Theobroma Systems is now officially part of Cherry SE

Munich/Vienna, April 8, 2024 – Theobroma Systems Design und Consulting GmbH, a subsidiary of Cherry SE specializing in the development of secure and reliable system-on-modules (SoM) and single-board computers (SBC), has been operating under the name Cherry Embedded Solutions GmbH since March 2024.

CHERRY, the world's leading manufacturer of computer input devices and switches for mechanical keyboards, is standardising its brand landscape and clarifying the brand affiliation and integration of the Austrian company acquired in 2020. At the same time, CHERRY is underlining its increasing focus on the growth market of digitalisation in the medical sector. The subsidiary CHERRY Embedded Solutions, based in Vienna, will increasingly offer its innovative software and hardware solutions via the parent company's global network.

The CHERRY subsidiary's products and services are used in applications for the digitalisation of the healthcare sector even more. With CHERRY Embedded Solutions, the Group is expanding its presence in the future market of digital transformation – particularly in the areas of industry, security and e-health. Powerful, highly networked and system and data-secure hardware and software solutions are in high demand in these areas.

The reliable computing modules from CHERRY Embedded Solutions ensure, among other things, that operating processes are automated, patient safety is increased, AI-supported health monitoring and diagnostics are guaranteed and the highest data protection standards are adhered to. With e-prescriptions, electronic patient records, telemedicine and AI solutions, digitalisation in this area is progressing consistently – towards a new digital standard in medical care. In addition, digital health applications are to be brought closer to the patient and video consultations and teleconsultations are to be expanded. This will create a great need for a wide range of IoT devices and cloud-based application software for the various players and service providers in the healthcare sector.

“The change of name and rebranding of Theobroma Systems to complete the integration is a strategically logical step to further develop our products in the cross-industry areas of security, digital solutions and industrial hardware in a targeted manner. CHERRY Embedded Solutions, under the leadership of Stefan Roth, is thus an important cornerstone of Cherry SE for the development of secure and reliable digital systems for a wide range of applications in the fields of e-health, cloud-based services and industry. We are now also highlighting these mutual synergy effects with a uniform brand identity on our way to becoming a hardware, software and services company,” says Oliver Kaltner, CEO of Cherry SE.

Dr. Stefan Roth, Managing Director of CHERRY Embedded Solutions, sees many advantages for the company in the rebrand: “Our IoT customers now benefit from the global and cross-industry CHERRY network. The additional focus on digitalisation solutions for the healthcare sector offers excellent growth opportunities. We are convinced that we can further increase the functionality, support, but also the price-performance ratio and thus the value of our products for our customers.”

About CHERRY

Cherry SE is a global manufacturer of high-end switches for mechanical keyboards and computer input devices such as keyboards, mice and headsets for applications in the areas of gaming and e-sports, office and hybrid workplaces, manufacturing industry and the healthcare sector. Since it was founded in 1953, CHERRY has stood for innovative and high-quality products that are specifically developed to meet different customer needs.

CHERRY has its operational headquarters in Auerbach in Upper Palatinate (Bavaria) and operates production facilities in Auerbach, Zhuhai (China) and Vienna (Austria), as well as several sales offices in Auerbach, Pegnitz, Munich, Landskrona (Sweden), Paris, Kenosha (USA), Taipei and Hong Kong. Visit https://www.cherry.de/ for more information.

About Cherry Embedded Solutions GmbH

Based in Vienna, Austria, CHERRY Embedded Solutions (formerly Theobroma Systems) develops and manufactures reliable and robust System-on-Modules (SoM), Single-Board Computers (SBC) and Full-Custom Design devices (FCD) for a global customer base. CHERRY Embedded Solutions’ high-quality embedded systems are the basis of smart devices in the global Internet of Things (IoT). Development kits for evaluation purposes and technical services along the product’s entire life cycle round off the offering.

CHERRY Embedded Solutions’ modules combine application-specific performance and cost efficiency. They are used in a wide range of professional and industrial applications, from autonomous mobile robots, digital healthcare, smart retail, and digital signage all the way to video surveillance. As a trusted brand, CHERRY Embedded Solutions designs its products with inherent security in mind. The company is certified according to the Common Criteria for Information Technology Security Evaluation (ISO/IEC 15408) and meets, for example, the high security standards of the German healthcare telematics infrastructure. CHERRY Embedded Solutions has been part of the CHERRY Group since 2020. To learn more about CHERRY Embedded Solutions, please visit embedded.cherry.de

RGo Robotics and Theobroma Systems Announce a New Solution for Intelligent Robots

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., USA / VIENNA, Austria - (March 07, 2024) – RGo Robotics (RGo), a pioneer in artificial perception for mobile machines, and Theobroma Systems, a CHERRY Group company and a provider of high-quality System-on-Modules and Single-Board Computers for a wide range of applications, have announced the immediate availability of an integrated solution powered by RGo’s Perception Engine™ on Theobroma’s JAGUAR board.

