CES 2020 just got over and there had been a lot of enthusiasm around newer products based on smart technologies such as AI, ML, and Machine Vision. One classic example was John Deere combining all these technologies in their latest tractors and farm equipment to help farmers improve their yield at a much larger scale. This shows these technologies are already getting adopted and percolating in the day to day lives.

According to the PwC's 2019 Internet of Things survey, manufacturers are optimistic about IoT with 93% believing its benefits exceed its risks. The report says, about 68% plan to increase their investment over the next two years in IoT and Industrial Automation technologies. An encouraging factor for Industry 4.0 is the declining Robot prices and the availability of reliable low-cost industrial Radars, sensors and IoT gateways in the market. This is complemented by the unmatched speed and high throughput of 5G combined with low latency, enabling devices and entities in the ecosystem to communicate in near real time. With advances in Artificial Intelligence and machine learning along with various radar and camera fusion technologies, industry is now ready for harnessing the potential of Industry 4.0 in a big way.

In this Infowaves, I would like to share more updates on AM65x Industrial SoM, an ideal platform for designing Industrial Automation Control and Communication Systems, based on TI’s AM6548 Processor. Currently the AM65x SOM supports Linux 4.19.38 Arago and Android 9 and soon WindRiver Linux and VxWorks. The SOM supports native protocols like CANopen, ModBus, and Protocols licensed from port GmbH such as ProfiNET and Ethernet/IP. Support for EnDAT/EQEP, CC-LinkIE TSN, EtherCAT and ProfiBUS is anticipated in couple of months. Another Key release is the 60GHz AoP RADAR Module based on IWR6843AoP ES2.0 from Texas Instruments, an Industrial RADAR module with Antenna on Package (AoP) technology.

Read a case study on designing a ‘Head-mounted Voice / Gesture Controlled Wearable Device’, a great tool for warehouse management, field service and manufacturing that enhances the efficiency of people and processes. Also featured are two demo videos on Industrial mmWave Radar that illustrate its People Counting and Patient Activity Monitoring features.

I hope you find this newsletter interesting and informative. Write to us in case of any queries!

Sincerely,

Mujahid Alam
CEO

The AM65x Industrial SoM from Mistral is an easy to use, light-weight System on Module providing very high processing power for industrial automation applications. Based on Texas Instruments AM6548 SoC, the AM65x Industrial SoM is designed for complex processing, connectivity and control required for Industry 4.0 applications. The SoM is ideal for designs requiring secure boot, multi-protocol Gigabit communication, graphics, functional safety features and time-sensitive-networking.

AM65x Development Kit is an ideal platform for designing Industrial 4.0 products such as Programmable Controllers (PLC), Factory Automation with Safety Functions, Industrial PC and Industrial Robots, Grid Infrastructure Protection Relays, Edge Computing, and Robotic Motor Drives. Based on a dual board architecture, the development kit consists of AM65x Industrial SOM (With discrete power solution, Memory, Gigabit Ethernet PHY) and a Carrier Board that enables industrial communication and control solutions using serial, Ethernet-based, PCIe, and industrial real-time interfaces.

The Head-mounted wearable device is a voice activated; gesture controlled smart device designed to function as an accessory to smartphones. The headset device hosts a wide range of futuristic features, which will function as an extension of the smartphone to which it is connected enabling hands-free operation. This case study brings out Mistral’s expertise in designing and developing high performance, low power, small form factor wearable devices that host trending and futuristic features and technologies including Speech Recognition, Gesture Control, Noise Cancellation and UI/UX application development among others.

This is a millimeter Wave Radar application use case video to portray the effectiveness of mmWave Radars in patient monitoring and elderly care. The video showcases how efficiently a radar-based system monitor and tracks patient activities, manage visitors and provide alerts during the occurrence of critical events. Mistral provides a range of mmWave Radars, 60 GHz and 77GHz that can be used in a broad range of Industrial and Healthcare applications.

This is a millimeter Wave Radar application use case video to portray the effectiveness of mmWave Radars in patient monitoring and elderly care. The video showcases how efficiently a radar-based system monitor and tracks patient activities, manage visitors and provide alerts during the occurrence of critical events. Mistral provides a range of mmWave Radars, 60 GHz and 77GHz that can be used in a broad range of Industrial and Healthcare applications.