Choosing Your Board
Selecting the right development board is crucial for any robotics or embedded systems project. Your choice will depend on factors like processing power, connectivity, community support, and cost. Below, we highlight some of the most popular and versatile boards available today.
NVIDIA Jetson Series
Ideal for AI and machine learning applications in robotics, the Jetson series (e.g., Jetson Nano, Jetson AGX Orin) features powerful GPUs for real-time image processing and advanced AI models.
Raspberry Pi
A highly popular and affordable single-board computer offering great flexibility. While not as powerful as Jetson for AI, its versatility, strong community support, and GPIO header make it a staple for many projects.
ODROID
Known for high performance, ODROID boards often feature powerful ARM processors and integrated GPUs, making them a strong option for robotics and applications demanding significant processing power.
BeagleBone Black
Offers a balance of performance and usability with a 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 processor and Programmable Real-time Units (PRUs) for precise timing and control, crucial in robotics.