Synaptics and Accton Technology join forces to explore edge AI technologies for unmanned aerial vehicles

Accton, Synaptics sign MoU for UAV edge AI collaboration By Investing.com

HSINCHU, Taiwan - Accton Technology Corporation, Synaptics Incorporated (NASDAQ:SYNA), Gallopwave Incorporation, and Hsuan Yuan Technology Co. Ltd. signed a memorandum of understanding for potential collaboration on edge AI technologies for unmanned aerial vehicle applications, according to a press release statement issued today. The MoU establishes a framework for the companies to evaluate technical collaboration and research and development opportunities related to UAV applications. Any collaboration would require the parties to enter into definitive agreements.Synaptics shares have surged 135% over the past year, trading at $146.04 with a market capitalization of $5.64 billion. According to InvestingPro analysis, 10 analysts have revised their earnings upwards for the upcoming period, with the company expected to return to profitability this year after posting a loss of $1.25 per share over the last twelve months. The stock currently appears overvalued based on InvestingPro's Fair Value analysis. Investors can access the comprehensive Pro Research Report on Synaptics, one of 1,400+ US equities covered with detailed visual analysis and expert insights. The partnership brings together capabilities in edge AI, wireless connectivity, navigation software, UAV technologies, and system integration. The companies plan to explore how these technologies may support UAV applications in search-and-rescue, delivery, and wildlife conservation. "Combining Synaptics compute and connectivity with Gallopwave's navigation software and HYTech's UAV platform lets us evaluate how these technologies can work together as an integrated system," said Enco Liew, VP of Value Line PBU at Accton Technology. Vikram Gupta, VP and GM of Edge Compute & Connectivity Solutions Division at Synaptics, said the collaboration aims to explore how onboard AI processing, connectivity, navigation technologies, and UAV platforms may work together to support future innovation in aerial systems. Accton provides networking infrastructure for AI workloads and open-hardware designs. Synaptics develops AI-embedded compute, wireless connectivity, and sensing solutions. Gallopwave develops edge AI and navigation software for UAV applications, while HYTech develops drone technologies and system integration solutions for commercial UAV applications. In other recent news, Synaptics Incorporated reported a strong fiscal Q3 2026 performance, surpassing both earnings and revenue forecasts. The company achieved an earnings per share of $1.09, exceeding the forecasted $1.01, and posted revenue of $294.2 million, above the predicted $290.48 million. This represents the sixth consecutive quarter of double-digit year-over-year revenue growth. In related developments, Mizuho raised its price target for Synaptics to $128, citing growth in the Internet of Things (IoT) segment and noting that the company's June quarter revenue guidance of $305 million is above consensus estimates. The IoT segment, which makes up 30% of Synaptics' revenue, grew 31% year-over-year. Additionally, Needham increased its price target for Synaptics to $120, highlighting the company's expanding robotics pipeline driven by AI-enabled touch controllers. These recent developments reflect Synaptics' ongoing advancements in key technology areas. This article was generated with the support of AI and reviewed by an editor. For more information see our T&C.

Synaptics, Accton Technology And Others Sign MoU to Bring Edge AI Technologies to UAVs

Synaptics Incorporated is a developer and fabless supplier of mixed signal semiconductor solutions that enable people to engage with connected devices and data, engineering experiences throughout the home, at work, in the car and on the go. The Company's product categories include core Internet of things (IoT), enterprise and automotive, and mobile product applications. Its core IoT solutions consist of wireless connectivity (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Bluetooth Low Energy, Zigbee, Thread, global positioning system, and Ultra Low Energy) products, System-on-Chip (SoC), products, and its Astra family of artificial intelligence (AI)-native edge processors. Its enterprise product applications include solutions for personal computers (PCs), a range of audio and video products and solutions for enterprise workspaces. The Company's mobile product applications include smartphones, tablets, large touchscreen applications, as well as a variety of mobile, handheld, and entertainment devices.