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Advantech Combines Computing Power with D3 Embedded Sensing for Mobile Robots

Priyadharshini S November 29, 2025 | 12:59 PM Technology

As mobile robots increasingly populate factories and warehouses, there remains significant potential to enhance their perception and behavior. This week, Advantech Co. announced a partnership with D3 Embedded to integrate advanced sensing and computing capabilities for industrial robots.

Figure 1. Advantech Integrates High-Performance Computing with D3 Embedded Sensing for AMRs.

The collaboration leverages Advantech’s AFE-R60 systems, powered by Intel Core Ultra processors and RealSense Depth D457 GMSL2 cameras, alongside D3 Embedded’s customizable DesignCore Discovery ISX031 PRO Series GMSL2 cameras. Together, these technologies improve AI-driven object sensing and recognition for autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). Figure 1 shows Advantech Integrates High-Performance Computing with D3 Embedded Sensing for AMRs.

“At Advantech, we are devoted to enabling more robots in more scenarios,” said Sandy Chen, senior director of Advantech North America. “Our collaboration with D3 Embedded combines cutting-edge compute and sensing technologies, empowering AMRs with the vision and performance required for true autonomy.”

Advantech Develops Advanced Machine Vision Platform for AMRs

Autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) rely on precise sensors and high-performance computing to perform real-time object detection and achieve full autonomy, Advantech explained. In partnership with D3 Embedded, the company pairs its AFE-R360 and AFE-R760 systems with D3’s DesignCore Discovery PRO Series cameras, featuring the proven Sony ISX031 sensor and IP67-rated protection.

The end-to-end vision system includes high dynamic range (HDR) and LED flicker mitigation (LFM), ensuring reliable performance under challenging lighting conditions. RealSense Depth D457 cameras further provide high-bandwidth stereo depth vision.

Advantech’s AFE-R360, a 3.5-inch single board computer (SBC), supports up to eight MIPI-CSI lanes for low-latency visible camera inputs and features 3 LAN and 3 USB-C ports for depth and LiDAR sensors. Using a custom camera I/O card, the AFE-R360 can stream data from six GMSL cameras simultaneously, enabling 360° panoramic views. Its counterpart, the AFE-R760 with a chassis, supports four GMSL cameras. Developers can collect MIPI and GMSL camera data from custom ROS nodes through Advantech’s Robotic Suite, simplifying software onboarding.

Both systems are built on the Intel Core Ultra “Meteor Lake-H/U” platform, with integrated GPUs capable of up to 32 trillion operations per second (TOPS) for AI tasks. They also support external MXM-type GPUs, such as Intel Arc or NVIDIA Quadro.

Founded in 1983, Advantech is a global leader in IoT systems and embedded hardware and software. It’s WISE-IoT core platform helps partners connect production and supply chains, while its integrated sensors, controllers, and wireless communications provide industrial intelligence for robotics developers.

D3 Embedded Helps Bring Products to Market Faster

“D3 Embedded is dedicated to equipping developers with the specialized tools needed to create next-generation AI sensing and computing solutions for industrial applications,” said Scott Reardon, CEO of D3 Embedded. “Through our collaboration with Advantech on this AMR platform, we help customers accelerate time-to-market and deploy edge solutions at scale.”

Founded in 1999 and based in West Henrietta, N.Y., D3 Embedded advances autonomous machine perception by integrating cameras, radar sensors, connectivity, custom electronics, and AI. Its design services, off-the-shelf and customizable products, and AI development capabilities serve industries including automotive, industrial, robotics, medical, aerospace, and defense (ITAR).

D3 Embedded’s DesignCore platforms and stage-gate development process aim to reduce cost, schedule, and technical risks for performance-critical products. As an Intel Gold Partner, the company offers expertise in robotics, electrification, sensing, imaging, edge computing, and detection algorithms, along with ODM hardware/software customization, validation testing, and in-house manufacturing.

Source: THE ROBOT REPORT

Cite this article:

Priyadharshini S (2025), Advantech Combines Computing Power with D3 Embedded Sensing for Mobile Robots, AnaTechMaz, pp.300

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