IRVINE, CA and DAEJEON, South Korea, July 3, 2025 – AONDevices and H&S HighTech have formed a partnership to expand the use of low-power AI technologies in edge devices. Under the agreement, H&S HighTech has invested in AONDevices and will serve as its preferred distributor in South Korea and selected international markets. The partnership combines AONDevices’ technical expertise in AI processors with H&S HighTech’s regional distribution and customer network to expand the availability of AI solutions in electronics and IoT applications.
Smarter Devices, Powered by Always-On, Super-Low-Power AI
Demand for built-in, always-on intelligence is growing in smart remotes, fitness trackers, connected medical tools and industrial sensors. Yet, many chips cannot keep up with real-time tasks without draining the battery fast. AONDevices makes AI chips that use less than a milliwatt of power, so devices can run nonstop while keeping energy use low. These chips handle real-time processing well, which suits products that run on batteries and must respond quickly at all times.
Target Devices and Markets
- Consumer & Personal Electronics: TV remotes, headsets, smart home appliances, wearables, and security systems
- Mobility, Health & Industrial Monitoring: Automotive systems, industrial sensors, and connected health monitors
Always-On Edge AI Example Use Cases Include:
- Wake word and voice command recognition
- Acoustic event and scene detection (AED/ASD)
- Gesture and activity recognition
- Environmental sensing and contextual awareness
- Speaker identification
- Multi-modal sensor fusion
Flexible, Future-Ready AI Architecture
The AONDevices platform supports edge uses that need prompt response, low power use, and privacy. It works with both offline setups and systems that mix local and cloud processing. The design keeps devices running securely even on a single battery charge.
“This partnership with H&S HighTech marks a significant step in AONDevices’ global growth strategy,” said Mouna Elkhatib, CEO of AONDevices. “We’re excited to combine our cutting-edge always-on edge AI technology with H&S HighTech’s market strength to deliver smarter, more efficient devices to customers worldwide.”
“We believe AONDevices is redefining what’s possible with always-on edge AI,” said Kim Jung-hee, CEO of H&S HighTech. “Their ultra-low-power capabilities are exactly what our customers need to enable intelligent, next-generation devices across industries.”
Why AONDevices Stands Out
- Power Efficiency: For always-on AI applications
- Accuracy with Tiny Footprint: Neural networks under 50KB
- AI Enablement: Hardware plus software plus deployment tools
- Sensor Fusion: Audio, motion, environmental sensing
- Flexible Engagement Model: Customizable for OEMs
- Momentum with Tier-1 OEMs: Across multiple markets
Source: AONDevices
About H&S HighTech
H&S HighTech, established in 1995 and headquartered in Daejeon, South Korea, manufactures electronic components. Its core products include anisotropic conductive films (ACF), used in display panels, printed circuit boards (PCBs), and camera modules, as well as frequency control devices like VCXO and TCXO crystal oscillators. These products are used in consumer electronics, telecommunications equipment, and industrial devices. The company serves manufacturers requiring interconnect and frequency solutions. H&S HighTech operates from its research and manufacturing facility in Daeduk Science Town and maintains ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications. With around 150 employees, it focuses on maintaining technical quality and process control. As of 2025, its annual revenue is approximately $56.3 million (₩37.4 billion). The company positions itself as a supplier within the electronics materials and components industry.
About AONDevices
AONDevices, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Irvine, CA, develops low-power AI processors for edge applications. The company designs semiconductor chips and IP that enable always-on voice recognition, acoustic event detection, and sensor fusion while maintaining low power consumption, below 260 microwatts during active use. Its processors, such as the AON1100 and AON1120, are designed for integration in consumer electronics including earbuds, smart home devices, automotive systems, and industrial sensors. AONDevices also provides a software platform, AONx360, which supports data collection, model training, and deployment, offering a complete toolset for AI at the edge. Serving the consumer electronics, automotive, and IoT sectors, the company addresses applications that require continuous sensing on battery-powered devices. As of 2025, AONDevices reports annual revenue of around $4M and operates as a small-scale fabless semiconductor business with a focus on power efficiency and edge AI performance.