Basler and Syslogic are joining forces to bring machine vision and edge AI together. Basler’s ace 2 GMSL cameras can now be seamlessly integrated with Syslogic’s rugged computers. The combined solution enables high-performance vision applications for mobile robots, agricultural vehicles, and construction equipment.
Machine vision has become a key technology across industrial applications. Autonomous mobile robots, agricultural vehicles, construction equipment, and intelligent transportation systems capture and analyze their surroundings in real time. These applications require both high-performance cameras and rugged AI computing platforms. Against this backdrop, machine vision specialist Basler and embedded computing specialist Syslogic are combining their expertise.
Optimized Hardware for Edge AI
Basler’s ace 2 GMSL cameras can now be seamlessly combined with Syslogic’s rugged computers, creating an optimized hardware platform for demanding vision AI applications.
The joint solution combines high-performance image processing with rugged embedded computing technology. Basler’s software ecosystem, including the pylon SDK and Camera Enablement Packages (CEP), simplifies the integration of machine vision cameras into industrial embedded systems. This gives developers a ready-to-use hardware foundation, allowing them to focus on their applications rather than spending time integrating cameras and computing platforms.
“Basler is one of the leading providers of machine vision cameras,” says Michael Jung, Product Manager at Syslogic. “Combining Basler’s ace 2 GMSL cameras with Syslogic rugged computers gives customers a fast and straightforward way to get started with demanding vision AI projects.”
Real-Time AI Processing at the Edge
Image data captured by the cameras is processed directly on Syslogic’s rugged computers. Integrated NVIDIA® Jetson™ modules handle AI inference, image analysis, and deep learning workloads directly at the edge. Because processing takes place locally, there is no need to transfer data to the cloud. This reduces latency and enables near-real-time decision-making.
In addition to supporting up to eight GMSL cameras, Syslogic computers can connect to other sensors, including LiDAR, radar, and GNSS systems. This enables powerful sensor fusion solutions for autonomous vehicles and mobile machinery.
GMSL2 for Rugged Multi-Camera Systems
Basler’s ace 2 GMSL cameras were developed specifically for embedded vision applications. The GMSL2 interface enables high-resolution image data to be transmitted over coaxial cables up to 15 meters long, while providing low latency and high immunity to interference. Multiple cameras can also be synchronized, enabling efficient implementation of 360-degree surround vision, spatial image processing, and AI-based object detection.
The combination of robust data transmission and straightforward integration makes GMSL2 an ideal technology for demanding industrial vision systems.
Designed for Demanding Operating Environments
The joint hardware solution targets applications where reliability and performance are critical. These include autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), automated guided vehicles (AGVs), agricultural vehicles, construction equipment, and off-highway vehicles. While Basler cameras provide precise image data, Syslogic rugged computers deliver reliable AI processing even under extreme operating conditions. The embedded systems are designed to withstand shock, vibration, dust, moisture, and wide temperature ranges, meeting the requirements of demanding industrial applications.
“With the ace 2 GMSL cameras, we offer a powerful camera platform for modern embedded vision applications,” says Dr. Melanie Gräsel, Product Manager at Basler. “Combined with Syslogic’s rugged computers, the platform can also be deployed in demanding environmental conditions.”
The joint Basler and Syslogic solution is available now for evaluation and integration projects.