Expanding the Role of Edge AI in IoT

At Embedded World 2026 MediaTek introduced a significant development in edge artificial intelligence for Internet of Things (IoT) devices. The company showed that AI processing now operates nearer to devices instead of depending on cloud systems. This shift enables applications to perform better while protecting user data and increasing operational efficiency in robotics drones, smart homes and vehicles.

MediaTek demonstrated that edge artificial intelligence now operates beyond its original design to work exclusively with tiny battery-operated devices. The system now enables users to perform advanced computing operations which include real-time generative AI and multimodal processing.

Genio Platform Takes Center Stage

The main event of the program focused on MediaTek presenting its latest Genio Pro platform, which won the "Best in Show" award. The platform delivers over 50 trillion operations per second (TOPS) of AI performance. The system enables multiple camera operation together with high-resolution display support which allows it to handle advanced applications used in autonomous robotic systems and industrial equipment and logistics operations.

The other Genio platforms presented multiple IoT solutions which could scale to meet requirements of different applications from high-performance industrial systems to affordable smart home devices.

Real-World Demonstrations Across Industries

MediaTek showcased more than 15 live demonstrations to show how its technology works in real environments. The demonstration included AI-powered robots which can provide companion services and monitor human health together with drones that use advanced vision systems to operate.

The company showed its AI home security system which uses video feed analysis to create searchable text. A virtual concierge powered by generative AI was also demonstrated, offering interactive assistance for navigation and recommendations in public spaces.

Applications in Healthcare and Industry

The company also highlighted healthcare innovations, which include AI systems that identify and sort medications together with their ability to analyze microscope images. MediaTek showed its smart factory solutions at industrial sites through its demonstration of real-time monitoring and robotic automation.

 The smart home systems which use its technology provide users with easy device control through user-friendly interfaces.

Strong Partner Ecosystem

MediaTek has established an ecosystem which contains multiple partners who develop solutions through its platform technologies. The partners of the project work together to create advanced robotics systems and real-time tracking systems for logistics and AI-enabled edge computing devices.

Conclusion

MediaTek's participation in Embedded World 2026 demonstrates the increasing importance of edge AI technology for Internet of Things development. The company enables industries to develop solutions which operate with enhanced speed and intelligence through its advanced on-device AI capabilities.