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Empowering the world's largest computer vision ecosystem with a unified, one-click NPU hardware standard for building the next generation of real-world AI applications.
SEOUL, South Korea, May 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- DEEPX, a leading fabless AI semiconductor company specializing in ultra-low-power Neural Processing Units (NPUs), today announced a visionary partnership with Ultralytics, the company behind Ultralytics YOLO, the most widely deployed computer vision architecture in the world, with over 130K GitHub stars.
Ultralytics has evolved far beyond a traditional AI model creator to become the definitive developer platform connecting the global vision AI ecosystem. Ultralytics YOLO (You Only Look Once) models and Ultralytics Platform have firmly established themselves as the de facto standard across diverse physical applications—from industrial cameras and robotics to autonomous driving and smart city infrastructure. With over 16.6 million monthly downloads and a single environment to build computer vision projects, they serve as the ultimate gateway for global AI deployment, acting as the core development environment for countless global enterprises and engineers building real-world AI products and services.
This partnership is not merely a technical integration; it is a strategic move to establish a unified global standard for Physical AI. By embedding DEEPX's NPU hardware and software toolchain directly into the heart of the Ultralytics ecosystem, the two companies are providing millions of global developers with the definitive platform to bring AI out of the cloud and into the physical world.
Physical AI demands high-performance, ultra-energy-efficient computing that can operate autonomously in robots, industrial machinery, and smart vehicles. The Ultralytics YOLO community represents the front line of this revolution, building the "eyes" of these real-world systems. Through this partnership, DEEPX positions its mass-produced DX-M1 NPU as the foundational "brain" for these applications, removing all barriers to entry for edge deployment.
"This alliance is about setting the de facto standard for Physical AI," said Lokwon Kim, CEO of DEEPX. "The YOLO community is home to the most innovative computer vision developers on the planet. By making DEEPX a native, frictionless export target within the Ultralytics ecosystem, we are not just offering hardware—we are defining the new global blueprint for how real-world intelligent systems are built and scaled."
Setting the Standard for Physical AI: Partnership Highlights
- Establishing the 'format=deepx' Standard: DEEPX is now deeply woven into the fabric of the Ultralytics Python package (With over 16.6 million monthly downloads). Developers can now deploy the industry's most advanced computer vision models to DEEPX hardware simply by using format=deepx, standardizing the edge deployment process.
- Unifying the Vision AI Ecosystem: Ultralytics now features an automated, production-ready pipeline tailored for DEEPX's SDK. This includes zero-friction model quantization and validation, bridging the gap between software development and hardware execution.
- A Future-Proof AI Foundation: To ensure DEEPX remains the industry benchmark, a dedicated CI/CD pipeline guarantees continuous, out-of-the-box compatibility with every new Ultralytics update and AI model evolution.
- Accelerating Global Adoption: The partnership will drive joint initiatives—including technical webinars, co-branded campaigns, and open-source community building—to educate and empower the global Ultralytics YOLO developer base to build the future of Physical AI on DEEPX architecture.
"Ultralytics is committed to democratizing AI by building state-of-the-art vision AI models that run flawlessly on the most efficient edge architectures," said Glenn Jocher, CEO of Ultralytics. "Partnering with DEEPX allows our massive developer community to seamlessly translate our Ultralytics YOLO models into powerful, low-power Physical AI solutions. Together, we are shaping how vision AI interacts with the physical world."
About DEEPX
DEEPX is a global fabless AI semiconductor company pioneering the era of Physical AI. Dedicated to bringing ultra-low-power, high-performance computing to the edge, DEEPX empowers every electronic device with real-world intelligence. Backed by a robust portfolio of over 500 patents, the company has established technological leadership in energy-efficient AI. DEEPX is expanding its global footprint across robotics, smart mobility, smart factories, and security systems, trusted by global leaders like Hyundai Motor Group, Baidu, Lotte, POSCO DX, and LG Uplus, alongside more than 50 customers in the U.S., Europe, and Asia. Learn more at www.deepx.ai.
Contact: Ella Lee, PR & Marketing Manager, lah@deepx.ai
About Ultralytics:
Ultralytics is the leading force in vision AI, best known for its Ultralytics YOLO (You Only Look Once) models and Ultralytics Platform, the ultimate end-to-end computer vision platform where users can annotate, train, and deploy vision AI solutions in one place. With over 135K GitHub stars, 260 million PiP downloads, and 3 billion model usages, Ultralytics YOLO has become the most widely recognized object detection model globally. Ultralytics empowers users with easy-to-use, cutting-edge AI technology. Our mission is to simplify and democratize the use of AI, making it accessible and impactful across industries ranging from manufacturing to healthcare and more.
