Edge Computer Vision: FantoVision Recognized by Vision Systems Design
Edge Computer Vision combines high-bandwidth image acquisition, FPGA processing, and embedded AI computing close to the camera or sensor.
On May 22, 2023, Gidel’s FantoVision platform received a Silver Award in the Vision Systems Design Innovators Awards program during Automate 2023 in Detroit.
The recognition highlighted FantoVision’s integration of FPGA-based image acquisition with NVIDIA Jetson computing. This architecture supports compact, high-performance embedded vision systems.
Why FantoVision Stands Out for Edge Computer Vision
FantoVision combines Gidel’s FPGA-based acquisition and image-processing technology with NVIDIA Jetson computing in a compact embedded platform.
The FPGA handles deterministic camera acquisition and pixel-intensive processing before image data is transferred to the Jetson for AI inference and application processing.
This architecture reduces acquisition and preprocessing overhead on the embedded processor. As a result, more CPU/GPU resources remain available for detection, tracking, classification, and application logic.
High-Bandwidth Camera Acquisition at the Edge
FantoVision supports high-bandwidth imaging interfaces including GigE Vision, CoaXPress, and Camera Link.
The platform can acquire directly from high-bandwidth CoaXPress cameras, GigE Vision cameras, and Camera Link cameras. This allows FPGA-based acquisition and processing to match different bandwidth, cabling, and system requirements.
FPGA Processing for Embedded AI Vision
FantoVision uses FPGA processing for protocol handling, image enhancement, compression, HDR, buffering, timing, and data preparation. These functions run directly within the acquisition pipeline.
By moving these pixel-intensive operations into the FPGA, the system maintains deterministic real-time behavior. At the same time, it preserves Jetson resources for embedded AI workloads.
FantoVision Edge AI Systems
Gidel’s FantoVision Edge AI Systems support compact embedded vision architectures. They combine high data rates, low latency, FPGA processing, and NVIDIA Jetson AI computing.
Typical applications include industrial inspection, robotics, autonomous systems, and multi-camera imaging. These workloads require high-bandwidth acquisition and real-time processing to operate together.
2023 Vision Systems Design Innovators Award
Vision Systems Design announced the 2023 Innovators Awards honorees at Automate 2023 in Detroit. The program recognizes machine vision and imaging products for originality, innovation, market impact, and practical value. It considers the needs of designers, system integrators, and end users.
Gidel received a Silver Award for FantoVision. The award recognized its combination of FPGA-based image acquisition and NVIDIA Jetson processing in an embedded edge vision system.
Learn more about FantoVision: FantoVision Edge AI Systems
Official Vision Systems Design award announcement: 2023 Innovators Awards Honorees
