Intel Joule is a high performance platform for Internet of Things

Intel Joule is a high performance system-on-module in a tiny package with low-power consumption. Intel says Joule is ideal for computer vision, drones, robotics, industrial IoT, AR, VR, micro-servers and all other applications requiring high-end edge computing.

Intel is making Joule module available in two variants – 570x and 550x. Intel Joule 570x developer kit is available for sale at 2016 Intel Developer Forum being held in San Francisco and will begin shipping in September.

Intel already sells similar enthusiast boards based on its Galileo chipset. Intel’s Arduino is an open-source prototyping platform for easy-to-use hardware and software. The open-source platform is capable of reading select inputs like a Twitter message or a light on a sensor. Arduino programmers can instruct their board to take certain action based on a set of instructions.

There is also Raspberry Pi 3, which supports developing Internet of Things based applications. Raspberry Pi 3 is the most popular enthusiast board for turning ideas into prototypes.

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With Joule, Intel is making advanced technology like RealSense depth cameras available to more developers. Intel Joule will serve as platform for developing RealSense based technology devices.