Advantech Launches SMARC Edge AI Module Powered by Qualcomm Dragonwing QCS6490

October 14, 2025
Advantech has introduced the AOM-5721, a SMARC-based edge AI computer-on-module featuring Qualcomm’s Dragonwing QCS6490 SoC, designed for industrial, commercial, and medical applications.

Taipei-based Advantech has introduced the AOM-5721, a SMARC-based Arm computer-on-module powered by the Qualcomm Technologies Dragonwing QCS6490 SoC, announced in a press release. The module targets industrial, commercial, and medical edge AI applications.

The Qualcomm Dragonwing QCS6490 platform features an 8-core Kryo CPU, Adreno GPU, and an AI engine capable of 12 TOPS, supporting machine vision, robotics, and automation tasks. The AOM-5721 supports up to four cameras for vision-based applications such as object recognition and medical imaging.

Advantech’s module is compatible with Yocto 4.0+, Windows 11 IoT Enterprise, Android, and Ubuntu Linux. It includes long-term driver and SDK support, Wi-Fi 6E connectivity, and Qualcomm’s SNPE SDK for optimized AI performance. The compact form factor and low power consumption make it suitable for rugged handhelds, kiosks, and IoT devices requiring high AI processing capability at the edge.

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