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Report: The Future of AI Processing
By Arm - 14 May, 2025 - Comments: 0

AI is now emerging in everyday use cases thanks to advances in foundational models, powerful chip technology, and abundant data. As a result, new approaches in AI compute are required to deploy these advanced use cases with minimal effort. This report features insights on how to move AI forward from industry leaders at AWS, Meta, Samsung and Arm, and includes research from MIT Technology Rev... » read more

Pioneering The Cosmos With Physical AI: Robots Are Humanity’s Key Partners
By Steve Brown - 06 Mar, 2025 - Comments: 0

The stars have always fascinated us, sparking dreams of exploration and discovery. But now, as humanity steps further into the cosmos, a new hero takes center stage—physical AI. Robots, autonomous vehicles, and drones are transforming our ability to explore and settle other worlds, from navigating the alien terrain of Mars to constructing future bases on the Moon. These cutting-edge... » read more

Language’s Role In Embodied Agents
By Ben Gomes - 27 Jun, 2024 - Comments: 0

Large Language Models (LLMs) and models cross-trained on natural language are a major growth area for edge applications of neural networks and Artificial Intelligence (AI). Within the spectrum of applications, embodied agents stand out as a major developing focal point for this AI. This article will address developments in this space and how the application of language-trained models improves t... » read more

Vast Universe Of Transistors, Worm-Bot Innovation, Glass-Based Processor Enhancement, And Atomically Efficient Chips
By Margaret Kindling - 18 Apr, 2024 - Comments: 0

What’s a sextillion? It’s the number one followed by 21 zeros — outnumbering the stars in the Milky Way. Industry analyst Jim Handy estimates that 13 sextillion transistors have been manufactured by the chip industry since the first one sprang to life in late 1947. Today, as modern graphics and artificial intelligence chips each contain billions of transistors, and the total continues t... » read more

AI Performance And Real-Time Control In Robotics And Autonomous Applications
By Shingo Kojima - 07 Mar, 2024 - Comments: 0

Recent vision AI models have to deal with dynamic and complex environments, resulting in the need for more power efficiency and speed in real-time applications. To meet the market needs, Renesas released the next-generation Dynamically Reconfigurable Processor for AI (DRP-AI) accelerator. The DRP-AI accelerator delivers high-power efficiency of 10 TOPS/W, up to 10 times higher than the conve... » read more

Role For ICs Expands In Humanoid Robots
By John Koon - 01 Feb, 2024 - Comments: 0

Semiconductors play a crucial role in the development and functionality of humanoid robots. Humanoid robots are advanced machines designed to resemble and perform tasks similar to humans. The integration of semiconductors in humanoid robots contributes to their sensory perception, processing capabilities, and overall functionality. Robots are used in everything from security and defense, to ... » read more

How Do Robots Navigate?
By Vinod Khera - 20 Jul, 2023 - Comments: 1

Have you ever been amazed by the graceful movement of robots and self-driving vehicles in unfamiliar surroundings? The latest technological advancements have introduced self-cleaning robots, autonomous vehicles with incredible navigation abilities. This entails navigating through unfamiliar surroundings, capturing clear video footage, and performing processing at the edge. What's truly remarkab... » read more

Solving The Last-Mile Delivery Problem
By John Koon - 06 Jul, 2023 - Comments: 0

Retailers are deploying robots to cut costs and improve efficiency, opening new opportunities for chipmakers as well as a host of new challenges. Key to this strategy are autonomous roadside delivery robots (ARDRs). Retailers have been facing razor-thin profit margins for years and have turned their sights to increasing operational efficiency to stay competitive. Solving the last-mile delive... » read more

Smart Manufacturing Makes Gains In Chip Industry
By Anne Meixner - 15 Jun, 2023 - Comments: 0

Lights out manufacturing is gaining steam across the semiconductor industry, accelerating productivity, improving quality, and reducing costs and environment impact. These benefits are the result of years of strategic investments in technologies like machine-to-machine communication, data analytics, and robotics to achieve higher levels of autonomy. Semiconductor factories have long depen... » read more

A New Class Of Actuators Mimicking Human Muscle
By Heidi Hoffman - 15 Jun, 2023 - Comments: 0

Developing robots with human-like muscles that produce autonomous movement is not possible using traditional rigid, high-voltage electronics. However, recent research funded by FlexTech, a SEMI Technology community, shows promise in incorporating microcircuits to do just that by directly controlling and operating HASEL actuators. The innovation could guide intelligent, goal-oriented robots in ... » read more

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