SPOT CORE I/O

Spot CORE I/O enhances both the computation and communications available on the Spot platform and makes it easy to configure inputs and outputs. Connect sensors, cameras, and other devices to Spot and process the data collected into  actionable insights. 

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

ADDITIONAL COMPUTATION
Dedicated processing via CPU and GPU for sensor integrations requiring on-robot computation.

ENHANCED COMMUNICATION
Built-in 5G/LTE modem, CBRS support for private LTE networks, and access to two Ethernet ports.

FLEXIBLE CONNECTIVITY
Easy-to-use, weather-sealed connectivity, including GPIO, E-Stop, and multiple power options.

CONFIGURATION DETAILS

• Compact CPU and GPU with customizable inputs and outputs
• Easy cable sealing to maintain IP54 rating
• Optional antenna for 5G/LTE
• Option to add lidar for enhanced autonomy - see Spot EAP for details
• Comes with sample computer vision model

SPECIFICATIONS

PROCESSING (JETSON XAVIER NX)
CPU - 6-core NVIDIA Carmel ARM V8.2 64-bit CPU with 6MB Lw + 4MB L3 cache
GPU - 384-core NVIDIA Volta GPU with 48 Tensor cores
Memory - 16GB 128-bit LPDDR4x at 51.2 GB/s

DIMENSIONS
Length - 224 mm (8.8 in)
Width - 173 mm (6.8 in)
Height (with antenna) - 246 mm (9.7 in)
Height (without antenna) - 64 mm (2.5 in)

ENVIRONMENT
Storage Temperature - -40 to 70°C
Operating Temperature - -20 to 45°C
Ingress Protection - IP54

CONNECTIVITY AND STORAGE
5G/LTE - User-installable SIM card
Ethernet - GbE interface, unmanaged 2 port Ethernet switch for additional connectivity
Storage - 512GB SSD (Actual storage available will be less due to Spot CORE I/O’s operating system.)
USB 3.1 - 2x USB 3.1 ports with support for 4.5W
USB-C - 1x USB-C port with support for 50W power delivery and video out
SD Card - 1x SD card slot

Other Connections - E-Stop interface, PPS output, GPIO (Configurable to PWM output), I2C Ports

Power Outputs - 48V or robot battery voltage for Spot Explorer models / 24V, 50W / 12V, 50W / 5V, 30W

SECURITY
Disk Encryption - SSD encrypted with standard LUKS technology
Network Encryption - Connections encrypted with TLS 1.2 and 1.3
Authentication - Access to services restricted to authenticated users
Secure Boot - Tamper-proof filesystem with hardware root of trust
Firmware Verification - Firmware updates must be cryptographically signed