Avnet and AMD Launch 'AMD on Wheels' National Roadshow to Power Australia's AI and Sustainability Future

National Roadshow Brings High-Performance AI Solutions and Hands-On Innovation Across Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne, and Adelaide

SYDNEY, Nov. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Avnet, a leading global technology distributor, is teaming up with AMD, a world leader in high-performance computing and adaptive technologies, together with element14, to launch the inaugural "AMD on Wheels" national roadshow—bringing cutting-edge AI and sustainable innovation directly to Australia's tech ecosystem.

Building on the momentum of Avnet's AI Tech Day events in key APAC markets, this collaborative initiative brings Avnet's end-to-end product lifecycle expertise together with AMD's cutting-edge technology, delivering AI-powered, sustainable solutions directly to Australian innovators. The roadshow strengthens industry collaboration and accelerates Australia's push toward a future powered by intelligent, energy-efficient systems.

Artificial Intelligence is projected to contribute as much as AUD 115 billion annually to Australia's economy by 2030, according to research by the Tech Council of Australia in partnership with Microsoft. This rapid growth, driven by productivity gains and AI-powered innovation across sectors like healthcare, manufacturing, retail, and professional services, underscores the national imperative to invest in AI capabilities and sustainable technology. The "AMD on Wheels" roadshow will connect engineers, researchers, and partners, providing hands-on AI demos, technical training, and real-world applications that move beyond components to fully integrated solutions.  

The "AMD on Wheels" tour will officially kick off with an Opening Ceremony on November 7 at the University of Sydney, before continuing on to Canberra, Melbourne, and Adelaide. The event will feature keynote presentations from industry and academic leaders, in-depth technical sessions, hands-on live product demonstrations, and an engaging expert panel discussion.

The program is set to inspire innovation by focusing on AI applications that are directly relevant to Australia's economic future. Attendees will discover how Avnet and AMD are deploying high-performance computing to create solutions in Smart Healthcare, optimising diagnostics, and in Smart Agricultural systems to boost efficiency. The tour will also explore the development of Smart Cities, showcasing how technology is being used to build more intelligent and efficient urban environments.

"The convergence of AI and sustainable technology is reshaping industries worldwide — and it represents one of the greatest opportunities for Australia's future growth," said Tan Aik Hoon, Avnet's Regional President for South Asia, Korea and Avnet United. "For more than a century, Avnet has helped innovators turn challenges into breakthroughs. With 'AMD on Wheels,' we are bringing the full strength of our global ecosystem directly to Australia, empowering local engineers, researchers, and startups with the advanced tools and expertise they need to transform bold AI ideas into real, sustainable impact."

"At AMD, our mission is to deliver the high-performance, energy-efficient computing power that fuels the next wave of AI innovation," said Steven Fong, Corporate Vice President, Asia Pacific & Japan Embedded Sales. "Through this partnership with Avnet, we are putting our most advanced processors, FPGAs, and expertise directly into the hands of Australia's engineers, researchers, and students. Together, we're enabling them to pioneer breakthrough solutions in healthcare, agriculture, mobility, and beyond — shaping a smarter and more sustainable future for the nation."

Engineers, developers, and researchers are invited to register now to experience deep technical sessions, live AMD hardware demos, and a showcase of solutions that scale and accelerate product design. http://avnet.me/517471

About Avnet
As a leading global technology distributor and solutions provider, Avnet has served customers' evolving needs for more than a century. Through regional and specialised businesses around the world, we support customers and suppliers at every stage of the product lifecycle.  We help companies adapt to change and accelerate the design and supply stages of product development. With a unique viewpoint from the center of the technology value chain, Avnet is a trusted partner that solves complex design and supply chain issues so customers can realise revenue faster. Learn more about Avnet at www.avnet.com.

Additional notes

Featured Demonstrations: AMD-Powered Innovations
The roadshow will showcase a broad array of AMD-powered innovations, demonstrating how AI and high-performance computing are being applied to create a smarter, more efficient, and sustainable world.

Biological and Computational Frontiers

• Biological Computing: Biological Intelligence This is a pioneering demonstration that pushes the boundaries of innovation by showing how synthetic biology and computational intelligence can merge. It's all brought to life on an FPGA K26 SOM platform, showcasing a new frontier for thinking and processing.
• 3D Gaussian Splatting: Neural Rendering / 3D Vision Experience a cutting-edge 3D vision demo that leverages Gaussian splatting techniques for fast, realistic scene reconstruction. This demanding workload is powered by ROCm on EPYC + MI210 hardware.

