Embedded Computing Design

At Embedded World, AMD will be showcasing its x86 Embedded processors and adaptive FPGAs and SoCs delivering scalable, power-efficient AI compute performance for automotive, industrial, and physical AI solutions at the edge. 

There’s a lot of talk about moving processing to the edge and of Edge AI taking over much of what servers used to do, but one company is creating a solution for bringing servers to the edge.

At embedded world Germany 2026, Sealevel will showcase its embedded computing and industrial I/O platforms ideal for power connected systems across automation, edge intelligence, machine control, vision systems, and high-performance data applications.

The Embedded Computing Design editorial staff is pleased to present this year’s embedded world Best-in-Show nominees in the following categories:

For decades, embedded development has followed a fairly predictable path.

Energy management, in the context of digital energy and the smart grid, refers to the monitoring, control, and optimization of energy generation, distribution, and consumption using (digital) data-driven and automated technologies. It extends beyond traditional analog/power system operation by integrating real-time measurements, advanced analytics, and intelligent control across the entire system, whether that system is within a box, within a building, or within a city. And it includes the complete chain from generation to consumption.

LVGL, or Light and Versatile Graphics Library, is an open-source graphics framework designed specifically for embedded systems with displays. It gives developers a complete toolkit for building modern graphical user interfaces (GUIs) or human-machine interfaces (HMIs), which could consist of everything from basic buttons and sliders to complex widgets, animations, and touch interactions.

The embedded computing community and industry have made embedded world the global platform and thought leadership meeting point for experts, key players, and major associations in the embedded space. This year’s embedded world Germany will be held March 10-12th, 2026 at Nürnberg Messe.

 Top ten features posted during 2025 based on reader data. 

All entries are judged using a 15-point rubric that assesses design excellence, relative performance, and market impact/disruption. Judging is managed by the ECD Content Team.

Equipment downtime in a manufacturing facility, or in almost any industrial environment, represents more than just an inconvenience. It is a direct hit to a vendor’s productivity, profitability, and brand. As production lines become more automated and capital-intensive, the tolerance for unexpected failures continues to shrink. That reality is driving manufacturers toward predictive maintenance, where AI and machine learning are used to detect failures long before they result in unplanned shutdowns.

In this PSOC Edge demo, we will demonstrate how PSOC Edge enables the industry-leading face identification for smart home and industrial applications. With built-in AI acceleration, DEEPCRAFT Face ID solution offers personalization and authentication for smart home applications at ultra-low power.

In this PSOC Edge demo, we show examples of how easily PSOC Edge can enable voice control for applications such as thermostats, wearables, and smart appliances, with a companion DEEPCRAFT™ Voice Assistant software. The AI acceleration of PSOC Edge enables voice commands at a fraction of the compute power, making it very energy efficient. 

Computer vision is the AI application you’re most likely to see in most contexts these days. It seems that everyone is trying to develop smart cameras or Edge AI devices that can convert video data into intelligence.

In this PSOC Edge demo, we'll be showing off audio enhancement capability of PSOC Edge. While demonstrating on common kitchen noises, you'll see how the DEEPCRAFT Audio Enhancement solution with PSOC Edge uses the latest AI technoloy to reduce noise in our recording. It's great for making calls, talking to appliances, and answering the doorbell.

CES 2026 will take place from January 6–9, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Year after year CES welcomes the latest innovations ranging from at home appliances to automotive, robotics, and AI, amongst so much more.

At Infineon, we enable AI. Our PSOC Edge machine learning, Edge AI-enabled MCU solutions make it easy to develop the future of smart glasses, with features like Multi-Modal HMI and contextual awareness on the edge. What will you create?

Rapid advances in agentic AI, generative AI (Gen AI), and AI-powered inferencing are accelerating data-driven industrial applications—and the server platforms they run on. From manufacturing line inspection and defect detection to medical imaging and process documentation, industrial operators are benefitting from unprecedented productivity gains enabled by AI technology.

Edge AI is a key enabler for the IoT, offering significant market opportunity for intelligent devices, both in the industrial and consumer spaces. Before we dive deeper into this, let’s level set and define two terms that often mean different things to different people, namely Edge AI and intelligent devices.

Vecow leverages high-precision RTK (Real-Time Kinematic) GPS technology to deliver centimeter-level positioning accuracy for demanding navigation tasks in urban environments.

To meet the client's specific maintenance requirements, we designed a custom-fit mounting system for the onboard computer to optimize accessibility and reduce downtime during routine maintenance and system upgrades.