TAIPEI (TVBS News) — Compal Electronics (仁寶), one of Taiwan's leading electronics manufacturers, revealed Monday (May 12) plans to debut what it calls the world's first artificial intelligence-powered electronic whiteboard at COMPUTEX, Taiwan's premier international technology trade show held annually in Taipei. The innovative device, developed jointly with American semiconductor giant Qualcomm, incorporates the powerful Snapdragon X processor and features a modular architecture enabling owners of conventional electronic whiteboards to upgrade their existing equipment into advanced AI-capable systems.
The heart of the innovation lies in Compal's AI module, which conforms to the industry-standard Open Pluggable Specification (OPS), allowing for seamless integration with compatible systems. Technical specifications reveal impressive computing power: an 8-core central processing unit paired with a specialized neural processing unit capable of performing a remarkable 45 trillion operations per second (TOPS). Company representatives highlighted that this represents the debut implementation of Qualcomm's Snapdragon X processor in the electronic whiteboard market segment.
This computational muscle enables the system to handle sophisticated artificial intelligence workloads directly on the device rather than relying on remote servers, a capability that simultaneously enhances performance while strengthening user privacy protections. The advanced processor employs cutting-edge 4-nanometer manufacturing technology, resulting in significant energy efficiency gains — approximately 30% less power consumption compared to conventional x86-based systems. These improvements translate to more reliable operation and extended equipment lifespan, according to company materials.
Compal Vice President Mao Hsin-Kung (毛信功) characterized the partnership with Qualcomm as a pivotal achievement in the company's development of intelligent educational technology solutions. "This AI electronic whiteboard will provide users with a new intelligent experience and create higher value in diverse application scenarios," Mao explained, highlighting the product's versatility across different educational and business environments. The executive's comments underscore the strategic importance Compal places on this product launch within its broader portfolio.
The introduction of this advanced electronic whiteboard represents Compal's strategic bid to transform the educational technology marketplace and establish a foundation for future innovations in artificial intelligence applications for classrooms and corporate training environments. Industry observers note that success in this specialized sector could strengthen the Taiwanese manufacturer's position in the increasingly competitive global market for intelligent educational equipment and professional presentation systems. ★
