New AI-Based Embedded Computing Platform Astra
SYNAPTICS Connects Computers With People and Devices
SYNAPTICS recently unveiled the "AI-native" embedded computing platform Astra at the "embedded world 2024" conference. Astra builds on the company's long history of edge innovation, focusing on connecting computers with people and devices.
SAMPLES ASTRA SDK Download (Github)Expansion Into the IoT Sector
In the 1980s and 1990s, SYNAPTICS was a pioneer in capacitive touch detection, utilising simple neural networks for pattern and gesture recognition on touch sensors. Since 2017, the company has intensified its expansion into the IoT sector, leading to the development of Astra – a versatile AI platform specifically designed for edge applications.
Edge AI applications require a new generation of high-performance, accelerated platforms explicitly designed for embedded computing with appropriate and carefully tuned performance, power, networking, I/O and cost profiles.
Five Fundamental Components of Embedded AI Platforms
- Accelerated SoC hardware
- Complete kit of platform software
- Standards-based wireless connectivity
- Robust AI framework
- Thriving partner ecosystem
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