Advantech, a global leader in IoT intelligent systems and embedded platforms listed on TWSE under 2395, has unveiled a strategic collaboration with Edge Impulse Inc., a Qualcomm company and provider of edge AI development platforms. Announced at Edge Impulse's Imagine event in California, the partnership integrates Edge Impulse's intuitive AI tools into Advantech's edge computing platforms to lower development barriers and enable rapid AI project deployment across industries.
The collaboration emphasizes integrating Edge Impulse's AI development tools directly into Advantech's edge computing platforms, including AI industrial motherboards, inference systems, AI servers, industrial AI cameras, and development kits. This pre-integration provides out-of-the-box experiences that simplify model development workflows, allowing seamless transitions from proof-of-concept to production deployment. By combining Advantech's robust hardware with Edge Impulse's modeling capabilities, enterprises can address diverse market needs in edge AI applications more efficiently.
Advantech is focused on expanding the edge AI ecosystem to support rapid innovation across sectors. The partnership lowers barriers for developers by enabling faster prototyping and broader application possibilities. As Miller Chang, President of Advantech Embedded Sector, stated: "Focusing on the rapid expansion of edge AI applications and the diverse needs of market use cases, Advantech is committed to building a robust ecosystem. The strategic collaboration with Edge Impulse would not only lower AI development barriers but also would enable faster prototyping and broader application possibilities. By pre-integrating Edge Impulse into Advantech's edge computing platforms, customers would be able to greatly simplify model development workflows and seamlessly transition from proof-of-concept to real-world deployment. Combined with Advantech's edge computing platforms with Edge Impulse's modeling tools, this collaboration would provide strong support for innovators of all scales. We look forward to driving innovation across manufacturing, healthcare, logistics, and smart city applications, while continuing to lead the adoption and implementation of edge AI."
As the edge AI ecosystem evolves, the need for scalable tools becomes critical. Advantech's global reach and industry expertise pair with Edge Impulse's platform to make AI development more accessible. Zach Shelby, VP, Product Management, Qualcomm Finland RFFE Oy, commented: "As the edge AI ecosystem matures, developers need sophisticated tooling that is capable of scaling deployments into production. Advantech's global reach, proven industry expertise, comprehensive platform and portfolios make them an ideal collaborator for scaling edge AI. Together, we plan to make AI development more intuitive and accessible, so that developers and enterprises can accelerate innovation and bring smarter solutions to market faster."
This integration supports end-to-end workflows, from training and optimization to deployment and monitoring, across Advantech's offerings. The combination of industrial form factors and multiple silicon options accelerates prototyping and enterprise scaling, reducing time and resources for AI initiatives.
This partnership positions Advantech and Edge Impulse to lead edge AI adoption by empowering developers and enterprises with intuitive, scalable solutions. Through streamlined tools and hardware integration, the collaboration drives innovation in key industries, enabling faster market entry and broader AI implementation for sustainable growth.
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