Seeed Studio reComputer Mini J501 Carrier Board is an ultra-compact, high-performance carrier board designed for NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin™ modules (32GB & 64GB). Featuring rich I/O options such as CAN, USB, Ethernet, RS-485, I2S, and GMSL extension, it is the perfect candidate for humanoid robotics, AI prototyping, and rapid development. With Jetson AGX Orin™, the reComputer Mini J501 serves as a powerful alternative to the official NVIDIA® Jetson AGX Orin™ Developer Kit.
⚡ Key Features
- 🚀 Powerful AI Platform – Compatible with Jetson AGX Orin, delivering up to 275 TOPS for advanced AI development.
- 📏 Ultra-Compact Size – Just 110mm x 110mm, ideal for robotics prototyping and humanoid applications with tight footprints.
- 🔋 Wide Voltage Input – Supports 48V battery systems (max 54V input), perfect for mobile robotics and industrial setups.
- 🔌 Rich I/O Capabilities – Includes USB, 10G Ethernet, CAN, RS-485, I2S, and more, tailored for robotics and automation projects.
- 👁️ Vision AI Support – Equipped with 4x 4-lane CSI outputs and supports up to 8x GMSL2 cameras, enabling applications like BEV, SLAM, and occupancy grid mapping.
📊 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 |