Nvidia Jetson Nano Developer Kit is a small (80×100) yet powerful computer that was launched in March 2019 by Nvidia and is growing in popularity. I was able to get one in April 2019 and immediately put it to work. One question that I get from people is : what can you do with this board? In this post I’d like to answer that question and inspire makers to use this board. First, let’s take a look at the board specs of the Jetson Nano and its carrier board (Developer Kit):
System on Module specs:
128-core Maxwell GPU,
quad-core ARM A57 64-bit CPU,
4GB LPDDR4 memory,
MIPI CSI-2
PCIe Gen2 high-speed I/O
472 GFLOPS of FP16 compute performance
Developer Kit Ports and interfaces:
4x USB 3.0 A (Host)
USB 2.0 Micro B (Device)
MIPI CSI-2 x2 (15-position Camera Flex Connector)
HDMI 2.0
DisplayPort
Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45)
M.2 Key-E with PCIe x1
MicroSD card slot
(3x) I2C, (2x) SPI, UART, I2S, GPIOs
- AI-powered Robotics:
- The Jetson Nano can be used to power robots with AI capabilities. It’s capable of running complex neural networks, making it suitable for tasks like object recognition, navigation, and autonomous decision-making.
- Image and Video Processing:
- You can use the Jetson Nano for real-time image and video processing applications. This includes object detection, facial recognition, and image classification. It’s ideal for creating smart surveillance systems.
- Home Automation:
- Incorporate the Jetson Nano into your home automation projects. It can be used to build smart systems for controlling lights, security cameras, and other devices based on AI algorithms.
- Educational Projects:
- The Jetson Nano is a great tool for learning about AI and robotics. Students and hobbyists can use it to experiment with machine learning concepts and build their own AI projects.
- Edge Computing:
- Utilize the Jetson Nano for edge computing applications where processing power is needed on-site, close to the data source. This is particularly useful in scenarios where low latency is crucial, such as in industrial automation.
- Healthcare Applications:
- Develop AI applications for healthcare, such as image analysis for medical diagnostics or monitoring systems. The Jetson Nano’s compact size makes it suitable for portable medical devices.
- Smart Cameras:
- Create smart cameras for various applications, including monitoring wildlife, tracking objects, or even building a smart doorbell with facial recognition capabilities.
- Autonomous Vehicles:
- While the Jetson Nano is not as powerful as some other Jetson models, it can still be used for educational purposes in understanding the basics of autonomous vehicle technologies. It can simulate some aspects of perception and decision-making in a simplified environment.
- Precision Farming:
- Implement AI on the Jetson Nano for precision farming applications. It can be used for crop monitoring, disease detection, and automated decision-making in agriculture.
- Augmented Reality (AR) Projects:
- Explore AR applications by combining the Jetson Nano with cameras and sensors to create immersive and interactive experiences.
https://developer.nvidia.com/embedded/community/jetson-projects
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Jetson+Nano&tag=all3dptrx00097-20
https://www.nvidia.com/en-in/autonomous-machines/embedded-systems/jetson-nano/product-development/