Advantech Unveils DS-011 AI Signage for Smart Retail and Beyond

Advantech, Taipei, Taiwan, 15.09.2025 - Advantech, a global leader in intelligent systems and embedded platforms, today announced the launch of its DS-011 Edge-AI Digital Signage Player, featuring the Qualcomm® QCS6490 processor and integrated Hexagon™ 770 AI engine. Designed to empower next-generation AI-driven signage and interactive applications, DS-011 delivers exceptional performance, energy efficiency, and robust connectivity in an ultra-compact fanless design.

End-User Benefits and Problem-Solving Capabilities

The DS-011 supports dual HDMI 4K displays and leverages a Hexagon™ 770 NPU delivering up to 12 TOPS, making it ideal for AI-enabled signage, computer vision, and interactive displays. DS-011 is also equipped with two GMSL interfaces, supporting simultaneous multi-camera input over long-distance connections with high bandwidth and low latency.

Enhanced software support through Edge AI SDK, enabling rapid AI inference and deployment at the edge

Advantech integrates Qualcomm’s Dragonwing™ QCS6490 into its embedded modules and AI cameras, combining it with the Edge AI SDK to simplify and accelerate AI development. With this platform, customers can deploy intelligent digital signage solutions, including:

• AI-driven product recommendations: Real-time customer recognition triggers personalized promotions.

• Foot traffic analytics: Analyze customer flow to optimize product placement and marketing campaigns.

• Queue management: Detect crowding and dynamically adjust digital signage messaging.

Additionally, we offer three operating system options for customer integration: Linux Yocto, Android 15, and Windows.

Simple installation and versatile mounting options

At just 23mm thick, this AI display box is lightweight, cost-effective, and energy-efficient while delivering high performance. Its multiple mounting options allow flexible installation virtually anywhere. Whether in reception areas, lobbies, or meeting rooms for schedules and dashboards; airports, train stations, or bus terminals; school corridors for event notifications; or hospital directories and patient guidance screens, the DS-011 meets the demands of high-resolution displays in crowded spaces.

Key Features

High-Performance AI Platform

• Powered by Qualcomm Dragonwing™ QCS6490  
• Supports Edge AI SDK for real-time AI inference

Dual 4K HDMI Output & High-Speed Camera Integration with GMSL

• Supports GMSL for long-distance, high-bandwidth camera connections 
• Enables real-time video analytics for intelligent signage

Slim and Compact Design

• Only 23mm thick
• Fanless

Availability

DS-011 is announced today, with mass production scheduled for November 2025.