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UAV and AI Vision Safeguard Offshore Wind Farm

UAV and AI Vision Safeguard Offshore Wind Farms

Wind farms play a crucial role in renewable energy production by harnessing the power of wind to generate electricity. They help mitigate climate change and promote sustainable clean energy for a greener future.

Some wind farms are built offshore or along coastal areas, where storms, waves, salt corrosion, and long-term exposure to harsh marine environments may cause damage over time. In addition, busy vessel traffic around wind farm areas must be monitored for safety and operational reasons. With the help of unmanned vehicles and AI vision, these challenges can be addressed more efficiently.

Turning Risky Inspections into UAV-Based Operations

With AI image analysis technology, drone fleets can quickly identify observation targets, making them suitable for safety inspections of engineering facilities and further defect detection after operations begin. UAVs also play a crucial role in improving worker safety during inspections. By reducing reliance on manual inspections, UAVs help mitigate the risk of worker injuries, improve inspection accuracy, and collect data in a safer and more controlled working environment.

CEM561 + CEB94022: System-on-Module Solution for Intelligent UAVs

Compact SoM Architecture

For drone development, choosing a System-on-Module (SoM) instead of a single board computer (SBC) can provide advantages in form factor, modularity, and customization. When the module needs an upgrade, the system may only require partial inspection for new certification, helping reduce solution development costs.

High-Performance Computing

The CEM561 COM Express Type 6 module is powered by 13th/12th Gen Intel® Core™ processors and supports dual DDR4 memory of up to 64GB, enabling intelligent UAVs to run AI algorithms for image analysis, defect detection, and inspection workflow optimization.

Rich I/O for Sensors

Paired with the CEB94022 baseboard, the solution provides rich I/O for cameras, sensors, wireless modules, and LiDAR devices. Its compact 95 mm x 125 mm form factor supports UAV integration while helping maximize inspection accuracy and reduce the risk of missing damage.

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Monitoring Wind Farm Areas with AI Vision

AI vision can play a crucial role in the construction and operation of wind farms. Offshore wind farms can cover large areas of open water and may present potential navigation hazards. Deploying AI vision technology to monitor vessel activity near offshore wind farms, including workboats, patrol vessels, and transport ships, helps ensure that only authorized vessels can access specific zones. This enhances the safety of construction and operations while reducing the risk of accidents. When unauthorized vessels enter restricted areas, patrol ships can be alerted to intercept them in time, while the control center monitors the area in real time for better situational awareness.

AIE810-ONX: Rugged IP67 Edge AI System for Offshore Monitoring

Powerful NVIDIA Platform

The AIE810-ONX is powered by the NVIDIA® Jetson Orin™ NX and Jetson Orin™ Nano modules with Super Mode, delivering up to 157 TOPS of AI performance. It enables real-time image recognition, machine learning, and AI inference at the edge for offshore wind farm monitoring.

Rugged IP67 Design

Designed for harsh outdoor edge AI applications, the IP67-rated AIE810-ONX features a fanless aluminum die-cast enclosure, wide operating temperature range from -25°C to +60°C, and 9–36 VDC power input with Smart Ignition for reliable operation in demanding marine environments.

Rich Outdoor Connectivity

With dual PoE ports, the AIE810-ONX can directly connect to IP cameras and sensors for both power and data transmission. It also supports 5G, LTE, Wi-Fi 6E, 2.5GbE, isolated 8-channel DIO, and M.2 Key M NVMe SSD storage for flexible AI vision deployment.