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Peridio Avocado OS is a Linux-based operating system designed to simplify embedded product development at scale. It targets engineers working with edge AI, vision systems, and custom hardware like Nvidia Jetson modules. Rather than relying on bloated desktop distributions, Peridio Avocado OS offers a streamlined, image-based build system that supports secure, reproducible deployments in real-world manufacturing environments.

Key Features

  • Image-based build and deployment
  • Lightweight SDK and CLI toolchain
  • Secure boot support and CRA readiness
  • Virtual targets for evaluation without hardware
  • Hardware-in-loop development
  • Actively maintained documentation and Discord support

Architecture & Interfaces

Peridio Avocado OS is built to support platforms like the Advantech ICAM-540 smart camera, which integrates an Nvidia Jetson module directly into the hardware. The OS avoids runtime package managers, allowing engineers to define and compile only the components needed at build time. This architecture ensures smaller images and more predictable behaviour across fleets of devices.

Software & Integration

Developers using Peridio Avocado OS interact with the system through a simple command-line interface and SDK. The platform supports rapid development by enabling virtual test targets, so teams can evaluate their software before deploying it to physical devices. Unlike traditional Linux distributions, there are no unnecessary drivers or services included by default, only what is explicitly selected.

Performance & Power

While performance depends on the underlying hardware, Peridio Avocado OS is optimised for stability and maintainability in the field. Its image-based architecture prevents the state drift and update failures that plague runtime-managed systems like Ubuntu. Developers can push secure updates at scale with minimal risk of breaking deployed systems or losing reproducibility.

Typical Applications

  • Smart manufacturing inspection
  • Vision-based robotics
  • Secure edge AI deployments
  • Connected industrial devices
  • Embedded development on Jetson
  • Consumer electronics with AI features
  • IoT systems with camera input
  • Scalable prototyping platforms

Evaluation and Next Steps

Engineers can evaluate Peridio Avocado OS using Peridio’s virtual machine targets, or deploy directly to Nvidia Jetson hardware for field trials. Full documentation is available at docs.peridio.com, and developer support is active through the project’s Discord. For teams building reliable, secure edge products, Peridio Avocado OS offers a focused alternative to traditional Linux stacks.

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