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Teledyne FLIR OEM, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated and the global pioneer in thermal imaging innovation, announced the launch of the Boson+ IQ Development Kit.  The comprehensive solution combines reference hardware with Prism software, empowering integrators to rapidly develop edge AI capabilities using advanced thermal sensing across defence, security, and industrial platforms.  At the heart of the kit is the Teledyne FLIR OEM AVP, powered by the Qualcomm Dragonwing QCS8550 system-on-chip (SoC), which delivers an industry-pioneering 50 trillion operations per second (TOPS) with a typical power draw of just 2.5 watts. Multicore architecture Its multicore architecture supports Prism AI object detection models and Prism ISP features Its multicore architecture supports Prism AI object detection models and Prism ISP features, including denoising and super resolution to provide exceptional image clarity in challenging environments. “The Boson+ IQ Dev Kit represents a major leap forward for integrators building smarter, more efficient thermal systems at the edge with AI particularly for autonomy applications such as aerial drones, loitering munitions, and ground-based robotics,” said Jared Faraudo, vice president of product management and programmes, Teledyne FLIR OEM. “By combining our high-performance Boson+ thermal camera with Prism AI and ISP software on a cutting-edge Qualcomm compute platform, we’re enabling faster development cycles, industry-best image quality, and longer mission endurance with minimal power consumption.” Flexibility and scalability The Boson+ IQ Development Kit is future-ready, with compatibility for upcoming additions Designed for flexibility and scalability, the kit includes interface and carrier boards with three MIPI interfaces, allowing developers to integrate visible or other sensor types into their systems. It also comes with the Boson+ and Prism SDKs, hardware interface control documentation (ICD), and expert engineering support, providing a seamless development experience from prototype to deployment. The Boson+ IQ Development Kit is future-ready, with compatibility for upcoming additions, including Prism SKR and Prism Supervisor. Autonomous target detection Prism SKR facilitates autonomous target detection and terminal guidance, while Prism Supervisor offers autonomous operation to designated way points via GPS or visual-based navigation (VBN) location technology. These software-enabled features can add powerful capabilities to mission-critical applications in defence, security, and industrial automation. Experience the Boson+ IQ Development Kit in action at the Teledyne FLIR stand (#S3-110) during DSEI UK at ExCeL London, Sept. 9–12, one of the world’s premier defence and security exhibitions.

At the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) 2025, Alibaba Group showcased a series of AI-driven innovation, unveiling the next-generation intelligent automotive cockpits, transformative collaborations with global enterprises and its first AI-powered smart glasses. All powered by Alibaba’s advanced Qwen large language models (LLMs), these breakthroughs demonstrate how AI is moving beyond the lab and into real-world applications across automotive, facility management and consumer wearable technology. “The innovations underscore Alibaba’s growing role as a pioneer in applied generative AI, delivering intelligent solutions that are not only technologically advanced but deeply integrated into everyday experiences and industrial workflows,” said Jingren Zhou, CTO of Alibaba Cloud Intelligence. Alibaba launches next-generation AI cockpit experience Alibaba has shown its LMM solution, powered by Qwen and plotted explicitly for automotive intelligent cockpits Alibaba has unveiled its latest large multimodal model (LMM) solution powered by Qwen and specifically designed for automotive intelligent cockpits, developed in collaboration with global semiconductor pioneer Qualcomm and Banma, its intelligent cockpit solution provider. Built on Alibaba’s Qwen models’ visual understanding and multimodal capabilities, the system runs on Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8397 platform, delivering a more natural, intuitive, and proactive in-car AI experience. Qwen’s advanced language understanding At the heart of the system is Yan AI, Banma’s intelligent assistant, which leverages Qwen’s advanced language understanding, visual processing, and contextual reasoning to enable seamless human-vehicle interaction. Drivers can use natural voice commands to reserve restaurant tables, purchase movie tickets, request navigation, or find the fastest route. Beyond reactive responses, Yan AI anticipates user needs — suggesting adjustments to cabin temperature, recommending music playlists during long drives, making the mobility experience more soothing. Global firms harness Qwen to drive efficiency and innovation Alibaba also spotlighted how global industry pioneers are leveraging Qwen to transform their operations Alibaba also spotlighted how global industry pioneers are leveraging Qwen to transform their operations, from accelerating product innovation to building smarter, more sustainable cities. For example, Signify, the world's pioneer in lighting, has launched the industry's first GenAI agent powered by Alibaba's self-developed large language model Qwen. By harnessing Qwen's advanced capability to effectively handle complex tasks, the GenAI agent has been integrated into Signify’s connected street lighting system Interact City Flex that monitors, controls and manages street lighting, to further reduce energy consumption while boosting maintenance efficiency. Powered by Qwen, the upgraded system simplifies operation by allowing users to generate and deploy AI-driven dimming strategies through natural language commands. It also flags anomalies and provides solutions to improve efficiency on facility management and maintenance. Alibaba’s Qwen model in GenAI Agent “Digital transformation in urban environments relies on intelligent systems that make city management smarter and more sustainable,” said Hans Nikol, Head of Open Innovation of Signify. Hans Nikol adds, “By making use of Alibaba’s Qwen model in our GenAI Agent, we’re empowering cities to proactively reduce energy consumption and lower operational costs. This collaboration marks an important step in intelligent city management and underlines our commitment to innovation and our vision for greener, brighter cities.” Quark AI Glasses: Alibaba’s entry into wearable intelligence Alibaba has entered the AI wearables market with the debut of Quark AI Glasses, its first self-developed smart eyewear Alibaba has entered the AI wearables market with the debut of Quark AI Glasses, its first self-developed smart eyewear. Seamlessly powered by the Qwen large language model and Quark’s multimodal AI capabilities, the device is designed to serve as an intelligent, all-day wearable assistant that blends style, comfort, and functionality. Lightweight and ergonomically designed, Quark AI Glasses support hands-free calling, music streaming, real-time language translation, and meeting transcription — making them ideal for professionals, travellers, and tech-savvy users. The glasses are engineered to deliver smooth AI-enabled interactions, featuring long battery life and high-quality imaging to ensure a premium user experience. Deep integration with Alibaba’s ecosystem A key highlight is the deep integration with Alibaba’s ecosystem. Users can access navigation through Amap’s innovative near-eye display system, optimised for walking and cycling. They can also use Alipay to watch and pay, compare prices on Taobao while shopping, and receive travel alerts from Fliggy — all through voice interactions. Quark AI Glasses are scheduled for official release in China by the end of 2025, marking a significant step in Alibaba’s vision to bring ambient, context-aware AI into daily life. Qwen model series As the Qwen series continues to evolve, Alibaba remains committed to open innovation, empowering developers, businesses, and governments worldwide to build the intelligent future. With over 400 million downloads and more than 140,000 derivative models created, the Qwen model series has become one of the most widely adopted open-source AI series globally.

