AVerMedia Introduces QL601 Box PC — Fanless, Multi-OS Edge AI Platform for Smart Retail & Public Safety Applications
Taipei, Taiwan – September 30, 2025 – AVerMedia Technologies, Inc., a leading global provider of application-ready Edge AI turnkey solutions, today announced the QL601 Box PC, a fanless, compact, and power-efficient edge AI platform with multi-OS support. Engineered to deliver secure, manageable intelligence for smart retail and public safety deployments, the QL601 Box PC combines energy-efficient computing with enterprise connectivity and Out-of-Band (OOB) device management across multiple operating systems, simplifying fleet deployment and lifecycle management.
Product Overview
The QL601 Box PC powered by the Qualcomm® Dragonwing QCS6490 platform.
The QL601 Box PC is powered by the Qualcomm® Dragonwing QCS6490 platform, delivering responsive on-device analytics while maintaining outstanding power efficiency for 24/7 operation. Its compact, fanless enclosure and flexible I/O make it ideal for information kiosks, point-of-sale terminals, security appliances, AMR controllers, digital signage, access control systems, and other space-constrained edge installations that require reliable continuous operation.
Designed specifically for smart retail and public safety use cases, the QL601 Box PC supports a wide range of connectivity and management options, enabling customers to select the OS, network, and management stack that best suits their deployment.
"Multi-OS flexibility, exceptional power efficiency, and rich connectivity are essential for modern smart retail and public safety deployments," said Alex Liu, Vice President of Industrial Product Division at AVerMedia. "With the QL601 Box PC, customers can choose the OS that best fits their application, deploy always-on intelligence in space-constrained environments, and rely on broad networking and management options to scale and maintain large fleets with confidence."
QL601 Box PC Key Features
Multi-OS support: Ready for Windows 11 IoT LTSC, Ubuntu 20.04, Qualcomm Linux 1.3 (Yocto), and Android 13 to match diverse software stacks and developer preferences.
Memory and storage: 8 GB LPDDR4 and 128 GB UFS 2.2 for fast boot and responsive local processing.
Exceptional power efficiency: Qualcomm Dragonwing QCS6490 SoC enables sustained edge workloads with low power draw.
Enterprise connectivity: RJ-45, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth support, and an M.2 Key B slot for LTE/5G modules.
Rich multimedia I/O: HDMI and DisplayPort outputs, MIPI CSI camera inputs, USB 3.0/2.0/Type-C ports, and microSD card slot.
Fanless, compact design: Small footprint for unobtrusive installation in kiosks, cabinets, or mobile platforms.
OOB device management (multi-OS): Enables remote recovery, maintenance, and fleet management across supported OS.
Compatible with Raspberry Pi 5 for I/O expansion: Enables additional camera and peripheral expansion.
Security and Device Management
The QL601 Box PC supports Qualcomm TEE for secure key storage, trusted application execution, and content protection, meeting the needs of privacy-sensitive deployments. Combined with Out-of-Band (OOB) management capabilities across multiple OS, the QL601 Box PC is built to reduce on-site visits and improve uptime for large-scale edge fleets.
Availability
The QL601 Box PC is now available for order. Contact AVerMedia for sales inquiries or visit the product page for configuration and ordering details.
What's Next?
See the QL601 Box PC November 4–6 at the Smart City Expo World Congress 2025 in Barcelona, Spain. AVerMedia will be at Hall 3, booth B183, demonstrating its innovative edge AI solutions.
About AVerMedia
AVerMedia Technologies, Inc. is a leading global provider of application-ready Edge AI turnkey solutions, recognized for its expertise in video and audio technologies. AVerMedia offers customized, fully integrated hardware and software solutions designed to accelerate AI deployments across various industries, including smart cities, robotics, and industrial automation. As an NVIDIA Elite Partner, AVerMedia is dedicated to delivering cutting-edge AI inference solutions that enable businesses to scale AI effectively and reliably at the edge.
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