Computex 2024: Innodisk Expands Edge AI Applications and Intelligent Solution

Innodisk Corporation is showcasing its comprehensive new products at Computex 2024 with a focus on edge AI. Key highlights include the industry’s pioneering CXL 2.0 memory expansion, E3.S SSD, and innovative MIPI over Type-C camera technology for machine vision. Live demonstrations of smart manufacturing PPE recognition and intelligent people tracking will emphasize firm’s custom edge AI capabilities. This event also unveils company’s new brand vision, “Architect Intelligence,” bringing out its commitment to building intelligent solutions with global partners.

Expanding Industrial Product Lines to Meet AI and Edge Serve Standards
Reliable and high-performance memory and storage are essential for AI and edge computing, particularly as edge servers evolve and demand high data throughput and resilience in extreme environments. This year at Computex, Innodisk will unveil the first industrial-grade CXL 2.0 memory expansion for high scalability. Additionally, it is staying ahead of the curve by launching DDR5 LPCAMM2 and DDR5-8800 MRDIMM memory, both adhering to JEDEC’s advanced standards.[1] The showcase will further feature the E1.S Gen4 SSD series alongside wide-temperature SSDs tailored for edge servers, such as the E1.S/E3.S, available in various form factors. The range also includes 16TB high-capacity SSDs designed to meet evolving storage needs.

Further, firm’s recent focus on embedded camera modules for AI machine vision development is also crucial for advancing edge AI applications. Debuting at Computex, the “MIPI over Type-C” camera technology converts signal through exclusive adapter board design and enhances platform compatibility, significantly extending the length of MIPI camera cables. This unlocks applications in areas such as autonomous mobile robots (AMR) and shared mobility. The firm will also display a range of camera module products for USB and MIPI interfaces.

AI in Action: Smart Cities and Industrial Applications
Beyond industrial modules, Innodisk integrates AI computing technologies with software, hardware, and 3rd-party technologies to create various edge AI solutions. At Computex, it will introduce “InnoTracking,” a smart people-tracking solution capable of accurately identifying and tracking specific individuals across multiple cameras and timeframes, enhancing public safety in cities, financial institutions, entertainment venues, and retail spaces.

Under the simultaneous trends of ESG and industrial automation, worker safety in hazardous environments becomes a crucial focus for enterprises. Firm’s PPE recognition solution uses an FPGA platform to process real-time images from four cameras simultaneously, ensuring workers maintain adherence to safety protocols. In case of violations, the system promptly notifies supervisors with detailed information to initiate appropriate responses. Moreover, the company also collaborates with Network Optix, an enterprise video platform provider for security, transportation, and varieties of smart spaces solutions, to enrich user experiences of this solution.

The “iCAP Air” air quality management solution addresses ESG requirements by combining patented air quality detection technology with sensors, edge servers, cloud management interfaces, and IoT ventilation controllers. This solution is suitable for smart factories and healthcare facilities, enabling real-time intelligent decision-making.

“Architect Intelligence” – Innodisk’s Brand Strategy for the AI Era
With nearly 2 decades in the industry, the company has elevated its brand and become a leader in product technology. The new “Architect Intelligence” concept aligns with its edge AI strategy, emphasizing the practical implementation of AI at the industrial edge. Under this concept, the company integrates various product lines into 9 intelligent series, each represented by diverse colors, symbolizing the limitless potential of AI applications. Furthermore, these colored blocks represent the flexibility of solutions and collaborative effort to architect AI solutions with customers. 

[1] JEDEC standards are subject to change during and after the development process, including disapproval by the JEDEC board of directors.