OPPO US Research Center operates from Palo Alto, California, conducting research and development in smartphone and mobile AI technologies. The centre focuses on translating cutting-edge research into production systems that shape how users interact with smart devices, communication networks, and cloud services.
The technical work spans computer vision, video and image processing, mobile AI, and large language models. The centre develops algorithms and products for smartphone technologies alongside large language models for AI-powered hardware platforms such as AI Glass and earbuds, with models operating at approximately 1 billion parameters. This work encompasses multimodal intelligence integrating language, vision, and action, as well as hardware and software integration challenges.
The centre brings together scientists and engineers working closely across hardware, software, and product teams. The focus remains on translating research prototypes into systems that function reliably in production environments, rather than maintaining research isolation. The work spans on-device AI functionality, cloud-based services, and the integration of AI capabilities into wearable and portable devices.