From driverless haul trucks in open-pit mines to military ground vehicles in combat zones, industries are rapidly adopting autonomous vehicles to increase efficiency, reduce human risk, and improve safety.
Behind the scenes, the critical enablers of these systems are industrial computers: rugged, high-performance hardware designed to thrive in extreme conditions where ordinary electronics fail.
At VarTech Systems, we engineer and manufacture computers, monitors, and workstations that can give autonomous vehicles the reliable computing backbone they require. Our solutions power real-time data processing, support advanced AI edge computing, and deliver consistent performance in the harshest environments.
Unlike consumer-grade computers, industrial systems must do more than simply process information: they must endure. Autonomous vehicles encounter shock, vibration, dust, moisture, and rapid swings in temperature. Computers at the heart of these systems must:
Failure isn’t an option. Rugged computers reduce downtime, lower maintenance costs, and improve operational safety while ensuring continuity of operation, whether the system is an agricultural harvester navigating rows of crops, a mining truck hauling ore, or a military convoy vehicle charting its course in unknown territory.
Autonomous vehicles rely on artificial intelligence to perceive their environment and make split-second decisions. This requires edge computing to bring AI processing power directly onto the vehicle where it can function without relying on external cloud systems, eliminating latency challenges and keeping vehicles operational, even in areas without connectivity.
VarTech’s Bolt (Ai) computer is purpose-built for this role. With up to 128 GB RAM, cutting-edge GPUs and NPUs, and up to 4 TB of SSD storage, the Bolt (Ai) delivers the horsepower necessary for machine learning and computer vision. Its proprietary cooling system dissipates the heat produced by AI accelerators while maintaining a fully sealed IP67 enclosure, ensuring performance in environments up to 70°C.
In practice, this means a vehicle can process incoming video streams, LiDAR scans, and sensor data in real time to detect obstacles, optimize routes, or predict mechanical failures without waiting for data to travel to the cloud and back.
Mobility is one of the most punishing environments for electronics. Constant vibration from engines, impacts from uneven terrain, and sudden stops or jolts can quickly destroy fragile systems.
VarTech’s ToughCube and SuperCube industrial computers address this challenge with integrated shock mounts, ruggedized enclosures, and MIL-STD 810 compliance.
These small form factor systems are compact enough to fit into tight vehicle spaces, while their robust construction ensures reliable operation in transportation, logistics, and defense applications. Features such as EMI shielding, MIL-DTL 38999 connectors, and Trusted Platform Modules (TPM) add layers of protection for secure and uninterrupted performance in mission-critical deployments.
Even fully autonomous systems require human oversight. Operators, technicians, and mission controllers must be able to monitor system status, issue overrides, or perform diagnostics with intuitive workflow that make human intervention quick and reliable. This is where rugged displays and HMIs play a vital role.
VarTech offers several display solutions ideal for autonomous vehicles:
These displays ensure operators always have a clear, sunlight-readable, glove-friendly interface to interact with their vehicles, especially in bright outdoor conditions or environments requiring protective gear. Our products are designed to operate across wide temperature ranges with touch technologies that remain responsive in demanding field conditions.
Autonomous vehicle programs often intersect with defense, aerospace, and critical infrastructure projects. VarTech designs computers and monitors to meet demanding certifications and compliance requirements, including:
Our certifications ensure that VarTech’s computers and monitors integrate seamlessly into defense vehicles, public sector fleets, and private industrial applications, providing confidence that they meet mission requirements.
No two autonomous vehicle applications are the same. Mining trucks require different enclosures and connectors than military tactical vehicles or logistics fleets. That’s why VarTech emphasizes customization. We often work closely with integrators to deliver tailored solutions that match each environment and mission profile.
We work with customers to tailor:
Our Project Managers, many with decades of field experience, guide customers through every stage, from concept to post-deployment support, ensuring each system is built-to-spec and future-proofed. Partner with VarTech to keep your autonomous systems running where failure is not an option.
The shift toward autonomy is accelerating, but its success hinges on computing systems that are powerful, secure, and unyielding in the face of environmental extremes. VarTech’s rugged computers, monitors, and workstations provide the dependable foundation autonomous vehicles need.
From edge-capable Bolt (Ai) computers to the shock-mounted ToughCube and sunlight-readable All-Weather displays, our solutions keep vehicles intelligent, connected, and reliable in any environment, minimizing downtime and ensuring fleets stay ready for operation.
At VarTech Systems, our Project Managers—with an average of 15+ years of industry experience—are ready to customize a computer, monitor, or HMI workstation solution to meet your needs. Drawing from extensive backgrounds in manufacturing, military, oil and gas, and marine applications, they provide expert guidance throughout your project journey.
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Based in Clemmons, North Carolina, VarTech Systems Inc. engineers and builds custom industrial and rugged computers, monitors, and HMIs.
