Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
At the edge, AI wins with right-sized compute. In this forum speech at Computex 2026, Ajith Mekkoth, Executive Vice President of AI and Chip Engineering, explores how this approach is unlocking the full potential of AI at the edge. He highlights how NXP enables scalable and efficient AI solutions that bring real-world intelligence to industrial, consumer, healthcare, and automotive applications while meeting strict power and latency requirements.
00:00 - Introduction: Ajith Mekkoth on Scaling Intelligence
00:44 - The Vision: Right-Sized AI at the Edge
01:58 - Dispelling the TOPS Myth: Value Over Compute Power
03:37 - Design Challenges: Balancing Application Needs & Economics
06:04 - The NXP Edge Portfolio: From MCX to Discrete NPUs
07:58 - AI Software Ecosystem: eIQ Toolkit & GenAI Workflows
09:03 - Use Case 1: Industrial Automation & Motor Control
11:54 - Use Case 2: Multimodal Human-Machine Interaction
16:16 - Use Case 3: Robotic Action & In-Home Assistants
18:50 - Orchestrating Systems of AI Devices
21:38 - Real-World Engagement: Hospital Agentic Framework
22:40 - Scalable Agentic Framework & Open Industry Standards
23:42 - Closing Remarks: The Future of Edge Intelligence
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NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) is the trusted partner for innovative solutions in the automotive, industrial & IoT, mobile, and communications infrastructure markets. NXP's "Brighter Together" approach combines leading-edge technology with pioneering people to develop system solutions that make the connected world better, safer, and more secure. The company has operations in more than 30 countries and posted revenue of $12.61 billion in 2024. Learn more at nxp.com
At the edge, AI wins with right-sized compute. In this forum speech at Computex 2026, Ajith Mekkoth, Executive Vice President of AI and Chip Engineering, explores how this approach is unlocking the full potential of AI at the edge. He highlights how NXP enables scalable and efficient AI solutions that bring real-world intelligence to industrial, consumer, healthcare, and automotive applications while meeting strict power and latency requirements.
00:00 - Introduction: Ajith Mekkoth on Scaling Intelligence
00:44 - The Vision: Right-Sized AI at the Edge
01:58 - Dispelling the TOPS Myth: Value Over Compute Power
03:37 - Design Challenges: Balancing Application Needs & Economics
06:04 - The NXP Edge Portfolio: From MCX to Discrete NPUs
07:58 - AI Software Ecosystem: eIQ Toolkit & GenAI Workflows
09:03 - Use Case 1: Industrial Automation & Motor Control
11:54 - Use Case 2: Multimodal Human-Machine Interaction
16:16 - Use Case 3: Robotic Action & In-Home Assistants
18:50 - Orchestrating Systems of AI Devices
21:38 - Real-World Engagement: Hospital Agentic Framework
22:40 - Scalable Agentic Framework & Open Industry Standards
23:42 - Closing Remarks: The Future of Edge Intelligence
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Subscribe to NXP: youtube.com/channel/UCNtkvyhGV9oAmCHj8OGILuA?sub_confirmation=1
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All NXP videos: youtube.com/channel/UCNtkvyhGV9oAmCHj8OGILuA/videos
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Facebook: facebook.com/nxpsemi
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/nxp-semiconductors
X (Twitter): https://x.com/nxp
Website: nxp.com/?cid=soc__tac2041401_yt
Smarter World Blog: nxp.com/company/about-nxp/smarter-world-blog:BLOGS?cid=soc__tac2041402_yt
🏢 About NXP
NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) is the trusted partner for innovative solutions in the automotive, industrial & IoT, mobile, and communications infrastructure markets. NXP's "Brighter Together" approach combines leading-edge technology with pioneering people to develop system solutions that make the connected world better, safer, and more secure. The company has operations in more than 30 countries and posted revenue of $12.61 billion in 2024. Learn more at nxp.com
