A Development Platform Built Around GenioSOM-700 to Accelerate Edge AI Product Design
Grinn has announced the launch of the Grinn GenioBoard, a powerful Edge AI Single Board Computer (SBC) designed to accelerate prototyping, streamline product development, and shorten the path from concept to market for embedded and AI-enabled applications.
Designed for Rapid Prototyping and Seamless Transition to Production
Built around Grinn GenioSOM-700 system-on-module, the Grinn GenioBoard bridges the gap between development and deployment by offering full access to all key interfaces and peripherals within a compact, production-ready footprint. This architecture allows engineers to prototype on the same technology stack that will later power their end product, minimising design iterations, integration risks, and certification complexity.
“With Grinn GenioBoard, developers can build and validate their applications on real hardware powered by our Grinn GenioSOM-700 module and then take the same proven solution directly into mass production. This continuity shortens development cycle for more than a year and gives engineering teams more time to focus on innovation rather than integration.”, says Robert Otręba, CEO of Grinn.
The board delivers outstanding Edge AI performance powered by MediaTek Genio 700 technology. It supports real-time AI inference for computer vision, multimedia processing, and intelligent control tasks executed directly on the device. High-speed interfaces such as HDMI 2.0b and DisplayPort 1.4 allow 4K output for visualisation and analytics applications, while two 4-lane CSI camera interfaces enable efficient data input for vision-based algorithms. Developers can also extend the system’s capabilities through M.2 connectors — the M-key slot supports AI accelerators over PCIe Gen2, and the E-key slot provides connectivity for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth modules.
Hardware Security for Industrial Applications
Security and reliability are fundamental to the Grinn GenioBoard’s architecture. The platform integrates Infineon’s OPTIGA™ Trust M hardware security module, which provides hardware-level encryption, identity authentication, and secure key storage. This security infrastructure supports compliance with the European Cybersecurity Resilience Act and helps ensure product integrity throughout the device’s lifecycle.
The board is designed for continuous operation in demanding environments, with an input voltage range of 5 to 20 volts, typical power consumption around 6 watts, and an operating temperature range from minus 20 to plus 70 degrees Celsius.
In developing the Grinn GenioBoard, Grinn collaborated with leading companies to ensure a 10-year product longevity roadmap. This long-term support guarantees hardware stability and supply continuity, giving OEMs and developers the confidence to base their products on a platform designed for sustained production and lifecycle reliability.
“RS is proud to partner with Grinn, MediaTek & Würth to bring cutting-edge products powered by MediaTek’s Genio platform to market. This collaboration delivers compact, production-ready SBCs and SOMs that enable rapid innovation and deployment in edge AI and IoT. Combining high-performance computing, multimedia, and real-time AI, these solutions are ready for deployment across industries, from smart homes to industrial automation. Together, we’re driving smarter, faster, and differentiated technologies.”, says Richard Curtin, SVP Product & Supplier Solutions of RS Group plc.
Available soon from RS
For more information about the board, download the datasheet.
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