MeiG Smart Challenges Edge AI Giants with 100 TOPS Module at CES 2026

LAS VEGAS, NV – January 09, 2026 – Amidst the dazzling displays and futuristic concepts defining CES 2026, a clear and dominant theme has emerged: AI is moving everywhere. No longer confined to distant data centers, artificial intelligence is rapidly migrating to the devices we use every day. Seizing this pivotal moment, technology firm MeiG Smart has unveiled a formidable suite of full-stack AI solutions, headlined by a high-performance module that signals a new era for on-device intelligence.

The announcements position the company as a serious contender in the fiercely competitive edge AI market, aiming to provide the foundational hardware for everything from autonomous robots to the next generation of smart consumer electronics. By launching its 100 TOPS SNM983 AI module, an industrial-grade Edge AI BOX, and an industry-first 5G Mobile HotSpot with multimodal AI, MeiG Smart is making a bold statement about its ambitions to power the intelligent future.

The Heart of the Machine: A 100 TOPS AI Powerhouse

The centerpiece of MeiG Smart's CES showcase is undoubtedly the SNM983, a high-performance AI module delivering up to 100 TOPS (Tera Operations Per Second) of computing power. This metric, representing a trillion operations per second, places the module squarely in the high-performance category for edge devices, where processing must happen locally, instantly, and efficiently.

Built on the Qualcomm IQ-9075 platform, the SNM983 represents an architectural shift designed for what the company calls the "AI-native" era. Instead of tacking AI capabilities onto a traditional CPU-centric design, the module is purpose-built for AI workloads, leveraging dual Qualcomm Hexagon™ tensor processors. This specialized design allows it to handle complex AI models with greater efficiency and lower power consumption, a critical factor for battery-powered or thermally constrained devices.

What truly sets the SNM983 apart, however, is its demonstrated ability to run sophisticated generative AI models directly on the device. MeiG Smart confirmed it has successfully validated on-device inference of the Qwen2.5 7B, a 7-billion-parameter multimodal large language model (LLM). This is a significant milestone. Running a model of this scale locally—without relying on a cloud connection—eliminates API costs, drastically reduces latency, and enhances user privacy by keeping data on the device. It opens the door for advanced applications like robots that can understand and respond to spoken commands and visual cues, or in-car assistants that provide truly intelligent, context-aware support.

While industry leader NVIDIA offers modules with higher peak TOPS figures, such as its Jetson AGX Orin platform, MeiG Smart's focus on validated, real-world LLM performance and power efficiency carves out a crucial niche. The move aligns with a broader industry trend favoring the deployment of more compact, efficient Small Language Models (SLMs) at the edge, where they can outperform larger, cloud-based models for many real-time tasks.

Bringing Intelligence to Industry's Edge

Beyond raw processing power, MeiG Smart is also focused on making AI more accessible and practical for industrial applications. The new MT200 series, an industrial-grade Edge AI BOX, is designed to be a rugged, flexible, and plug-and-play computing core for the factory floor and other harsh environments.

Recognizing that industrial needs vary widely, the MT200 offers a flexible computing matrix ranging from 24 to 100 TOPS, allowing businesses to choose the right level of performance for their specific application without overspending. Its layered and decoupled software architecture simplifies development, enabling companies to rapidly deploy AI for tasks like high-precision quality inspection, robotics control, and predictive maintenance in smart manufacturing.

This solution enters a competitive space occupied by established industrial computing firms like Advantech and Vecow, which often integrate NVIDIA or Intel modules into their systems. MeiG Smart aims to differentiate itself by offering a highly integrated and cost-effective package that lowers the barrier to entry for companies embarking on their Industry 4.0 transformation. By providing a reliable, easy-to-use core computing device, the MT200 series promises to accelerate the adoption of intelligent automation across manufacturing, energy, and logistics.

More Than a Hotspot: The AI-Powered Connection

Perhaps the most novel of MeiG Smart's announcements is the SRT8710, billed as the industry's first 5G Mobile HotSpot solution to integrate multimodal AI capabilities. This device reimagines the humble mobile hotspot, transforming it from a simple connectivity gateway into a portable "AI assistant" that can see, hear, and think.

By deeply integrating powerful 5G and Wi-Fi 6E connectivity with open AI multimodal perception, the SRT8710 can support intelligent interactions far beyond what current mobile devices offer. For a business traveler, this could mean real-time, on-device language translation during a meeting. In a pop-up retail environment, it could power interactive customer experiences or provide staff with instant, AI-driven product information.

This convergence of high-speed connectivity and on-device intelligence creates a new product category that blurs the lines between a utility device and a smart assistant. While smartphones have been steadily incorporating more on-device AI, the SRT8710's dedicated form factor could appeal to professionals and businesses seeking a secure, powerful, and portable AI hub for work and intelligent services on the go.

A Full-Stack Strategy in a Competitive Arena

Together, these product launches underscore MeiG Smart's overarching "module + solution" strategy. The company is not merely competing on hardware specifications; it is building a comprehensive ecosystem designed to help its customers navigate the transition to an AI-driven world, offering support for edge, cloud, and hybrid AI deployments.

This vision was articulated at CES by MeiG Smart's CEO, Du Guobin. "From the scale and momentum of CES, it is clear that the traditional consumer electronics industry is fully embracing AI — particularly edge AI," he commented. "In the future, almost every pair of smart glasses and even every toy may be capable of delivering on-device AI services."

This strategy places MeiG Smart in direct competition with technology giants, but also positions it as a key enabler for a vast market of device makers. By providing the core modules, integrated solutions, and model deployment services, the company aims to accelerate the development cycle and lower the cost of entry for thousands of companies looking to add intelligence to their products. As the industry continues its march toward a fully connected and intelligent world, the availability of powerful, efficient, and accessible building blocks like those showcased by MeiG Smart will be crucial in determining the pace and direction of innovation.