PALIT has unveiled Pandora, its first "Mini AI Hardware" device powered by the NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX. Designed for AI inference, machine learning acceleration, and similar tasks, Pandora is not positioned as a traditional consumer PC.
The system runs on the Ubuntu operating system and supports the NVIDIA SDK for AI acceleration. It will be available in two configurations, with 8GB or 16GB of RAM, impacting the maximum TOPS (Trillions of Operations Per Second) speed.
Key Features
Pandora is compact, measuring 121mm x 145mm x 66mm and weighing only 470g. It comes pre-installed with a 128GB SSD, Ubuntu OS, and JetPack SDK 6.1.1. It's ideal for space-constrained environments and is designed for applications in:
- Smart Retail
- Education
- Robotics
- Generative AI
Notably, Pandora supports 3D-printed expansion modules using Palit's provided CAD files, allowing users to customize and expand its capabilities. This feature makes it attractive for enthusiasts and smaller developers.
Target Applications
While consumers might find it useful for some generative AI workloads, such as running local LLMs, Pandora is primarily targeted towards robotics, automation, smart retail, and smart education. It offers advantages such as expandability, GPIO connectors, and a developer-focused design. However, it may face competition from alternatives supporting Windows.
Pricing and release date information is not yet available.
