The 2nd Generation Akida platform is a substantial advancement in Brainchip's neuromorphic processing technology, expanding its efficiency and applicability across more complex neural network models. This advanced platform introduces support for Temporal Event-Based Neural Nets and Vision Transformers, aiming to enhance AI performance for various spatio-temporal and sensory applications. It's designed to drastically cut model size and required computations while boosting accuracy.
Akida 2nd Generation continues to enable Edge AI solutions by integrating features that improve energy efficiency and processing speed while keeping model storage requirements low. This makes it an ideal choice for applications that demand high-performance AI in Edge devices without needing cloud connectivity. Additionally, it incorporates on-chip learning, which eliminates the need to send sensitive data to the cloud, thus enhancing security and privacy.
The platform is highly flexible and scalable, accommodating a wide array of sensory data types and applications, from real-time robotics to healthcare monitoring. It's specifically crafted to run independently of the host CPU, enabling efficient processing in compact hardware setups. With this generation, Brainchip sets a new standard for intelligent, power-efficient solutions at the edge.