Stereolabs ZED Box Mini “Super” is a compact mini PC based on NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano or NX system-on-module and equipped with two GMSL2 camera inputs with synchronization trigger input/output, enabling AI Vision processing for robotics and smart infrastructure.
The AI vision mini PC / embedded computer unit (ECU) also features a 256GB SSD, HDMI 1.4/2.1 video output, a gigabit Ethernet port, an optional Intel AX201 wireless module with two external antennas, a USB 3.0 port, a micro USB port for flashing the OS, and a 10-pin GPIO header with CAN Bus and UART for expansion.
ZED Box mini specifications:
- System-on-Module (one or the other)
- NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano 4GB | 34 TOPS
- NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano 8GB | 67 TOPS
- NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX 8GB | 117 TOPS
- NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX 16GB | 157 TOPS
- Storage – 256GB SSD inserted in M.2 Key-M 2242 socket
- Video Output – HDMI 1.4 or 2.1 port (depending on selected module)
- Camera Input
- 2x GMSL2 FAKRA-Z connectors
- GMSL2 Camera Synchronization Trigger Input
- GMSL2 Cameras Synchronization Trigger Output
- Networking
- Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 jack
- Optional WiFi 6 and Bluetooth connectivity via Intel AX210 module on M.2 Key-E 2230 socket plus two 2.4/5GHz WiFi antennas
- USB
- 1x USB 3.0 Type-A port
- 1x Micro USB2.0 Type-B for system flashing & OTG
- Expansion – 10-pin GPIO connector with CAN Bus, UART, 2x GPIO, 5V, 3.3V, and GND
- Misc – 2-pin 12V fan connector; Note: fan installation is mandatory when the Jetson SoM operates in “MAXN SUPER” mode.
- Power Supply – 10.5V to 13.5V up to 60W via screwable terminal block
- Dimensions
- Unit – 152.8 x 103.8 x 41.5 mm
- Mounting holes – 92 x 45mm
- Weight – 600 grams (Aluminum case passively cooled)
The ZED Box Mini ships with a power supply, two sync connectors (no cables provided), a micro USB to USB cable, and two WiFi antennas (if WiFi is selected at the time of order). Depth sensing at 30 FPS with 1 ZED camera uses 80% of GPU load on the Nano 4GB, 36% of on the Nano 8GB, 28% on the NX 8GB, and 23% on the NX16GB, while two ZED camera takes 64%, 55%, and 47% respetively on the Nano 8GB, NX 8GB, and NX 16GB.
Software-wise, the computer ships with Jetpack 6.2 based on Ubuntu 22.04 running on the Jetson Orin module, and the company provides the ZED SDK 5.0 and GMSL2 camera drivers. The documentation website has nothing about the ZED Box mini specifically, but you can still check out the instructions for the larger ZED Box Orin, development with C++, C+, C#, or Python, and integration with ROS2, OpenCV, YOLO. Gstreamer, Unreal Engine 5, etc…. There’s also a PDF quick start guide for the Mini, but it mostly offers more details about the hardware, and there’s nothing about software in that document.
The ZED Box Mini can be purchased on the StereoLabs store for $879 to $1,335 with the price depending on options. Alternatively, you can also get a “dual autonomy kit” with two ZED X depth cameras and cables for $2,247 and up. A few more details may also be found on the press release.
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