EMASS, a subsidiary of Nanoveu specializing in semiconductor technology, has announced a collaboration with Semtech to combine low-power edge Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions with LoRaWAN connectivity. This integration pairs EMASS’s ECS-DoT AI-enabled system-on-chips (SoCs) with Semtech’s LoRa transceivers to enable long-range and battery-efficient intelligence for industrial Internet of Things (IoT) and connected applications.
The core benefit of this integration is the ability for systems to process data locally, which significantly reduces network load and allows for real-time decision-making at the edge, even in environments with power limitations. The technology is designed to enable autonomous sensing in areas where traditional connectivity solutions may not operate effectively or scale efficiently, such as remote industrial sites or battery-powered security devices.
Mark Goranson, CEO of EMASS, stated that the combination of “ECS-DoT’s on-device AI with Semtech’s LoRaWAN connectivity enables autonomous sensing in environments where traditional solutions can’t operate—from remote industrial sites to battery-powered security devices.” He added that by “processing data locally and transmitting only meaningful events, this integration extends battery life and enables real-time decision-making at the edge.”
Shahar Feldman, Semtech’s senior director of wireless ICs product marketing, noted that “LoRa transceivers extend the reach of always-on edge AI sensors to environments where traditional connectivity solutions can’t operate or scale effectively.”
The companies are demonstrating real-world applications of the integrated technology, including a Predictive Maintenance Demo. This demonstration uses the ECS-DoT edge AI, paired with the Semtech LR1121 LoRa transceiver, to analyze vibration and environmental sensor data directly on the device. It then transmits equipment health indicators over LoRaWAN to a centralized dashboard, showcasing ultra-efficient, scalable monitoring for industrial settings.
A Security Detection Demo is also being showcased, where the ECS-DoT performs real-time audio classification. This system, also using the Semtech LR1121, transmits alerts over LoRaWAN for critical acoustic events, such as gunshots and glass breaks, providing reliable detection for next-generation security devices.
EMASS specializes in ultra-low-power AI system-on-chip (SoC) solutions for edge computing. The ECS-DoT chip is based on a RISC-V architecture and non-volatile memory technologies, optimizing energy efficiency for on-device AI processing of vision, audio, and sensor data. Nanoveu, the parent company of EMASS, is listed and is involved in ultra-low-power AI and glasses-free 3D technologies. Semtech is the provider of the LoRa and LoRaWAN technologies.
