Four technology companies have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore collaboration on edge artificial intelligence technologies for unmanned aerial vehicle applications.

Accton Technology Corporation, Synaptics Incorporated (NASDAQ: SYNA), Gallopwave Incorporation, and Hsuan Yuan Technology Co. Ltd. announced the MoU, which provides a framework for evaluating technical collaboration and potential research and development related to UAV applications.

The collaboration aims to combine expertise across edge AI, wireless connectivity, navigation software, UAV technologies, and system integration. The companies plan to explore how these capabilities may support UAV applications in search-and-rescue, delivery, and wildlife conservation.

"Combining Synaptics' compute and connectivity with Gallopwave's navigation software and HYTech's UAV platform lets us evaluate how these technologies can work together as an integrated system," said Enco Liew, VP of Value Line PBU at Accton Technology.

Gallopwave develops edge AI and navigation software technologies for UAV applications through its proprietary software platform. The company provides software modules designed to support navigation, positioning, and onboard decision-making capabilities for UAV systems.

Synaptics provides AI-driven embedded compute, wireless connectivity, and multimodal sensing solutions. HYTech develops drone technologies and system integration solutions for commercial UAV applications, working with industry partners on platform integration, testing, and validation activities.

Any collaboration under the MoU would remain subject to the parties entering into definitive agreements, according to the companies' statement.