AI model optimisation specialist Nota AI is partnering industrial AIoT leader Advantech to develop edge generative AI technologies. The two aim to expand application of edge AI in smart cities, industrial environments and transportation.

Nota AI specialises in hardware-aware AI model optimisation and generative AI. It NetsPresso platform enables lightweighting and optimisation of AI models. This allows implementation in sectors such as AIoT, smart factories, intelligent transportation systems, and smart cities.

Advantech is an industrial computing and IoT specialist. It offers hardware and software for smart factories, smart cities, and smart transportation. The company focuses on edge computing, AI and 5G solutions.

Myungsu Chae, CEO of Nota AI, said: “The collaboration with Advantech is expected to extend the application of Nota AI’s technology to a broader range of industrial fields. We will strive to meet the diverse needs of our customers through optimised edge AI solutions.”

Charlie Chung, General Manager of Advantech Korea, said: “This collaboration will significantly enhance our ability to provide optimal solutions to our customers by combining edge computing hardware with Nota AI’s optimised AI algorithms. We are committed to broadening our market presence through ongoing innovation.”