Grinn, a full-cycle technology company specializing in the design and development of advanced IoT and embedded solutions, has entered into a strategic partnership with MediaTek to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence and IoT technologies through its off-the-shelf embedded computing systems. The collaboration comes as Grinn introduces a family of systems-on-module (SOMs) based on MediaTek’s Genio processors, which are designed to meet the growing demand for high-performance computing in compact and efficient formats.
The first SOMs to result from the partnership are the Grinn GenioSOM-700 and GenioSOM-510, built on the MediaTek Genio 700 and Genio 510 processors respectively. According to Grinn, these are the smallest SOMs in the world based on the Genio platform. Both modules are engineered to support compute-intensive tasks, real-time AI workloads, and applications requiring advanced video, display, and audio capabilities, thereby providing a ready-to-use platform for a wide range of end products.
The collaboration provides Grinn with direct access to MediaTek’s advanced technical support, early visibility into its product roadmaps, and enhanced supply-chain resources. This positions Grinn to deliver more efficient and customized embedded computing solutions, while enabling its customers to accelerate time-to-market with scalable AI-driven applications.
Executives from both companies highlighted the significance of the partnership in driving the adoption of edge AI. CK Wang, General Manager of MediaTek’s IoT Business Group, said the solutions created through the partnership leverage AI capabilities and advanced connectivity to enable greater benefits in the SOM and wireless module market. Robert Otręba, CEO of Grinn, noted that the collaboration simplifies the integration of edge AI for customers, combining high-performance computing with low power consumption to streamline the transition from prototyping to full deployment.
The GenioSOM-700 is tailored for use in areas such as smart homes, industrial automation, and computer vision, where vision processing and AI acceleration are critical. Measuring just 37.0mm by 42.6mm, the LGA-312 package incorporates dual 2.2GHz Arm Cortex-A78 cores, six 2.0GHz Cortex-A55 cores, and an Arm Mali-G57 GPU for advanced graphics rendering. The processor also includes a 4 TOPS neural processing unit to support real-time AI applications. Alongside it, the GenioSOM-510, powered by the MediaTek Genio 510, features dual 2.2GHz Cortex-A78 cores, four Cortex-A55 cores, and an integrated NPU, offering a balanced solution for mid-range applications requiring AI performance.
To support developers, Grinn has introduced the GenioEVB evaluation board for the GenioSOM family. The board provides a broad range of connectivity options for sensors and modules, serving as a reference design to simplify schematics and PCB layout creation. This addition is intended to shorten the development cycle and enable faster integration of new products.
Through this partnership, Grinn and MediaTek aim to extend the reach of edge AI solutions across industries including consumer electronics, industrial systems, and IoT applications.
