The partnership between VIA Technologies and Axell Corporation is advancing AI inference capabilities in embedded systems, bringing the speed, efficiency, and flexibility required for modern edge applications. By combining VIA’s hardware expertise with Axell’s powerful ailia SDK, the two companies are making it easier for developers to deploy AI-driven solutions across a wide range of use cases, from industrial automation to smart cities.
Axell’s ailia SDK, initially tested on MediaTek’s Genio1200 platform, has shown exceptional versatility and performance when integrated with VIA’s hardware, beginning with the SOM-7000. This successful integration led to expanded compatibility across other VIA products, such as the SOM-5000, VAB-5000, and ARTiGO A5000, enabling VIA’s systems to handle complex AI tasks with improved speed and efficiency—an essential quality for real-time, resource-limited environments.
A notable test on the VAB-5000 showcased significant performance improvements by shifting AI processing from the CPU to MediaTek’s dedicated AI Processing Unit (APU), which accelerates inference times. With ailia SDK’s support for ONNX and TensorFlow Lite models, VIA’s hardware platforms achieve optimized, quantized model processing, reducing memory load and enhancing computation speeds—an ideal solution for resource-limited environments requiring efficient, real-time AI.
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The VIA-Axell collaboration is a game-changer for developers aiming to build robust, AI-powered edge solutions. As the partnership deepens, VIA and Axell continue to set new standards in flexible, high-performance AI, equipping developers to tackle the demands of modern edge computing with ease and efficiency.
About Axell Corporation
Axell is an advanced technology company with an integrated development framework that spans from advanced algorithm development to productization, including software and hardware development. In addition to designing large-scale LSIs, Axell contributes to business transformation through digital technology by implementing advanced technologies like machine learning/AI, encryption, and blockchain.
About VIA Technologies, Inc.
VIA Technologies, Inc. is a global leader in the design and development of intelligent automotive, industrial, building, and edge solutions for the most demanding use cases and deployment environments. Headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, VIA operates a global network that links the high-tech centers of the US, Asia, and Europe and spans a customer base that includes many of the world’s leading hi-tech, manufacturing, and transportation enterprises. For further information, visit our website, or follow us on LinkedIn.