Next-Generation Signal Processing and Radar

• Radar – Space Time Adaptive Processing: DSP See how AMD's technology is making radar smarter and faster. Utilising VCK190 hardware with Vitis AI – AIE, this demo processes signals in real time, making it an essential tool for high-performance applications like advanced military and weather systems.
• ADRS1000 RFSOC SOM Demo & ADEFTI0500 RFSOC SOM Demo: Software Defined Radio These demonstrations highlight high-performance Software-Defined Radio (SDR) capabilities on the ADRS1000 and ADEFTI0500 RFSOC SOMs. They enable real-time signal processing and showcase flexible, reconfigurable RF system implementations for wireless and communications applications.
• Moku X Apple Vision Pro: Reconfigurable Instrument This demo combines Moku's reconfigurable instrument platform with Apple Vision Pro. It utilises an MPSOC for the FPGA and provides immersive visualisation and flexible instrumentation control for engineers and researchers.

Industrial and Machine Vision

• Stereo Camera DepthVision: Computer Vision Step into a new dimension with real-time 3D perception. This demo uses ZU1CG hardware and Vitis AI – DPU acceleration to compute real-time depth maps, giving machines the ability to perceive and understand the world in 3D.
• Embedded+ Machine Vision Demo: Machine Vision Experience a high-performance embedded machine vision solution that uses Vitis AI – AIE for AI acceleration. This technology is optimised for industrial automation and quality inspection, ensuring precision and speed in the most demanding environments.

AI for Automotive, Healthcare, and Retail

• Smart Cockpit: Smart Automotive The car of the future is here. This intelligent in-vehicle cockpit system integrates Ryzen AI for driver assistance, infotainment, and real-time analytics, all powered by the Ryzen Embedded V4000.
• Medical AI Scribe: Smart Healthcare / GenAI See how AI is changing healthcare. This demo, running on the Ryzen Embedded 8000, is an AI-powered medical transcription and documentation solution that helps healthcare providers with accurate, real-time records generation.
• AI TalkShow Live – Human x two Avatar Roundtable: GenAI The demo uses generative AI on the Ryzen Embedded 8000 and Ryzen AI to allow human participants to interact with two AI-driven avatars in a live roundtable setting, making for an immersive, real-time discussion.
• Smart Self-Service Kiosk: Smart Retail This demo revolutionises retail with an AI-enabled self-service kiosk. Running on the Ryzen Embedded 8000 and Ryzen AI, it offers touchless interaction, product recognition, and valuable customer analytics for a smarter retail experience.

Enterprise AI and Optimization

• ZenDNN Demo: EPYC ML This demo showcases the power of AMD's ZenDNN acceleration on EPYC CPUs. It proves that machine learning workloads can run with incredible speed and efficiency, making it easier to deploy AI at scale across the enterprise.

CONTACT: 

Seraphina Wee
Corporate Communications and PR lead
Avnet Asia Pte Ltd
Seraphina.Wee@AVNET.COM 

National Roadshow Brings High-Performance AI Solutions and Hands-On Innovation Across Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne, and Adelaide

SYDNEY, Nov. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Avnet, a leading global technology distributor, is teaming up with AMD, a world leader in high-performance computing and adaptive technologies, together with element14, to launch the inaugural "AMD on Wheels" national roadshow—bringing cutting-edge AI and sustainable innovation directly to Australia's tech ecosystem.

Building on the momentum of Avnet's AI Tech Day events in key APAC markets, this collaborative initiative brings Avnet's end-to-end product lifecycle expertise together with AMD's cutting-edge technology, delivering AI-powered, sustainable solutions directly to Australian innovators. The roadshow strengthens industry collaboration and accelerates Australia's push toward a future powered by intelligent, energy-efficient systems.

Artificial Intelligence is projected to contribute as much as AUD 115 billion annually to Australia's economy by 2030, according to research by the Tech Council of Australia in partnership with Microsoft. This rapid growth, driven by productivity gains and AI-powered innovation across sectors like healthcare, manufacturing, retail, and professional services, underscores the national imperative to invest in AI capabilities and sustainable technology. The "AMD on Wheels" roadshow will connect engineers, researchers, and partners, providing hands-on AI demos, technical training, and real-world applications that move beyond components to fully integrated solutions.  

The "AMD on Wheels" tour will officially kick off with an Opening Ceremony on November 7 at the University of Sydney, before continuing on to Canberra, Melbourne, and Adelaide. The event will feature keynote presentations from industry and academic leaders, in-depth technical sessions, hands-on live product demonstrations, and an engaging expert panel discussion.

