Full coverage of dual-platform computing power! The AWU Series empowers robotic autonomous operation

At present, industries such as unmanned vehicles, robotics, and intelligent equipment are undergoing rapid iteration. The market is placing increasingly higher demands on devices in terms of perception, decision-making, control, and environmental adaptability.
As the core “computing brain” of these systems, the performance, level of integration, and compatibility of the central controller directly determine the level of intelligence and the core competitiveness of the equipment.


Based on industry development needs and evolving industrial transformation trends, Cookoo Technology has been deeply engaged in the field of intelligent control. Leveraging strong R&D capabilities and a mature technological framework, the company has developed two complete product lines within the AWU Series multifunctional AI controllers—built on high-end NVIDIA computing power and China-based Rockchip computing platforms—to support the upgrade demands of a wide range of intelligent equipment.
In this article, we take the company’s best-selling flagship models, AWU402 and AWU202, as examples to introduce differentiated product solutions that comprehensively empower the automation and intelligent upgrading of various types of intelligent equipment.



1. AWU402 — Multi-functional AI Controller of the AWU Series Based on NVIDIA Computing Platform


In terms of hardware configuration, the AWU402 features a highly integrated design. It comes with a built-in high-precision satellite positioning and integrated navigation module (GNSS/INS), as well as a Wi-Fi 5 communication module. It also supports optional 4G communication modules and SSD storage, providing a flexible balance of positioning accuracy, data transmission, and storage capacity.
The device is equipped with a rich set of industrial-grade interfaces, including multi-channel industrial Ethernet, RS232, RS485, CAN, and USB. This enables rapid integration with a wide range of sensors and external devices, such as GMSL cameras, delivering exceptional scalability and system expandability.


The AWU402 demonstrates extremely strong adaptability across application scenarios, primarily targeting two mainstream use cases.
First, it is well-suited for various wheeled robots and intelligent mechanical equipment, providing precise support for full-process operations including autonomous navigation, autonomous task execution, intelligent monitoring, and automated control.
Second, in the field of low-speed unmanned vehicles, it effectively enables the implementation of autonomous driving and remote driving functions. Leveraging stable computing power and a rich set of interfaces, it ensures accurate task execution and stable operation even in complex environments.
 

2. AWU202 — Multi-functional AI Controller of the AWU Series Based on China’s Rockchip Platform

In response to the transformation and challenges in the global industrial and supply chain landscape, Cookoo Technology has proactively established a strategic presence in the field of intelligent control. Leveraging a complete domestic industrial chain and strong technological expertise, the company has launched the AWU202 multi-functional AI controller based on the Chinese chip platform Rockchip RK3588.
This solution delivers a secure, controllable, and high-stability computing hardware architecture, precisely tailored for key application scenarios in robotics, intelligent mechanical equipment, and unmanned vehicles.


In terms of interface compatibility, the AWU202 demonstrates outstanding versatility. It supports a full range of commonly used interfaces, including GMSL, automotive and industrial Gigabit Ethernet, as well as RS232, RS485, CAN, and USB. This enables rapid integration with various sensors and peripheral devices, delivering exceptional system adaptability.
The product is designed for two core application scenarios. It fully meets the requirements of wheeled robots and automated engineering machinery for autonomous navigation and unmanned operation, while also supporting remote driving and intelligent control in various low-speed unmanned vehicle applications.
In addition, the system stably enables key functions such as real-time data acquisition and storage, intelligent decision-making and control, as well as remote operational management.


Conclusion


From the ecosystem-mature NVIDIA computing solutions to the secure and independently controllable China-based Rockchip computing solutions, the AWU Series has formed a comprehensive intelligent controller product matrix featuring both high-end and cost-efficient configurations, achieving full-scenario coverage across diverse applications.
Looking ahead, Cookoo Technology will continue to deepen its focus on core computing and control technologies for intelligent equipment. By continuously optimizing product performance, the company aims to empower the upgrade of intelligent equipment across industries with robust hardware solutions, and to strengthen the foundation for industrial intelligence and technological localization.