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I wonder are brn is involved here, it seems and sounds very familiar technology.

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They are competitors basically …

Frangipani said:

🎉【2025 Andes RISC-V CON Hsinchu – Successfully Wrapped Up!】 Under the… | Andes Technology

🎉【2025 Andes RISC-V CON Hsinchu – Successfully Wrapped Up!】 Under the theme "RePioneering the Future", this year’s event brought together global RISC-V partners to explore cutting-edge applications in AI, Automotive, AP and Security. ✨We also celebrated Andes’ 20th anniversary with a special...

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At yesterday’s 2025 Andes RISC-V CON Hsinchu, Edward Lien, our Regional Sales Manager in Taiwan, gave a presentation on “RISC-V and AI Acceleration” and how BrainChip’s IP fits into it:

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Join us next week at RISC-V CON Hsinchu where I will present on RISC-V and AI Acceleration and share how our Akida NPU IP fits into RISC-V + AI. Register now: https://2vx.co/91eFVF4 #BrainChipAkida #AndesRISCVCON

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Apparently we are working together with Yu-Hsin Layout Technology, an IC Layout Service Provider from Taiwan:















This is how their Founder and CEO promotes Yu-Hsin Layout Technology:

“Delivering Advanced Process Solutions From Taiwan To the World”
“Enable your Innovation with Taiwan’s Leading Layout Expertise”

Frangipani said:

Apparently we are working together with Yu-Hsin Layout Technology, an IC Layout Service Provider from Taiwan:

非常感謝 BrainChip 的 Edward 邀請 ，予新科技很榮幸以合作夥伴身分參加2025 Andes RISC-V CON，共襄盛舉! | Yu-Hsin Layout Technology Co.,LTD.

非常感謝 BrainChip 的 Edward 邀請 ，予新科技很榮幸以合作夥伴身分參加2025 Andes RISC-V CON，共襄盛舉! It was an honor to participate in the 2025 Andes RISC-V CON. We sincerely thank Edward from BrainChip for the invitation. As a trusted partner of BrainChip, we’re proud to take part in this event! #RISC-V #Brainchip...

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This is how their Founder and CEO promotes Yu-Hsin Layout Technology:

“Delivering Advanced Process Solutions From Taiwan To the World”
“Enable your Innovation with Taiwan’s Leading Layout Expertise”

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Evening Frangipani ,

Blooooom...


*Could not locate the short vidio of business men holding beers whilst swaying their hips , so this will have to suffice.

Regards,
Esq.

Bravo said:

Qualcomm has taught smart glasses to run AI without a smartphone: the AR1+Gen 1 chip is ready

Qualcomm has announced a new augmented reality processor, the Snapdragon AR1+ Gen 1, that enables AI without a smartphone or cloud connection, paving the way for autonomous smart glasses with powerful local processing.

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Qualcomm has taught smart glasses to run AI without a smartphone: the AR1+Gen 1 chip is ready​

Qualcomm has announced a new augmented reality processor, the Snapdragon AR1+ Gen 1, that enables AI without a smartphone or cloud connection, paving the way for autonomous smart glasses with powerful local processing.

As Engadget reports, the new product is an improved version of the previous AR1 Gen 1, but its main difference is support for AI products directly on the device. Thanks to the 3rd generation Hexagon neuroprocessor, the chip can process up to 1 billion parameters of small language models (SLMs), such as Llama 1B, without the need for the Internet.

The developers are focusing on miniaturization: the new chip is 28% smaller than its predecessor, which allows for a 20% reduction in the height of the glasses' temples. This is critical for creating more elegant and lightweight form factors.
The AR1+ is also more power-efficient, drawing less power in scenarios such as computer vision, voice activation, Bluetooth playback, and video streaming. Qualcomm claims «premium» image quality, achieved through binocular display support, image stabilization, and a powerful multi-frame processing engine.

During the demonstration, Qualcomm’s Vice President of XR, Ziad Asghar, simulated a real-life situation:
«I was standing in a supermarket and asked the glasses to help me with a fettuccine alfredo recipe for my daughter’s birthday.» He said this was the first time a generative AI model of this type had been run entirely on smart glasses, without any external processing.

The company cited the Ray-Ban Meta and the experimental Orion AR as examples of future applications for the chip. From now on, developers will be able to create standalone AR glasses with built-in AI features without sacrificing design or usability.

As the augmented reality market moves from experimental solutions to full-fledged consumer products, built-in AI and smaller sizes could be key to mass adoption. Qualcomm is aiming to be a major player in setting the standard for the next generation of smart glasses.

