Kite-Strike II

MIL-SPEC rugged SFF mission computer integrating the NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin. Next-gen edge AI compute solution. The world's first fully rugged Jetson AGX Orin system.

Kite-Strike II

Kite-Strike II is a next-gen, fully rugged small form factor (SFF) embedded computing solution, providing a massive leap forward in edge-deployed processing technology and capabilities. Integrating the NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin SOM, the world’s most powerful embedded AI computing engine, Kite-Strike II delivers the maximum performance per watt on the market today. The AGX Orin offers 6x the performance of the previous gen AGX Xavier. Kite-Strike II provides robust IO and immense system expansion for all-domain mission and platform use. Kite-Strike II is purpose-built for demanding computer vision and sensor fusion data processing workloads for edge AI and autonomous mission-critical applications.

  • WINNER: Platinum Honoree (highest level award) 2023 Military & Aerospace Electronics Innovators Awards
  • WINNER: Four-Star Best in Show Embedded Computing (highest level award) at 2022 AUSA Annual Meeting and Exposition from Military Embedded Systems
Features
  • SFF SWaP-Optimized 7.87”W x 8.47”D x 4.23”H (base model)
  • NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin SOM
    • GPU: Ampere Architecture; up to 2048 CUDA Cores, 64 Tensor Cores
    • CPU: up to 12-Core Carmel ARM v8, max frequency 2.2 GHz
    • Memory: up to 64GB onboard
    • Storage: 64GB eMMC 5.1 onboard
  • Dense IO including multiple GbE, USB, CAN, serial; option for (1) 10GbE copper
  • Modular add-on expansion “slice” design
  • Supports numerous configuration options including multi-port and multi-format video capture and encode
  • Enables real-time inferencing and provide centralized sensor ingest and data fusion support
  • Designed using a Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA)
Environmentals
  • MIL-SPEC rugged and sealed
  • Operating temperature: -46C to +65C forced-air cooling (no air over electronics)
  • MIL-STD-810H Shock | Vibration | Altitude | Humidity | Sand and Dust | Fluids/Rain
  • MIL-STD-461G EMI/EMC
  • MIL-STD-1275E/704F 28VDC Power (no power hold-up)
  • IP67 sealed
Applications
  • AI and ML edge processing
  • Computer and machine vision
  • Aided target recognition (AiTR)
  • 360 degree situational awareness (360SA)
  • Command, control. computers communications, cyber, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (C5ISR)
  • Industrial robotics and automation
  • Uncrewed/unmanned and autonomous aerial, ground, and maritime vehicles/systems (UAS, UAV, UGV)

Related White Paper

Edge Compute for the Data-Centric AI-Enabled Battlefield

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The computer is the most difficult part of the whole vehicle and the Systel Kite-Strike machine has come through again and again.
Engineering Program Manager
Major Global Defense Contractor - Unmanned Ground Vehicles Program

Spotlight Solution: Unmanned Ground Vehicles

Kite-Strike II is purpose-built for unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) mission-critical applications:
– MIL-SPEC rugged
– SWaP-optimized
– Edge AI – Jetson AGX Orin SOM
– Can integrate multiple sensors and video formats
– Robust IO including multiple 10GbE networking
– Modular, configurable, affordable

Related News and Insights

2023 Military & Aerospace Technology Innovators Awards announced for aerospace and defense achievement

Military + Aerospace Electronics released their annual Technology Innovators Awards. Systel is proud to be named a Platinum Honoree.

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Shephard Media covers the public launch of Systel's latest ultra-small form factor ruggedized mission computer.

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Rugged computers take on the shock and the heat

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Kite-Strike II Awarded Best in Show at AUSA 2022

Systel's Kite-Strike II embedded computer was awarded the 4-Star Best in Show Award by Military Embedded Systems at the 2022 Annual Association of the United States Army (AUSA) conference. Kite-Strike II received the highest level award in the Embedded Computing category.

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Product of the Week: Kite-Strike II

Kite-Strike II has been named Product of the Week by Military Embedded Systems. Kite-Strike II is the world's first fully rugged NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin compute solution, providing next-gen performance and robust capabilities for edge AI and autonomous mission-critical applications. 

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AUSA 2022: Systel introduces Kite-Strike II fully rugged AI mission computer

Shephard Media covered the Kite-Strike II product launch at AUSA 2022 with editorial coverage on the performance and capabilities of the product which is purpose-built for demanding edge AI workloads in austere environments for force protection, computer vision, and autonomous mission-critical applications.

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Kite-Strike II Interview at AUSA 2022

Aneesh Kothari, VP Marketing at Systel, spoke with Tom Varcie of Military Embedded Systems at the AUSA 2022 conference about Kite-Strike II, the world's first MIL-SPEC rugged NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin compute solution. Tom got into the action, participating in the edge AI demonstration running live in the booth on Kite-Strike II.

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Systel Launches Kite-Strike II Edge AI Mission Computer

Systel, an industry leader in rugged computing introduced Kite-Strike II at the 2022 AUSA Annual Meeting and Exposition. Kite-Strike II is a next-generation, fully rugged small form factor (SFF) embedded computing solution, providing a massive leap forward in edge-deployed AI compute technology and capabilities for unmanned and autonomous missions.

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