Built-in NPU for Real-Time Intelligence: Gateway Designed for Smart Industry, Cities & IoT
Background
The explosive growth of sensor and image data at the edge is pushing smart industries, cities, and IoT deployments to their limits. Network congestion, high latency, and increasing cybersecurity risks have become critical challenges. In response, ACT POWER introduces an advanced gateway solution featuring a built-in NPU and integrated video management — Designed to alleviate system strain, reduce operational costs, and enhance real-time responsiveness.

Challenge
Industrial & Consumer Tech
Real Time Responsiveness
24/7 High-Efficiency Multitasking
Reduce Cloud Cost, Traffic and Latency
This compact, AI-driven edge platform is powered by a quad-core Arm® Cortex-A55 processor and features a built-in NPU for efficient on-device AI inference. Designed for real-time data processing, it excels in applications requiring intelligent video analytics, pattern recognition, and high-resolution video output. With low power consumption, rich I/O, and robust computing performance, it serves as a smart data hub, ideal for industrial control, smart IoT, surveillance, and transportation systems that demand high responsiveness and minimal cloud dependency.
Solution:
Compact AI Edge Platform Powered by Quad-Core Cortex-A55 for Industrial & IoT Integration


ESY-CRK01 - Rockchip RK3568 Gateway PC
- High-Efficiency Quad-Core Cortex-A55 Processor: Delivers efficient multitasking and reliable system performance for 24/7 edge computing in industrial environments.
- On-Device AI Inference with Integrated NPU: The built-in 0.8 TOPS Neural Processing Unit (NPU) enables real-time AI tasks like filtering, pattern recognition, and anomaly detection—executed locally without relying on the cloud.
- Multi-Source Data Aggregation & Connectivity: Equipped with dual 1 Gbps Ethernet ports and multiple USB interfaces, it supports concurrent connections to sensors, cameras, RFID readers, and more.
- High-Resolution Video Management with VPU Acceleration: Integrated VPU supports 4K@60fps H.265/H.264/VP9 video decoding and 1080p encoding, making it ideal for intelligent surveillance, machine vision, and real-time video analytics at the edge.
- Enhanced Longevity and System Stability:
Low power consumption reduces heat generation, improving overall system lifespan and operational reliability compared to high-power CPUs.