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HemiHex Tutorial: Introduction to the Jetson Orin Nano

An introductory guide for AI-powered inspection and automation systems.

Overview​

Jetson Orin Nano Core Board

The Jetson Orin Nano is NVIDIA's compact yet powerful module designed for edge-AI applications---ideal for HemiHex's automated inspection, computer vision, and robotics systems.

Core Specifications​

  • CPU: ARM Cortex‑A78AE, 6 cores, up to 1.5 GHz\
  • GPU: Ampere GA10B, 1024 CUDA cores, 32 Tensor Cores, 625 MHz\
  • AI Compute: Up to 1.28 TFLOPs FP32 / 40 TOPS INT8\
  • Video: Hardware decoder only, CPU‑assisted encoding up to 1080p30\
  • Power: Efficient 15W module TDP

Orin Nano vs. Jetson Nano​

Performance Comparison

The Orin Nano delivers an 80× AI performance improvement over the classic Jetson Nano.
This leap enables real‑time multi‑camera inspection, advanced OCR, and high‑accuracy defect detection suitable for industrial environments.

Orin Nano 4GB vs 8GB​

4GB vs 8GB Comparison

Feature Orin Nano 4GB Orin Nano 8GB

Memory 4GB LPDDR5 8GB LPDDR5 Workload Lightweight models Multi‑camera, heavy models Best Use Simple systems Industrial‑grade inspection

HemiHex Recommendation:
Choose the 8GB version for AI inspection devices, defect detection, and automated multi‑sensor systems.

Summary​

Jetson Orin Nano provides:

  • Real‑time defect detection\
  • OCR + text recognition acceleration\
  • Multi‑camera AI pipelines\
  • Low‑power, industrial‑ready performance

A perfect foundation for HemiHex automation and inspection products.