The article then introduces the Synaptics Astra IoT compute platform, which combines scalable hardware with a unified software experience, open-source AI tools, and wireless connectivity. The platform was designed with the developer ecosystem in mind, using open-source software, including edge-optimized AI models and developer tools. The author concludes by emphasizing the importance of an open developer environment to drive innovation in the use and integration of AI.
Key takeaways:
- The AI era requires a shift in design methodology, impacting the entire value chain for electronic devices and services, from the cloud to embedded/Internet of Things (IoT) solutions.
- AI native design means designing chips, systems, and applications around being intelligent, requiring a system-level design that integrates hardware, software, tools, and supporting ecosystem.
- Synaptics is pushing for change in the IoT segment with its Astra IoT compute platform, which combines scalable hardware with a unified software experience, open-source AI tools, and wireless connectivity.
- An open developer environment is essential for bringing together independent software vendors and enabling the millions of application developers that will drive innovation in the use and integration of AI.