According to the partner companies Advantech and Qualcom, the collaboration creates an open and diverse edge AI ecosystem that paves the way for solutions for AIoT applications. The combination of AI expertise, high-performance computing and industry-leading connectivity will drive many innovations in the field of industrial computing, according to the press release.

With its Product Longevity Program for certain SoCs, AI and connectivity systems, Qualcomm sees advantages in automation technology, transportation, medical technology and the rapidly developing robotics and energy technology markets. The collaboration with Advantech strengthens the technical expertise and commitment of both companies. Advantech has set itself the goal of developing a series of Edge AI platforms and a special Edge AI SDK for Edge AI applications. The collaboration will enable Advantech to integrate Qualcomm's solutions across its entire platform portfolio, including AI-on-Modules, AI Function Boards and AI edge systems.

Statements from the companies

Miller Chang, President of EIoT at Advantech: "In the very broad and fragmented IoT landscape, it is a challenge to deliver AI applications efficiently. We are working with Qualcomm to meet the needs of the market and push perceived boundaries. Together with Qualcomm, we will offer edge AI platforms to overcome industry fragmentation and ensure interoperability. Together, we will redefine the possibilities of AI in edge applications and drive edge intelligence."

Jeff Torrance, Senior Vice President and General Manager Industrial and Embedded IoT at Qualcomm Technologies, added: "The collaboration with Advantech is an important milestone in the evolution of edge computing. By combining Advantech's industrial computing expertise with our leading-edge technology, we can reshape the future of embedded systems. This collaboration opens up new possibilities for AIoT applications and enables seamless integration of AI-powered solutions at the edge. We look forward to this collaboration, which will have an impact on a wide range of industries."