Advantech, Qualcomm partner on edge AI applications

Advantech has announced a collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies and its subsidiary Edge Impulse to accelerate the adoption of next-generation edge AI applications using Qualcomm’s Dragonwing IQ-9075 processor. This partnership integrates Advantech’s edge AI platforms with the Dragonwing IQ-9075 and Edge Impulse’s developer tools, creating an ecosystem that simplifies AI development and deployment at the edge. The Dragonwing IQ-9075 processor, which powers Advantech’s new AIR-055 and AFE-A503 systems, delivers up to 100 TOPS of AI performance through dual Hexagon NPUs and an 8-core Kryo Gen 6 CPU, and is designed for industrial reliability with over 10 years of product longevity. Advantech’s AIR-055 system is a compact edge AI platform supporting VLMs and LLMs, featuring multiple connectivity options and direct MIPI-CSI camera connections for 2D/3D industrial imaging, targeting applications such as smart manufacturing, intelligent transportation systems