Addressing the growing demand for edge computing in fields such as humanoid robots, industrial automation, precision smart manufacturing, intelligent transportation, and energy management, MeiG Smart officially launched its new-generation Edge AI Box solution—the MT200 series—during CES 2026.

Positioned as an "Industrial-Grade Edge AI Computing Platform," this solution, through a flexible compute matrix ranging from 24 TOPS to 100 TOPS, a layered and decoupled software architecture, and an out-of-the-box development experience, delivers up to 100 TOPS (Dense) / 200 TOPS (Sparse) AI processing performance. It provides a powerful, convenient, and stable computational foundation for complex scenarios like machine vision, robotics, and industrial control.

Flexible Compute Matrix Support: Enabling Smooth Performance Upgrades and Industrial-Grade Reliable Operation

Leveraging the strengths of MeiG Smart's high-performance AI module portfolio, the solution embodies the concept of a "Flexible Compute Ladder." It supports seamless performance upgrades from 24 TOPS to 100 TOPS by swapping core AI modules, such as the SNM979 (QCS7790S), SNM970 (QCS8550), SNM982 (QCS8625), and the newly launched flagship SNM983 (IQ-9075), ensuring long-term effectiveness of computational investment. Crucially, utilizing the new flagship SNM983 (IQ-9075) module with sparsity technology, the solution can deliver up to 200 TOPS of sparse computing power, maximizing effective computational output while maintaining accuracy.

Regarding stability, the solution employs an efficient hybrid cooling design and a finely-tuned system, guaranteeing stable 7x24-hour full-load operation. It features the capability for automatic service recovery within 5 seconds in case of exceptions, meeting the absolute demands for continuous operation and high reliability in harsh industrial environments.

Open-Source Software Ecosystem & Layered Architecture: Empowering "Out-of-the-Box" AI Development and Application Deployment

To accelerate AI innovation and deployment, the platform is built on a robust open-source software ecosystem. Its flagship SNM983 (IQ-9075) model fully supports Linux and Ubuntu 24.04 operating systems and is deeply compatible with a rich set of open-source AI toolchains. More notably, the product offers an "out-of-the-box development environment," allowing developers to quickly start model deployment, algorithm debugging, and real-time coding without complex configuration, significantly shortening development cycles.

Application Layer: Provides diverse interaction entry points, including a Web UI service integrated with Jupyter Lab, a local GUI, and a complete CLI toolset, supporting convenient multi-role, multi-terminal operations from R&D to O&M.

API Layer: Offers dual interface assurance. System APIs encapsulate underlying capabilities like OpenCV, OpenGL, and audio/video codecs. MeiG Smart's standardized APIs provide unified interfaces for device management, application deployment, and status query, simplifying upper-layer application development.

Middleware Layer: The core includes an NPU-accelerated model inference engine supporting the ONNX format, delivering ≥30% optimized inference speedup; and a package management service supporting the proprietary .meigpkg format for automated application installation and version control.

OS/BSP Layer: Integrates an rt-kernel (real-time kernel), ensuring task scheduling latency ≤1ms, perfectly meeting the stringent requirements for determinism and low latency in industrial control.

Comprehensive Industrial Connectivity: Seamless Integration into Complex Systems

To connect widely with various devices, the solution is equipped with abundant peripheral interfaces.Networking & Video: Features 2 Ethernet ports. The flagship SNM983 model additionally supports 1 DP video output and provides 2 D-PHY camera interfaces, compatible with MIPI, USB, and IP cameras, meeting multi-channel high-definition vision input needs.Storage & Expansion: Includes a built-in M.2 SSD slot (supporting PCIe Gen 4) for high-speed local data storage, and a standard Raspberry Pi 40-pin GPIO interface for seamless integration with a vast ecosystem of sensors and expansion hardware.Industrial & General Interfaces: Integrates 2 CAN FD interfaces, specifically designed for connecting motor controllers, industrial sensors, and other vehicular/industrial equipment. Also provides 1 USB Type-C and 4 USB Type-A ports for connecting various USB peripherals.

Target Application Scenarios: Empowering Intelligent Transformation Across Industries

With its flexible, reliable, and open characteristics, this platform aims to serve as the core engine driving various industrial-grade AI applications. Typical scenarios include:

▶ Robotics Control: Serves as the high-performance, low-latency motion planning and real-time environmental perception/decision-making "brain" for humanoid robots. Its standard interfaces enable seamless connection to multi-axis joints and various balance sensors.
▶ Precision Smart Manufacturing: In complex trajectory tasks like high-precision 3D vision-based spraying/gluing, its real-time kernel ensures precise synchronization between motion control and visual feedback.
▶ Industrial Intelligent Manufacturing: Provides low-latency, high-concurrency real-time AI inference for high-precision visual inspection, robotic random bin picking, and flexible production line control. It can communicate directly with PLCs and robotic arms via its CAN FD interfaces.
▶ Intelligent Transportation & Vehicular Computing: Functions as an in-vehicle edge computing unit, supporting on-device processing of multi-modal and full-modal large models for automotive scenarios, enabling fusion of multi-channel ADAS visual perception data. Alternatively, deployed roadside for intelligent traffic monitoring and vehicle-infrastructure cooperation.
▶ Energy & Utilities: In scenarios like intelligent inspection (power lines, photovoltaic plants) and predictive maintenance, its industrial-grade stability and powerful ecosystem support the long-term, stable operation of complex AI models in outdoor and harsh environments.

The successful launch of the MT200 series is a direct and profound response to the market's core demands for deterministic computing performance, controllable total cost of ownership, and rapid deployment capabilities. It provides industries with a core computing device for intelligent upgrading—one that is forward-looking, reliable, and user-friendly. MeiG Smart continues to expand its capabilities, committed to offering global customers an intelligent foundation that grows alongside their business and continuously unleashes their potential for innovation.