AAEON NIKY-2155-NX: An Integrated AI Panel PC Designed for Real Engineering Challenges
AAEON’s new NIKY-2155-NX brings embedded edge-AI capability directly into a familiar Panel PC architecture, giving design engineers a practical way to add computer vision and intelligent automation without increasing system complexity.
Built around a 15.6" Full HD industrial display and powered by the NVIDIA® Jetson Orin™ NX, it offers an all-in-one platform for HMI, control, data processing, and real-time inferencing, making it suitable for next-generation machine interfaces, inspection systems, and smart retail deployments.
Edge-AI Capability Without Additional Hardware
For engineers looking to integrate AI, the key advantage is the built-in Jetson Orin NX module, delivering up to 70 TOPS of performance. This allows the NIKY-2155-NX to run vision and inferencing workloads locally, ideal for:
- Defect detection and classification
- Object tracking and identification
- AI-assisted user interfaces
- Predictive maintenance logic at the edge
By consolidating HMI + AI compute into one device, it simplifies system architecture and helps reduce latency, cabling, and overall hardware footprint.
Industrial Performance for Real Deployment Conditions
The NIKY-2155-NX maintains the reliability required for industrial projects:
- 12–24V DC input for versatile installation
- –5°C to +55°C operating range
- Rugged chassis and mounting options
- 15.6" Full HD TFT-LCD for clear visualisation
This robustness makes it a straightforward upgrade for existing machine HMIs or a solid platform for new system designs where environmental performance is critical.
I/O Options That Support Both Legacy and Modern Integration
The I/O selection has been designed with engineering flexibility in mind. The system includes:
- 4 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 for high-speed peripherals
- 2 × Gigabit Ethernet for networking and device communication
- CANBus for motion control or vehicle equipment
- RS-232/422/485 for legacy systems or field devices
- 13-bit DIO for simple I/O or integration with PLCs
This makes it highly adaptable for projects ranging from small retrofits to large multi-device system architectures.
Why It Matters for Engineers and Integrators
The NIKY-2155-NX offers an opportunity to streamline system design:
- Combines HMI, control logic, and AI inferencing in one device
- Reduces the need for external AI accelerators or separate edge computers
- Lowers integration time with ready-made industrial I/O
- Supports scalable deployment from prototype to production
For teams aiming to incorporate vision, analytics, or smart automation into their next product or machine, it provides a practical and well-supported starting point, without adding unnecessary complexity.