Microsoft unveils Project Solara AI, a chip-to-cloud platform built to power a new generation of 'agent-first' enterprise devices — hardware designed to run AI agents instead of traditional apps
Microsoft has introduced Project Solara, a chip-to-cloud platform aimed at creating 'agent-first' enterprise devices. This new platform utilizes a lightweight edge operating system built on Android, allowing devices to interface with AI agents hosted in the cloud. Microsoft has partnered with Qualcomm and MediaTek to provide the necessary hardware for this initiative, focusing on reference designs for OEMs rather than manufacturing products themselves.
- ▪Project Solara is designed to power a new generation of enterprise devices that run AI agents instead of traditional applications.
- ▪The platform features a lightweight edge OS called the Microsoft Device Ecosystem Platform (MDEP), built on the Android Open Source Project.
- ▪Microsoft has partnered with Qualcomm and MediaTek to supply silicon for the devices, which include a stationary AI hub and a wearable badge.
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Tech Industry Artificial Intelligence Microsoft unveils Project Solara AI, a chip-to-cloud platform built to power a new generation of 'agent-first' enterprise devices — hardware designed to run AI agents instead of traditional apps News By Etiido Uko published 3 June 2026 Microsoft ditches Windows to build OS on Android When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. A desktop companion and a wearable badge: Microsoft Solara concept reference design devices (Image credit: Microsoft) Share Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Email Share this article Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Microsoft has unveiled Project Solara, a chip-to-cloud…
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