FORTEC UK Introduces Advanced AI@Edge Solutions for Transportation and Defence
Featuring AAEON’s BOXER-8645AI and BOXER-8221AI Embedded Systems
As artificial intelligence reshapes the way data is processed and decisions are made at the edge, industries such as transportation and defence are turning to rugged, high-performance embedded systems to drive their innovation forward.
At FORTEC United Kingdom, we’re proud to bring to market two cutting-edge AI@Edge platforms from our embedded partner AAEON — the BOXER-8645AI and BOXER-8221AI.
These two systems represent the latest advancements in AI computing, offering scalable performance and industrial-grade durability for demanding applications.
High-Speed AI in Harsh Environments: BOXER-8645AI with NVIDIA® Jetson AGX Orin™
The BOXER-8645AI is built to tackle the most data-intensive edge tasks. Powered by the NVIDIA® Jetson AGX Orin™, this platform delivers breakthrough performance for AI inferencing, machine vision, and autonomous operations in mobile and outdoor environments.
Designed with eight GMSL2 interfaces via FAKRA connectors, the BOXER-8645AI supports high-resolution, multi-camera setups — ideal for smart mobility and autonomous robotic systems.
The system pairs seamlessly with the NileCAM25 global shutter camera from e-con Systems™, ensuring fast, synchronised image capture with minimal latency.
Key Features:
- NVIDIA® Jetson AGX Orin™ with exceptional AI processing power
- 8x GMSL2 interfaces with FAKRA connectors
- 10G LAN + 1G LAN, with optional 8-port LAN expansion
- E-Mark certified for in-vehicle use MIL-STD-810G shock and vibration resistance
- Integrated 9-axis sensor and GNSS for precise motion analytics
- Wide 9V–36V input with ignition delay on/off Operating temperature: -25°C to +65°C
This makes the BOXER-8645AI an ideal fit for advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), and defence-grade deployments where environmental resilience is as vital as processing speed.
https://www.fortec.uk/BOXER-8645AI/BOXER-8645AI
Compact AI Inference at the Edge: BOXER-8221AI with NVIDIA® Jetson Nano
The BOXER-8221AI is a compact, fanless embedded PC powered by the NVIDIA® Jetson Nano. It offers an efficient and cost-effective solution for deploying AI applications in space-constrained, rugged environments — perfect for transport terminals, smart vision systems, and decentralised AI analytics.
With a quad-core ARM Cortex-A57 processor and a 128-core Maxwell GPU, the BOXER-8221AI delivers up to 472 GFLOPs, capable of supporting multiple neural networks and high-resolution imaging.
Key Features:
- NVIDIA Jetson Nano SoC 4GB LPDDR4 RAM + 16GB eMMC storage
- 4x USB 3.2 Gen 1,
- 2x RS-232,
- 1x LAN Fanless,
- compact chassis designed for industrial use
- Operating temperature: -20°C to +50°C
https://www.fortec.uk/BOXER-8645AI/BOXER-8645AI
This unit is ideal for entry to mid-level AI deployment, combining flexibility with the ruggedness required for industrial environments.
Why Choose FORTEC UK?
As part of the FORTEC Group, FORTEC United Kingdom is more than a distributor — we are a trusted technical partner to design engineers across the UK. Our team offers expert consultation, integration support, and lifecycle management to ensure your embedded systems perform reliably in the field.
From in-vehicle AI to defence-grade surveillance and smart infrastructure, our solutions are engineered to meet real-world demands.