CES 2026: Ultra-Low-Power Edge AI Embeds Intelligence into Everyday Devices

At CES 2026, held in Las Vegas in January 2026, the trend of AI moving from the cloud to the device side (edge) became increasingly clear. Among the exhibitors, Syntiant (US) attracted significant attention with numerous demos of "full-stack embodied AI," combining voice, video, and vibration sensing powered by its ultra-low-power Neural Decision Processors (NDP).

Demos Showcased by Syntiant at CES 2026

Syntiant Delivers Full-Stack, Embodied AI to Real-World Users at CES 2026

Syntiant is an edge AI company founded in 2017 in Irvine, California, and has already shipped over 100 million dedicated chips and ML models. The key demos presented at the event include:

• AI-Powered Headphones: Combining vibration sensors with the NDP to deliver high-precision noise cancellation and ambient sound pass-through

• Voice-Controlled Smart Glasses: Integrating voice recognition and open-ear audio into an ordinary eyeglass frame

• Voice-Controlled TV Remote: Always listening for voice commands at under 300μW standby power, responding to calls like "Where's my remote?"

• Vehicle Security: Continuous video surveillance while parked using an ultra-low-power camera

• In-Vehicle Listening Mode: Detecting emergency vehicle sirens via vibration sensors, balancing hands-free operation with safety requirements

• Conference Room Vision & Voice Control: AI-driven automatic camera angle switching to keep the active speaker always in frame

What stands out is that all of these operate at milliwatt-level power consumption and complete real-time processing without any cloud connection. Ensuring immediate responsiveness while protecting privacy — this embodies the essential value of edge AI.

Additionally, Syntiant offers developers a web-based training environment called "Vision Tools," enabling users to upload their own image and video datasets and rapidly build vision models optimized for the NDP.

Envital's mission is "Bringing edge-cloud intelligence to the real world." Edge AI technologies like Syntiant's hold strong potential for deployment in the Japanese market across a wide range of applications, from battery-powered IoT devices to connected vehicles. We will continue to serve as a bridge connecting overseas companies with cutting-edge edge-cloud technologies to the Japanese market, driving business development in the mobility and energy sectors.

If you are interested in edge AI technology or its business development in Japan, please do not hesitate to contact us.