As a reminder, a US court recently ruled that Qualcomm did not violate its agreement with Arm by acquiring Nuvia, a startup founded by three former Apple engineers, for $1.4 billion in 2021. This will ensure Qualcomm’s presence in the PC market, at least for a while.

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Not in our league. Qualcomm's can give us a recipe. AKIDA can give an Epilepsy sufferer warning of an impending seizure.
You can bet that scientists are working on AKIDA predicting the onset of migraines. In Australia alone 7.6% of the population suffer from chronic migraines. World wide this would have a huge market.

Frangipani said:

Apparently we are working together with Yu-Hsin Layout Technology, an IC Layout Service Provider from Taiwan:

非常感謝 BrainChip 的 Edward 邀請 ，予新科技很榮幸以合作夥伴身分參加2025 Andes RISC-V CON，共襄盛舉! | Yu-Hsin Layout Technology Co.,LTD.

非常感謝 BrainChip 的 Edward 邀請 ，予新科技很榮幸以合作夥伴身分參加2025 Andes RISC-V CON，共襄盛舉! It was an honor to participate in the 2025 Andes RISC-V CON. We sincerely thank Edward from BrainChip for the invitation. As a trusted partner of BrainChip, we’re proud to take part in this event! #RISC-V #Brainchip...

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This is how their Founder and CEO promotes Yu-Hsin Layout Technology:

“Delivering Advanced Process Solutions From Taiwan To the World”
“Enable your Innovation with Taiwan’s Leading Layout Expertise”

https://www.linkedin.com/in/terry-peng-professional-layout-house/

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As usual @Frangipani top quality research...........love the look of those major clients







Happy as Larry

To assume that we are just an IP provider moving forward would be 100% wrong, has the business model changed a touch, I reserve
my opinion, but, we have always seriously considered what our partners and customers and potential customers have suggested is
the clear way forward, we have never been rigid, we have always been able to turn on a dime, being nimble as a small player has always
been one of our strengths.

The ASX has proven to be a nasty sandpit for us, smart, well focused Boards know when the time is right to make a move that will ultimately
benefit us all, I personally don't support a move offshore until our company sures up our revenue earnings model, but it's coming, yes, we have all heard it countless times over the last 3 years, but the efforts internally will pay dividends I'm sure of it.

Some shareholders criticized Tony's efforts over the last 4 years, but I personally believe that he represented us as a one-man band the best he could, given he was only privileged with certain information that would never satisfy the hungry shareholder base in Australia, which at times could be rather nasty and aggressive, so I say, thanks Tony, the Perth shareholders really appreciated your friendly, honest approach!

Just passing by.......regards Tech.

TECH said:

To assume that we are just an IP provider moving forward would be 100% wrong, has the business model changed a touch, I reserve
my opinion, but, we have always seriously considered what our partners and customers and potential customers have suggested is
the clear way forward, we have never been rigid, we have always been able to turn on a dime, being nimble as a small player has always
been one of our strengths.

The ASX has proven to be a nasty sandpit for us, smart, well focused Boards know when the time is right to make a move that will ultimately
benefit us all, I personally don't support a move offshore until our company sures up our revenue earnings model, but it's coming, yes, we have all heard it countless times over the last 3 years, but the efforts internally will pay dividends I'm sure of it.

Some shareholders criticized Tony's efforts over the last 4 years, but I personally believe that he represented us as a one-man band the best he could, given he was only privileged with certain information that would never satisfy the hungry shareholder base in Australia, which at times could be rather nasty and aggressive, so I say, thanks Tony, the Perth shareholders really appreciated your friendly, honest approach!

Just passing by.......regards Tech.

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Welcome anytime Tech.
Hope you're recovery is progressing well.

A copilot summary of the Chelpis/Brainchip partnership:
The partnership between Chelpis Quantum Corp and BrainChip aims to integrate post-quantum cryptographic security with neuromorphic AI processing. Here’s what they plan to achieve:

1. AI-Powered Post-Quantum Security​

Chelpis is developing an M.2 card using BrainChip’s Akida AKD1000 processor to enhance post-quantum cryptographic security. This will help protect devices against future quantum computing threats.

2. Advanced System-on-Chip (SoC) Development​

The collaboration is exploring a new SoC design that integrates RISC-V, PQC (Post-Quantum Cryptography), and NPU (Neural Processing Unit) technologies. This chip will support manufacturing markets focused on a Made-in-USA strategy.