Innodisk, a pioneering provider of industrial AI solutions, reaffirmed its pioneering position by showcasing its latest innovations at COMPUTEX 2025 in Taipei. This year, Innodisk’s live demonstrations spotlighted its optimised AI systems—including the APEX series—and computing solutions built on NVIDIA, Intel, and Qualcomm Technologies solutions. Innodisk’s comprehensive portfolio These were seamlessly integrated with Innodisk’s comprehensive portfolio of embedded solutions, such as camera modules, AI memory modules, flash storage, and peripherals. The smooth integration across heterogeneous platforms reflects Innodisk’s robust R&D capabilities and brings real-world applications to enterprise workloads, industrial deployments, and smart city infrastructure. Innodisk’s enterprise on-premise private LLM solution Housed in a compact 2U, 420mm-depth chassis, it supports up to two double-width GPUs and memory growth slots The highlight of this year’s exhibition is Innodisk’s enterprise on-premise private LLM solution, powered by the APEX-X100—an AI computing platform purpose-built for local AI training and paired with the AccelBrain software tool. Also taking the spotlight is the APEX-S100 short-depth server. Housed in a compact 2U, 420mm-depth chassis, it supports up to two double-width GPUs and multiple memory expansion slots, delivering exceptional performance suited for large-scale data analytics. Camera modules in AI machine vision Recognising the pivotal role of camera modules in AI machine vision, Innodisk has expanded its embedded camera module lineup and built a specialised team to support it. The lineup now includes mainstream specifications such as USB, MIPI, and GMSL2—all supported by highly customised drivers and adaptor boards. This demonstrates broad platform compatibility, from Raspberry Pi and industrial computers to AI servers. Advantech’s TREK-50N and REX-52N edge AI systems Innodisk working closely with Advantech’s iMobility & Rugged Edge AI Division showcasing the integration At Computex, Innodisk is also working closely with Advantech’s iMobility & Rugged Edge AI Division showcasing the integration of 16 virtual channels of GMSL2 camera modules on Advantech’s TREK-50N and REX-52N edge AI systems. This joint demonstration highlighted applications for heavy-duty environments, such as synchronised video capture around large vehicles and real-time driver behaviour monitoring—contributing to enhanced workplace safety. Smart Parking Recognition and Security Solution As part of its ongoing collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., Innodisk showcased its enhanced platform integration capabilities with a live demo of a Smart Parking Recognition and Security Solution. Powered by the Qualcomm Dragonwing™ IQ9, the system utilises an integrated Neural Processing Unit (NPU) to efficiently handle multi-modal AI workloads, including Vision Language Models (VLM) and Generative AI. The NPU enables high-throughput, low-latency inference directly at the edge—crucial for real-time tasks like vehicle identification (make, model, color) and behaviour tracking. With support for expandable camera modules and fully local processing, the solution delivers fast, cloud-independent decision-making, making it ideal for smart city deployments where responsiveness and security features are paramount. Intel® Core™ Ultra Series 2 reference kit Furthermore, Innodisk persists in boosting its technical expertise in memory and storage keys In parallel, Innodisk is offering an Intel® Core™ Ultra Series 2 reference kit featuring its compatibility of Innodisk exclusive MIPI-over-Type C camera, DRAM modules, SSDs, and additional expansion options—highlighting the partnership between Intel and Innodisk as an ideal choice for industry players looking to adopt next-generation computing platforms and lead in the AI era. Furthermore, Innodisk continues to strengthen its technical expertise in memory and storage solutions. LPDDR5X CAMM2 and DDR5 MRDIMM modules  This year’s product lineup features market-ready LPDDR5X CAMM2 and DDR5 MRDIMM modules, alongside a comprehensive range of PCIe Gen5 SSDs, including U.2 and EDSFF form factors such as E3.L, E3.S, and E1.S while compliant with the OCP SSD 2.0 specification, making it ideal for enterprise environments, AI servers, and data centres. Experience more exciting and innovative AI solutions at Computex 2025, Booth No. J0118, located on the 1st floor of Taipei Nangang Exhibition Centre, Hall 1.