AONDevices Unveils Edge AI Sensor Module in Collaboration with P-Logic Consulting

December 16 2024, 00:55
AONDevices announced the launch of its AONix Edge AI sensor module, a new platform that addresses key challenges for battery-operated connected devices running artificial intelligence on the edge. Developed in collaboration with P-Logic Consulting and featuring sensor integration from TDK InvenSense, this compact 32mm x 32mm module is an energy-efficient platform with the ability to deliver real-time AI performance in always-on applications, particularly for consumer electronics.
 

P-Logic is a product development company with a focus on sorting the complexities of product innovation and the ability to deliver customized solutions that push the boundaries of technology. With extensive experience in electrical design, embedded firmware, and software development, P-Logic expands on research and development and engineering efforts with its own high-performance real-time embedded systems and integrated AI, enabling real-time processing.

At its core, the AONix Sensor Module leverages AONDevices' AON11xx processor family, designed specifically for super low-power, always-on AI processing, alongside P-Logic's innovative hardware architecture. This combination enables real-time AI performance for battery-operated applications across diverse use cases. The module integrates TDK's premium MEMS sensors, including a digital microphone and IMU, ensuring precise acoustic and motion sensing. Enhanced configurations expand its capabilities with environmental sensors, an optical heart rate monitor, an LCD display, and a speaker, providing a versatile, energy-efficient platform for applications demanding low-power, battery-operated solutions.

This innovation comes at a time when demand for battery-powered, intelligent devices is surging across industries, including consumer electronics (e.g., wearables and hearables), smart home automation, and beyond. Powered by the AON11xx AI processor family, delivering ultra-low-power AI inference for voice activation, pattern recognition, event detection, motion detection, and more, the AONix Edge AI sensor module essentially delivers on integrated sensor fusion and seamless connectivity.
 
The module merges data from multiple sensors for context-aware insights and decision-making, optimized for power efficiency, and features Wi-Fi, Bluetooth LE, and Matter protocols, ensuring secure integration for battery-powered devices. Its advanced battery management ensures optimal energy efficiency with safeguards against overcharging, over-discharging, and thermal issues, extending battery life in portable and remote applications.
 

Fully supported by AONx360, AONDevices' ML platform, for rapid AI model development, debugging, and deployment for low-power, battery-operated environments, the AONix Edge AI sensor module can be implemented easily for acoustic event detection and environmental monitoring. The integration of TDK’s ultra-low power MEMS microphones and 6-axis MEMS motion sensors with the AON11xx processor family delivers a cutting-edge, battery-efficient platform tailored for portable applications.

"The AONix Edge AI Sensor Module embodies our vision to revolutionize edge AI with intelligent, super-low power solutions that are optimized for battery-operated, always-on devices. Our partnership with TDK and P-Logic Consulting has enabled us to create a groundbreaking platform powered by the AON11xx processor family. Supported by the AONx360 platform, this module is set to redefine what’s possible in battery-operated edge AI solutions," says Mouna Elkhatib, CEO and CTO of AONDevices.

Adinor Puplampu, Founder and Principal Engineer of P-Logic Consulting, adds: "This collaboration highlights the perfect synergy between AONDevices’ AI innovation and P-Logic’s expertise in hardware engineering. Together, we’ve tackled key barriers to edge AI adoption by prioritizing integration ease, power efficiency, and battery optimization. The result is a solution that empowers companies to focus on their applications without worrying about underlying technical complexities."
 

With its cutting-edge chip architecture, lightweight neural networks, and RISC-V-based hardware, AONDevices delivers exceptional AI performance at ultra-low power. Designed for OEMs, AONDevice's solutions enable advanced features like wake word detection, voice commands, acoustic event recognition, gestures, motion tracking, and environmental context awareness.

The AONix Edge AI Sensor Module is available now through P-Logic Consulting's distribution network. Introductory packages include the main module and an engineering extension board, designed to accelerate development for low-power use cases.
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