Enbik Technology has added the RugCon RV1-T3 to its rugged edge computer lineup — a small, compact box PC built for robotics, in-vehicle, and automation environments where space and power are limited. Just 17.7 cm wide, the RV1-T3 pairs an Intel Core low-power processor with a dense set of industrial I/O, making it a practical controller for AMR and AGV platforms, mobile machinery, and factory automation cells.
Part of the RugCon Family
The RV1-T3 belongs to Enbik's RugCon series, a rugged edge computing lineup designed for deployment in harsh environments such as machine vision, AGV/AMR, in-vehicle systems, railway, and robot control. Within the compact RugCon-RV1 chassis line, models are differentiated mainly by their I/O mix — LAN and PoE count, CAN bus support, and isolated DIO — so integrators can choose the closest match for a given machine or vehicle without paying for interfaces they don't need.
| Model | Key Interfaces | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| RV1-T3 | 4x LAN (4x PoE+ option), 2x isolated CAN, 5x COM, 6x USB, 8-bit isolated DIO, DVI-D + DP | AMR/AGV controllers, in-vehicle computing, robot control |
| RV1-X3 | 4x M12-locking LAN with PoE+, 2x CAN, 5x COM, 6x USB, isolated DIO | Railway and vibration-heavy in-vehicle installs (M12 connectors) |
RugCon RV1-T3: Specifications
The RV1-T3 is built around Intel's 14th/13th/12th generation Core i7/i5/i3 low-power processors, giving it enough headroom for real-time control tasks and sensor fusion without the thermal load of a full desktop CPU. Networking is handled by 4x LAN ports with an optional 4x PoE+ configuration, letting the system power Ethernet cameras and sensors directly over a single cable — a common requirement on AMR and machine-vision platforms.
For industrial connectivity, the unit includes 2x isolated CAN 2.0 bus ports, 5x serial COM ports (4x RS232/422/485 plus 1x RS232), and 6x USB ports with 4 of them USB 3.0-capable. I/O is rounded out with 4-channel isolated digital inputs and 4-channel isolated outputs, plus dual display outputs (1x DVI-D, 1x DP) for local HMI or diagnostics screens. All I/O connectors use a screw-lock design to resist vibration in mobile and vehicle-mounted deployments.
Expansion options include an M.2 2242 SATA III slot for storage, an M.2 2242/3052 B-key slot with SIM support for 4G/5G, a full-size Mini-PCIe slot also supporting 4G/5G with SIM, and an M.2 Key E 2230 slot for WiFi/Bluetooth/GPS. An optional M.2 2280 Key M (PCIe x4) slot can accept an AI acceleration card, image capture card, or NVMe SSD, giving system integrators room to tailor the platform to specific workloads.
Power input is rated for a wide 6-48V DC range with a 12V/1A DC output available for peripherals, and the system supports ignition-triggered power control — a standard requirement for equipment running off a vehicle's battery. This combination of wide voltage tolerance and controlled power sequencing suits the RV1-T3 for mobile robots and vehicles where power conditions are inconsistent.
Typical Applications
AMR / AGV Control
The CAN bus interfaces and PoE-capable LAN ports let the RV1-T3 act as the onboard brain for autonomous mobile robots, connecting motor controllers, LiDAR, and Ethernet cameras through a single compact unit.
RV1-T3In-Vehicle Computing
Wide 6-48V DC input, ignition power control, and screw-locked connectors make the RV1-T3 suitable for mounting inside trucks, forklifts, or other vehicles subject to vibration and variable power.
RV1-T3Robot Control
Multiple isolated DIO channels and serial ports give the system enough industrial I/O to interface directly with actuators, safety relays, and sensor arrays on robotic arms and mobile platforms.
RV1-T3Factory Automation Control
The optional M.2 AI acceleration or capture card slot allows the RV1-T3 to be extended for lightweight inspection or inference tasks alongside standard automation control duties.
RV1-T3Product Summary
- RV1-T3 — Intel 14th/13th/12th Gen Core CPU, 4x LAN/PoE+, 2x CAN, 6x USB, 6-48V wide input, ignition power control
