Vortex AI Engine
Edge Autonomy for Critical Operations
NISO builds a modular autonomy stack for UGV platforms with fully offline, low-latency perception and situational awareness — optimized for NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX.
Jetson Orin NX Optimized , 30–60 FPS • <15ms Latency , 100% Offline Operation, Dual-Use • Defense-Grade & Civil
Responsible deployment note: NISO develops autonomy and perception technologies. Operational policies, compliance, and end-use decisions are defined by end-users and local regulations.
Collecting Data & Real Time Monitoring
Process, energy, production, and quality data from your production processes are collected in real-time, accurately, and automatically.
It provides automatic data collection, real-time monitoring, quality, and productivity monitoring from various machines/devices on the production shop floor. These collected data provide a more realistic production planning and reduce costs.
Why NVIDIA Inception is a strong fit
Inception supports AI startups with developer tools and training, preferred pricing, partner offers, and go-to-market visibility. We’re building on Jetson-class edge AI and will actively use Inception resources to accelerate productization.
We already meet baseline requirements:
- At least one developer on the team
- Working company website
- Official incorporation (required for application)
- Startup age < 10 years
Training & Guidance
DLI courses/workshops to deepen Jetson deployment, CUDA/TensorRT optimization, and production inference workflows.
Developer Tools
Access to SDKs, model libraries, and ecosystem offers aligned with our edge autonomy roadmap.
Preferred Pricing
Jetson/hardware and select software preferred pricing to scale pilots and early deployments.
Brand & Market Reach
The data collection system contributes to real-time monitoring of efficiency and OEE values, instant calculation of energy costs, instant comparison of product quality values with limits, and management of production processes in a lean, efficient and traceable structure.
Machine & Process Automation
Co-marketing assets and ecosystem introductions to accelerate go-to-market.
Product Overview
Vortex AI Engine enables autonomous perception and navigation for UGV platforms in complex environments with secure, offline edge AI
Vision
Autonomous systems for critical operations: safe, intelligent, efficient, and dual-use (civil + defense-grade).
Core Differentiator
On-device AI perception with real-time throughput and low latency, without cloud dependence.
Near-Term Deliverable
Market-ready UGV demo product showcasing end-to-end autonomy: perception → localization → planning → control.
Technical Snapshot
Modular autonomy architecture aligned with edge robotics best practices and NVIDIA acceleration.
Perception
LiDAR + Stereo camera understanding for terrain & object awareness
TensorRT Ready
Localization
Encoder + IMU + RTK GPS fusion (when available)
Sensor Fusion
Planning
Global routing + local avoidance; convoy/safety-aware strategies
ROS 2
Control
Ackermann steering + speed control via STM32 layer
Embedded
Simulation (in progress)
Isaac Sim integration to accelerate testing & validation
Isaac Sim
Perception Models (On-Device)
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Hole / Pit DetectionStereo depth + segmentation for precise terrain risk detection
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High-Risk Object & Anomaly Detection (Defense-Grade)Robust object recognition for hazardous environments (dual-use scenarios)
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Human Detection (Occlusion/Camouflage Robust)Enhanced safety and situational awareness in complex scenes
Markets & Use Cases (Dual-Use)
Built for diverse industries: defense-grade security, SAR, industrial automation, agriculture, and specialized automotive.
Defense-Grade Security
Perimeter monitoring, situational awareness, and operation in GPS-denied or communications-limited environments.
Search & Rescue
Disaster-zone autonomy, terrain reconstruction, and safety-first detection for responders.
Industrial
Autonomous logistics, inspection, and environmental mapping where offline edge inference is required.
12-Week Inception Application Timeline
Weeks 1–2
Preparation
- Finalize pitch deck
- Update website & LinkedIn
- Highlight Orin NX + Vortex AI
Week 3
Submission
- Submit application
- Upload pitch deck
- Complete technical/company fields
Weeks 3–12
Evaluation → Onboarding
- Respond to follow-ups
- Activate portal benefits
- Preferred pricing & ecosystem programs
