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Accelerating Athletic Performance Analysis with the Verdin iMX8M Plus
1080 Motion, a Swedish innovator in high-performance sports technology, specializes in advanced systems for functional assessment and athletic performance optimization. The Sprint 2 performance enhancement compact sprint device, powered by the Toradex Verdin iMX8M Plus System on Module, features a custom-built, high-efficiency, brushless motor and speed controller, delivering ultra-smooth resistance and incorporating a touch display.
Highlights
Optimized Power Efficiency and Rapid System Boot
The Verdin iMX8M Plus system on module powers 1080 Motion’s Sprint 2 to boot in seconds, enabling users to use the intuitive touchscreen HMI immediately, minimizing downtime and maximizing productivity. Toradex’s developer documentation, proactive community support, and robust peripheral ecosystem streamlined integration and customization. Choosing the power‑efficient Verdin module enabled 1080 Motion to achieve high‑performance processing, reduced energy consumption, cost‑effective scalability, and reliable operation, accelerating development without compromising speed or efficiency.
Rapid Start-up Time
One of 1080 Motion's primary goals was achieving a rapid start-up time when powering on the device. The Verdin iMX8M Plus hardware and its Linux-based software support package enabled boot-up in seconds, allowing users to start the device right away.
Excellent Developer Documentation
The hardware was easy to work with, thanks to Toradex’s developer documentation, proactive community support and robust peripheral ecosystem - including many compatible displays and a strong partner developer ecosystem.
Power Efficient
1080 Motion evaluated multiple solutions and ultimately chose the Verdin iMX8M Plus System on Module from Toradex for its high performance, fast processing, power efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
The Verdin iMX8M Plus has been instrumental in the development of our Sprint 2 system. Its reliability, performance, and ease of use have enabled us to deliver a cutting-edge training solution to our customers.
Sven Almgren
Technical Lead Embedded Systems at 1080 Motion
1080 Motion’s Journey with Toradex
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The Challenge: Building a Robust, Rapid-Response Training System
1080 Motion, a pioneer in advanced athletic training technology, sought to develop its Sprint 2 product, a cutting-edge system designed for precise motion analysis and performance enhancement. Faced with challenges from previous x86 and ARM platform trials, 1080 Motion turned to Toradex and the Verdin iMX8M Plus for a robust System on Module that could power their human-machine interface. Their vision demanded a powerful, scalable and reliable embedded platform with ample flexibility, at an affordable price.
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The objective: Create a market-ready product
The system required unbreakable reliability, with a robust emergency recovery mechanism to eliminate the risk of bricking and ensure continuous operation. It also needed a seamless, secure method for deploying software updates—avoiding vulnerable SD cards and cumbersome USB sticks—and a near-instantaneous boot time to minimize downtime and maximize training efficiency. To deliver a smooth and responsive user interface, the platform had to support OpenGL profiles, while providing the customization and control of an Embedded Linux environment built on Yocto. Easy access to key hardware features, such as the Verdin board’s built-in recovery button, was essential for commissioning and troubleshooting, and all of this had to be achieved in a powerful yet cost-effective solution.
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The Solution: Verdin iMX8M Plus – Power, Reliability, and Speed
1080 Motion leveraged the Verdin’s recovery button—accessible even before the bootloader—to provide the emergency recovery and commissioning capabilities needed to eliminate bricking risks. They implemented a remote update system for reliable subsystem updates, sidestepping the vulnerabilities inherent in SD cards and USB sticks. The Verdin iMX8M Plus module delivered superior power efficiency and cost savings compared to alternative modules. By building on a Yocto-based Embedded Linux environment, they achieved deep customization and control. Toradex modules seamlessly managed UI and connectivity—interfacing with a microcontroller running RTOS for motor control—and Flutter running in Kiosk mode solved compatibility issues encountered with Avalonia. The LVDS display was driven directly from the Verdin module without a bridge chip, and 1080 Motion’s custom carrier board design provided easy hardware access while benefiting from Toradex’s generic carrier board offerings.
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The outcome: Enhanced Performance and Accelerated Development
The combination of the Verdin’s recovery button and a robust update system provided exceptional reliability, stability, and minimal downtime. Development was accelerated by the Verdin’s well-documented hardware, proactive community support, and seamless Yocto integration. Performance was enhanced by the module’s powerful GPU and efficient processing, meeting the demands of advanced motion analysis and responsive interfaces. Startup times were dramatically reduced, and the Verdin’s power efficiency and competitive pricing yielded a cost-effective solution. Finally, the module’s accessible hardware design simplified integration, making commissioning and troubleshooting
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Starter Kits
Here are some recommended product combinations to get you started. The combinations are fully customizable for your needs.
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Low-End Starter Kit
- Up to four Cortex-A53 1.4 GHz processors
- Cortex-M4F processor with speeds up to 400 MHz
- TI AM62X applications processor
- Dual-Band 2.4/5 GHz 1x1 Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) + Bluetooth 5.2
- Torizon IoT Platform: Linux OS Maintenance, Remote Software Updates & Device Management
- Linux Support included
Modern All-Purpose Starter Kit
- Free Torizon Cloud with OTA and Developer Tool integration
- Several Display interfaces LVDS/DSI/HDMI
- Inline ECC Memory for high reliability
- Machine Learning Accelerator and Camera Interfaces
- Compact and Cost-effective
High-Performance Advanced Functional Safety Features
- Free Torizon Cloud with OTA and Developer Tool integration
- Highest CPU and GPU performance
- Integrated Microcontroller for Safety or Realtime
- Also Available with QNX
High-End HMI With Wi-Fi Starter Kit
- Free Torizon Cloud with OTA and Developer Tool integration
- 10.1” 1280x800 Capacitive Touch Display
- High-End Wi-Fi ( Dual Antenna 802.11ac)
- Qt / Crank and Web UI Demos
Aquila AM69 Evaluation Kit
- CSI Camera - 5MP, Dual-Lane MIPI CSI output
- 10.1 inch Capacitive Touch Display, 1280x800, Quad-Lane MIPI DSI output
- Up to eight Cortex-72 2 GHz processors
- Two Cortex-R4F processor with speeds up to 1 GHz
- TI AM69X applications processor
- Dual-Band 2.4/5 GHz 2x2 Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) + Bluetooth 5.3
- Complete active thermal solution
- Torizon IoT Platform: Linux OS Maintenance, Remote Software Updates & Device Management
- Linux Support included
