NVIDIA has launched the Jetson Orin Nano Super Developer Kit, a compact and powerful supercomputer designed to enhance generative AI capabilities in edge devices. Priced at a reduced 249 USD (previously 499 USD), this kit offers significantly improved performance and an accessible platform for commercial developers, students, and enthusiasts.
Revolutionary Performance Enhancements
The Jetson Orin Nano Super Developer Kit provides:
- 70% more performance in generative AI inference, reaching 67 TOPS INT8.
- 50% more bandwidthBandwidth is the maximum transfer capacity of network… memory, achieving 102 GB/s.
- Compatibility with popular generative AI models, including visual transformers and language-based models.
These enhancements make the Jetson Orin Nano Super the ideal solution for projects such as chatbot applications based on LLMs, AI visual agents, and AI-powered robots.
Software Update for Current Users
NVIDIA has designed software updates that are also available for users of the original Jetson Orin Nano Developer Kit. By updating the JetPack SDK, these users can unlock an improved performance of 1.7X, turning their existing hardware into a “Super” device without needing physical upgrades.
Advanced Hardware and Capabilities
The kit includes:
- Jetson Orin Nano 8GB SoM: A modular system with NVIDIA’s Ampere GPU architecture, tensor cores, and a 6-core Arm CPU.
- Multiple camera support: Supports up to four cameras with higher resolution and frame rates.
This makes it a perfect tool for prototyping edge AI applications, ranging from robotics to computer vision.
Jetson Software Ecosystem and Community
The Jetson Orin Nano Super Developer Kit is part of an ecosystem that includes advanced software tools such as:
- NVIDIA Isaac for robotics.
- NVIDIA Metropolis for visual AI.
- NVIDIA Holoscan for sensor processing.
- NVIDIA Omniverse Replicator for generating synthetic data.
- NVIDIA TAO Toolkit for fine-tuning pre-trained AI models.
The Jetson community provides tutorials, support, and inspiration for innovative projects, while ecosystem partners offer custom solutions, development tools, and additional hardware like cameras and carrier boards.
A Step Towards the Future of Generative AI
The Jetson Orin Nano Super Developer Kit is not only affordable and powerful but also a catalyst for projects that turn ideas into reality. With support for multiple generative AI applications and a robust ecosystem, NVIDIA democratizes access to cutting-edge AI, enabling developers to innovate in fields such as robotics, computer vision, and IoT.
via: Nvidia