The convergence of AI and law enforcement has often been a topic of debate around the world. As policymakers consider the legal and ethical implications of artificial intelligence, its potential to enhance public safety through faster analysis, broader situational awareness, and improved operational efficiency is undeniable. However, to realize these benefits, government agencies need vehicle systems powerful enough to handle data-intensive AI workloads while maintaining reliability in unpredictable field conditions. NEXCOM answers this call with its latest edge AI telematics solution, the ATC 8120.
Next level performance for AI at the edge
Building on the success of the ATC 8110, the new ATC 8120 represents a major advance in AI-driven vehicle computing. Designed for the harsh environments of mobile and mission-critical environments, it integrates the latest Intel® Core™ Series 2 processors and supports up to 600W of discrete NVIDIA® RTX™ GPUs. This powerful combination provides superior computing performance for real-time deep learning inference, computer vision, and video analytics, enabling faster, more accurate decision-making on the move.
Law enforcement vehicles can perform a wide range of AI tasks directly at the edge without relying on the cloud, including:
- Automatic number plate recognition (ALPR/ANPR): Deploy IP cameras via PoE ports to automatically scan license plates and cross-reference them with a database to alert police and intercept suspicious vehicles in real-time.
- Object and activity detection: Leverage computer vision to identify specific objects and behavior in live video feeds to flag potential threats and violations during large-scale events such as demonstrations and rallies.
- Navigation and resource optimization: Utilizes AI analytics to assess traffic patterns, incident data, and vehicle location to provide officers with the best route to an emergency scene and improve overall resource coordination.
Expanded storage and scalable architecture
To meet the data-intensive demands of modern AI workloads, the ATC 8120 introduces significantly expanded storage and modular scalability. Equipped with four removable 2.5-inch SATA SSDs in RAID 0/1/5/10 configuration for secure and redundant data management, complemented by an ultra-fast M.2 Key M NVMe SSD for ultra-fast read/write operations. Together, they provide both high capacity and throughput, making them ideal for continuous video recording and data logging in surveillance vehicles.
The system also supports up to four PCIe 5.0/4.0 slots for flexible integration of additional GPUs or custom I/O cards. With two M.2 Key B slots for LTE/5G NR modules and one M.2 Key E for Wi-Fi 6 connectivity, the ATC 8120 stands out as a truly futuristic telematics platform that grows with evolving field requirements.
Robust design for mission-critical reliability
Designed for demanding in-vehicle operations, the ATC 8120 meets MIL-STD-810H standards for shock and vibration resistance and operates reliably over a wide temperature range from -40°C to 70°C. Power management features such as ignition control, overcurrent, and undervoltage protection ensure reliable startup and sustained operation under all conditions. The ATC 8120 maintains stable and consistent performance in every mission, whether deployed as a patrol unit, emergency vehicle, or surveillance unit.
Driving the future of execution with AI
As AI becomes increasingly intertwined with public safety, the ATC 8120 provides the high-performance platform law enforcement agencies need to make rapid, data-driven decisions in the field. NEXCOM's ATC 8120 redefines the possibilities of edge telematics by combining powerful AI computing with extensive storage and expansion flexibility to power safer, smarter, and better connected law enforcement operations.
Main features
- Configurable with discrete graphics cards up to 600W
- Built-in high-performance Intel® Core™ processor (series 2)
- Supports up to 4 PCIe 5.0/4.0 x16/x8/x4 slots for graphics cards and GigE frame grabbers
- Data integrity with ultra-fast M.2 Key M NVMe and four 2.5-inch SSDs
- Configurable RAID 0/1/5/10 for data security
- DC 9V to 36V input with ignition control and OCP/UVP protection
- Four 2.5GbE PoE ports, supports PoE++ (IEEE 802.3bt)
- Rich communication interfaces: 6 USB 3.2, 2 CAN FD, and 4 COM ports
- Telemetry capabilities with dual WWAN/5G NR, one WLAN, and GNSS/DR/RTK support
- Compliant with MIL-STD-810H for vibration and impact resistance
- CE/FCC, UKCA, and E-mark certified
Order information
ATC 8120-C4F (P/N: 10AT0812000X0)
System Barebones, Fan Kit, Intel® Core™ 7/5/3 Processor, 2 x DDR5 SO-DIMM, 4 x PoE, 1 x LAN, 6 x USB 3.2, 4 x Serial, 4 x PCIe Slots, DC 9V to 36V
This article was originally published by NEXCOM.
