Description Seeed Studio reComputer Robotics J4012 is a compact high-performance edge AI computer built around the NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX 16GB module. It is designed for robotics, autonomous systems, industrial automation, and perception-heavy edge AI applications that need stronger compute headroom than Orin Nano class systems. With up to 157 TOPS in MAXN / Super Mode, the J4012 combines a small robotics-ready chassis with rich interfaces including 6 x USB 3.2, dual Gigabit Ethernet, CAN, UART, M.2 Key M / E / B, and a camera expansion header for optional GMSL2 board. It is a strong fit for mobile robots, delivery robots, machine vision, multi-sensor fusion, and advanced AI perception at the edge. This is a finished robotics system, not just a carrier board. It already includes the Jetson Orin NX 16GB module, 128GB NVMe SSD, aluminum case, and heatsink with fan, so it is much closer to deployment-ready than a board-only robotics platform. Features Jetson Orin NX 16GB performance: Up to 157 TOPS in MAXN / Super Mode for robotics, perception, and advanced edge AI. Robotics-ready interface set: Includes 2 x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet, 6 x USB 3.2 Type-A, CAN, UART, and robotics expansion headers. Ready-to-use software stack: Ships with JetPack 6.2 and Linux BSP pre-installed for faster deployment. Wide input voltage: Supports 12V to 54V DC, making it suitable for mobile robots and industrial edge systems. Expandable robotics platform: Supports M.2 Key M for NVMe, M.2 Key E for Wi-Fi/Bluetooth, M.2 Key B for 5G, plus an optional GMSL2 expansion board. Specifications Product reComputer Robotics J4012 Module NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX 16GB AI Performance Up to 157 TOPS in MAXN / Super Mode GPU 1024-core NVIDIA Ampere architecture GPU with 32 Tensor Cores CPU 8-core NVIDIA Arm Cortex-A78AE v8.2 64-bit CPU, 2MB L2 + 4MB L3 Memory 16GB LPDDR5 Storage 128GB NVMe SSD CSI Camera 8 lanes MIPI CSI-2 Camera Expansion 1 x camera expansion header for optional GMSL2 board Ethernet 2 x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet USB 6 x USB 3.2 Type-A 5Gbps, 1 x USB 3.0 Type-C host with DP 1.4, 1 x USB 2.0 Type-C for reflash/debug CAN 2 x CAN0 via XT30 (2+2), 3 x CAN1 via 4-pin GH-1.25 header UART 1 x UART 4-pin GH-1.25 header M.2 Key M 1 x M.2 Key M PCIe M.2 Key E 1 x M.2 Key E for Wi-Fi / Bluetooth module M.2 Key B 1 x M.2 Key B for 5G module Software JetPack 6.2 and Linux BSP pre-installed Operating Temperature -20°C to 55°C in MAXN mode Power Input 12V to 54V DC Applications Mobile robots and AMRs: A strong fit for navigation, perception, obstacle avoidance, and task-level robotic control. Industrial automation: Useful for smart inspection, machine monitoring, and automation systems that need high-performance edge AI. Multi-sensor fusion: Practical for robots that combine Ethernet devices, CAN sensors, cameras, and control peripherals. Vision and perception systems: Suitable for advanced robotics workloads where optional GMSL camera expansion may be needed later. Product List Jetson Orin NX 16GB module x1 Seeed Carrier Board (reComputer Robotics J401) x1 128GB NVMe SSD x1 Aluminum Case and Heatsink with Fan x1 USB Cable; Type A to Type C x1 XT30 to DC cable x1 User Manual x1 Other Content The J4012 sits in the stronger end of the compact robotics lineup. Compared with Orin Nano based systems, it gives you more memory headroom and significantly stronger AI compute, which is especially important once workloads move beyond basic robotics demos into more demanding perception and autonomy. For software deployment, the official Jetson Platform Services overview is useful for edge AI workflows, and the broader NVIDIA AI software stack is directly relevant to Jetson robotics development. If you want a lighter and lower-cost robotics system, compare it with reComputer Robotics J3011. If you want the same J401 family with less memory, compare it with reComputer Robotics J4011. For the broader lineup, the reComputer collection page is useful. Resources User Manual and Datasheet Carrier Board Schematic Power Board Schematic 3D File Mechanical Document Seeed NVIDIA Jetson Robotics Catalog Jetson Platform Services Overview Jetson Example Projects FAQ What is the difference between reComputer Robotics J4012 and J4011? reComputer Robotics J4011 is the lighter Orin NX 8GB option, while J4012 steps up to Orin NX 16GB and 157 TOPS. J4012 is the stronger choice for heavier perception and autonomy workloads. What is the difference between J4012 and Robotics J3011? reComputer Robotics J3011 uses the lighter Orin Nano class platform. J4012 gives you more AI compute and more memory headroom, which is especially useful for more demanding robotics projects. Does J4012 include the Jetson module and storage? Yes. This is a finished system and already includes the Jetson Orin NX 16GB module, 128GB NVMe SSD, and the aluminum case with heatsink and fan. Does this model include a GMSL board? No. It includes the camera expansion header for an optional GMSL2 board, but the GMSL board itself is not included in this standard J4012 configuration. Is J4012 suitable for robotics and industrial automation? Yes. Its combination of wide input voltage, CAN, dual Ethernet, USB 3.2, and strong Jetson AI performance makes it a very practical robotics and automation computer.
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