Unlocking thermal vision for Edge AI applications

The SCAILX-USB accessory board is the latest addition to Videology’s SCAiLX ecosystem, designed to bring even greater flexibility and performance to edge vision applications. This versatile board enables plug-and-play integration of USB-based peripherals, including webcams, storage drives, and other Linux-supported devices.

Most notably, it provides native support for the FLIR Boson^® USB infrared camera, unlocking thermal imaging capability directly on the SCAiLX platform with no additional hardware integration or complex interfacing required.

SCAiLX USB Expansion Board

SCAiLX Edge AI Camera Platform continues to evolve with the introduction of the SCAiLX USB accessory board, adding powerful new integration capabilities to an already flexible ecosystem. Following the launch of the SCAiLX Accelerator and SCAiLX Wi-Fi boards, this latest addition extends the platform’s modular architecture. SCAiLX now gives engineers and system integrators a complete toolkit for building high-performance, sensor-rich, and scalable vision systems at the edge.

Expanding Possibilities at the Edge

With the SCAILX-USB accessory board, users can take advantage of thermal imaging for advanced applications such as:

• Industrial inspection of pipelines, machinery, and facilities

• Thermal tracking in security and defense scenarios

• Environmental monitoring for infrastructure and wildlife research

• Smart surveillance with combined visual and IR sensing

This accessory turns SCAiLX into a truly modular and sensor-agnostic platform, empowering integrators to configure custom edge vision solutions quickly.

The Power Behind the Platform

At the heart of the SCAiLX system is a high-performance System on Module (SoM) powered by the NXP i.MX 8M Plus. Together with dual MIPI-CSI interfaces, Ethernet/PoE connectivity, and a suite of accessory boards for AI acceleration and wireless connectivity, the platform delivers robust compute and vision processing for a wide range of industries.

As Videology continues to expand the SCAiLX Edge AI Camera Platform with solutions like the SCAILX-USB, engineers and integrators gain more tools to innovate at the edge.

Key Technical Highlights

• System on Module (SoM): NXP i.MX 8M Plus with integrated Neural Processing Unit (NPU)

• Connectivity: Dual MIPI-CSI, Ethernet/PoE, USB, Wi-Fi, and AI acceleration support

• Supported Peripherals: USB storage devices, cameras, sensors, and Linux-compatible modules

• Thermal Imaging: Plug-and-play support for FLIR Boson® cameras, enabling visible and IR imaging streams simultaneously

Driving Edge AI Innovation

The addition of thermal imaging support through the SCAiLX USB board demonstrates Videology’s commitment to building a modular, scalable edge vision ecosystem. SCAiLX is designed to give engineers and integrators a flexible foundation, and this latest expansion joins the SCAiLX Accelerator and SCAiLX Wi-Fi boards, which deliver high-performance AI compute and wireless deployment capability.

Whether you need onboard AI acceleration, field-ready wireless connectivity, or advanced sensor integration like thermal imaging, the SCAiLX ecosystem offers a comprehensive toolkit for building next-generation embedded vision systems—from robotics and security to inspection and analytics.

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Why It Matters

The SCAILX-USB board provides engineers with a ready-to-deploy solution for USB-based thermal imaging and sensor integration, reducing development time and simplifying system design. Whether building autonomous robots, smart surveillance, or industrial inspection tools, SCAiLX provides the processing power and flexibility to deliver scalable edge AI solutions.

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