Sharp Unveils Raspberry Pi Smart Display Module at ISE 2026 With Built-In Edge AI

After several days dominated by headlines around Microsoft’s Maia 200 AI chip and its memory deal with SK Hynix, single-board computers are back in focus. This time, attention shifts to Raspberry Pi, which quietly made a notable appearance at ISE 2026 with a new professional display solution.

As reported by TechPowerUp, Sharp is showcasing an unreleased product called the Raspberry Pi Smart Display Module at ISE 2026 in Barcelona.

A compute module built directly into displays

The Smart Display Module acts as an adapter board for the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5 and targets professional signage and AV installations. Instead of relying on external media players, extra cables, or separate power supplies, the module allows displays to run directly from the embedded compute hardware.

Key features include low-power, high-quality display output, HDMI support for a second independent video stream, and an M.2 expansion slot for optional AI acceleration. The module follows the Intel Smart Display Module (SDM) specification, which lets it slot directly into compatible displays and draw power from the screen itself.

By embedding the computer inside the display, installations become cleaner, more reliable, and easier to maintain. Sharp positions the module for environments such as flight information systems, retail signage, corporate displays, and industrial use cases. Users can install it without specialist tools.

Edge AI comes to digital signage

A major highlight is built-in support for edge AI workloads. Through M.2-compatible AI accelerators, the Smart Display Module enables local analytics, real-time processing, and private, on-device AI tasks without relying on cloud services. This approach allows businesses to deploy AI-powered digital signage while keeping data processing local.

Raspberry Pi technology already powers hundreds of thousands of screens worldwide, and the Smart Display Module expands that ecosystem with modular, AI-capable display computing. Sharp confirmed the product will launch later in 2026, with live demos available at its ISE booth from February 3–6 at Fira de Barcelona, Gran Via.

Meanwhile, in other tech news, Microsoft continues to post strong revenue growth, even as Xbox hardware sales show continued declines.