Edge AI Box in Smart Retail

P1-NH: an Edge AI Box based on NXP platform

The P1-NH is a high-performance computing platform specifically designed for intelligent edge IoT devices. Equipped with the NXP i.MX8M Mini processor, the edge ai box delivers up to 13 TOPS of AI performance. Combined with Hailo's advanced AI software stack, it supports complex machine vision and autonomous decision-making tasks.

P1-NH's Contribution to Smart Retail

In smart retail, real-time data is key, but turning it into instant action is the real challenge. The P1-NH Edge AI Box is designed to be the on-site brain that makes this happen, transforming retail spaces into intelligent, responsive environments.

Here’s how the P1-NH powers smarter retail operations:

1. Always-Connected IoT Hub

   • With dual WiFi and 4G support, the P1-NH stays online anywhere—from pop-up stores to mall outlets—ensuring your operational data is reliably uploaded to the cloud. This makes it a flexible and dependable data gateway for your entire store network.

2. The Intelligent Eye for Customer Insight

   • Paired with a USB camera, the P1-NH does more than just record. It performs real-time video analysis to deliver:

     • Accurate footfall counting and heat mapping.

     • Customer behavior analysis, tracking engagement with product displays.

     • Enhanced service, like alerting staff when assistance may be needed.

3. In-Store AI for Instant Decisions

   • This is where the P1-NH truly stands out. Built with the NXP i.MX8M Mini processor and delivering up to 13 TOPS, it processes all video data locally at the edge.

     • Privacy-Safe: Raw video stays in-store, protecting customer privacy.

     • Real-Time Results: Get instant insights without cloud latency.

     • Reduced Bandwidth: Only essential data is sent to the cloud, cutting costs.

Our Customer’s Smart Retail Application

Driving the digital transformation of physical retail through intelligent data analytics to enhance operational efficiency and sales performance.

VisionR

• Shopper Insights

  • Real-Time Shopper Traffic

    Accurately measures store visit numbers, supporting staff allocation, inventory management, and store performance evaluation.

  • Shopper Profile

    Generates customer characteristic analysis with one click, identifying high-value customer groups and shopping motivations.

  • Product Engagement

    AnalysisTracks product attention levels and identifies best-selling/slow-moving items.

• Operational Optimization

  • Till Integration

    Centralized analysis of multi-dimensional business data, supporting week/month/year-over-year comparisons.

  • Benchmarking

    Daily monitoring of store performance compared against historical data and other stores within the region.

  • Opportunity Spend

    Quantifies potential revenue in low-performance areas and evaluates the effectiveness of improvement measures.

• Decision Support

  • Revenue Generatin

    ActionsDaily login prompts with optimized recommendations.

  • Multi-Source Data

    IntegrationSupports integration of third-party data such as ANPR (Automatic Number Plate Recognition) and membership cards.

  • Centralized Management for All Stores

    Monitor real-time data of all stores from a single platform.

• Implementation Process

  • Install Smart Devices

    Rapid deployment of intelligent camera systems without complex wiring requirements.

  • Instant Access to Shopper Data

    Immediate collection and analysis of data upon device installation.

  • Make Data-Driven Retail Decisions

    Optimize operational and marketing strategies based on real-time insights.