The integrated solution is based on Theobroma’s new JAGUAR Single-Board Computer SBC-RK3588-AMR. JAGUAR has been designed and optimized, in terms of connectivity, real-time processing power, memory and energy efficiency for advanced robotics applications powered by AI and visual perception. The integrated solution can be quickly and effortlessly integrated into a wide range of industrial robots such as autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and automated guided vehicles (AGVs), as well as professional service robots such as those used in transportation, hospitality and agriculture.

RGo’s Perception Engine is fully integrated into JAGUAR. Installations on customer platforms demonstrate the groundbreaking capabilities of the joint solution. It can track the robot pose, location and heading robustly and reliably to centimeter-scale accuracy. It works reliably in dynamic, unstructured or repetitive environments, indoors and outdoors, and on fast-moving machines such as forklifts and tugger carts. The technical advantages of JAGUAR together with RGo’s software enable robot manufacturers to quickly upgrade to state-of-the-art visual perception.

JAGUAR incorporates Rockchip’s RK3588 SoC that features a powerful octa-core CPU, a Mali G610 GPU and an NPU with up to 6 TOPs and supports up to four cost-effective MIPI CSI cameras.

“The new JAGUAR platform with our Perception Engine allows robot manufacturers to easily upgrade their machine with visual perception. The hardware is designed for industrial mobile robots and has all the functionality and connectors needed for the entirety of the robotic solution’s lifecycle, from initial integration to series production. Its reliability, affordability and ease of integration makes the solution an appealing option for robot manufacturers when considering whether to use visual perception,” says RGo’s CEO and co-founder, Amir Bousani. “The platform is powerful enough to run our advanced perception technology and can leave room for the robot control software.”

“Theobroma Systems, a CHERRY Group company, has a proven history of reliable, high-quality embedded systems for many industries. Both the development and production of JAGUAR are carried out by a closely coordinated, experienced team in Vienna in the very heart of Europe. This ensures seamless integration of software and hardware, and top manufacturing quality at a highly competitive price, making JAGUAR the perfect platform for RGo’s Perception Engine in a wide range of robotic products. In this way, the joint solution offers a perfect balance between performance and cost, enabling manufacturers of robots and industrial automation machines to rapidly open up new business areas with innovative products,” says Dr. Stefan Roth, managing director at Theobroma Systems.

The RGo team will be available to answer questions at Modex 2024 in Hall A, Booth 9518 (March 11-14 at the Atlanta Expo Center) and at LogiMAT in Hall 6, Stand D25 (March 19-21 at the Stuttgart Convention Center).

Meetings can be booked using the following link:  https://www.rgorobotics.ai/logimat-modex-shows

About Cherry Embedded Solutions GmbH

Based in Vienna, Austria, CHERRY Embedded Solutions (formerly Theobroma Systems) develops and manufactures reliable and robust System-on-Modules (SoM), Single-Board Computers (SBC) and Full-Custom Design devices (FCD) for a global customer base. CHERRY Embedded Solutions’ high-quality embedded systems are the basis of smart devices in the global Internet of Things (IoT). Development kits for evaluation purposes and technical services along the product’s entire life cycle round off the offering.

CHERRY Embedded Solutions’ modules combine application-specific performance and cost efficiency. They are used in a wide range of professional and industrial applications, from autonomous mobile robots, digital healthcare, smart retail, and digital signage all the way to video surveillance.

As a trusted brand, CHERRY Embedded Solutions designs its products with inherent security in mind. The company is certified according to the Common Criteria for Information Technology Security Evaluation (ISO/IEC 15408) and meets, for example, the high security standards of the German healthcare telematics infrastructure.

CHERRY Embedded Solutions has been part of the CHERRY Group since 2020.

About RGo Robotics
RGo Robotics pioneered and deployed an AI-powered, location-aware perception solution that enables all mobile machines, both robotic and human-controlled, to perceive their surroundings and learn on the go using state-of-the-art and proven computer vision and AI algorithms, as well as sophisticated and scalable sensor fusion technology. RGo Perception Engine™ enables the autonomous driving of robots, remote operations, tracking of assets and inventory, geofencing, and dynamic shared mapping. It can be easily integrated into mobile machines at the point of manufacture or as an add-on post market. RGo’s team comprises of world-class leaders with considerable academic and industry experience in bringing AI-powered, industrial-grade software to scale. RGo Robotics has offices in Cambridge, Massachusetts and Caesarea, Israel, and is backed by a diversified set of leading investors and strategic partners.