The program is set to inspire innovation by focusing on AI applications that are directly relevant to Australia's economic future. Attendees will discover how Avnet and AMD are deploying high-performance computing to create solutions in Smart Healthcare, optimising diagnostics, and in Smart Agricultural systems to boost efficiency. The tour will also explore the development of Smart Cities, showcasing how technology is being used to build more intelligent and efficient urban environments.

"The convergence of AI and sustainable technology is reshaping industries worldwide — and it represents one of the greatest opportunities for Australia's future growth," said Tan Aik Hoon, Avnet's Regional President for South Asia, Korea and Avnet United. "For more than a century, Avnet has helped innovators turn challenges into breakthroughs. With 'AMD on Wheels,' we are bringing the full strength of our global ecosystem directly to Australia, empowering local engineers, researchers, and startups with the advanced tools and expertise they need to transform bold AI ideas into real, sustainable impact."

"At AMD, our mission is to deliver the high-performance, energy-efficient computing power that fuels the next wave of AI innovation," said Steven Fong, Corporate Vice President, Asia Pacific & Japan Embedded Sales. "Through this partnership with Avnet, we are putting our most advanced processors, FPGAs, and expertise directly into the hands of Australia's engineers, researchers, and students. Together, we're enabling them to pioneer breakthrough solutions in healthcare, agriculture, mobility, and beyond — shaping a smarter and more sustainable future for the nation."

Engineers, developers, and researchers are invited to register now to experience deep technical sessions, live AMD hardware demos, and a showcase of solutions that scale and accelerate product design. http://avnet.me/517471

About Avnet
As a leading global technology distributor and solutions provider, Avnet has served customers' evolving needs for more than a century. Through regional and specialised businesses around the world, we support customers and suppliers at every stage of the product lifecycle.  We help companies adapt to change and accelerate the design and supply stages of product development. With a unique viewpoint from the center of the technology value chain, Avnet is a trusted partner that solves complex design and supply chain issues so customers can realise revenue faster. Learn more about Avnet at www.avnet.com.

Additional notes

Featured Demonstrations: AMD-Powered Innovations
The roadshow will showcase a broad array of AMD-powered innovations, demonstrating how AI and high-performance computing are being applied to create a smarter, more efficient, and sustainable world.

Biological and Computational Frontiers

• Biological Computing: Biological Intelligence This is a pioneering demonstration that pushes the boundaries of innovation by showing how synthetic biology and computational intelligence can merge. It's all brought to life on an FPGA K26 SOM platform, showcasing a new frontier for thinking and processing.
• 3D Gaussian Splatting: Neural Rendering / 3D Vision Experience a cutting-edge 3D vision demo that leverages Gaussian splatting techniques for fast, realistic scene reconstruction. This demanding workload is powered by ROCm on EPYC + MI210 hardware.

Next-Generation Signal Processing and Radar

• Radar – Space Time Adaptive Processing: DSP See how AMD's technology is making radar smarter and faster. Utilising VCK190 hardware with Vitis AI – AIE, this demo processes signals in real time, making it an essential tool for high-performance applications like advanced military and weather systems.
• ADRS1000 RFSOC SOM Demo & ADEFTI0500 RFSOC SOM Demo: Software Defined Radio These demonstrations highlight high-performance Software-Defined Radio (SDR) capabilities on the ADRS1000 and ADEFTI0500 RFSOC SOMs. They enable real-time signal processing and showcase flexible, reconfigurable RF system implementations for wireless and communications applications.
• Moku X Apple Vision Pro: Reconfigurable Instrument This demo combines Moku's reconfigurable instrument platform with Apple Vision Pro. It utilises an MPSOC for the FPGA and provides immersive visualisation and flexible instrumentation control for engineers and researchers.

Industrial and Machine Vision

• Stereo Camera DepthVision: Computer Vision Step into a new dimension with real-time 3D perception. This demo uses ZU1CG hardware and Vitis AI – DPU acceleration to compute real-time depth maps, giving machines the ability to perceive and understand the world in 3D.
• Embedded+ Machine Vision Demo: Machine Vision Experience a high-performance embedded machine vision solution that uses Vitis AI – AIE for AI acceleration. This technology is optimised for industrial automation and quality inspection, ensuring precision and speed in the most demanding environments.

