Elementary, an award-winning AI vision system provider, will join Canonical at CES 2026 to showcase how modern manufacturing teams can deploy production-grade machine vision in days instead of months. The Elementary system runs on Ubuntu Core, Canonical’s fully containerized operating system for embedded devices, enabling fast, secure, and repeatable deployment at scale.
Showcasing AI vision with Ubuntu Core
Elementary uses Ubuntu Core to deliver an AI vision platform that is easy to roll out across lines, plants, and regions without sacrificing security or reliability. By combining Elementary’s AI vision software with Ubuntu Core’s transactional updates and long-term support, manufacturers gain a secure and robust foundation for continuous improvement on the factory floor.
On the CES show floor, attendees will see how operators can configure inspections, review insights, and improve processes through an intuitive interface backed by powerful edge AI. The live system demonstrates how AI vision can quickly move from pilot to standard work, even in complex brownfield environments.
Visit Elementary in Canonical’s booth
The Elementary AI vision system will be on display in the Ubuntu section of Canonical’s booth #10562 at CES 2026. Elementary CEO Milind Karnik will host live demonstrations at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. each day, walking through real use cases and answering questions about architecture, deployment, and ROI.
Visitors will be able to:
- Watch live inspections on real-world parts and materials.
- Explore how updates and new models are delivered over the air with Ubuntu Core.
- Discuss integration paths with MES, PLCs, and existing quality workflows.
Why this CES collaboration matters
Partnering with Canonical at CES highlights the importance of pairing domain-specific AI with a production-ready operating system built for connected devices. For manufacturers under pressure to improve quality, reduce scrap, and cope with labor shortages, this combination offers a secure and pragmatic path from AI proof of concept to fleet-wide deployment.
By participating alongside Canonical, Elementary aims to help operations, engineering, and IT leaders see how AI vision can fit into their plants today. The joint presence at CES 2026 underscores a shared focus on secure, scalable, and manageable Industry 4.0 solutions.
Learn more
To dive deeper into how Elementary uses Ubuntu Core to scale AI machine vision across production environments, read Canonical’s case study on Elementary’s deployment model and customer outcomes.
