
✅ What is NVIDIA Jetson?
NVIDIA Jetson is a series of miniature computing devices that include powerful NVIDIA GPUs. They are designed to run AI and Machine Learning models directly on the device without the need for a constant cloud connection.
Main Uses of Jetson in AI
Computer Vision
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Face recognition
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Object tracking
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Object detection
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Image and video classification and analysis
Robotics
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Autonomous navigation
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Obstacle avoidance
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Audio-visual interaction with the environment
Smart Surveillance
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Real-time video analysis
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Motion or person detection
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Automatic alerts based on event recognition
Smart IoT Systems
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Local data processing from multiple sensors
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Reducing dependence on cloud connection
Popular Jetson Boards
Board Name | Specs | Usage |
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Jetson Nano | 128-core GPU, Quad-core ARM CPU | Education, simple projects |
Jetson Xavier NX | 384-core Volta GPU, 6-core CPU | Robotics, computer vision |
Jetson Orin Nano | Up to 40 TOPS, latest tech | Industrial and pro applications |
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NVIDIA JetPack SDK: Includes Ubuntu, CUDA, cuDNN, TensorRT, OpenCV
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DeepStream SDK: Real-time video analytics
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TensorFlow, PyTorch: Fully supported
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ROS (Robot Operating System): For robotics
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Docker Containers: Run models in isolated environments
Example AI Projects with Jetson
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Face mask and temperature detection in public areas
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Line-following robot with obstacle avoidance using Jetson Nano
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Smart security camera distinguishing people and vehicles
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Farm or factory monitoring with drones
What You Need to Start
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Jetson board (e.g., Nano or Xavier NX)
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microSD card (or SSD depending on model)
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Camera (e.g., Raspberry Pi Cam or USB Cam)
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Monitor and keyboard for setup
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Basic knowledge of Python and AI
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