Jetson Orin is supercharging edge AI applications. Pairing Orin with a high-quality autofocus-zoom camera delivers faster throughput and smarter imaging.
Introduction to Jetson Orin
Jetson Orin from NVIDIA is a compact edge AI computing platform designed to run high-performance GPU-accelerated machine learning, computer vision, and robotics workloads locally on embedded devices.
Orin systems process multiple high-resolution camera streams and run advanced AI models in real time with low latency and relatively low power consumption. This offers a faster solution for edge AI applications compared to x86 architecture based computers or other compute platforms such as Raspberry Pi.
Comparison of Jetson Orin Modules
Variants of Jetson Orin offer different features to make them suitable for a range of applications. Modules include:
- Jetson Thor series – offers from 64-128GB and 1200-2070 TFLOPS
- Jetson AGX Orin series – offers from 32-64GB and 200-248 TOPS AI Compute
- Jetson Orin NX series – offers from 8-16GB and 117-157 TOPS AI Compute
- Jetson Orin Nano series – offers from 4-8GB and 34-67 TOPS AI Compute
These are all supported by NVIDIA’s Jetson Software and JetPack SDK™. Jetson software supports the full Jetson range with a unified, scalable foundation from prototyping to production. JetPack™ full software stack provides a comprehensive suite of tools and libraries for building AI-powered edge applications.
Simple Integration of Harrier AF-Zoom USB Cameras with Jetson Orin
USB Cameras are valued for their simple plug-and-play operability and compatibility with existing industrial systems. Pairing USB autofocus-zoom cameras with Jetson Orin hardware and software harnesses the simplicity of the camera with improved processing power.
Harrier USB autofocus-zoom cameras support seamless integration with Orin platforms. Our SDK accelerates integration with Linux systems, often requiring no additional driver installation. For NVIDIA Jetson Orin users, this means the camera is typically detected automatically by JetPack’s Ubuntu-based operating system as soon as the SDK is installed, allowing video streams to be accessed within minutes.
The Harrier range includes USB cameras with 10x up to 55x zoom, and global shutter and rolling shutter options. Advantages include:
- High-resolution uncompressed video up to 1080p at 60Hz
- Cost-effective implementation
- Compatibility with a wide range of devices and operating systems for simple interoperability
- Lightweight, low-cost cables with lengths up to 3m
- Support for power delivery up to ~7.5W
- UVC/VISCA/USB3 Vision standards for camera control
- Advanced camera features including digital image stabilisation, day&night functionality, digital noise reduction and many more
Integrating Software
JetPack™ provides the core system for Jetson Orin, including Ubuntu Linux, CUDA for GPU computing, cuDNN for deep learning, and TensorRT for fast AI inference. This gives developers everything needed to run machine learning and computer vision workloads out of the box.
GStreamer is commonly used to build video pipelines, allowing smooth streaming from cameras into AI models. OpenCV is also widely used for image processing tasks, and it can take advantage of GPU acceleration when properly configured. With a USB autofocus-zoom camera and an Orin module, developers can be running AI models within minutes.
Applications Benefiting from Jetson Orin and USB Cameras
Applications that benefit most from installing a USB camera on an Orin platform include:
- Robotics
- Autonomous vehicles
- Industrial inspection
- UAVs, drones and ROVs
- Edge AI security systems
- Multi-camera perception systems
- AgriTech and Smart City infrastructure
Get Started with NVIDIA Jetson Orin and Harrier USB Cameras
Explore the capabilities of the Jetson Orin and our Harrier USB autofocus-zoom cameras. Our highly experienced team can offer support in testing and configuring the camera, helping you get up and running quickly.