Chip Talk > Revolutionizing AIoT: Elliptic Labs and Ceva Partner to Deliver Context-Aware Edge Sensing
Published June 10, 2025
In a groundbreaking collaboration, Elliptic Labs (OSE: ELABS), a global leader in AI Virtual Smart Sensors™ deployed in over 500 million devices, and Ceva, Inc. (NASDAQ: CEVA), the foremost licensor of silicon and software IP for Smart Edge devices, have joined forces to integrate Elliptic Labs’ AI Virtual Smart Sensor Platform™ with Ceva’s cutting-edge NeuPro-Nano Neural Processing Unit (NPU). This partnership marks a significant leap forward in enabling ultra-low power, context-aware sensing for next-generation AIoT (Artificial Intelligence of Things) devices, delivering intuitive and seamless user experiences across a wide range of applications.
The collaboration combines Elliptic Labs’ full-stack AI software solution with Ceva’s highly efficient NeuPro-Nano NPU, creating a powerful platform for intelligent sensing at the edge. This integration empowers device manufacturers—from semiconductor giants to consumer electronics brands—to deploy advanced, context-aware features in products such as noise-canceling earbuds, touchless smart displays, presence-aware thermostats, and predictive industrial sensors.
By leveraging Ceva’s NeuPro Studio SDK, the solution is production-ready, enabling rapid development and deployment of AI-driven sensing capabilities. The result is a scalable, high-performance platform that optimizes AI models for real-time sensor fusion, gesture detection, presence sensing, and other contextual applications, all while minimizing power consumption and latency.
“This collaboration is a major step forward in expanding the reach of our AI Virtual Smart Sensor Platform,” said Laila Danielsen, CEO of Elliptic Labs. “Combining our full-stack AI capabilities with Ceva’s highly efficient NeuPro-Nano NPU creates a powerful synergy that helps device makers bring context-aware, intelligent features to a new generation of smart devices. Together, we’re unlocking true edge AI scalability.”
“Elliptic Labs’ software-first approach to AI aligns perfectly with our NeuPro-Nano NPU's strength in ultra-low power, high-performance processing,” said Chad Lucien, Vice President and General Manager of the Sensors and Audio Business Unit of Ceva. “By integrating Elliptic Labs’ platform, we’re enabling our customers to rapidly deploy intelligent sensing and interaction capabilities and deliver smarter, more responsive products across the AIoT spectrum.”
Elliptic Labs’ AI Virtual Smart Sensor Platform is a game-changer in contextual intelligence. By harnessing deep neural networks and system-level telemetry data, the platform creates AI-powered Virtual Smart Sensors that enhance personalization, privacy, and productivity. Unlike traditional hardware-based sensors, Elliptic Labs’ software-driven approach delivers unparalleled flexibility, working across all devices, operating systems, and applications.
When paired with Ceva’s NeuPro-Nano NPU, the platform achieves best-in-class performance for edge computing. This enables a range of innovative use cases, including:
The platform’s ability to leverage cloud-based Large Language Models (LLMs) further enhances its capability to process data from every available source, making devices more intuitive and user-friendly.
Ceva is a leader in silicon and software IP for Smart Edge devices, with a portfolio that includes wireless communications, sensing, and Edge AI technologies. Powering over 19 billion devices worldwide, Ceva’s solutions are at the heart of advanced products, from AI-infused wearables to autonomous vehicles and 5G networks.
The NeuPro-Nano NPU is a cornerstone of Ceva’s Edge AI offerings, delivering outstanding performance within a compact silicon footprint. Its ultra-low power design makes it ideal for battery-constrained devices, while its flexibility supports a wide range of AI workloads. By integrating Elliptic Labs’ AI Virtual Smart Sensor Platform, Ceva is enabling its customers to accelerate the development of intelligent, responsive AIoT products.
Both Elliptic Labs and Ceva are driven by a commitment to innovation and sustainability. Elliptic Labs, headquartered in Norway, develops its technology and IP in-house, ensuring full ownership and control over its solutions. With a global presence in the USA, China, South Korea, Taiwan, and Japan, the company is shaping the future of contextual intelligence.
Ceva, based in Rockville, Maryland, emphasizes environmental preservation, employee welfare, and social responsibility. Its sustainability-focused approach aligns with its mission to deliver smarter, safer, and more interconnected solutions for the Smart Edge.
This partnership between Elliptic Labs and Ceva is set to redefine the AIoT landscape, enabling a new era of intelligent, context-aware devices. By combining cutting-edge AI software with ultra-efficient hardware, the collaboration delivers scalable, production-ready solutions that empower manufacturers to create smarter, more intuitive products.
To learn more about this transformative collaboration, contact Elliptic Labs at sales@ellipticlabs.com or visit https://www.ceva-ip.com/product/ceva-neupro-nano/.
Elliptic Labs is a global AI software company and the world leader in AI Virtual Smart Sensors™. Its AI Virtual Smart Sensor Platform™ enhances user experiences through contextual intelligence, with over 500 million devices deployed worldwide. Headquartered in Norway and listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange, Elliptic Labs is shaping the future of technology with offices in the USA, China, South Korea, Taiwan, and Japan.
Ceva is the leading licensor of silicon and software IP for Smart Edge devices, powering over 19 billion innovative products. From wireless communications to Edge AI, Ceva’s technologies enable smarter, safer, and more interconnected solutions. Headquartered in Rockville, Maryland, Ceva is committed to sustainability and social responsibility, with operations worldwide.
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