Contact: Altaïr Margalet, PR & Influencer Marketing Specialist, altair@ultralytics.com
Empowering the world's largest computer vision ecosystem with a unified, one-click NPU hardware standard for building the next generation of real-world AI applications.
SEOUL, South Korea, May 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- DEEPX, a leading fabless AI semiconductor company specializing in ultra-low-power Neural Processing Units (NPUs), today announced a visionary partnership with Ultralytics, the company behind Ultralytics YOLO, the most widely deployed computer vision architecture in the world, with over 130K GitHub stars.
Ultralytics has evolved far beyond a traditional AI model creator to become the definitive developer platform connecting the global vision AI ecosystem. Ultralytics YOLO (You Only Look Once) models and Ultralytics Platform have firmly established themselves as the de facto standard across diverse physical applications—from industrial cameras and robotics to autonomous driving and smart city infrastructure. With over 16.6 million monthly downloads and a single environment to build computer vision projects, they serve as the ultimate gateway for global AI deployment, acting as the core development environment for countless global enterprises and engineers building real-world AI products and services.
This partnership is not merely a technical integration; it is a strategic move to establish a unified global standard for Physical AI. By embedding DEEPX's NPU hardware and software toolchain directly into the heart of the Ultralytics ecosystem, the two companies are providing millions of global developers with the definitive platform to bring AI out of the cloud and into the physical world.
Physical AI demands high-performance, ultra-energy-efficient computing that can operate autonomously in robots, industrial machinery, and smart vehicles. The Ultralytics YOLO community represents the front line of this revolution, building the "eyes" of these real-world systems. Through this partnership, DEEPX positions its mass-produced DX-M1 NPU as the foundational "brain" for these applications, removing all barriers to entry for edge deployment.
"This alliance is about setting the de facto standard for Physical AI," said Lokwon Kim, CEO of DEEPX. "The YOLO community is home to the most innovative computer vision developers on the planet. By making DEEPX a native, frictionless export target within the Ultralytics ecosystem, we are not just offering hardware—we are defining the new global blueprint for how real-world intelligent systems are built and scaled."
Setting the Standard for Physical AI: Partnership Highlights
- Establishing the 'format=deepx' Standard: DEEPX is now deeply woven into the fabric of the Ultralytics Python package (With over 16.6 million monthly downloads). Developers can now deploy the industry's most advanced computer vision models to DEEPX hardware simply by using format=deepx, standardizing the edge deployment process.
- Unifying the Vision AI Ecosystem: Ultralytics now features an automated, production-ready pipeline tailored for DEEPX's SDK. This includes zero-friction model quantization and validation, bridging the gap between software development and hardware execution.
- A Future-Proof AI Foundation: To ensure DEEPX remains the industry benchmark, a dedicated CI/CD pipeline guarantees continuous, out-of-the-box compatibility with every new Ultralytics update and AI model evolution.
- Accelerating Global Adoption: The partnership will drive joint initiatives—including technical webinars, co-branded campaigns, and open-source community building—to educate and empower the global Ultralytics YOLO developer base to build the future of Physical AI on DEEPX architecture.
"Ultralytics is committed to democratizing AI by building state-of-the-art vision AI models that run flawlessly on the most efficient edge architectures," said Glenn Jocher, CEO of Ultralytics. "Partnering with DEEPX allows our massive developer community to seamlessly translate our Ultralytics YOLO models into powerful, low-power Physical AI solutions. Together, we are shaping how vision AI interacts with the physical world."
About DEEPX
DEEPX is a global fabless AI semiconductor company pioneering the era of Physical AI. Dedicated to bringing ultra-low-power, high-performance computing to the edge, DEEPX empowers every electronic device with real-world intelligence. Backed by a robust portfolio of over 500 patents, the company has established technological leadership in energy-efficient AI. DEEPX is expanding its global footprint across robotics, smart mobility, smart factories, and security systems, trusted by global leaders like Hyundai Motor Group, Baidu, Lotte, POSCO DX, and LG Uplus, alongside more than 50 customers in the U.S., Europe, and Asia. Learn more at www.deepx.ai.
Contact: Ella Lee, PR & Marketing Manager, lah@deepx.ai
About Ultralytics:
Ultralytics is the leading force in vision AI, best known for its Ultralytics YOLO (You Only Look Once) models and Ultralytics Platform, the ultimate end-to-end computer vision platform where users can annotate, train, and deploy vision AI solutions in one place. With over 135K GitHub stars, 260 million PiP downloads, and 3 billion model usages, Ultralytics YOLO has become the most widely recognized object detection model globally. Ultralytics empowers users with easy-to-use, cutting-edge AI technology. Our mission is to simplify and democratize the use of AI, making it accessible and impactful across industries ranging from manufacturing to healthcare and more.