AI for Automotive, Healthcare, and Retail

• Smart Cockpit: Smart Automotive The car of the future is here. This intelligent in-vehicle cockpit system integrates Ryzen AI for driver assistance, infotainment, and real-time analytics, all powered by the Ryzen Embedded V4000.
• Medical AI Scribe: Smart Healthcare / GenAI See how AI is changing healthcare. This demo, running on the Ryzen Embedded 8000, is an AI-powered medical transcription and documentation solution that helps healthcare providers with accurate, real-time records generation.
• AI TalkShow Live – Human x two Avatar Roundtable: GenAI The demo uses generative AI on the Ryzen Embedded 8000 and Ryzen AI to allow human participants to interact with two AI-driven avatars in a live roundtable setting, making for an immersive, real-time discussion.
• Smart Self-Service Kiosk: Smart Retail This demo revolutionises retail with an AI-enabled self-service kiosk. Running on the Ryzen Embedded 8000 and Ryzen AI, it offers touchless interaction, product recognition, and valuable customer analytics for a smarter retail experience.

Enterprise AI and Optimization

• ZenDNN Demo: EPYC ML This demo showcases the power of AMD's ZenDNN acceleration on EPYC CPUs. It proves that machine learning workloads can run with incredible speed and efficiency, making it easier to deploy AI at scale across the enterprise.

CONTACT: 

Seraphina Wee
Corporate Communications and PR lead
Avnet Asia Pte Ltd
Seraphina.Wee@AVNET.COM 

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Avnet and AMD Launch 'AMD on Wheels' National Roadshow to Power Australia's AI and Sustainability Future

NEW YORK, May 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- OlloBot is set to launch a new offline experience in North America in late June, featuring plush collectibles inspired by its OlloBot family member, OlloNi, while offering a first look at its upcoming product prototype, the OlloNi SS1. Scheduled for a global launch on Kickstarter in late August, the new model will be previewed on-site.

The move builds on the strong interest generated at CES 2026, where OlloNi first drew attention for its distinctive form and emotionally expressive interaction design. Unlike conventional robotic displays, the debut attracted sustained visitor engagement, signaling a growing appetite for technologies that can deliver more intuitive and human-centered experiences. The upcoming North America activation responds directly to that interest, translating early curiosity into a more immersive, real-world encounter. While the OlloNi SS1 will be presented in its current design-stage form as a preview of what's to come, the experience focuses on creating tangible touchpoints that bring OlloBot's vision of "companionship" closer to everyday contexts.

This approach reflects the brand's broader thinking on how robots can exist within the home environment. "Robots designed for the home need to begin with emotional connection," said Lyn Fang, founder of OlloBot. Lyn noted that development paths in the robotics sector have increasingly diverged. On one end are humanoid systems focused on advanced mobility and functional integration, while on the other are entertainment-oriented AI devices that often lack depth in emotional interaction. Between these two directions lies an emerging opportunity: companion-oriented robots designed to exist consistently within the home and build meaningful, long-term relationships.

Positioned within this space, OlloBot introduces the concept of a "cyber pet," intended not to replace human roles, but to respond to the growing absence of companionship in modern households. Unlike task-oriented devices, such systems are designed to build familiarity over time through ongoing presence and subtle interaction.

This philosophy is further encapsulated in the brand's core concept: technology that conveys warmth. From its rounded physical design to its soft, non-intrusive interaction cues, OlloBot prioritizes reducing the sense of distance often associated with machines. Rather than emphasizing mechanical precision or information delivery, the system is designed to make emotions perceptible. A multi-screen expression system enables communication through visual cues such as gaze and state changes, fostering a sense of emotional presence rather than transactional interaction.

The approach also extends to how companionship is delivered. OlloBot incorporates an active presence mechanism, allowing the device to remain perceptive and responsive without becoming disruptive. This balance reflects a restrained product philosophy that distinguishes the brand within the category. Instead of competing for constant attention or encouraging dependency, the design emphasizes ease of long-term coexistence. The goal is not immediate novelty, but a sustained sense of comfort that integrates naturally into daily routines.

The upcoming OlloNi SS1 represents a continuation of this direction and will enter crowdfunding on Kickstarter in August, with final commercial release details to be announced. Ahead of this, the North America showcase will also introduce a line of plush collectibles based on OlloNi, available in blind box format. These items serve as an accessible extension of the brand's identity, reinforcing its focus on emotional resonance while broadening audience engagement.

As smart home technologies continue to evolve, the definition of innovation is gradually shifting from enhanced capability to deeper understanding. In this context, OlloBot's exploration centers on a more immediate and human concern: the growing absence of companionship in modern living environments. By adopting a measured and empathetic design path, the brand seeks to integrate technology into everyday relationships in a more sustainable way—one that prioritizes being seen, understood, and accompanied over momentary novelty.

About OlloBot

OlloBot, a brand under BizConf Technology Co., Ltd. (SHE: 300578), specializes in embodied intelligence and develops proactive, family‑centric AI companion cyber-pet robots. The brand focuses on creating emotionally intelligent embodied AI that brings warmth, presence, and gentle connections to modern homes. Its products learn routines and emotional patterns with "gentle intelligence," develop long‑term personality traits, and prioritize privacy and emotional safety.

