AI-Powered PPE Detection for Workplace Safety

In today’s rapidly evolving work environments, safety is paramount, and ensuring the proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is crucial. Traditional methods of PPE compliance involve manual checks and often suffer from human error and inconsistency. Enter the AI-powered PPE checking device—a groundbreaking advancement set to transform workplace safety.

Challenges

The customer, Konica Minolta Business Solutions Europe, a subsidiary of Konica Minolta Inc., was looking for an Edge AI system for its automated PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) checks. They specifically required an embedded system powered by the advanced NVIDIA Jetson Orin module with up to 200 TOPS of AI performance. In addition, the system must support PoE or LAN ports for camera connectivity. The goal was to replace error-prone, time-consuming manual inspections to enhance accuracy, speed, and safety compliance while maintaining operational efficiency.

Main Requirements

Embedded system with NVIDIA Jetson Orin module
High AI computing performance with GPU acceleration
GbE PoE and LAN ports for high-resolution camera deployment
High scalability for massive data processing
Compatibility with existing security and management systems

Solution

Axiomtek has proposed its AIE900A-AO, an edge AI computing system powered by the NVIDIA® Jetson AGX Orin™ platform with up to 200 TOPS of AI performance and an advanced 1792-core NVIDIA Ampere™ GPU with 56 Tensor Cores. The AIE900A-AO has eight PoE (60 W) and two 2.5 GbE LAN ports for IP cameras and vision sensors. It integrates 5G, Wi-Fi 6E, and 2.5 GbE connectivity for rapid data transfer and real-time communication essential for mission-critical applications.

The AIE900A-AO operates within a wide temperature range of -25°C to +50°C, making it suitable for diverse environmental conditions. Its compact size (239 x 185.3 x 79.4 mm) enables deployment in space-constrained field sites. It comes with Linux Ubuntu 20.04 and supports the NVIDIA® JetPack SDK for cross-industry AI-assisted operations.

AI Enhancements in PPE Checking

As AI and machine learning technologies evolve, the capabilities of PPE checking devices continue to improve, offering greater precision and integration with other safety systems. Konica Minolta deployed the AIE900A-AO within its Forxai Mirror - PPE checking device, using AI to perform real-time verification of employee attire at entry checkpoints. GbE PoE ports support high-resolution cameras for clear PPE image capture. With its wide operating temperature range and low heat output, the AIE900A-AO is ideal for high-performance, space-constrained operations.

AI-Powered PPE Detection for Workplace Safety

As a member of the NVIDIA Preferred Partner, Axiomtek has collaborated closely with NVIDIA to drive AI innovation at the edge. Axiomtek offers reliable, high-performance edge AI platforms to help build a smarter world.

“Our projects require substantial processing power, and the AIE900A-AO, which supports the NVIDIA® Jetson AGX Orin platform, delivers precisely that. We’ve successfully run multiple demanding models simultaneously with impressive speed and responsiveness. Its low power consumption and minimal heat output have been revolutionary, allowing us to deploy the AIE900A-AO in environments where space and thermal management are crucial. This translates to peace of mind, knowing that our critical AI workloads are running on hardware we can trust.”

— Product Manager, Konica Minolta Business Solutions Europe

System Configurations of the AIE900A-AO

NVIDIA® Jetson AGX Orin 32GB (200 TOPS)
Seamless speed: 5G, Wi-Fi 6E, and 2.5 GbE combined
24 VDC with Ignition power control (E-Mark compliance)
Supports 8 PoE and GMSL for camera and LiDAR
Wide operating temperature range from -25°C to +50°C
Supports device management and optional OTA deployment powered by Allxon

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