Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
As AI rapidly moves from the cloud into real-world devices, traditional operating systems are facing growing limitations in deploying and managing large-scale, on-device intelligence.
In this EE Times interview at CES 2026, Larry, Co-founder and Executive President of ThunderSoft, explains why the industry is shifting toward AI-native operating systems (AIOS)—and how AIOS differs from conventional Android- or Linux-based platforms.
The discussion covers:
Why AI has become infrastructure, and what that means for system software
How AIOS enables reliable deployment of on-device and edge AI in complex physical environments
The role of operating systems in scaling AI across automotive, robotics, and AIoT devices
How ThunderSoft is evolving its OS architecture to support software-defined vehicles and physical AI systems
Rather than redefining AI models themselves, ThunderSoft focuses on making AI deployable, manageable, and scalable in real-world systems—from vehicles to robots and intelligent devices.
Know more about ThunderSoft AIOS: en.thundersoft.com/thundersoft-showcases-aios-platforms-for-vehicles-aiot-and-robotics-at-ces-2026
Know more about AquaDrive OS 2.0 Pre: en.thundersoft.com/thundersoft-introduces-aquadrive-os-2-0-pre-at-ces-2026-advancing-ai-native-vehicle-experiences-at-production-scale
Know more about AIOS in AIOT devices: thundercomm.com/thundercomm-unveils-new-aiot-hardware-and-software-built-on-the-aios-platform
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As AI rapidly moves from the cloud into real-world devices, traditional operating systems are facing growing limitations in deploying and managing large-scale, on-device intelligence.
In this EE Times interview at CES 2026, Larry, Co-founder and Executive President of ThunderSoft, explains why the industry is shifting toward AI-native operating systems (AIOS)—and how AIOS differs from conventional Android- or Linux-based platforms.
The discussion covers:
Why AI has become infrastructure, and what that means for system software
How AIOS enables reliable deployment of on-device and edge AI in complex physical environments
The role of operating systems in scaling AI across automotive, robotics, and AIoT devices
How ThunderSoft is evolving its OS architecture to support software-defined vehicles and physical AI systems
Rather than redefining AI models themselves, ThunderSoft focuses on making AI deployable, manageable, and scalable in real-world systems—from vehicles to robots and intelligent devices.
Know more about ThunderSoft AIOS: en.thundersoft.com/thundersoft-showcases-aios-platforms-for-vehicles-aiot-and-robotics-at-ces-2026
Know more about AquaDrive OS 2.0 Pre: en.thundersoft.com/thundersoft-introduces-aquadrive-os-2-0-pre-at-ces-2026-advancing-ai-native-vehicle-experiences-at-production-scale
Know more about AIOS in AIOT devices: thundercomm.com/thundercomm-unveils-new-aiot-hardware-and-software-built-on-the-aios-platform
🎙 Listen to EE Times On Air podcasts on power, embedded, AI, and more: eetimes.com/podcasts/?utm_source=eetimes_youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=description
🎥 Don't miss an episode and subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/@eetimes747
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➡️ Embedded: embedded.com/?utm_source=eetimes_youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=description
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