en.Wedoany.com Reported - Lenovo has launched the AI Host Mini, a mini PC that allows users to download AI functions through its own marketplace, replacing traditional software application models. Lenovo stated that the platform offers over 8,000 AI skills, moving away from reliance on conventional desktop applications and services.
These AI functions are distributed through Lenovo's proprietary Tianxi Claw platform, differing from traditional software stores operated by third parties. The AI Host Mini can be configured by scanning a QR code with a smartphone, after which additional features can be enabled via the skills marketplace. Once configured, users can deploy AI tools through the skills system.
Lenovo claims the platform comes pre-installed with over 20 skills and allows access to thousands of additional functions subsequently. These functions can connect with QQ, WeChat, and Feishu, enabling the system to interact with existing communication platforms and workflows. This mechanism resembles an AI service app store, though it remains to be seen whether users will prefer purchasing AI skills over traditional software. Multiple instances of Tianxi Claw can run simultaneously, and the device supports shared access for multiple users.
The AI Host Mini supports a developer mode and comes pre-installed with Ubuntu, but support for Windows is currently uncertain. The device is powered by the Cixin P1 CD8180 processor, a 6nm Arm processor with a 12-core CPU designed for computing tasks. This processor, developed by China's Cixin Technology, is claimed to offer performance comparable to several older high-end Intel mobile chips. The chip integrates a 10-core GPU based on the Arm Immortalis G720 architecture for handling graphics and visual tasks. Additionally, it features a dedicated NPU with 30 TOPS of computing power, bringing Lenovo's claimed total computing power to 45 TOPS.
The device is equipped with 8GB of LPDDR5 memory (running at 6000MT/s) and a 256GB SSD for local storage. Despite housing dedicated artificial intelligence hardware, its compact chassis occupies only 0.48 liters, measuring 100 x 100 x 48.65 mm and weighing approximately 0.373 kg. Connectivity includes two USB 3.2 ports, two USB-C ports, HDMI 1.4, DisplayPort 1.4, and integrated 2.5GbE networking.
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