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On the floor of Maker Faire Shenzhen, Neuton.AI on Nordic hardware, Win a HuskyLens2!

The Electromaker Show · 27 Nov 2025 · 24m · Episode 172

What this episode covers

The host discusses Nordic Semiconductor's acquisition of Neuton.AI, highlighting how Neuton's tiny ML models (under 5KB) enable edge AI on microcontrollers like the nRF52 series without cloud dependency. The episode features the HuskyLens2, a Seeed Studio computer vision module with a built-in screen, speaker, and one-button training interface, powered by a Kendryte K53 processor. Finally, the host reflects on Electromaker's coverage of Maker Faire Shenzhen, noting the strong maker community and the pervasive theme of 'AI without Borders'.

Most relevant to

large enterprises and early-stage companies

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Nordic Semiconductor, Neuton.AI, Seeed Studio, Edge Impulse, Arduino, DFRobot
Products
HuskyLens2, Thingy:53
Chips
Kendryte K53, nRF52 series, nRF54 series
Also
Maker Faire Shenzhen

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