Who is this for?

This Learning Path is for developers and engineers who want to run multimodal image, audio, and text models on Armv9 Linux systems using MNN as a portable, CPU-first inference runtime. It is aimed at readers who are comfortable building software from source and want a reproducible on-device workflow without quantization or heterogeneous scheduling.

What will you learn?

Upon completion of this Learning Path, you will be able to:

  • Build MNN natively on an Armv9 Linux system for multimodal inference
  • Verify a CPU-only Omni model workflow with text, vision, and audio prompts
  • Create a reproducible multimodal application flow that combines image and audio inputs into an actionable restock ticket

Prerequisites

Before starting, you will need the following:

  • An Armv9 Linux device with at least 32 GB of available disk space, for example a Radxa Orion O6
  • Familiarity with the Linux command line, Git, and building C++ projects with CMake
  • Internet access to download source code, model assets, and sample data

Summary

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You’ll build MNN natively on Armv9 Linux, prepare a prebuilt Omni multimodal model, and validate a CPU-only inference workflow. You’ll compile MNN and use llm_demo to establish a text-only baseline. Then, you’ll add a vision shelf audit that identifies the sparsest priority zone, and handle unclear images with NOT_SURE. Finally, you’ll convert an audio prompt into a reproducible, semicolon-separated restock ticket.

Frequently asked questions

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How do I know the MNN build worked and the Omni model is ready?
Use the llm_demo binary to load the prebuilt Omni MNN model package. If the package loads without errors and a simple prompt produces tokens, continue to the next steps.
What should I look for in the text-only baseline output?
The baseline produces a predictable response with visible token generation. Record the output so you can compare behavior after adding vision and audio inputs.
What output should the vision shelf audit produce?
The audit estimates coverage for the top, middle, and bottom shelf levels. It identifies the sparsest priority zone and gives a short reason. If the image is unclear, it returns NOT_SURE.
Do I need a GPU or cloud service to run these demos on Armv9?
No. The workflow uses a native CPU-only MNN build, and the vision reasoning runs locally without cloud round trips.
What does the audio-to-ticket result look like and how is it used?
The result is a single-line, semicolon-separated ticket for predictable parsing and consistent terminal display. Combine it with the vision audit’s priority zone to create an actionable restock ticket.
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