To learn more about RGo Robotics, please visit rgorobotics.ai 

Theobroma releases JAGUAR, a Single-Board Computer dedicated to autonomous mobile robots

Vienna/Austria, October 20, 2023 - JAGUAR SBC-RK3588-AMR is specifically designed for use in robust and reliable autonomous mobile robots (AMR). Typical applications include industrial automation, agriculture and horticulture, construction, retail intralogistics, and hospitality.

JAGUAR features Rockchip’s high-end ARM-based SOC RK3588. A variety of interfaces allow the integration of a broad range of sensors, actuators, and communication modules such as high-resolution cameras, LiDAR and ToF sensors. The octa-core CPU and the Neural Processing Unit (NPU) provide the required processing power for simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM), and for detecting obstacles to avoid collisions while navigating autonomously.

“On a single board, JAGUAR provides a cost-efficient and optimized processing platform for autonomous mobile robots to be produced in series. It comes along with a board support package (BSP) that is optimally configured to the hardware and runs on Linux supported by Debian and Yocto. JAGUAR helps significantly shorten the product development cycle of our customers,” said Dr. Stefan Roth, Managing Director at Theobroma Systems.

Peak performance for autonomous mobile robots

The RK3588 features four ARM Cortex-A76 at 2.4 GHz and four ARM Cortex-A55 at 1.8 GHz, a Mali G610-GPU and an NPU with up to 6 TOPs. It opens up a wide range of possibilities for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning applications.

Multiple interfaces

Two SuperSpeed USB 3.1 interfaces enable high-resolution cameras, stereo cameras or sensors such as 2D and 3D LiDAR as well as ToF sensors to be connected. Four MIPI-CSI interfaces allow the cost-efficient connection of high-resolution cameras.

CANBUS, RS-485 and Gigabit Ethernet ensure seamless integration into the robot. Two PCIe slots host LTE, WiFi or Bluetooth and an NVMe/SSD. Finally, an optional “mezzanine” extension board, which plugs into a dedicated port, enables the use of a wide range of additional interfaces.

Single power supply and cooling concept

The compact 135 x 93 mm JAGUAR SBC board is powered by a single power source with a voltage range of 12 to 24 volts. While consumption is a moderate 18 watts under load, it delivers up to 35 watts for devices connected via PCIe and USB.

The RK3588 processor is located on the bottom of the PCBA as the highest element, which allows for a simplified thermal connection to the housing.

Ready for secure cloud services

JAGUAR’s Secure Element is Common Criteria (EAL6+) certified. It ensures government-grade security for identification and key storage. This enables cloud services, such as remote software management and preventive device management, to be rendered in accordance with the highest level of cybersecurity.

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JAGUAR SBC-RK3588-AMR
JAGUAR SBC-RK3588-AMR - front and back
JAGUAR SBC-RK3588-AMR - front
JAGUAR SBC-RK3588-AMR: Multiple interfaces and “mezzanine” extension board
Dr. Stefan Roth, Managing Director at Theobroma Systems

Abbreviations

AI-Artificial Intelligence
AMR-Autonomous Mobile Robots
CPU-Central Processing Unit
GHz-Gigahertz
GPU-Graphics Processing Unit
IoT-Internet of Things
LiDAR-Light Detection and Ranging
NVMe/SSD-Nonvolatile Memory Express/Solid-State Drives
MIPI CSI-Mobile Industry Processor Interface Camera Serial Interface 
NPU-Neural Processing Unit
SLAM-Simultaneous Localization and Mapping
SOC-System-on-Chip
ToF-Time-of-Flight
TOPs-Trillion Operations per Second

About Cherry Embedded Solutions GmbH

Based in Vienna, Austria, CHERRY Embedded Solutions (formerly Theobroma Systems) develops and manufactures reliable and robust System-on-Modules (SoM), Single-Board Computers (SBC) and Full-Custom Design devices (FCD) for a global customer base. CHERRY Embedded Solutions’ high-quality embedded systems are the basis of smart devices in the global Internet of Things (IoT). Development kits for evaluation purposes and technical services along the product’s entire life cycle round off the offering.

CHERRY Embedded Solutions’ modules combine application-specific performance and cost efficiency. They are used in a wide range of professional and industrial applications, from autonomous mobile robots, digital healthcare, smart retail, and digital signage all the way to video surveillance.

As a trusted brand, CHERRY Embedded Solutions designs its products with inherent security in mind. The company is certified according to the Common Criteria for Information Technology Security Evaluation (ISO/IEC 15408) and meets, for example, the high security standards of the German healthcare telematics infrastructure.

CHERRY Embedded Solutions has been part of the CHERRY Group since 2020.