Actions Technology Powers Over 20% of WorkBuddy’s First‑Batch Co‑Branded AI Hardware

Tencent’s WorkBuddy Open Platform officially went live on September 2. As an open‑ecosystem platform for China’s AI Agent landscape that interconnects hardware, applications and developer communities, its initial launch brought together more than 100 ecosystem partners and over 30 leading brands. Nine co‑branded AI hardware devices featuring native compatibility with WorkBuddy AI Agents were unveiled at launch, energizing the edge AI product ecosystem.

Two of the nine newly‑announced co‑branded AI hardware offerings — the Hollyland Lark A2 wireless microphone and the Insta360 Mic Pro wireless recording microphone — adopt Actions Technology’s portfolio of edge AI chips. In total, Actions‑powered devices account for 22.2 % of this inaugural product lineup.

Why Actions Technology?

Actions Technology claims a notable share among these launch‑day hardware products that define the entry‑level user experience for AI Agents. This strong market presence stems from two core pillars: forward‑looking R&D and market positioning built on robust core technologies, plus extensive commercial deployment across diverse product categories. Together, these deliver unique, tangible value for brand owners and developers.

1. Market‑leading Technology Roadmap: High‑efficiency Chips Underpin Hardware Performance

As artificial intelligence expands globally and shifts toward end‑device deployment, Actions Technology has made proactive strategic investments, focusing on self‑developed, low‑power, high‑efficiency edge AI chip architectures.

Back in 2024, the company released its first‑generation AI NPU built on Mixed-Mode SRAM-based Computing-In-Memory technology. It delivers 100 GOPS of single‑core computing performance with an exceptional energy efficiency of 6.4 TOPS/W @ INT8. Delivering energy efficiency that is ten to dozens of times better than conventional von‑Neumann‑architecture DSP and CPU solutions, it addresses a critical requirement across AIoT devices: robust AI processing paired with extended battery life.

Complementing this NPU core are two further strengths: more than two decades of accumulated expertise in end-to-end high‑fidelity audio processing, and state‑of‑the‑art low‑latency wireless connectivity. The combination of these three technology domains gives Actions® edge AI chips compelling competitive advantages.

2. Commercial‑scale Deployment: Expanding from AI Audio to Broader AI‑enabled Use Cases

Thanks to its platform‑oriented chip design capability, Actions Technology’s edge AI chips have achieved mass‑market adoption across numerous product categories and major brands.

As of August 2026, cumulative shipments of Actions® next‑generation edge AI chips — the ATS3231, ATS362X and ATW6095 series — have reached several million units. These chips power end‑products spanning AI audio, smart wearables, and AI‑driven office hardware.

Within AI audio, the ATS3231 series entered commercial production in April 2025 and is now widely deployed in wireless microphones, gaming headsets, desktop microphones and live‑streaming audio interfaces. Its customers include leading domestic and global names such as DJI, Hollyland, Insta360 and Razer. Meanwhile, the ATS362X series is mass‑produced inside new AI‑enabled party speakers from tier‑one international brands including Harman, Sony and LG.

For emerging hardware form‑factors such as AI glasses, AI notebooks and desktop assistant robots, the ATW6095 series is undergoing client‑side solution validation, with finished consumer products set to roll out progressively.

Actions Technology is among the early innovators to complete the full development cycle for low‑power computing-in‑memory AI NPU silicon: tape‑out, customer validation, and high‑volume mass production across multiple categories for top‑tier brands. Multiple product lines are now capitalizing on the AI upgrade wave. The company will keep advancing its technology pipeline to sustain its performance edge. This proven track record of moving from conceptual R&D to large‑volume commercial manufacturing is a key reason hardware brands selected Actions Technology silicon for the inaugural WorkBuddy co‑branded product lineup.

The First Batch of WorkBuddy Co‑Branded AI Hardware Is Only the Beginning

Pure cloud‑based mobile‑app‑only implementations struggle to meet strict requirements for real‑time responsiveness, data privacy and power efficiency. Real‑world large‑model adoption hinges on end‑cloud collaborative architectures. Actions‑enabled hardware joining the WorkBuddy cloud ecosystem marks a tangible milestone: end‑cloud collaboration is moving beyond theoretical concepts toward shipping commercial products.

End‑cloud collaboration is still in its early growth phase, holding vast untapped market potential. Armed with cutting‑edge technology, a comprehensive product portfolio and a field‑proven mass‑production workflow, Actions Technology will keep partnering with worldwide ecosystem participants. The firm aims to broaden edge AI adoption across more hardware formats and usage scenarios, helping build an open, interconnected and thriving edge AI industry ecosystem. This is not an end point — it is just the starting line.