Edge2 Now Supports Xenomai4 Real-Time Kernel: Unlock Low-Latency Performance on Ubuntu 24.04

In fields like industrial control, robotics, and autonomous driving, real-time performance is the backbone of reliability. Now, the Khadas Edge2 steps up its game with powerful real-time kernel support — Xenomai4 for Ubuntu 24.04. 

Key Advantages 

• Microsecond-level latency: Achieves a maximum measured latency of just 7.674 µs, ensuring precise execution even under heavy workloads. 

• Linux + Real-Time: Combines the rich Ubuntu 24.04 ecosystem with the deterministic power of Xenomai4. 

• Upgraded Edge Intelligence: Unlocks real-time capabilities for robotics, automation, and AI-driven control. 

• Plug-and-Play: Pre-installed dependencies and CPU isolation configs let you jump straight into development and deployment. 

  
  

Performance Highlights 

• Platform: Khadas Edge2 

• Kernel: 6.12.19+ PREEMPT EVL (Xenomai4) 

• System: Ubuntu 24.04 

• Results: 

  • Max latency: 7.674 µs 

  • Stable uptime: 3+ hours 

  • Consistent real-time performance even with CPU, memory, and GPU fully loaded 

    
    

Applications 

• Robotics & Drones: Ensures deterministic motion and sensor feedback. 

• Industrial Automation: Sub-millisecond scheduling for precision and efficiency. 

• Real-Time AI Inference: Enables fast decisions and ultra-low-latency edge interaction. 

• Research & Experimentation: Reliable real-time behavior under demanding stress tests. 

  
  

  

  
  

Get Started Now 

With Xenomai4 real-time kernel, the Khadas Edge2 empowers developers and enterprise users with a hybrid Linux + RTOS platform—perfect for building the next generation of high-performance edge solutions. 

👉 To learn more details, visit Khadas Community Forum