If you work with embedded systems, AI at the edge, or modern SoC architectures, you will eventually come across two important names from Arm: Cortex and Ethos. They often appear together in technical papers, product sheets, and chip specifications. But what exactly do they mean, and how are they different? This guide answers the key … Read more
How Expert Hardware + Firmware Engineering Turns Ideas into Reliable Products Embedded systems power the invisible intelligence in thousands of products you use every day – from industrial controllers and medical devices to IoT sensors, single-board computers, mini-PCs and consumer tablets. Embedded systemdesign services provide the hardware, firmware, integration and lifecycle support needed to take … Read more
Rugged tablet manufacturers build devices that survive drops, dust, water, extreme temperatures and long field use – the kind of tablets trusted in logistics, utilities, construction, public safety, and industrial automation. Below we profile five top rugged tablet PC manufacturers (including two you asked to highlight), compare their strengths, and explain how to choose a … Read more
High-Tech Robotics and Embodied Intelligence Industry Conference Recently, the 2025 High-Mobility Intelligent Annual Conference, jointly organized by the GGII – High-Tech Robotics & Industrial Research Institute and the “High-Tech Humanoid Robot” division, was held in Shenzhen. During the event, the “2025 High-Mobility Intelligence Annual Power List” was released, recognizing 50 companies in the embodied-intelligence industry … Read more
The Amlogic S905X5 is a modern TV-box SoC (system-on-chip) designed to bring next-generation video codecs, improved CPU/GPU efficiency, and on-device AI features to Android TV boxes, set-top boxes and other smart-device applications. Below I explain the S905X5’s strengths and trade-offs, compare it with its immediate predecessor (S905X4) and a higher-end Rockchip alternative (RK3588), and summarize … Read more
Multimedia boxes – sometimes called set-top boxes, smart boxes, or streaming media players – turn ordinary TVs into flexible entertainment hubs. They range from low-cost streaming sticks to powerful Android TV / Linux-based media devices, as well as single-board-computer (SBC) solutions used in custom products. This guide explains what a set-top box is, how multimedia … Read more
The Rockchip TV Box family is used by OEMs, integrators, and advanced users seeking an affordable Android TV or smart-box solution with good performance. This guide covers the Rockchip RK3588 TV box with 8K media and AI features, comparing it to older models like the Rockchip RK3288 TV box, and exploring what a Rockchip Android … Read more
The Rockchip RK3188 is a 2013-made SoC that made a big splash when it arrived: a 28 nm quad-core ARM Cortex-A9 SoC aimed at tablets, mini-PC sticks, and low-cost embedded devices that delivered surprisingly strong single- and multi-threaded performance for its era. In this guide I’ll explain the RK3188’s core features, clarify the frequently confusing … Read more
Choosing the right Rockchip SoC for a tablet, mini-PC, industrial HMI or smart device means balancing CPU/GPU performance, multimedia capabilities, memory and I/O features, power budget and cost. This hands-on comparison between the RK3566 vs RK3568 walks you through the hardware differences, real-world use cases, and guidance for product teams considering Rockchip-based customization. Quick summary … Read more
