Axera and UNISOC Form Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Edge-Terminal AI Ecosystem Development
Axera and UNISOC kicked off their new strategic partnership with a formal signing ceremony, paving the way for long-term, extensive collaboration in AI ecosystem development and applications. The partnership sets its sights on building a robust, sustainable AI ecosystem with the ultimate goal of making AI technology accessible to all. Dr. Xiaoxin Qiu, Axera’s Founder and Chairperson, and Dr. Qiwei Ren, UNISOC’s CEO, were present at the ceremony.
The two parties have agreed to leverage market trends and demand for AI solutions at the edge and terminal to explore innovative paths to commercialization, spanning technology development, policy frameworks, and risk management. By combining Axera’s expertise with UNISOC’s capabilities, the partnership aims to develop more intelligent solutions for edge and terminal devices and accelerate the evolution of smart devices, including smartphones, tablets, and automotive systems—from intelligent cockpits to integrated driving solutions.
Dr. Qiu noted that UNISOC is a leader in the global communication chip industry, and establishing this strategic partnership marks a significant milestone in Axera’s deep deployment of edge and terminal AI chip ecosystem. The strong alliance between Axera and UNISOC is expected to take AI technology and its application to the next level. This collaboration will also open new horizons in AI ecosystem development and applications on edge and terminal devices.
Dr. Ren stated that this cooperation is expected to combine the core strengths of both parties and catalyze AI application and innovation across multiple sectors, bringing more breakthroughs and opportunities for industry development.
As a domestic leader in AI perception and edge computing chips, Axera is committed to develops cutting-edge solutions that serve vast edge and terminal device markets across smart city, smart driving, edge intelligence, and robotics. Adhering to its mission of “AI for all, AI for a better life” and vision of “a world class AI sensing and computing platform,” Axera is dedicated to becoming a digital and intelligent gateway to the physical world by making AI applications more accessible.
UNISOC is the world’s leading chip design company. It is one of the few companies in the world that has fully mastered 2G/3G/4G/5G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, TV FM, satellite communications and other related technologies. In the 5G field, UNISOC is one of the three 5G chip companies in the global open market.