Pioneering a new category defined by the Cyber Pet concept, OlloBot integrates AI and robotics into real domestic environments to rethink how families connect with technology and to make home life feel more meaningful and emotionally enriched.

For more information, please visit:

Website: https://ollobot.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ollobotofficial
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ollo_bot
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ollo_bot
X (Twitter): https://x.com/OLLOBOT_Real
TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@ollo_bot

NEW YORK, May 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- OlloBot is set to launch a new offline experience in North America in late June, featuring plush collectibles inspired by its OlloBot family member, OlloNi, while offering a first look at its upcoming product prototype, the OlloNi SS1. Scheduled for a global launch on Kickstarter in late August, the new model will be previewed on-site.

The move builds on the strong interest generated at CES 2026, where OlloNi first drew attention for its distinctive form and emotionally expressive interaction design. Unlike conventional robotic displays, the debut attracted sustained visitor engagement, signaling a growing appetite for technologies that can deliver more intuitive and human-centered experiences. The upcoming North America activation responds directly to that interest, translating early curiosity into a more immersive, real-world encounter. While the OlloNi SS1 will be presented in its current design-stage form as a preview of what's to come, the experience focuses on creating tangible touchpoints that bring OlloBot's vision of "companionship" closer to everyday contexts.

This approach reflects the brand's broader thinking on how robots can exist within the home environment. "Robots designed for the home need to begin with emotional connection," said Lyn Fang, founder of OlloBot. Lyn noted that development paths in the robotics sector have increasingly diverged. On one end are humanoid systems focused on advanced mobility and functional integration, while on the other are entertainment-oriented AI devices that often lack depth in emotional interaction. Between these two directions lies an emerging opportunity: companion-oriented robots designed to exist consistently within the home and build meaningful, long-term relationships.

Positioned within this space, OlloBot introduces the concept of a "cyber pet," intended not to replace human roles, but to respond to the growing absence of companionship in modern households. Unlike task-oriented devices, such systems are designed to build familiarity over time through ongoing presence and subtle interaction.

This philosophy is further encapsulated in the brand's core concept: technology that conveys warmth. From its rounded physical design to its soft, non-intrusive interaction cues, OlloBot prioritizes reducing the sense of distance often associated with machines. Rather than emphasizing mechanical precision or information delivery, the system is designed to make emotions perceptible. A multi-screen expression system enables communication through visual cues such as gaze and state changes, fostering a sense of emotional presence rather than transactional interaction.

The approach also extends to how companionship is delivered. OlloBot incorporates an active presence mechanism, allowing the device to remain perceptive and responsive without becoming disruptive. This balance reflects a restrained product philosophy that distinguishes the brand within the category. Instead of competing for constant attention or encouraging dependency, the design emphasizes ease of long-term coexistence. The goal is not immediate novelty, but a sustained sense of comfort that integrates naturally into daily routines.

The upcoming OlloNi SS1 represents a continuation of this direction and will enter crowdfunding on Kickstarter in August, with final commercial release details to be announced. Ahead of this, the North America showcase will also introduce a line of plush collectibles based on OlloNi, available in blind box format. These items serve as an accessible extension of the brand's identity, reinforcing its focus on emotional resonance while broadening audience engagement.

As smart home technologies continue to evolve, the definition of innovation is gradually shifting from enhanced capability to deeper understanding. In this context, OlloBot's exploration centers on a more immediate and human concern: the growing absence of companionship in modern living environments. By adopting a measured and empathetic design path, the brand seeks to integrate technology into everyday relationships in a more sustainable way—one that prioritizes being seen, understood, and accompanied over momentary novelty.

About OlloBot

OlloBot, a brand under BizConf Technology Co., Ltd. (SHE: 300578), specializes in embodied intelligence and develops proactive, family‑centric AI companion cyber-pet robots. The brand focuses on creating emotionally intelligent embodied AI that brings warmth, presence, and gentle connections to modern homes. Its products learn routines and emotional patterns with "gentle intelligence," develop long‑term personality traits, and prioritize privacy and emotional safety.

Pioneering a new category defined by the Cyber Pet concept, OlloBot integrates AI and robotics into real domestic environments to rethink how families connect with technology and to make home life feel more meaningful and emotionally enriched.

For more information, please visit:

Website: https://ollobot.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ollobotofficial
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ollo_bot
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ollo_bot
X (Twitter): https://x.com/OLLOBOT_Real
TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@ollo_bot

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OlloBot to Bring Cyber Pet Concept to North America with OlloNi Showcase and New Prototype Preview