Nota AI, a leader in on-device AI optimization, has achieved a groundbreaking milestone by combining its technology with Sony’s IMX500 smart image sensor. This collaboration, part of Korea’s AI Voucher Global Division project, demonstrates unparalleled accuracy and efficiency in smart traffic solutions, positioning Nota AI as a global leader in edge AI innovation.
Nota AI achieves 100% accuracy in AI Voucher Project with Sony IMX500.
Integrates lightweight AI for smart traffic solutions like pedestrian safety.
Maximizes energy efficiency and cost savings on Sony’s IMX500 chipset.
Recognized as a best-case study in Edge AI Foundation webinar.
Supports smart city applications with low-power AI technology.
Accelerates global expansion with IPO filing in May 2025.
Nota AI has successfully integrated its lightweight AI optimization technology with Sony’s IMX500 smart image sensor, an advanced chipset combining an image sensor and logic chip for on-device data processing. This collaboration, supported by Korea’s National IT Industry Promotion Agency (NIPA), powers smart traffic solutions, including pedestrian safety management and traffic volume analysis, with exceptional performance and minimal power consumption.
In the AI Voucher Project, Nota AI’s smart traffic solution, powered by Sony IMX500 AI cameras, achieved 100% accuracy. This milestone highlights the solution’s ability to deliver high-performance AI without compromising accuracy, even on compact, low-power hardware. The achievement was showcased in the Edge AI Foundation webinar, “EDGE AI Experts Reveal Pedestrian Tragedy Prevention Secrets,” where Nota AI’s solution was lauded as a best-case study for power efficiency and cost reduction.
"Our AI technology has the potential to drive innovations in energy efficiency and cost savings across diverse industries, including smart cities," said Myungsu Chae, CEO of Nota AI. By leveraging the IMX500’s capabilities, Nota AI’s solution optimizes smart city applications, prioritizing energy efficiency and cost-effectiveness. This makes it a critical tool for urban environments where sustainable technology is a priority.
Nota AI’s success extends beyond technical achievements. On May 22, 2025, the company filed for a preliminary IPO listing, becoming the first Korean AI optimization company to pursue this via the country’s technology-special track. Recognized by CB Insights as one of the “Top 100 Global Innovative AI Startups” in April 2025, Nota AI is expanding its presence in key markets, including the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and Europe, further solidifying its global competitiveness.
This milestone underscores Nota AI’s leadership in edge AI, offering scalable, energy-efficient solutions that redefine smart city technology and set a new standard for cost-effective AI innovation.
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