Intel Claims 130+ Edge Wins, Launches Robotics AI Framework

Intel announced over 130 design engagements for its Series 3 processor family and unveiled OpenVINO Physical AI, an open-source framework aimed at bridging the gap between lab-built robotics models and real-world deployments. The announcements, made ahead of Computex, position Intel's edge silicon and software stack as a unified alternative to fragmented CPU and accelerator combinations. Key to the launch is SensoryAI's retail robot Ella, now running three AI agents on a single Intel Core Ultra Series 3 chip. Intel also benchmarked its platform against Nvidia's Jetson Thor, claiming competitive performance at roughly half the system cost. OpenVINO Physical AI is available in preview, with general availability targeted for late 2026.