New Eagle debuts new Raptor compute platform built on John Deere’s vision processing unit

New Eagle, a company that offers engineering and design services to manufacturers of EVs and hybrids in off-highway and specialty vehicle markets, has announced an update to its Raptor platform, the Raptor High-Performance Compute Platform.

The new platform comprises a rugged, GPU-enabled embedded controller built on a vision processing unit from John Deere.

“Our Raptor platform is purpose-built to support rapid integration, security and scalability—key requirements for advanced vehicle development,” said Chris Baker, the company’s CEO.

Raptor is the company’s embedded model-based development platform, combining a suite of software tools with an off-the-shelf controller and display hardware designed to assist businesses as they develop control software for complex electromechanical systems, such as those found in electric or hybrid vehicles.

New Eagle contends that the use of its software, along with its production-ready, off-the-shelf and custom vehicle control units, will shave nine months off the typical time required to move from development to production of an electrified platform. The company’s tools cover control system development, calibration, advanced testing, remote diagnostics and service.

The company showed off the new platform at the recent Advanced Clean Transportation Expo in Anaheim, California.

“New Eagle is eliminating the complexity of secure vehicle communications, enabling rapid implementation and compliance,” the company said.

Founded in 2000 by Richard Swortzel, who now serves as the company’s chief technology officer, the private-equity backed New Eagle is headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Source: New Eagle