Kraken X1 Rugged Video Transcoder

Deploy real-time video and metadata processing at the tactical edge with this fully ruggedized, compact, and AI-capable solution.

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Compact and Ruggedized ISR Video Processing Solution

Kraken X1 Rugged is a ruggedized and AI-capable video processing appliance engineered for demanding ISR deployments. Combining real-time encoding, transcoding, metadata processing, and NVIDIA-powered AI capabilities in a fanless and compact design, Kraken X1 Rugged brings battle-tested Haivision technology to remote and tactical edge environments.

Real-Time Full Motion Video for ISR

High-Density Processing Power

Protocol Conversion and Transcoding

Fully Ruggedized

KLV Metadata Processing and Filtering

Over Any Network

Real-Time Intelligence with Proven ISR Video Performance

Kraken X1 Rugged enables high-quality, low-latency video transport from forward-deployed and remote ISR operations back to command centers and analysis hubs. With support for simultaneous HD or 4K UHD video streams from multiple ISR sensors, Kraken X1 Rugged ensures mission-critical video and metadata are delivered in real-time, empowering rapid decision-making when and where it matters most.

AI Accelerated Video Intelligence

AI-Accelerated Video Intelligence at the Tactical Edge

Powered by NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX, Kraken X1 Rugged can process advanced AI algorithms from third parties, including object detection, classification, and tracking through integration with supported AI models. Its high-density processing power and compact design bring real-time, actionable video intelligence to tactical edge deployments, right next to the sensors, without reliance on cloud or centralized infrastructure.

Seamless Interoperability

Seamless Interoperability Across ISR Networks

Kraken X1 Rugged supports a broad range of video protocols and codecs, ensuring compatibility with both modern and legacy ISR communication systems. By transcoding motion imagery to standards-based formats and protocols, it enables seamless integration across complex ISR workflows, enhancing operational efficiency and downstream system compatibility.
Mission Ready Hardware

Mission-Ready for the Most Demanding Environments

Engineered to meet MIL-STD environmental and power requirements, Kraken X1 Rugged thrives in the most demanding and mobile ISR deployments including on UAVs, manned aircraft, vehicles, towers, and maritime platforms. Its ruggedized, small form factor, and silent design ensures reliable operation in extreme and vibration-prone conditions.

Preserve, Filter, and Deliver Mission-Critical Metadata

Compliant with MISB/STANAG standards, Kraken X1 Rugged supports synchronous and asynchronous KLV metadata for geospatial context. Embedded metadata can be filtered or preserved based on mission requirements, enabling efficient use of constrained links and secure cross-domain delivery of tactical intelligence.

Optimized Low Bandwidth with Kraken X1

Optimized for Low-Bandwidth and Challenged Networks

Designed for ground and airborne vehicles at the tactical edge, the Kraken X1 Rugged optimizes motion imagery streams for transmission over constrained links, including mesh networks, Mobile Ad-hoc Networks (MANET), line-of-sight (LOS), and satellite datalinks. By encoding or transcoding at the source, it ensures low-latency, high-quality delivery of real-time video and metadata—even in unpredictable network conditions.

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