Nvidia unveils palm-sized AI supercomputer for $249

Nvidia launches the Jetson Orin Nano AI kit with a 70% boost.

: Nvidia unveils the Jetson Orin Nano Super Developer Kit, a palm-sized AI supercomputer priced at $249, highlighting a 70% performance improvement. It features 67 INT8 TOPS, an Nvidia Ampere GPU, and supports up to four cameras. The kit aims at AI developers and offers extensive software support, including the JetPack SDK. Market projections indicate substantial growth for edge AI computing.

Nvidia introduces the Jetson Orin Nano Super Developer Kit, a compact generative AI supercomputer costing $249, half the price of its previous model. It showcases a 70% performance increase with 67 INT8 TOPS and a 50% boost in memory bandwidth to 102 GB/s, while featuring an Nvidia Ampere GPU, tensor cores, and a six-core Arm CPU for efficient AI applications.

Aimed at developers, hobbyists, and students, the kit facilitates real-time decision-making and supports multiple AI pipelines. Nvidia highlights its versatility for LLM chatbots, visual AI agents, and AI-based robots, with performance enhancements available through a software update for existing kit owners using the JetPack SDK, extending older hardware's usability.

The release of this cost-effective, high-performance kit aligns with growing interest in edge AI computing, driven by demands for low latency and enhanced privacy. The edge AI market is projected to grow from $20.45 billion in 2023 to $269.82 billion by 2032 with a 33.3% compound annual growth rate, signaling a thriving future for AI development.

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