OptAI, a South Korean AI startup specializing in on-device AI optimization, will participate in IFA 2025, the world’s largest consumer electronics and IT exhibition, from September 5-9 in Berlin, Germany. The company will demonstrate its proprietary Opt-Hancer platform and share its vision for global AI adoption.
OptAI to present at IFA 2025 in Berlin, September 5-9, 2025.
Showcasing Opt-Hancer, optimizing AI models for Qualcomm Snapdragon NPUs.
Supports models like LLaMA 3, Gemma 2, YOLO, and Qwen2-VL.
Participates in Pitch Battle and DreamStage to highlight “Any Model, Any Device” vision.
Collaborates with LG Uplus, Hyundai, and others, backed by FuturePlay and LG Electronics.
Aims to lead global on-device AI adoption with secure, energy-efficient solutions.
OptAI will unveil a range of solutions powered by its on-device AI optimization platform, Opt-Hancer, at IFA 2025. A key highlight is the successful optimization of LG EXAONE 3.5 for the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite NPU, developed in collaboration with LG Uplus. This technology is in beta testing and under development for commercialization within LG Uplus’ ixi-O service based on EXAONE 4.0, garnering significant industry interest. OptAI will also demonstrate optimization results on Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, Gen 3, and Elite chipsets, showcasing its capabilities across language, vision, and multimodal AI models.
OptAI’s Opt-Hancer platform supports a wide array of AI models, including large language models (LLaMA 3, Gemma 2, Qwen 2.5, EXAONE 4.0), vision models (DeTR, YOLO family), and multimodal models (Qwen2-VL, LLaVA). This versatility enables OptAI to deliver high-performance, hardware-aware AI solutions for industries like automotive, robotics, and mobile, ensuring secure and real-time processing.
At IFA 2025’s Pitch Battle, OptAI will showcase demos and applications powered by Opt-Hancer, highlighting its cross-platform optimization for CPUs, GPUs, and NPUs from multiple manufacturers. In the DreamStage program, OptAI will present its “Any Model, Any Device” vision, emphasizing on-device AI that reduces cloud dependency, enhances data security, and promotes energy-efficient computing. This vision aligns with South Korea’s manufacturing strengths to drive global AI adoption.
OptAI has established credibility through collaborations with global enterprises like LG Electronics, LG Uplus, Hyundai Motor Company, and Hanwha Aerospace. Backed by investments from FuturePlay, Mashup Ventures, HL Mando, and LG Electronics, OptAI is expanding into the United States, Japan, Germany, and beyond, positioning itself as a leader in on-device AI innovation.
OptAI is a startup specializing in hardware-aware on-device AI optimization technologies for industries requiring secure, real-time processing, such as automotive, robotics, and mobile. The company has established technological credibility through collaborations with global enterprises including LG Electronics, LG Uplus, Hyundai Motor Company, and Hanwha Aerospace, and has secured investments from FuturePlay, Mashup Ventures, HL Mando, and LG Electronics. Building on these achievements, OptAI is pursuing global expansion into the United States, Japan, Germany, and beyond.
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