DFI Introduces Mini-ITX Platform for Robotics AI

September 09, 2026
DFI introduced the ARH171 and ARH173 Mini-ITX platform for robotics and industrial automation. It supports 16 Intel Core Ultra processor options and provides up to 99 TOPS on Arrow Lake H models.

DFI Inc. introduced the ARH171 and ARH173 Mini-ITX platform for robotics and industrial automation, according to a company press release. The platform supports 16 Intel Core Ultra processor options across the Meteor Lake and Arrow Lake generations, with power configurations from 15 to 28 watts.

Arrow Lake H models provide up to 99 TOPS through integrated Intel Arc graphics and a dedicated neural processing unit. Supported inference tools include OpenVINO, DirectML, and ONNX Runtime.

The ARH173 includes a 12 to 28 volt DC input, up to three 2.5 GbE LAN ports, and M.2 expansion for sensors. An optional EXT-OOB module supports remote power cycling and operating system recovery, while select processor options include Intel vPro for remote hardware management.

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