Hardware Kit

x86_64 CPU

Workstation/NUC-class compute for heavy autonomy stacks, simulation, and multi-sensor fusion. Ideal for development, testing, and production gateways.

Linux High compute Dev/Deploy

Compute

Multi-core x86_64

Memory

8-128 GB RAM

OS/RTOS

Linux / Windows

Toolchain

gcc/clang, CMake

Power

30-200W (system-dependent)

Typical Boards

Intel NUC / mini-PCs for embedded deployments
Desktop workstations for development
Industrial PCs for rugged environments

Toolchain + Build Profile

Native gcc/clang builds
Containerized builds for reproducibility
CI pipelines for regression tests

cmake .. -DTARGET=posix
cmake --build .

Pin-Level + Electrical

No direct GPIO; use USB/CAN/PCIe adapters
Real-time I/O often handled by a companion MCU
Use udev rules for stable device naming

Sensors + Peripherals

High-bandwidth LiDAR, stereo, multi-camera arrays
GNSS and IMU via USB/serial

Comms + Networking

Ethernet, Wi-Fi, 4G/5G modems
CAN via PCIe/USB adapters

Real-Time + Determinism

Use real-time kernels or isolate CPU cores
Pin critical threads and avoid memory spikes

Recommended Vault Modules

Grid Navigation A* Costmap Inflation EKF Localization Occupancy Grid Mapping Correlative Scan Matcher Frontier Exploration Offline Mesh Protocol Flight Data Recorder

Pitfalls + Mitigations

Non-deterministic scheduling under load
Driver/permission issues on serial devices
Power/thermal headroom on compact enclosures

Field Checklist

Pin critical threads and set CPU governor
Lock device names with udev rules
Validate thermal envelope under peak load