Advantech, founded in 1983 and headquartered in Taiwan, is a global leader in industrial computing, embedded platforms, and edge AI solutions. The company offers comprehensive system integration, software and hardware solutions, and global design-in services across a wide range of sectors. In the field of robotics and autonomous systems, Advantech is focused on enabling intelligent automation with integrated computing platforms tailored for real-time edge performance and reliability.

Advantech has established a strong track record in the autonomous mobility domain, with a portfolio of solutions that support autonomous vehicles, mobile robots, and other autonomous applications. Their latest platforms are designed to serve as integrated controllers for robotic and autonomous systems, offering a seamless development environment for ROS and Autoware. These solutions address the full stack of AV development — including compute, sensing, localization, connectivity, and security — helping developers speed up deployment and ensure hardware-software compatibility.

By joining the Autoware Foundation, Advantech aims to support the advancement of low-speed autonomy and special-purpose autonomous vehicles. This includes applications in industrial automation, last-mile delivery, campus mobility, and other domains where reliable, real-time edge computing is essential.

As part of their initial involvement, Advantech is working to have several of its embedded edge computing platforms listed on the Autoware-supported hardware list. These systems have been thoroughly tested and confirmed for compatibility with Autoware, providing validated options for developers seeking to build upon proven hardware foundations.

Advantech will also participate in the Reference Design Working Group and the Low-Speed Autonomy Working Group, contributing its domain expertise in embedded computing and autonomous systems integration. Their involvement will help shape Autoware’s modular, production-oriented architecture for real-world deployments.

Demonstrating their commitment to open-source autonomy, Advantech featured Autoware and the Autoware Foundation prominently in their exhibit at COMPUTEX 2025, one of the world’s premier technology trade shows. This visible support reflects their strategic alignment with the Autoware community and underscores their commitment to promoting open collaboration within the industry.

We are delighted to welcome Advantech to the Autoware Foundation. Their focus on enabling real-time, industrial-grade autonomy — paired with their support for Autoware-compatible hardware and open community engagement — will be instrumental in driving the next generation of low-speed and special-purpose autonomous vehicles.

Learn more about Advantech at: https://www.advantech.com
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