UP Bridge the Gap
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Introduction
AI on the Edge platform for industrial automation
UP Bridge the Gap Product Information
UP Bridge the Gap: Edge Computing Solutions Overview
UP Bridge the Gap offers a range of industrial-grade edge computing devices, boards, modules, and AI accelerators designed to enable next-generation automation and AI workloads at the edge. The product family emphasizes industrial resilience, scalability, and deep integration with AI and vision workloads, powered by ready-to-run software stacks (including Ubuntu and Intel Edge Insights for Vision).
Key Product Areas
- Boards: Core computing hardware designed for rugged industrial environments.
- Modules: AI acceleration and compatible form factors (mPCIe, M.2 2280, PCIe x4) to scale compute capabilities.
- Systems: Complete turnkey solutions and kits, including Intel-certified kits and AI accelerators.
- Applications: Industry-focused stories and use cases such as smart city, industrial AI inspection, license plate recognition, and retail health monitoring.
How It Works
- Choose a board or module suitable for your industrial need.
- Pair with the appropriate AI accelerators and software stack (Ubuntu + Intel Edge Insights for Vision).
- Deploy and scale AI-enabled edge solutions for automation, inspection, monitoring, and more.
- Leverage pre-certified kits and partners for quick time-to-value.
Use Cases & Application Stories
- INDUSTRIAL: Fast-track AI-driven inspections and automation across manufacturing and energy sectors.
- SMART CITY: Vision-based public safety, license plate recognition, and urban monitoring.
- RETAIL: Smart health practices and customer experience improvements through edge analytics.
- CREATIVE & EVENTS: Innovative edge implementations for media and entertainment scenarios (e.g., vinyl/smart city integrations).
Product and Partner Ecosystem
- AI Accelerators: High-performance AI computation modules compatible with UP boards and edge solutions.
- Intel Certified Kits: Verified kits to simplify integration and deployment.
- Software Stack: Pre-installed Ubuntu and Intel Edge Insights for Vision for rapid application development.
- Global Support & Community: Access to product updates, technical forums, and developer resources.
How to Get Started
- Browse the product family (Boards, AI Accelerators, Kits).
- Select an industrial-grade board and compatible AI accelerator for your workload.
- Use the pre-installed software stack to develop and deploy AI at the edge.
- Explore application stories to align with your use case and accelerate implementation.
Safety and Compliance
- All boards and kits are designed for industrial environments with attention to reliability, power constraints, and certifications where applicable.
Core Features
- Industrial-grade edge computing boards and modules with scalable AI acceleration
- Wide range of form factors (mPCIe, M.2 2280, PCIe x4)
- Pre-installed software: Ubuntu and Intel Edge Insights for Vision
- Intel Certified Kits for rapid deployment
- AI accelerators tailored for edge AI workloads
- Rich application stories: industrial, smart city, retail, and more
- Strong partner and community ecosystem with updates and support
What the Tool Includes
- A catalog of boards and modules for edge AI deployments
- AI accelerator options to scale compute power
- Pre-installed software stack for immediate development
- Documentation, application stories, and partner resources for quick integration
Target Audience
- System integrators and OEMs building industrial AI solutions
- Enterprises deploying edge intelligence for manufacturing, logistics, smart city, and retail use cases
- Developers seeking robust hardware and software foundations for edge AI
Note
- Pre-ordering, installation services, and shopping options indicate a pathway to procurement and deployment.