If you are a HootBoard hardware partner or customer planning to procure your own hardware, it is important to ensure that your hardware meets the minimum requirements listed below, and preferably exceeds the recommended specs.
Why Hardware Requirements Matter
Native Performance: HootBoard Software uses native webviews and UI elements combined with modern networking and rendering technology to deliver content from the cloud. Your hardware must support these technologies for optimal performance.
Rich Media Content: External content such as videos and files can be displayed on HootBoard. Fast and flicker-free rendering requires hardware that meets or exceeds recommended specs.
AI & Future Capabilities: HootBoard is building AI-powered features including voice-based AI concierge, live video support, 3D mapping, and augmented reality experiences. Future-proof hardware ensures your kiosks have a reasonable lifespan.
Real-Time Communication: Features like live video calling with customer service require quality cameras, microphones, and speakers.
User Experience: The experience must be fast and responsive to prevent users from abandoning the kiosk.
Windows/Linux PC-Based Kiosks
Touch Displays
Specification
Minimum (Indoor)
Recommended (Indoor)
Minimum (Outdoor)
Recommended (Outdoor)
Touch Technology
Projected Capacitive, 10-point multitouch
Projected Capacitive, 10-point multitouch
Projected Capacitive, 10-point multitouch
Projected Capacitive, 10-point multitouch
Brightness
350 nits
500 nits
2000 nits
3500 nits
Weather Rating
—
—
IP66
IP66
Glass Treatment
—
Anti-glare
Anti-reflective, Bonded
Anti-reflective, Bonded
PC Requirements
Component
Minimum
Recommended
AI-Ready
Processor
Intel i5 (10th gen+)
Intel i7 (12th gen+)
Intel Core Ultra or AMD Ryzen with NPU
System RAM
8 GB
16 GB
32 GB
Graphics
Integrated
NVIDIA Quadro P620 2GB
NVIDIA RTX A2000 4GB or better
Storage
128 GB SSD
256 GB NVMe SSD
512 GB NVMe SSD
Camera
13MP Auto-focus USB
13MP Auto-focus USB
4K Auto-focus with wide-angle lens
Microphone
—
Dual MEMS microphone array
Quad MEMS microphone array with noise cancellation
Speakers
Internal mono
Stereo speakers (5W per channel)
Stereo speakers (10W per channel) with audio amplifier
Android-Based Kiosks
Android kiosks offer a cost-effective solution for simpler deployments. HootBoard supports Android 10+ devices.
Android Display Requirements
Specification
Minimum (Indoor)
Recommended (Indoor)
Touch Technology
Capacitive, 5-point multitouch
Projected Capacitive, 10-point multitouch
Brightness
300 nits
500 nits
Resolution
1920 x 1080 (FHD)
2560 x 1440 (QHD) or 3840 x 2160 (4K)
Android Hardware Requirements
Component
Minimum
Recommended
AI-Ready
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 / MediaTek Helio G85
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 / MediaTek Dimensity 7000
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 / Google Tensor G3
RAM
4 GB
6 GB
8 GB+
Storage
32 GB
64 GB
128 GB+
Android Version
Android 10
Android 12+
Android 13+ with NNAPI 1.3
Camera
8MP front-facing
13MP front-facing with auto-focus
12MP+ wide-angle with auto-focus
Microphone
Built-in mono
Dual microphone with echo cancellation
Multi-microphone array with noise suppression
Speakers
Built-in mono
Stereo speakers
Stereo speakers with Dolby/Hi-Res audio support
Connectivity
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Bluetooth 5.0
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.2
Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, 5G optional
AI & Communication Capabilities
For deployments planning to use AI Concierge, live video support, or voice interaction features:
Audio Input (Microphones)
Tier
Specification
Use Case
Basic
Single omnidirectional microphone
Basic voice commands in quiet environments
Standard
Dual MEMS microphone array with echo cancellation
Voice interaction in moderate ambient noise
Recommended
Quad MEMS array with beam-forming and noise suppression
High-traffic areas, AI conversations, live video calls
Key Considerations:
Far-field voice capture (2-3 meter range minimum)
Acoustic echo cancellation (AEC) for speaker/mic feedback
Background noise suppression for busy environments
Sample rate: 16kHz minimum, 48kHz recommended
Audio Output (Speakers)
Tier
Specification
Use Case
Basic
Mono speaker, 3W
Simple audio alerts and TTS
Standard
Stereo speakers, 5W per channel
Voice responses, video playback
Recommended
Stereo speakers, 10W+ per channel with amplifier
Clear AI voice output, video calls, accessibility
Key Considerations:
Full-range drivers (80Hz - 20kHz)
Clear speech reproduction in the 300Hz - 3.4kHz range
Volume adequate for ambient noise levels (airports, malls, lobbies)
Consider external speaker integration for large kiosks
Camera (Video Calling & AI Vision)
Tier
Specification
Use Case
Basic
8MP fixed focus
Photo capture, basic presence detection
Standard
13MP auto-focus USB module
Video calls, QR scanning
Recommended
4K wide-angle with auto-focus, privacy shutter
HD video calls, facial detection, accessibility features
Key Considerations:
Wide-angle lens (90°+) for group interactions
Low-light performance for varied lighting conditions
Hardware privacy shutter or LED indicator for user trust
Discreet mounting within masked border area
AI Processing
For on-device AI inference (reduced latency, offline capability):
Component
Minimum
Recommended
NPU/AI Accelerator
—
Intel NPU / Qualcomm Hexagon / Google Edge TPU
GPU Compute
—
NVIDIA RTX (CUDA cores) / AMD ROCm capable
AI Framework Support
—
ONNX Runtime, TensorFlow Lite, OpenVINO
Connectivity & Network
Component
Minimum
Recommended
Cellular Modem
4G LTE Router
4G LTE Cat 18 / 5G Router
Wi-Fi
802.11ac (Wi-Fi 5)
802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6)
Ethernet
Gigabit Ethernet
Gigabit Ethernet (required for video calling reliability)
Bandwidth
10 Mbps down / 5 Mbps up
50 Mbps down / 20 Mbps up
For Live Video Calling: Minimum 5 Mbps upload sustained, <100ms latency recommended.
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