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Edge Kit Requirements

The "Physical AI" Edge Kit​

Since a full humanoid robot is a significant investment, we will learn the principles of "Physical AI" by setting up a robotic "nervous system" on a desk before deploying it to a robot. This kit is essential for Module 3 (Isaac ROS) and Module 4 (VLA).

The Brain: NVIDIA Jetson​

  • Required: NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano (8GB) or Orin NX (16GB).
  • Role: This is the industry standard for embodied AI. You will deploy your ROS 2 nodes here to understand the resource constraints of an edge device compared to your powerful workstation.

The Eyes: Intel RealSense​

  • Required: Intel RealSense D435i or D455.
  • Role: This camera provides both RGB (color) and depth (distance) data, which is essential for the VSLAM (Visual Simultaneous Localization and Mapping) and Perception modules.

The Inner Ear: IMU​

  • Required: A generic USB IMU (BNO055).
  • Note: While many cameras and Jetson boards have a built-in IMU, using a separate module will teach you the important process of IMU calibration.

Voice Interface​

  • Required: A simple USB microphone/speaker array (e.g., ReSpeaker).
  • Role: This will be used for the "Voice-to-Action" integration with OpenAI Whisper in Module 4.