Leading tech companies Etron, Generalplus, and iCatch are spearheading advancements in AI-embedded chips for industrial purposes.
In a significant move for the AI industry, Etron Technology, Generalplus Technology, and iCatch Technology have joined forces to form the AI on Chip Industrial Cooperation Strategic Alliance. This alliance aims to develop advanced AI terminal solutions, driver monitoring systems (DMS), and intelligent Internet of Vehicles (IoV) image analysis recorders for automotive applications.
Etron Technology brings its expertise in low-power, high-performance SoCs and memory technologies to the table, focusing on AI terminal solutions that support edge AI processing needed for automotive scenarios such as driver monitoring and infotainment. The company's RPC memory interface controller and the MemorAiLink platform are specifically designed for AI terminal solutions, with the MemorAiLink platform offering low-power, high-performance AI terminal solutions for heterogeneous integration of various computing cores.
Generalplus Technology contributes with specialized AI SoCs and image signal processors that enable smart driver monitoring systems capable of real-time facial recognition, drowsiness detection, and attention monitoring inside vehicles. The company's driver monitoring systems ensure optimal performance in any scenario through extensive data collection and rigorous field tests. Moreover, these systems are designed to comply with both EU and Chinese regulations.
iCatch Technology specializes in AI-powered IoV image analysis recorders that capture, analyze, and store vehicular and environmental video data to enhance security, driver assistance, and intelligent transportation services. The company's V2C multi-channel AI Internet of Vehicles (IoV) image analysis recorder is currently available in the Japanese fleet market, and it is designed for a range of industrial applications. iCatch Technology's sensor fusion technology equips vehicles with full perception capabilities, opening up opportunities for applications in drones, robots, and more.
Together, these companies aim to integrate AI chip architectures and software algorithms optimized for automotive-grade reliability, low power consumption, and real-time processing capabilities. The alliance's goal is to deliver innovative products that advance safety and connectivity for smart vehicles and IoV ecosystems, including AI terminal solutions enabling edge AI computing inside vehicles, advanced driver monitoring systems for occupant safety and behavior analysis, and IoV image analysis recorders with intelligent video analytics and data management.
This collaborative strategy reflects the industry trend of embedding ultra-efficient AI chips for safety-critical and infotainment functions in vehicles, addressing the rising demand for intelligent and connected automobiles. The partnership between Etron Technology, Generalplus Technology, and iCatch Technology is fostering innovation in the AI sector and is intended to support the growth and development of the AI industry. The collaboration is also creating more opportunities within Taiwan's AI industry and globally.
The AI on Chip Industrial Cooperation Strategic Alliance is not just about innovation to remain competitive in the AI industry, but also about promoting the AI industry and supporting member companies like Etron Technology, Generalplus Technology, and iCatch Technology in developing innovative products for industrial applications. By working together, these companies are collectively innovating to meet customer expectations and explore new technology applications, with the ultimate goal of driving growth and innovation in the AI industry.
- The combined expertise of Etron Technology, Generalplus Technology, and iCatch Technology, with their focus on AI terminal solutions, AI SoCs, and IoV image analysis recorders, respectively, will enable the development of advanced artificial-intelligence solutions for automotive applications.
- The AI on Chip Industrial Cooperation Strategic Alliance, powered by the integration of AI chip architectures and software algorithms, aims to deliver artificial-intelligence terminal solutions that support edge AI processing, advanced driver monitoring systems, and IoV image analysis recorders, fostering innovation and growth in the AI industry.
