INTERNATIONAL LAUNCH OF GXA-1 AI COMPUTER
Astute Systems launches its GXA-1, an NVIDIA®-powered computer designed specifically for advanced autonomy in the defense sector. The GXA-1 will debut at DVD2024, showcasing it to key stakeholders in the Land Equipment sector, marking a significant step towards engaging with potential UK customers.
Engineered for SWaP-sensitive (Size, Weight, and Power) platforms, the GXA-1 is the ultimate solution for enabling autonomy in harsh environments. Purpose-built to endure the extreme conditions typical of military operations—including extreme temperatures, moisture, vibration, and shock—the GXA-1 ensures reliable performance where it matters most.
For developers already familiar with the NVIDIA® Software Development Kit (SDK), the GXA-1 offers seamless migration, making it an attractive option for those looking to transition to a more rugged solution. Astute Systems highlights that the GXA-1 is ideal for those content with Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) systems while catering to Prime Contractors seeking Modified Off-The-Shelf (MOTS) versions tailored to their specific environmental needs. Pre-qualification units with a developer kit are now available, offering a head start to those interested in early adoption.
Key features (see attached specification for full data):
- Based on the NVIDIA® Jetson AGX OrinTM Industrial SoM
- AI Performance 248 TFLOPS
- Mass storage options (dual M.2 M key SSD)
- 10 Gigabit Ethernet data plane port
- Multiple legacy analog inputs are ideal for existing DVE (Degraded Visual Environment) day/night cameras.
- Enabling autonomous workloads
Ross Newman, Founder of Astute Systems, comments, “We believe we have the best solution for autonomous military systems and deployment in harsh environments: the NVIDIA high performance; the perfect SWaP optimization and proven technology. Initial interest confirms this, with one key potential customer explaining, “The GXA-1 is exactly what we were looking for. It is the right product, place, and time” – or put another way, we’re faster, quicker, lighter, and better value than anything currently available, delivering the best performance per watt of any device in this class.”
Astute Systems, a Queensland-based company, is part of Team Defence Australia, Australia’s national platform for export-capable Australian defense companies. As such, the company is well placed to understand the requirements of AUKUS Pillar 2, which focuses on jointly developing advanced capabilities, the trilateral security partnership between the UK, the USA, and Australia to cooperate on crucial defense capabilities, including AI and autonomy as defined in AUKUS.
John Brosnan, Defence & Security Director of the Australian Trade & Investment Commission (Austrade), describes this as “Astute’s latest developments—designed to provide defense end users with an operational advantage—demonstrate the advanced capabilities of Australia’s defense industry and the increased opportunities for collaboration under AUKUS. Don’t miss your chance to connect directly with Ross and the team at DVD in September.”