What AI-Blox does

AI-Blox is a Belgian private limited company (AI-BLOX BV), founded in 2021 and headquartered in Zaventem/Brussels with a US office in New York. The company designs, develops, and manufactures modular edge AI computing hardware, marketed as "infrastructure for Physical AI applications." Its core product is the Blox platform — a base computer that accepts swappable Nvidia Jetson processor modules (supporting up to 18 variants including Nano, TX2 NX, Xavier NX, Orin NX, Orin Nano, and AGX Orin), paired with proprietary interface modules (IB-series covering MIPI, USB3.0, and PoE Ethernet for camera connectivity) and communication modules (CB-series covering Gigabit Ethernet, WiFi/Bluetooth, LTE Cat. 4, and AcroPack expansion). The product family includes the original Blox, the high-performance Blox_2 (delivering up to 275 TOPS for robotics), the rugged IP67-rated Blox_V for heavy-duty vehicles and harsh environments (operating range -20°C to 55°C), and fully custom devices built from modular building blocks. A proprietary "Blox_OS" software layer for device management is in development. The company holds Preferred Partner status in the Nvidia Partner Network, manufactures in Belgium, and positions "Made in Europe" as a core differentiator.

AI-Blox serves enterprise customers across manufacturing and quality inspection, heavy-duty vehicles and mining, robotics and AGVs, security and surveillance, and waste management. Documented customers include Secury360 (perimeter security, 4,000+ connected devices, 99.9% false alarm reduction), Rematics (waste management, 50+ waste fractions recognized, AGX Orin-powered), Visy (waste management), ABD Solutions (mining autonomy), and Artisight (healthcare); website logos also include Dematic, KION, and Palantir. The go-to-market combines enterprise field sales ("Schedule a Call" CTA, solutions team engagement) with a self-serve online configurator allowing customers to select processor, quantity, and connectivity. Revenue is generated primarily through modular hardware sales, supplemented by professional services (onboarding, integration support) and custom device development (structured from spec to production). Distribution is supported by channel partners Bressner and Silicon Highway, with technology integrations alongside Allied Vision (cameras) and AcroMag (AcroPack I/O modules).

Name

AI-Blox

Legal name

AI-BLOX BV

Website

https://ai-blox.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

AI-Blox is a Belgian hardware company that designs modular edge AI computing platforms built on Nvidia Jetson processors, serving enterprises across manufacturing, security, waste management, heavy-duty vehicles, and robotics verticals with a Belgium-made, configurable hardware plus emerging software stack.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Edge AI Computing Hardware

NAICS

Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (3341), Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334290)

SIC

Computer Peripheral Equipment, Nec (3577), Computer Communications Equipment (3576)

akta.pro primary industry

Edge AI Hardware & NPUs (SoCs, modules, accelerators) (HDAAAJAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

AI Accelerators (GPUs/TPUs/NPUs/ASICs) (HDAAAAAA), Real-Time Vision at the Edge (on-device CV/video) (HDAAAJAE)

Keywords

• Edge AI computing
• Industrial edge hardware
• Modular edge computers
• Nvidia Jetson systems
• AI inference platforms

Headquarters

HQ city

Zaventem

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Modular Hardware Sales: AI-Blox generates revenue primarily through the sale of modular edge AI hardware platforms (Blox, Blox_2, Blox_V) and associated interface and communication modules. Customers can configure systems with different Nvidia Jetson processors and connectivity options.
2. Professional Services: The company offers solutions team support including onboarding (introduction call, 4-hour support package included), and additional support packages for integration assistance with the hardware platform.
3. Custom Device Development: AI-Blox offers custom device development services where they redesign devices from scratch or adapt existing modules to match specific customer requirements. Development follows a structured approach from specs definition through development to production.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

AI-Blox designs, develops, and produces modular edge AI computing hardware platforms built on Nvidia Jetson processors, including the Blox, Blox_2, and rugged Blox_V variants. The platform is extended through swappable interface modules (camera, PoE, USB3.0, MIPI) and communication modules (Ethernet, WiFi/BT, LTE, AcroPack). The company also offers fully custom device development and professional integration services.

