Rugged Linux devices
Ubuntu and Debian hardware for control, edge and field deployment
Thirteen Linux configurations based on documented rugged tablet and 2-in-1 platforms, spanning 8 to 12.2 inches and Intel or Rockchip processors.

Rugged Linux tablet shown from the front with an Ubuntu display
Why organisations choose it
Ubuntu and Debian options support Linux-based industrial applications without substituting a consumer chassis.
Intel and Arm processor choices cover compatibility-led and embedded deployment requirements.
Model-specific cellular, scanning, docking and storage options support fixed and mobile installations.
Available models
13 models in this family.
EM-A16
- Form
- Rugged tablet
- Display
- 10.1″, 1200 × 1920
- Platform
- Debian 11
- Processor
- Rockchip RK3588
- Protection
- IP65 / MIL-STD-810H
EM-I10A Linux
- Form
- Rugged tablet
- Display
- 10.1″, 1200 × 1920
- Platform
- Ubuntu 22.04.4
- Processor
- Intel Core i5-1235U; optional i7-1255U
- Protection
- IP65
EM-I10J Linux
- Form
- Rugged tablet
- Display
- 10.1″, 1200 × 1920
- Platform
- Ubuntu 22.04.4
- Processor
- Intel N5105
- Protection
- IP65
EM-I16J Linux
- Form
- Rugged tablet
- Display
- 10.1″, 1200 × 1920
- Platform
- Ubuntu 22.04.4
- Processor
- Intel N5100
- Protection
- IP65
EM-I17J Linux
- Form
- Rugged tablet
- Display
- 10.1″, 1200 × 1920
- Platform
- Ubuntu 22.04.4
- Processor
- Intel N5100
- Protection
- IP65 / MIL-STD-810G
EM-I18N Linux
- Form
- Rugged tablet
- Display
- 10.1″, 1200 × 1920
- Platform
- Ubuntu 22.04.4
- Processor
- Intel N100
- Protection
- IP65 / MIL-STD-810H
EM-I20A Linux
- Form
- Rugged tablet
- Display
- 12.2″, 1200 × 1920
- Platform
- Ubuntu 22.04.4
- Processor
- Intel Core i5-1235U; optional i7-1255U
- Protection
- IP65
EM-I20J Linux
- Form
- Rugged tablet
- Display
- 12.2″, 1200 × 1920
- Platform
- Ubuntu 22.04.4
- Processor
- Intel N5105
- Protection
- IP65
EM-I22J Linux
- Form
- 2-in-1 rugged notebook
- Display
- 12.2″, 1920 × 1200
- Platform
- Ubuntu 22.04.4
- Processor
- Intel N5100
- Protection
- IP65 / MIL-STD-810G
EM-I87J Linux
- Form
- Rugged tablet
- Display
- 8″, 1200 × 1920
- Platform
- Ubuntu 22.04.4
- Processor
- Intel N5100
- Protection
- IP65
EM-R16 Linux
- Form
- Rugged tablet
- Display
- 10.1″, 1200 × 1920
- Platform
- Ubuntu 22.04.4
- Processor
- Rockchip RK3588
- Protection
- IP65
EM-R18 Linux
- Form
- Rugged tablet
- Display
- 10.1″, 800 × 1280
- Platform
- Debian 11
- Processor
- Rockchip RK3568
- Protection
- IP65
EM-R88 Linux
- Form
- Rugged tablet
- Display
- 8″, 800 × 1280
- Platform
- Debian 11
- Processor
- Rockchip RK3568
- Protection
- IP65
| Model | Form | Display | Platform | Processor | Protection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EM-A16 | Rugged tablet | 10.1″, 1200 × 1920 | Debian 11 | Rockchip RK3588 | IP65 / MIL-STD-810H |
| EM-I10A Linux | Rugged tablet | 10.1″, 1200 × 1920 | Ubuntu 22.04.4 | Intel Core i5-1235U; optional i7-1255U | IP65 |
| EM-I10J Linux | Rugged tablet | 10.1″, 1200 × 1920 | Ubuntu 22.04.4 | Intel N5105 | IP65 |
| EM-I16J Linux | Rugged tablet | 10.1″, 1200 × 1920 | Ubuntu 22.04.4 | Intel N5100 | IP65 |
| EM-I17J Linux | Rugged tablet | 10.1″, 1200 × 1920 | Ubuntu 22.04.4 | Intel N5100 | IP65 / MIL-STD-810G |
| EM-I18N Linux | Rugged tablet | 10.1″, 1200 × 1920 | Ubuntu 22.04.4 | Intel N100 | IP65 / MIL-STD-810H |
| EM-I20A Linux | Rugged tablet | 12.2″, 1200 × 1920 | Ubuntu 22.04.4 | Intel Core i5-1235U; optional i7-1255U | IP65 |
| EM-I20J Linux | Rugged tablet | 12.2″, 1200 × 1920 | Ubuntu 22.04.4 | Intel N5105 | IP65 |
| EM-I22J Linux | 2-in-1 rugged notebook | 12.2″, 1920 × 1200 | Ubuntu 22.04.4 | Intel N5100 | IP65 / MIL-STD-810G |
| EM-I87J Linux | Rugged tablet | 8″, 1200 × 1920 | Ubuntu 22.04.4 | Intel N5100 | IP65 |
| EM-R16 Linux | Rugged tablet | 10.1″, 1200 × 1920 | Ubuntu 22.04.4 | Rockchip RK3588 | IP65 |
| EM-R18 Linux | Rugged tablet | 10.1″, 800 × 1280 | Debian 11 | Rockchip RK3568 | IP65 |
| EM-R88 Linux | Rugged tablet | 8″, 800 × 1280 | Debian 11 | Rockchip RK3568 | IP65 |
Technical specification
Linux range
- Platforms
- Ubuntu 22.04.4 and Debian 11, as documented per model
- Processors
- Intel Core, Intel N-series and Rockchip Arm platforms
- Deployment
- Selected cellular, barcode scanning, removable storage, docking and vehicle-mount options
Specification notes
Linux distribution, kernel and application compatibility should be validated against the selected hardware configuration before deployment.
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