SECO, an in edge AI solutions for industrial applications, will showcase its integrated approach to Edge AI at embedded world North America 2026, taking place 22–24 September in Anaheim, California, at the Anaheim Convention Centre. At Booth 6300 in Hall B, visitors will see how SECO combines AI-ready embedded hardware, its Clea software framework, engineering expertise, and long-term lifecycle support to help OEMs develop and deploy next-generation intelligent connected products across industrial, medical, robotics, and vending applications.
Central to the booth will be SECO’s work with technology partners to shorten the path between innovation and industrial deployment. Following the recent announcement of the SOM-SMARC-Dragonwing-IQ8, SECO will demonstrate how OEMs can move from rapid Edge AI prototyping with Arduino VENTUNOTM Q to a production-oriented architecture based on Qualcomm Dragonwing IQ8 Series technology. The approach is designed to preserve software development work while adding the industrial-grade hardware, operating system support, cybersecurity, lifecycle management, and device management capabilities that support deployment at scale.
SECO will also showcase a multi-camera Edge AI security demo powered by Qualcomm Dragonwing IQ9, running up to 16 concurrent AI video streams combining vision-language models and object detection. The demo highlights how compute-intensive multimodal AI workloads can be processed locally at the Edge. By leveraging the dedicated AI and multimedia acceleration capabilities of Qualcomm Dragonwing IQ8 and IQ9 platforms, SECO demonstrates the technology foundation for a new generation of intelligent, secure, and responsive Edge AI applications.
SECO will also present the Intel-based Portable 10.1″ Edge AI Mission System, a rugged, battery-operated demonstration platform designed to highlight Edge AI processing in mobile and remote environments. Built around SECO embedded computing technology featuring the Intel Core Ultra Series 3 (codename Panther Lake) processor, the system illustrates how AI processing can be brought into portable, battery-operated applications such as disconnected personal assistant and in-the-field maintenance operations, where power efficiency and local processing are key requirements.
Together, the demonstrations illustrate a broader proposition extending beyond individual computing modules. SECO combines its portfolio of system-on-modules (SOMs), single board computers (SBCs), human-machine interfaces (HMIs), and embedded systems with Clea to provide an integrated hardware and software foundation for connected products throughout their lifecycle. Capabilities including remote device management, secure over-the-air (OTA) updates, remote troubleshooting, container orchestration, and AI workflow deployment allow OEMs to manage intelligent products after they leave the factory and scale them across installed fleets.
“Edge AI is moving quickly from experimentation into real products but streamlining development from a working concept to something that can be manufactured, reliably deployed, and supported for years has been a major challenge,” said Rodney Feldman, VP Products, Innovation, and Marketing at SECO USA. “Our focus is on helping OEMs close that gap. By bringing together compute platforms, software, AI capabilities, and lifecycle expertise, we facilitate our customers to move faster without having to assemble and manage every part of the technology stack themselves.”
The booth will also show how the same end-to-end approach can address established equipment and provide new digital services. SECO’s Clea Vend vending management software and KarL4 compact contactless payment terminal highlight how remote machine management and modern payment transactions can transform a traditionally low-tech industry. Featured in SECO’s booth will be the iconic binocular viewer seen at tourist attractions across the US and Canada, provided by The Tower Optical Company, with KarL4 integrated. Selected for its low-power operation, integrated cellular connectivity, and support for contactless payment authorization, KarL4 enables coin-operated equipment to be retrofitted for card and digital-wallet payments while retaining the existing mechanical platform.
Visitors can also explore SECO HMIs, embedded PCs, and additional hardware platforms and discuss application requirements directly with SECO specialists.
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