Contact: Altaïr Margalet, PR & Influencer Marketing Specialist, altair@ultralytics.com
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DEEPX and Ultralytics Forge Strategic Alliance to Define the Global Standard for Physical AI in the YOLO Community
MELBOURNE, Australia, May 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ASEEDER's youth business competition, International Business Simulation, concluded its inaugural Australian regional round in Melbourne, marking a milestone in the programme's international expansion.
Launched in 2011, International Business Simulation has run 14 editions, engaging over 81,000 students from more than 600 primary and secondary schools worldwide. The inaugural Australian round drew 52 students from 20 Melbourne schools, who formed eight teams and competed on 25–26 April.
Using Project-Based Learning (PBL), the competition simulates business operations. Teams of six to eight students ran simulated companies, took on executive roles and completed four challenges: a strategic resource auction, digital business simulation, startup pitch challenge and a business quiz supported by the Yale Entrepreneurial Society. After two days of competition, four teams received Gold, Silver and Bronze awards, qualifying to represent Australia at the WYEF International Business Simulation Global Finals in Shanghai on 29 July — an important step for youth business education in Australia.
Kelly Chen, a student from Presbyterian Ladies' College, said: "We had to negotiate, think strategically, and make quick decisions under pressure." Linda Yin, from Mont Albert Primary School, added: "I really enjoyed the competition because it showed me how teamwork, confidence and knowledge can help you succeed."
Doris Huang, vice president of ASEEDER, said: "Through International Business Simulation, we hope students experience the excitement of business decision-making and develop skills such as strategic thinking, teamwork, communication, adaptability and confidence in solving real-world problems."
WuKong Education served as the education partner for the competition. Amy Wang, project lead at WuKong Education, said: "We are delighted to support the Australian launch of International Business Simulation. The competition reflects our shared belief with ASEEDER in learning that connects classroom knowledge with real-world practice."
Award Recipients:
Team Awards
Gold Award
- Scotch College Melbourne: Felix Liu, Aaron Zhou, Viren Datta
- Fintona Girls' School: Minghan Rena Chai, Lillian Xue, Zara Poon, Ruiqi Rosina Li
- Carey Baptist Grammar School: Christina Su
Silver Award
- Presbyterian Ladies' College: Jessica Zhu
- Caulfield Grammar School: Owen Zavier Xu, Ivan Zavier Zhang
- Mont Albert Primary School: Ziying Linda Yin
- Gardenvale Primary School: Sampson Zhang
- Xavier College: Lloyd Liu
Bronze Award
- Melbourne High School: Leo Zheng, Thomas Ang, Samuel McNess, Aman Varma, Andrew Shen, Nathan Wang
- Presbyterian Ladies' College: Jiatong Kelly Chen, Lancy Zhang, Fiona Shi, Mengtong Olivia Fan, Jiaqi Wang, Ella Wang, Scarlett He
Individual Awards
Super Seed
- Melbourne High School: Nathan Wang
- Scotch College Melbourne: Carrick Wu
Gold Seed
- Melbourne High School: Leo Zheng, Aman Varma, Andrew Shen
- Scotch College Melbourne: Aaron Zhou
Silver Seed
- Melbourne High School: Thomas Ang
- Scotch College Melbourne: Juin Hian Quek, Chester Peng, Brendan Yip, Sharad Jasinarachi, Felix Liu, Viren Datta
- Fintona Girls' School: Minghan Rena Chai, Lillian Xue
- Caulfield Grammar School: Ivan Zavier Zhang
About ASEEDER
ASEEDER cooperates with 3,500 international schools across 150 cities in 60 countries and regions. More than 520,000 participants took part in ASEEDER programmes during the 2025–2026 academic year.
About WuKong Education
WuKong Education is a Silicon Valley–headquartered online learning platform for students aged 3 to 18, offering live and interactive programmes in Chinese, Maths, and English Language Arts. Founded in 2016, WuKong has earned recognition from Cognia®, GSV 150, and Frost & Sullivan, which recognized WuKong Chinese as No. 1 globally among online Chinese learning platforms for non-native speakers. To learn more, visit www.wukongsch.com.
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International Business Simulation Debuts in Australia; Four Teams Qualify for Global Finals in Shanghai
