Asus Halts New Smartphone Development to Pivot Toward AI and Robotics
Asus is winding down new smartphone development as it redirects resources toward AI computing, robotics, and physical AI systems for industrial and enterprise markets.
Edge AI refers to the deployment of artificial intelligence models directly on devices and machines rather than relying solely on centralized cloud infrastructure. This approach enables real-time decision-making, reduced latency, improved reliability, and greater data privacy for robotics and automated systems. The topic covers edge processors, embedded AI platforms, model optimization, and the trade-offs between edge and cloud computing. It also explores use cases in robotics, industrial automation, smart devices, and autonomous systems operating in bandwidth- or connectivity-constrained environments. As AI moves closer to the physical world, Edge AI plays a critical role in enabling responsive and scalable intelligent systems.
Asus is winding down new smartphone development as it redirects resources toward AI computing, robotics, and physical AI systems for industrial and enterprise markets.
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