E2IP Launches Edge AI Sensing Platform
E2IP Technologies has proudly announced the introduction of its groundbreaking Edge AI Sensing Platform (EAISP) aimed at developers, engineers, and innovators eager to push the boundaries of intelligent edge computing. Powered by the ST Microelectronics AI microcontroller, STM32N6, EAISP is tailored to deliver unmatched sensing and machine vision capabilities to a myriad of vertical applications.
This innovative platform seamlessly integrates high-performance machine vision with robust Edge AI processing, offering real-time insights that facilitate smarter decision-making directly within devices. This is particularly crucial for industries where low latency, efficiency, and security play a significant role, such as healthcare, security, industrial automation, and smart cities. By minimizing the amount of data that needs to be stored and transmitted, EAISP ensures instantaneous decision-making at the level of the device, all while maintaining a compact form factor and energy-efficient operation.
Key Features
STM32N6 Architecture
EAISP is underpinned by the cutting-edge STM32N6 microcontroller, which delivers exceptional processing power along with energy efficiency through its proprietary NPU.
Real-Time Edge AI Processing
The platform processes data locally with minimal latency, enabling faster insights which are pivotal for applications requiring instantaneous decision-making.
Integrated Vision Capabilities
EAISP boasts integrated compatibility with computer vision, facilitating real-time object recognition, motion tracking, and intelligent scene understanding, essential for advanced automation tasks.
Scalability
Whether developing a smart factory, an autonomous vehicle system, or an enhanced AI-powered surveillance network, the platform is versatile enough to adapt to a wide variety of applications. It empowers pioneers to harness powerful AI and machine vision capabilities at the edge, significantly reducing reliance on centralized computing resources and bolstering privacy protections.
Future-Proof & Flexible
EAISP supports designers in future-proofing their projects with an ecosystem that embraces both hardware and software advancements. Its low latency and high efficiency ensure that applications can operate with minimal delays, which is critical in scenarios requiring split-second decisions.
Simplified Development
The inclusion of development tools and STM32Cube.ai models makes it easier than ever to initiate AI-driven detection and visioning without requiring extensive hardware design expertise.
Eric St-Jacques, CEO of E2IP Technologies, shared his excitement about the platform, saying, “We are thrilled to introduce a platform that accelerates AI innovation at the edge for general sensing and vision applications. The combination of processing power, energy efficiency, and AI capabilities of EAISP—coupled with accessible development tools and services—ushers in an unprecedented opportunity for early adopters to lead the charge in intelligent AI-based solutions, bringing intelligence right where sensors operate.”
The initial version of the Edge AI Sensing Platform with vision capabilities is slated to hit the market in January 2025 and will be showcased at the ST Pavilion during CES. Interested parties are welcome to learn more about the Early Adopter Program through direct outreach.
About E2IP Technologies
E2IP stands at the forefront of innovative smart structural surfaces and devices, paving the way for new possibilities through cutting-edge research in integrated system architectures, material sciences, printed electronics, and advanced manufacturing processes. Their developments not only lessen the ecological footprint of the global electronics industry but also enhance our interactions with everyday electronic systems. E2IP is proud to collaborate with global leaders in HMI, IIoT, and now Edge AI technology in the industry's most demanding markets.
For more information, visit:
www.e2ip.com.
About STMicroelectronics
STMicroelectronics is home to over 50,000 semiconductor creators and manufacturers who lead the semiconductor supply chain with state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities. They work alongside more than 200,000 customers to design and produce solutions, ecosystem products that confront challenges and seizing opportunities while fostering a more sustainable world. ST is dedicated to achieving its target of carbon neutrality within Scope 1 and 2 by 2027 and partially within Scope 3. Read more at
www.st.com.