New Development Kit System Customized for Artificial Intelligence Tasks

AAEON's UP brand has announced a new line of AI development kit platforms, marking the first step on the roadmap outlined following the brand's 10-year anniversary. This series includes the UP TWL, UP Squared Pro TWL, and UP Xtreme ARL, representing entry, mid, and high-end models.

Cost-Effective Entry-Level Option: UP TWL AI Dev Kit

The UP TWL AI Dev Kit is an entry-level option, featuring an Intel Processor N150 CPU. Positioned as a cost-effective, power-efficient choice, it serves as an ideal starting point for developers looking to delve into AI development.

Mid-Tier Solution: UP Squared Pro TWL AI Dev Kit

The UP Squared Pro TWL AI Dev Kit shares the same processor foundation as the UP TWL AI Dev Kit but boasts integrated AI acceleration modules such as Hailo-8L, DEEPX DX-M1, or Axelera Metis. With up to 214 TOPS of AI inferencing performance and market-leading power-efficiency, it offers a robust mid-tier solution for AI development.

High-End Powerhouse: UP Xtreme ARL AI Dev Kit

The UP Xtreme ARL AI Dev Kit is geared towards high-end, heavy AI application development. Equipped with the Intel Core Ultra 5 Processor 225H, it delivers 14 cores of computing power and 83 TOPS via its native Intel Arc 130T GPU and integrated NPU. For even greater capabilities, additional AI acceleration modules can be added, depending on module specifications.

Software and Hardware Bundles for AI Workloads

All AI development kits in the UP product line, based on the UP TWL, UP Squared Pro TWL, and UP Xtreme ARL, combine multi-tiered Intel processing with software and hardware bundles tailored for AI workloads. The kits come preinstalled with Linux Ubuntu Pro 24.04 LTS and the NX AI Manager software suite for evaluation.

The UP AI Software Toolkit

The new UP AI development kits support the UP AI Software Toolkit, which includes a one-click runtime environment setup, a unified, cross-platform model conversion engine, and an embedded performance benchmarking tool.

Special Offers during "Back to Office" Promotion

As part of UP's annual "Back to Office" limited-time promotion, additional bundles will be made available across the UP product portfolio. This includes the RPI MIPICSI Camera Converter Kit, UP HD cameras, and more.

A Full UP AI Ecosystem

The new development kit series is part of a full UP AI Ecosystem, comprised of both hardware and software platforms designed to accelerate edge AI development from initial concept to mass production. UP reaffirmed its commitment to "Bridge the Gap from Idea to Success" following its 10-year anniversary.

For developers looking to venture into AI development, the new UP AI development kits offer a range of options to suit various needs and budgets, backed by a comprehensive software toolkit and the support of a full AI ecosystem.

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