Crystal Display Systems has launched a new range of touchscreen displays engineered to run artificial intelligence applications directly on the device, as demand for Edge-AI systems accelerates across commercial and industrial markets.
The Nebula AI Series — developed with long-standing partner Glory Star — was unveiled on 26th November in Rochester. The line, offered in 10.1in, 15.6in, and 21.5in formats, uses a Cortex-A72/A53 processor, 4GB RAM, 32GB of storage, and the Android 15 operating system. CDS said the bonded touch displays, with brightness levels up to 500 cd/m², were designed for environments requiring high durability and reliable visual performance.
A key feature is an integrated 6 TOPS neural processing unit, which allows large language models and other machine-learning workloads to run locally, reducing latency, cutting cloud usage, and improving data privacy for sectors with sensitive information. The devices also support Glory Star’s STAROS kiosk lockdown system and optional Star Control mobile device management for remote fleet oversight. CDS’s own Musea platform can be used to deliver digital signage and interactive content to the screens.
Connectivity includes WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, PoE-enabled Ethernet, optional 4G, and a range of ports to integrate sensors, cameras, scanners, and other peripherals. The units support VESA mounting and are compatible with accessories such as RFID readers and barcode scanners.
CDS said the series was targeted at industries including fitness, healthcare, retail, hospitality, education, transport, industrial automation, and smart-city infrastructure, where on-device AI enables applications such as real-time posture analysis, recommendation engines, voice-driven interfaces, and predictive maintenance.
Glory Star, which has more than 800,000 touchscreen deployments globally, provides customisable display hardware and all-in-one systems for sectors including fitness, retail, self-service, and building automation. CDS distributes Glory Star products in the UK and Europe.
