“We Aim To Establish R&D Presence And Deliver ‘MADE FOR INDIA’ PRODUCTS By The End Of 2026”

Edge AI demands devices that can think locally and act instantly.

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In an exclusive interaction, Muneyb Minhazuddin and Jerome Gigot from Ambarella told EFY's Akanksha Sondhi Gaur how their CV7 SoC, multi-sensor fusion, and Developer Zone strategy empower cameras, robotics, and automotive systems, enabling startups and OEMs to deploy high-performance Al solutions at the edge.

Can you give us an overview of Ambarella's presence and focus in the edge AI and IoT space?

We have been a leading player in video processing and edge AI solutions for over 21 years. We began with broadcast and video networks, and today we focus on IoT endpoints, automotive, robotics, and edge appliances. Our portfolio spans hardware, software, and services, enabling devices—from cameras to robots, to perform perception, inference, and Al tasks locally. Our strategy is to offer a consistent full stack across all SoC families, making application development portable and efficient.

We now address three key segments: power-constrained edge endpoints, such as cameras and IoT devices; near- and far-edge appliances that aggregate data and run more complex AI workloads; and physical AI systems, including robots, drones, and vehicles that require real-time perception and action. We differentiate by delivering power-efficient silicon with robust real-time performance, supported by a strong developer ecosystem that accelerates time-to-market.

How do you balance silicon innovation with software and ecosystem investments?

Silicon is foundational, but without proper tooling, models, and developer workflows, solutions cannot be deployed efficiently. We therefore invest in a consistent SDK and toolchain, pre-optimised AI models and reference designs, and strong developer productivity through the Developer Zone, alongside partnerships with AI framework vendors and edge AI ISVs. This approach ensures that customers can move from concept to product quickly and reliably.