Getting Started with
NEPI Container

Run NEPI anywhere in minutes — a ready-to-use environment for edge AI, automation, and sensor integration.

NEPI delivers 90% of what every smart system needs to connect, process, and automate data out of the box — with a low-code framework that lets you easily customize the final 10% using your own AI models, automation scripts, or workflows.

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What Is NEPI

Our NEPI Software Container is a pre-built, ready-to-run environment for edge AI and automation.
It includes NEPI’s drivers, AI frameworks, and automation tools—packaged to run consistently across Jetson and Linux GPU devices.

Think of it as NEPI in a box—download it, launch it, and start building.

Key Advantages

  • Faster setup: Skip months of configuration. Launch NEPI in minutes with everything pre-installed.

  • Low-code customization: Extend NEPI’s built-in capabilities with your own AI models, automation scripts, or workflows—no complex coding required.

  • Plug-and-play sensors: Instantly connect cameras, sonar, lidar, GPS, and more with zero driver work.

  • Consistent environments: Run the same NEPI image across devices without version drift.

  • Scalable deployments: Duplicate containers across fleets or projects with a single image.

What’s Inside
NEPI delivers about 90% of what every smart system needs to connect, process, and automate data out of the box—leaving the final 10% flexible for your specific logic.
It runs real-time AI detection, sends control commands (ROS, PWM, CAN, relays, GPIO, etc.), logs events and visual data, and streams dashboards via REST/MQTT APIs.

 

With all drivers, interfaces, and automation tools included, teams can focus on what makes their system unique—not rebuilding the foundation.

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Once launched, the NEPI Container handles the heavy lifting behind smart system development.

Connect: Plug in your sensors, devices, and cameras — NEPI automatically detects supported hardware and activates the right drivers.

Process: Data from sensors flows through NEPI’s built-in AI and automation tools, turning raw inputs into meaningful insights in real time.

Act: NEPI triggers actions like motor commands, lighting controls, or custom scripts — all orchestrated through its browser-based interface or APIs.

The result is a unified environment where hardware, AI models, and automation logic work seamlessly together — without weeks of integration effort.

Helpful Resources:

  • What devices does the NEPI Container run on?
    The NEPI Container runs on supported NVIDIA Jetson and x86 Linux GPU systems. It includes all required drivers, frameworks, and NEPI tools so you can launch on compatible hardware without manual setup.

     

    Can I use my own AI models?
    Yes — NEPI’s built-in AI Management tools make it easy to import and manage your own models for edge deployment. You can also automate how and when those models run using NEPI’s scripting and event tools.

     

    Does the NEPI Container require an internet connection?
    No — the container runs fully offline once installed. You only need connectivity if you want to access updates, stream data remotely, or connect to external dashboards.

     

    Is the NEPI Container open source?
    NEPI combines open-source and proprietary components. Developers can extend NEPI through its API and messaging interfaces (REST, MQTT) and integrate custom automation logic or third-party software.

     

    Can I customize or extend the container?
    Absolutely — the NEPI Container is designed to provide about 90% of what every smart system needs out of the box. You can extend it with your own AI models, automation scripts, or integrations to meet your specific application requirements.