AI is transforming the way we live and work, and for companies like Aira, the real challenge is to turn AI applications into practical solutions that can be implemented at scale. Aira, a provider of AI-based facial biometrics platforms with deep-rooted expertise in AI, IoT, and computer vision, aims to "bring AI to life." The company has leveraged the compact yet powerful for vertical markets such as live sports and entertainment, manufacturing, and retail.
Founded in 2020, Aira's core team hails from automation and tech industries, bringing a wealth of experience in AI and related technologies. Aira's unique advantage lies in efficiently running AI algorithms on low-power CPUs, and handling complex tasks without needing a GPU. Currently, Aira provides smart AI solutions to clients in Taiwan, Japan, Southeast Asia, the U.S., and Australia, demonstrating strong potential for global expansion.
Compared to the common practice of running AI algorithms on GPUs, aAira has optimized the Intel® processors within the ASUS NUC to drive their solutions. This approach not only reduces costs but also offers significant advantages, including easier accessibility, lower power consumption, compact size, and faster integration. This allows Aira to deploy its AI-tracking solutions across various field operations, where space restriction is a major concern.
Li emphasizes that, unlike many AI solutions still in the proof-of-concept stage, Aira delivers AI solutions ready for immediate local implementation. The ASUS NUC, with its Intel Core™ i7 and i9 processors, offers robust computational power, with a single unit being able to handle real-time AI analysis of data from 20 to 50 cameras, enhancing the scalability and suitability of Aira's solutions across large-scale deployments. Furthermore, the stability of the ASUS NUC makes it ideal for 24/7 AI operations over extended periods of time Aira's installations have been running continuously for three years. In addition, the design of ASUS NUC allows it to dusty environments, making it ideal for deployments in factories or outdoor environments.
Leveraging ASUS NUC, Aira has introduced a suite of AI solutions tailored to various industries. For instance, in construction sites, the Aira safety monitoring system can automatically detect whether workers are wearing proper protective equipment, significantly improving on-site safety and reducing the need for manual inspections. In retail, Aira's customer flow analysis system tracks foot traffic and duration of visits, and even recognizes repeat customers. This gives retailers precise, and comprehensive data to formulate effective business strategies.
With ASUS NUC, Aira has successfully combined efficient AI computation with streamlined deployment, saving costs and energy. Li notes that Aira plans to continue capitalizing on the computational power, compact size, high stability, and global availability of the ASUS NUC to provide its AI solutions to businesses worldwide.
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