Beyond Wi-Fi 5: How Industrial Wireless Powers Edge AI
12/16/2025
Wireless connectivity in industry is often misunderstood as just “Wi-Fi 5.” In reality, industrial wireless has become the foundation of modern system architecture—and a critical enabler of Edge AI. From autonomous robots and medical imaging to smart infrastructure and industrial drones, real-time data, low latency, and reliable connectivity are essential for intelligent decision-making at the edge. In this video, Jerry Chiang, Director at Advantech, breaks down common misconceptions about wireless, explains how Edge AI is driving new demands, and shares how technologies like Wi-Fi 7, 5G RedCap, LTE Cat.1bis, and GNSS RTK are shaping the future of industrial applications.

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