Liebherr, Reycom and Qualcomm Partner on Edge AI Gateway

10 Apr 2025 CW Team

Liebherr and Reycom have partnered with Qualcomm Technologies to launch LiRISE®—a next-generation edge AI gateway designed for autonomous and AI-powered industrial applications. The platform combines rugged hardware and scalable software with Qualcomm’s high-performance processors to bring advanced intelligence to machines operating in harsh environments.

“By delivering security-rich, high-performance, and future-ready solutions, we help our customers navigate an increasingly complex world,” said Claus von Reibnitz, Head of Control Systems & Connectivity, Liebherr.

LiRISE® integrates Qualcomm’s Dragonwing™ QCS6490 and IQ9 Series processors to enable real-time AI and high-performance computing. The solution is tailored for software-defined machines and industrial appliances, offering enhanced resilience against cyber threats.

“The demands on gateways for autonomous applications are constantly increasing,” said Pascal Rey, CEO and Founder of Reycom. “LiRISE® allows customers to focus on applications by providing a secure, high-performing platform.”

Eric Mazzoleni, Vice President – Industrial and Embedded IoT Sales, Europe at Qualcomm Germany GmbH, said: “This collaboration enables new AI-driven applications for the industrial sector. We’re proud to support LiRISE® with our advanced edge AI processors.”

The LiRISE® solution combines Liebherr’s edge AI hardware with Reycom’s Industrial Secure Edge (RISE) platform. Together, the three companies aim to accelerate adoption of AI and autonomy across industrial and mobile machinery, improving performance, security, and user experience.

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