Edge AI from Texas Instruments: Smart, Scalable, Efficient

We're excited to have partnered with Texas Instruments on this article to discuss their Edge AI processors. Built to bring real-time decision-making to smart devices without relying on cloud processing. Whether it's for smart factories, homes, or cities, these processors enable faster response by embedding intelligence locally.

For example, TI’s AM62A processor is ideal for low-power applications like battery-operated video doorbells, offering advanced object detection and classification at under 2 watts of power consumption. This makes it suitable for designs that require longer operating lifetimes and quick, local responsiveness.

Scalable Vision AI: From One to Twelve Cameras

The Edge AI platform is designed with scalability in mind. TI’s demo setup at Embedded World 2025 featured a single-camera system based on the AM62A, but the same architecture scales up to support 12-camera configurations using the AM69A processor.

For applications in traffic management, retail analytics, or industrial inspection, this flexibility is key. High-end devices can simultaneously stream multiple 4K60 video feeds while performing onboard AI inference—no external compute required. This level of integration reduces latency and simplifies system design.

Tools and Performance for Edge AI Developers

Developers working with TI’s Edge AI processors benefit from a robust SDK and software ecosystem. The platform supports everything from entry-level AM62A boards to higher-end AM68A and AM69A processors, ensuring design continuity across product tiers.

TI’s scalable SDK includes AI tools, pre-trained models, and performance-tuned inference engines. This allows developers to prototype quickly and scale into production, whether they’re building a single-camera smart device or a multi-stream industrial AI system.

Texas Instruments’ Edge AI offering strikes a balance between performance, power efficiency, and flexibility. With options ranging from low-power single-camera solutions to powerful 12-camera vision systems, TI’s processors provide developers with a scalable path from prototype to production. Learn more about TI Edge AI.

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