The technological revolution driven by generative AI is reshaping the global industrial landscape. Recently, the release of the domestic large model DeepSeek R1 sparked new enthusiasm for AI in China, thanks to its openness and lower training costs. Amidst the popularity of large AI models, the transformation and industrial upgrade of AI terminals, empowered by AI modules, have emerged as a focal point in the industry. From quality inspection robots in smart factories to security drones patrolling communities, and from family companion robots to voice interaction systems in smart cockpits, the terminal deployment of AI capabilities is unlocking a market worth billions of dollars.

In this wave of edge intelligence, communication modules, serving as the bridge between the physical and digital worlds, play a pivotal role in the intelligentization of AI terminals. With 23 years of extensive experience in IoT communication modules, SIMCom boasts a profound technological foundation in the AIoT industry and continues to push the boundaries of edge AI.

Currently, SIMCom's high-performance AI module, SIM9650L, has successfully tested the DeepSeek R1 model, efficiently assisting customers in establishing deep learning systems for their terminals.

Fueling the Prosperity of Edge AI

With the commercialization of 5G, the widespread adoption of large AI models, and the rapid evolution of AI technology, edge AI is thriving, leading the transformation of intelligent applications across industries and reshaping the application ecosystem of intelligent terminals. Compared to cloud AI, edge AI significantly reduces latency, achieving millisecond-level response speeds, while safeguarding user privacy and mitigating data transmission risks.

Furthermore, edge AI equipped with high-performance AI modules alleviates the computational burden on cloud servers, reducing dependence on centralized computing resources and lowering costs. Advances in algorithm technology, including model compression algorithms like quantization, pruning, and distillation, alongside specialized software and hardware platforms for edge deployment, have made deploying large AI models on edge devices more efficient and convenient.

As a globally renowned provider of IoT module products and solutions, SIMCom offers a diverse product line spanning 5G, 4G, AI, LPWA, GNSS, NTN, and V2X. Its AI module products cater to various computing power levels, provide a broad range of application function interfaces, and support multi-standard network connections and frequency bands across different regions globally, including series such as SIM9650L, SIM8965, SIM8973, SIM8970, SIM8950LH, SIM8960, SIM8905, SIM8906, SIM8502, SIM8918, and SIM6600.

To meet diverse customer requirements in terms of computing power, power consumption, size, and cost, SIMCom offers various product solutions. These AI module products adapt to different application scenarios, facilitating large-scale applications of AI terminals in fields such as smart living, smart manufacturing, smart automobiles, smart cities, smart agriculture, smart healthcare, smart parks, and low-altitude economies.

In today's rapidly evolving AI landscape, providing efficient and innovative solutions for the intelligent upgrade of AI terminals is crucial for industry development. Currently, SIMCom is researching access to other large models like Doubao and actively exploring deeper applications. Behind the popularity of large AI models lies the fundamental need for value creation in industrial intelligence. SIMCom will leverage communication modules as a fulcrum and, through the deep integration of "modules + algorithms + scenarios," enable the true implementation of edge AI.