Product overview

AI-Blox is a modular hardware and software platform provider for edge AI applications. The core product family includes Blox (BLOX_1), the original modular platform; Blox_2, a high-performance variant delivering up to 275 TOPS for robotics; and Blox_V, an IP67-rated rugged solution for heavy-duty vehicles. The platform architecture consists of a base computer unit that accepts Nvidia Jetson processor modules (supporting up to 18 different Jetson processors including Nano, TX2 NX, Xavier NX, Orin NX, Orin Nano, and AGX Orin), paired with swappable interface modules (IB-01xx series for camera connectivity including MIPI, USB3.0, and PoE Ethernet) and communication modules (CB-xxxx series for Ethernet, WiFi/BT, LTE, and AcroPack expansion). Customers can purchase standard configurations through the online configurator, select industry-specific solutions (Quality Inspection, Heavy-Duty Vehicles, Robotics & AGVs), or commission fully custom devices. A proprietary Blox_OS software layer is in development. The platform is designed, developed, and produced in Belgium as an Nvidia Preferred Partner.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Blox (BLOX_1) The original modular edge AI computer platform that evolves with applications. Supports 16 GPU options (Nvidia Jetson Nano, TX2 NX, Xavier NX) and an optional 7-inch integrated touchscreen. Passively cooled via an anodized aluminium heatsink and designed for industrial environments.
• Blox_2 High-performance modular edge AI platform delivering up to 275 TOPS for next-generation robotics applications. Built on the same modular design principles as Blox_1 with a robust IP67-rated enclosure and industrial connectors for harsh conditions.
• Blox_V Rugged IP67-rated edge AI computer designed for heavy-duty vehicles. Powered by Nvidia Jetson Nano, connects up to 4 IP cameras, includes ignition control for power management, and operates in -20°C to 55°C temperature range.
• Custom Device Fully customized edge AI hardware built from scratch or adapted from existing modules. Includes custom modules, custom boards, and adapted functional/non-functional requirements. Development takes weeks instead of months using modular building blocks.
• IB-0100 Interface Module 6-channel MIPI interface module for the Blox platform, allowing connection of up to 6 MIPI cameras (IMX219, Raspberry Pi 15-pin connector). Jetson Nano supports 3 cameras; TX2 NX and Xavier NX support 6 cameras.
• IB-0200 Interface Module 4-channel USB3.0 interface module supporting up to 4 USB3.0 cameras. Includes 4 digital outputs and 4 digital inputs (24VDC, optically isolated) for interfacing with PLC systems.
• IB-0210 Interface Module 4-channel USB3.0 interface module with 4 digital outputs and 4 digital inputs (24VDC, optically isolated). Supports Super Speed (5 Gbps), High Speed (480 Mbps), Full Speed (12 Mbps), and Low Speed (1.5 Mbps) modes.
• IB-0300 Interface Module 4-channel 10/100Mbps PoE Ethernet interface module for up to 4 PoE IP cameras. Integrated PoE PSE Type 2 supply provides 30W per connector.
• IB-0310 Interface Module 4-channel 10/100Mbps PoE Ethernet interface module with 4 digital outputs and 4 digital inputs. Integrated PoE PSE Type 2 supply (30W per connector). Requires 48V power input for PoE functionality.
• CB-0010 Communication Module Gigabit Ethernet communication module (100Mbps/1Gbps) for the Blox platform with a standard RJ45 connector and status LEDs.
• CB-0011 Communication Module Gigabit Ethernet communication module with AcroPack interface. Supports 100Mbps/1Gbps ethernet and AcroPack expansion modules for analog I/O, digital I/O, FPGA, serial communication, CAN Bus, and counter/timer functions.
• CB-0100 Communication Module WiFi and Bluetooth communication module for the Blox platform, featuring SMA connectors for WiFi and BT antennas.
• CB-0110 Communication Module Gigabit Ethernet plus WiFi/BT communication module. Supports 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac on 5GHz and 2.4GHz bands (up to 150Mbps) with simultaneous WiFi and BT 4.0 operation.
• CB-0200 Communication Module LTE Cat. 4 cellular communication module with internal mPCIe modem. Features 3 SMA connectors for LTE and GNSS antennas.
• CB-0210 Communication Module Gigabit Ethernet plus LTE Cat. 4 cellular communication module. Combines 100Mbps/1Gbps ethernet with an LTE Cat. 4 modem. 2 SMA connectors for LTE and GNSS antennas.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.9% reduction in false alarms for security applications (Secury360 case)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability7 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NvidiacoreTechnology or IntegrationAI-Blox is a Preferred Partner in the Nvidia Partner Network. Their solution is based on Nvidia Jetson, supporting up to 18 different Jetson processors (Nano, TX2 NX, Xavier NX, Orin NX, Orin Nano, AGX Orin) on the same modular platform. This partnership provides access to industry-leading AI computing technology.
• BressnerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOver the last 25 years, Bressner has built a comprehensive yet highly specialized product portfolio for individual all-in-one hardware systems and components for any industrial environment. Collaboration likely involves distribution of AI-Blox products.
• Silicon HighwayminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSilicon Highway is fully wired in the European embedded industry. Founded in 1977, it has a history of providing enabling technologies and supports all major embedded markets. As a key distribution partner of Nvidia, it focuses on Nvidia Jetson-based products to support its clients.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Kontron: European embedded and edge computing vendor with industrial-grade edge AI platforms. Competes with AI-Blox in rugged, modular edge AI hardware for industrial and transportation use cases.
• Advantech: Largest industrial PC and edge AI platform vendor globally. Sells Jetson-based edge AI systems (MIC series) competing directly with AI-Blox's Blox/Blox_2 across industrial inspection, robotics, and AIoT use cases.
• ADLink Technology: Edge computing and Nvidia Jetson-based AI platforms (NEON series) targeted at manufacturing, robotics, and transportation. Directly competes with AI-Blox's modular edge AI computers in industrial verticals.
• Aetina Corporation: Specialist in Jetson-based edge AI devices and platforms with a modular product family. Closest direct peer to AI-Blox, offering comparable Jetson module flexibility and edge AI inference systems.
• Eurotech: European-headquartered rugged edge AI and IoT hardware vendor. Comparable on industrial-grade edge computing for harsh environments, serving transportation, industrial, and defense customers.
• Lanner Electronics: Designs and manufactures industrial edge AI appliances and rugged computers for vision, networking, and AI workloads. Overlaps with AI-Blox in edge AI inference hardware for industrial verticals.
• Seeed Studio: Sells Jetson-powered edge AI hardware (reComputer, Jetson dev kits) targeting developers and industrial customers. Competes with AI-Blox in modular Jetson-based edge AI systems, particularly at the developer and mid-market tier.
• Axiomtek: Industrial PC and embedded edge AI hardware vendor with Jetson-based systems. Overlaps with AI-Blox in vision-guided robotics, transportation, and industrial AI inference.

Broad incumbents

• NVIDIA (Jetson ecosystem): Silicon and reference platform provider for Jetson modules used inside AI-Blox. NVIDIA's own developer kits and partner ecosystem set the competitive ceiling and pricing for AI-Blox's product family.

Emerging players

• SolidRun: Modular edge computing hardware maker (Hummingboard, SolidPC) supporting multiple SoC platforms. Comparable modular, small-form-factor edge AI hardware philosophy to AI-Blox's Blox platform.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors3 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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