H&S HighTech Invests in AONDevices and Becomes Preferred Distributor in Korea and Key Global Markets

AONDevices received a strategic investment from H&S HighTech Corp., a semiconductor manufacturer and electronics distribution company from South Korea. H&S HighTech will also serve as AONDevices’ preferred distributor and strategic partner across Korea and select international markets. The two companies want to accelerate adoption of next-gen AI with smarter, ultra-efficient devices powered by AON’s tiny AI chips.

From TV remotes and smart wearables to connected health monitors and smart home appliances, the demand for embedded, always-on intelligence is growing rapidly. Yet most processors fall short when it comes to delivering real-time responsiveness without draining battery life. As a pioneer in super-low-power, always-on, on-device AI technology, AONDevices addresses this challenge head-on. Its highly efficient AI processors are built for sub-milliwatt operation, delivering best-in-class accuracy.

Ideal for battery-operated consumer and personal electronics devices, as well as automotive systems, AONDevices’ RISC-V-based AI solutions redefine what is possible, harnessing innovative chip architectures for lightweight neural networks. These privacy-focused devices are ideal for always-on AI applications, running neural networks under 50KB, while benefiting from AONDevices’ hardware, plus software, plus deployment tools approach. 

The Irvine, California-based company is already able to create scalable solutions for wake word detection, voice commands, acoustic event recognition, gestures, motion tracking, and environmental context awareness. Applications in multi-modal sensor fusion benefit from its solutions, combining audio, motion, and environmental sensing. AONDevices is also able to deliver customizable solutions for OEMs across multiple markets.

The AONDevices platform is built for modern edge applications that demand real-time performance, supporting both fully offline and hybrid edge plus cloud deployments. The architecture enables secure, always-on experiences in devices that need to operate continuously – on a single battery charge, such as for wake word and voice command recognition, speaker identification, acoustic event and scene detection (AED/ASD), gesture and activity recognition, environmental sensing, and contextual awareness.

 

“This partnership with H&S HighTech marks a significant step in AONDevices’ global growth strategy,” says Mouna Elkhatib, CEO of AONDevices. “We’re excited to combine our cutting-edge always-on edge AI technology with H&S HighTech’s market strength to deliver smarter, more efficient devices to customers worldwide.”

“We believe AONDevices is redefining what’s possible with always-on edge AI,” says Kim Jung-hee, CEO of H&S HighTech. “Their ultra-low-power capabilities are exactly what our customers need to enable intelligent, next-generation devices across industries.”

H&S HighTech brings its expertise spanning semiconductors, display technology, and electronic packaging. Notably, it is the No. 1 manufacturer in Korea for ACF (Anisotropic Conductive Film), crystals, and oscillators – offering optimized solutions for next-generation AI and machine learning applications. By consistently delivering cutting-edge products and services worldwide, H&S HighTech acts as a strategic partner, rather than a mere supplier to the electronics industry.

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