As digital transformation accelerates across global industries, traditional manual inspection is increasingly unable to meet the modern demands for safety, stability, and real-time data acquisition. High-risk industrial environments, rising labor costs, and the need for continuous monitoring are propelling the rapid rise of intelligent inspection robots.

In response to this market trend, NORCO has launched a dedicated intelligent inspection robot solution, featuring high-performance and industrial-grade computing platforms. Among them, the BIS-6670L modular AI computer, powered by Intel Alder Lake-N processors, stands out as a high-efficiency “robot brain” capable of supporting a wide range of inspection tasks.

01. Expanding Industrial Applications: Where Intelligent Inspection Robots Are Transforming Workflows

Power Industry

In substations and power distribution rooms, inspection robots equipped with NORCO’s computer system can navigate predefined routes, capture HD images, perform infrared thermal imaging, and detect faults—24/7 without human presence.

Oil & Petrochemical

In hazardous and confined environments like pipelines and refineries, robots can identify gas leaks, monitor temperature anomalies, and report environmental risks.

Unmanned Factories

Robots execute continuous inspection tasks on the shop floor, including equipment condition monitoring, environmental measurements, and operational status reporting.

Mining Industry

Whether in open-pit mines or underground tunnels, inspection robots can replace workers in dangerous areas and monitor air quality, machine status, and structural safety.

02. Core Industrial Computing Requirements for Inspection Robots

For robots to operate reliably in complex real-world environments, their onboard computing system must satisfy five essential requirements:

• High Performance & On-device AI Processing
  Capable of processing multi-sensor data and running real-time AI inference.

• Rich I/O Interfaces
  Supporting Gigabit Ethernet, USB, serial ports, GPIO, M.2, and Mini-PCIe to connect numerous devices.

• Stable Communication
  Ensuring seamless connectivity via multi-mode networking and high-speed data transmission.

• Low Power Consumption & Compact Design
  Reducing internal space usage while enabling long-term deployment.

• Industrial Durability
  Wide-temperature operations, shock resistance, EMI protection, dust- and moisture-proof capabilities.

03. BIS-6670L: A Next-Generation AI Computer Tailored for Intelligent Inspection Robots

The NORCO BIS-6670L delivers outstanding processing capability, flexible interfaces, and industrial-grade reliability.

Main Specifications Include:

• Intel Alder Lake-N97/N100 processor, with low 6–15W TDP

• Intel UHD Graphics with dual HDMI + DP 4K display output

• DDR5-4800 SODIMM, up to 16GB

• SATA3.0 + M.2 2280 SSD storage expansion

• 4× Gigabit RJ45, USB3.2, and up to 10× USB2.0

• Multiple RS232/RS422/RS485 ports

• M.2 B Key (4G/5G) and E Key (WiFi/BT) for wireless communication

• GPIO, CAN, audio, system control headers

• Modular and redundant design for critical subsystems

• Fanless cooling, -20°C to 70°C wide-temperature reliability

• Windows 10 & Linux support with watchdog mechanism

• Compact 190 × 148.5 × 62 mm design suitable for embedded scenarios

With its combination of high efficiency, stability, and adaptability, the BIS-6670L enables powerful and safe robot operations in diverse industrial environments.