NEPI is an open-source Linux software distribution for robotic, smart sensing and Edge-AI applications that allows engineering teams to focus on the end-customer solution by offloading low-level software development. NEPI provides the underlying operating system and middleware for embedded GPU solutions with sensor drivers, Edge-AI management tools, remote user interfaces, IoT connectivity, ROS interfaces, and more. NEPI simplifies the integration of disparate, complex software into a single commercial offering that enables solution developers and integrators to bring smart products to the market faster.