Transform Retail Using Advantech's Edge AI and Customized Antennas

Modern retail environments demand seamless wireless connectivity and real-time data processing to support smart shelves, self-checkout kiosks, digital signage, and AI-driven analytics. However, standard antennas often result in weak signals, inconsistent network coverage, and interference in high-density areas. Additionally, delays in cloud-based processing can disrupt the customer experience and reduce store efficiency.   

To address these challenges, retailers require customized antenna solutions for optimal signal performance and edge computing capabilities to enable faster data processing within the store.

Smart retail solutions rely on a combination of ultra-reliable wireless connectivity and powerful edge computing to provide real-time insights, improve operational efficiency, and enhance customer engagement.

Customized Antenna Service

By integrating Advantech’s customized antenna service with the UBX-330M NUC-sized edge computer, retailers achieve uninterrupted connectivity, real-time insights, and enhanced store efficiency. This integrated approach eliminates wireless dead zones, accelerates data processing, and improves the overall shopping experience. With tailored RF performance, seamless system integration, and certification support, Advantech ensures a future-ready smart retail ecosystem.

Advantech’s LTE/Wi-Fi antennas are specifically designed to match the unique RF environment of each retail store, ensuring: 

• Optimized signal strength for seamless connectivity in self-checkout zones, back-office operations, and customer areas. 
• Interference mitigation in high-traffic retail locations, reducing connection drops. 
• Custom form factors to fit discreetly into digital signage, POS terminals, or IoT devices. 
• End-to-end validation, ensuring the antenna is fully optimized and integrated into the store’s infrastructure. 
• Certification support, streamlining regulatory approvals for deployment in different regions.

UBX-330M Edge Computing 

Powered by Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Meteor Lake H and U), combines a CPU, GPU, and NPU to deliver exceptional AI performance in a small form factor. As an AI-ready platform, it provides powerful processing capabilities, making it ideal for smart retail, hospitality, public spaces, education, entertainment, enterprise, and smart building applications.

Why Advantech?

• Customized Antenna Design – Optimized frequency, form factor, and tuning for retail environments. 
• System Integration & Validation – NUC-sized edge computer pre-tested for optimal performance. 
• Edge AI Processing – UBX-330M enables real-time decision-making without cloud delays. 
• Certification Support – Ensures compliance with wireless regulations for smooth deployment. 
• Seamless Wireless Coverage – Optimized connectivity for self-checkout, digital signage, and smart POS systems.