Seeed Studio reComputer Mini J501 Carrier Board is an ultra-compact, high-performance carrier board engineered for NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin™ modules (32GB & 64GB). With its rich industrial I/O options including CAN bus, USB, 10G Ethernet, RS-485, I2S, and GMSL camera extension, this board is optimized for humanoid robotics, AI prototyping, autonomous systems, and rapid edge AI development. Leveraging the power of Jetson AGX Orin™, the reComputer Mini J501 is a strong alternative to the official NVIDIA® Jetson AGX Orin™ Developer Kit, delivering industrial-grade performance in a compact form factor.
Features
- Powerful AI Platform – Fully compatible with NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin, delivering up to 275 TOPS AI computing power for advanced deep learning, computer vision, and robotics applications.
- Ultra-Compact Size – Measuring only 110mm x 110mm, ideal for robotics prototyping, humanoid robots, and space-constrained AI deployments.
- Wide Voltage Input – Supports 48V battery systems (up to 54V input), making it suitable for mobile robotics, industrial automation, and field AI devices.
- Rich I/O Capabilities – Provides USB ports, 10G Ethernet, CAN bus, RS-485, I2S audio, and more, enabling seamless integration with industrial sensors and automation equipment.
- Vision AI Support – Equipped with 4× 4-lane CSI outputs and supports up to 8× GMSL2 cameras, enabling advanced BEV (Bird’s Eye View), SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping), and occupancy grid mapping for robotics and autonomous vehicles.
Specification
| Product | reComputer Mini J501 Carrier Board with GMSL Extension | ||
| Storage | 1x M.2 Key M slot | ||
| Networking | 1x M.2 Key E slot for WiFi/Bluetooth module | ||
| I/O | USB | 2x USB 3.2 Type-A (10Gbps); 1x USB 3.0 Type-C (Recovery); 1x USB 2.0 Type-C (Debug); | |
| RJ45 | 1x 1G Ethernet 1x 10G Ethernet | ||
| GMSL | 8x GMSL2 (MAX96712 as deserializer) | ||
| CAN | 2x CAN （CAN-FD supported) | ||
| RS485 | 1x RS-485 | ||
| I2S | 1x I2S | ||
| DI/DO | 4x DI 4x DO (DO can be configured as UART) | ||
| Display | 1x HDMI 2.1 | ||
| Fan | 1x 4 pin Fan Connector (12V PWM) | ||
| Button | 1x Reset Button; 1x Recovery Button | ||
| RTC | 1x RTC 2-pin | ||
| Power | 1 x XT30 Connector (19-48V DC) | ||
| Mechanical | Dimensions (W x D x H) | 110mm x 110mm x 38mm | |
| Weight | 90g | ||
| Installation | Desk, wall-mounting | ||
| Operating Temperature | -10℃~60℃ （with thermal grease) -10℃~55℃ （with thermal pad) | ||
| Warranty | 2 Year | ||
Compatible GMSL Cameras s upported in Jetpack
| Manufactuer | Model | Resolution |
| Sensing | SG3S-ISC031C-GMSL2F | 1920H*1536V |
| SG2-AR0233C-5200-G2A | 1920H*1080V | |
| SG2-IMX390C-5200-G2A | 1920H*1080V | |
| SG8S-AR0820C-5300-G2A | 3840H*2160V | |
| Orbbec | Orbbec Gemini 335Lg | 3D |
Hardware Overview
Application
- Humanoid Robotics – Ideal for next-gen humanoid robot controllers.、
- AI Robot Development – Build advanced AI robots with NVIDIA Isaac platform.
With AGX Orin module, this powerful embedded AI system enables robotics and edge AI applications in manufacturing, logistics, and healthcare. The NVIDIA Isaac robotics platform provides accelerated libraries and generative AI models to enhance perception, manipulation, and simulation.
Learn more about Isaac here: Isaac - AI Robot Development Platform | NVIDIA Developer
- Multi-Sensor Fusion – Integrate LiDAR, cameras, GPS, and IMU for autonomous mapping & navigation.
The J501 supports sensor-rich autonomy by fusing data from LiDAR, 3D cameras, GPS, and IMU. Using AI algorithms like A-LOAM or Nav2, it performs real-time localization, path planning, and obstacle avoidance. Its compact design and wide voltage input make it perfect for mobile robotics.
Learn more about sensor options compatible with J501.
- Generative AI at the Edge – Deploy Vision-Language Models (VLM) like LLaVA for real-time video analysis.
Build AI agents with Vision-Language Models (VLM) like LLaVA, enabling industries to summarize, search, and extract insights from video using natural language.
- Computer Vision Deployment – Run YOLOv8, Llama3, Ollama, and other AI models with one-line deployment.
Seeed provides jetson-examples for one-line deployment of edge AI projects, including Ollama, Llama3, YOLOv8, and more.
Documents
Here are all the essential resources to help you get started with the reComputer Mini J501 Carrier Board:
- Datasheet
- Carrier Board Schematic
- Power Board Schematic
- 3D File
- Seeed Nvidia Jetson Product Catalog
- Nvidia Jetson Comparison
- Nvidia Jetson Product Comparison
- Seeed Nvidia Jetson Success Cases
- Seeed Jetson One Pager
Part List
| Seeed Carrier Board (reComputer Mini J501) | x1 |
| Power Board | x1 |
| GMSL Extension Board (GMSL x8) | x1 |
| XT30 to DC Power Cable | x1 |
| USB Type-C to Type-A Cable | x1 |
| GH-1.25 4-pin 100mm JST Cable | x3 |
| GH-1.25 6-pin 100mm JST Cable | x3 |
| M3*16 Stud (for GMSL Extension) | x2 |
| M2.5*4 Screw | x1 |
| M2*6 Screw | x3 |
| M2.5*25 Stud | x4 |
| M2.5*8 Screw | x4 |