We built the AstraSOM-1680 to solve a real problem: edge AI hardware that is genuinely ready for production. Compact, powerful, and built around Synaptics' Astra SL1680 processor, it gives teams everything they need on the silicon side - 7.9 TOPS of neural processing, dual camera interfaces, 4K video capability, and gigabit connectivity in a 37×42mm LGA196 module.
But we've always known that hardware is only half the story. Today, we're announcing something that addresses the other half.
Grinn Global has entered into a strategic partnership with Peridio, creator of Avocado OS - the operating system purpose-built for Physical AI - to deliver a fully integrated, production-ready platform for edge AI vision applications.
Bridging Hardware Capability and Production Readiness
Even when a hardware platform is technically strong, bringing a product to market requires a significant software investment on top of it: BSP integration, OTA update infrastructure, secure boot, vulnerability management, and fleet operations tooling. For many teams, this work extends timelines considerably and pulls engineering resources away from the application itself.
This partnership addresses that directly. With Avocado OS pre-validated on the AstraSOM-1680, customers get a BSP, OTA pipeline, secure boot, full-disk encryption, and CVE tracking already in place - and can focus their effort on the product they are actually building.
Why Peridio
We evaluated what it would take to bring a production-grade software stack to the AstraSOM-1680, and the answer was clear: Avocado OS is the right fit. It is a production-grade Linux distribution built specifically for the kinds of deployments our customers are targeting - smart cameras, industrial inspection systems, remote sensing, and fleet-scale vision products.
"The Grinn AstraSOM-1680 is a perfect platform for any Edge AI and vision applications," said Robert Otreba, CEO of Grinn Global. "What Peridio brings with Avocado OS completes the picture for our customers. They get premium hardware with production software already integrated, so they can focus entirely on their application. No more choosing between moving fast and building things right."
Peridio Core adds centralized fleet management, remote diagnostics, and secure tunnel access - the operational layer that lets teams manage thousands of deployed devices as confidently as they manage one.
"Hardware teams don't want to build an operating system. They want to build smart cameras, inspection systems, and vision products," said Bill Brock, CEO of Peridio. "The AstraSOM-1680 is an incredibly capable piece of hardware - real AI compute in a tiny footprint. This partnership means you bring your models, not your platform team. Evaluate the module, load your application, and be in production in weeks, not months. That's how shipping hardware should work."
The AstraSOM-1680: What You Get on the Hardware Side
For teams coming to this partnership fresh, here is what the AstraSOM-1680 brings to the table:
The Synaptics Astra SL1680 at its core is an AI-native processor: quad-core Cortex-A73 CPU, a 7.9 TOPS secure NPU with native PyTorch, TensorFlow Lite, and ONNX support, and a multi-standard video decode pipeline covering AV1, H.265/264, and VP9.
Dual MIPI CSI camera interfaces (8MP + 4MP) handle everything from stereo vision to multi-angle inspection setups. HDMI 2.1 output supports live 4K video review. And ultra-low-power standby with sensor-based wake makes the module viable for battery and solar-powered deployments far from infrastructure.
All of this in a compact form factor optimized for high-volume manufacturing.
CRA Readiness, Without the Extra Work
The EU Cyber Resilience Act is on the horizon for everyone building connected embedded products. Mandatory vulnerability reporting obligations begin in September 2026, with full enforcement following in December 2027.
Teams shipping on the AstraSOM-1680 with Avocado OS are covered. Secure-by-design engineering, continuous vulnerability handling, and SBOM transparency are built into Avocado OS already. Compliance comes as part of the platform.
What's Next
The Avocado OS BSP for the AstraSOM-1680 is targeted for production release in Q2 2026. Integration and validation are underway now. We plan to extend this partnership across more of our hardware portfolio as the collaboration grows.
If you are evaluating the AstraSOM-1680 or building an edge AI vision product and want to understand what a fully integrated hardware-software stack looks like in practice, get in touch with us!
Paweł Horbanowicz