3. AI-Enhanced Industrial Robotics​

Chelpis’ partner Mirle is working on autonomous quadruped robotics that mimic the movement of four-legged animals for factory automation. BrainChip’s Akida AI will provide low-power, event-based processing to improve efficiency.

4. Edge AI Security for Robotics​

Akida’s neuromorphic AI will help secure autonomous robotic devices by providing cyber-security acceleration with energy efficiency. This ensures real-time AI processing without relying on cloud-based solutions.

This partnership could lead to next-generation AI-powered security solutions for industrial automation, IoT, and defense applications. Would you like to explore how Akida compares to traditional AI processors?
BrainChip Collaborates with Chelpis-Mirle on Security Solution
BrainChip-Chelpis-Mirle team up on robotic cryptographic security ...
BrainChip Partners with Chelpis-Mirle on Security Solution - TechBullion

Frangipani said:

Coros Space, a new SpaceTech startup, is lifting off…

And co-founder and CEO Sanath Muret - a familiar face for BRN shareholders on LinkedIn - says he is planning on continuing to collaborate with BrainChip, just like he used to until recently, when he was still with ESA as a Young Graduate Trainee for On-Board Computer & Data Handling Systems.

Sanath Muret co-founded Coros Space with CTO Iván Rodríguez Ferrández (who just finished his PhD with ESA while being a Junior Researcher at the Barcelona Supercomputer Center) and Safouane Benamer (until now CEO of Opus Aerospace).

#edhpc #morpheus | Sanath Muret | 15 comments

Dear network, This post announces the end of an era and the beginning of a new one. For the past two years, I was a YGT in the On-Board Computers & Data Handling Section at the European Space Agency - ESA. It was, in a way, a life-changing experience. I acquired invaluable knowledge on novel...

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Dear network, As I near the final stages of my PhD and wrap up my journey with European Space Agency - ESA co-funding, I’m thrilled to announce the next step in my career: the launch of Coros Space! At Coros Space, I’ll be leveraging my expertise in radiation testing of complex systems and my...

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Frangipani said:

Our partner Neurobus will be demonstrating their cutting-edge solutions for surveillance dronesat the Paris Air Show (16 - 22 June):

#defensetech #deeptech #edgeai #neuromorphic #bourget2025 #nextgencomputing | Neurobus

Proud to be a CDL Next Gen Computing graduate! Catch us at the Paris Air Show (June 16–22) to see our tech in action! #DefenseTech #DeepTech #EdgeAI #Neuromorphic #Bourget2025 #NextGenComputing

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Our friends at Neurobus and Coros Space will be two of five ESA BIC France startups pitching their ideas (Neuromorphic AI onboard spacecraft resp. In-Orbit Servicing) at the International Paris Air Show on 17 June:

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While Coros Space Co-Founder and CTO Iván Rodríguez Ferrández is an expert on embedded GPUs for space, I strongly suspect Akida will also play a part in their vision of future In-Orbit Servers:

TECH said:

To assume that we are just an IP provider moving forward would be 100% wrong, has the business model changed a touch, I reserve
my opinion, but, we have always seriously considered what our partners and customers and potential customers have suggested is
the clear way forward, we have never been rigid, we have always been able to turn on a dime, being nimble as a small player has always
been one of our strengths.

The ASX has proven to be a nasty sandpit for us, smart, well focused Boards know when the time is right to make a move that will ultimately
benefit us all, I personally don't support a move offshore until our company sures up our revenue earnings model, but it's coming, yes, we have all heard it countless times over the last 3 years, but the efforts internally will pay dividends I'm sure of it.

Some shareholders criticized Tony's efforts over the last 4 years, but I personally believe that he represented us as a one-man band the best he could, given he was only privileged with certain information that would never satisfy the hungry shareholder base in Australia, which at times could be rather nasty and aggressive, so I say, thanks Tony, the Perth shareholders really appreciated your friendly, honest approach!

Just passing by.......regards Tech.

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Lovely to see you back Tech. Hope you are doing ok…

TECH said:

To assume that we are just an IP provider moving forward would be 100% wrong, has the business model changed a touch, I reserve
my opinion, but, we have always seriously considered what our partners and customers and potential customers have suggested is
the clear way forward, we have never been rigid, we have always been able to turn on a dime, being nimble as a small player has always
been one of our strengths.

The ASX has proven to be a nasty sandpit for us, smart, well focused Boards know when the time is right to make a move that will ultimately
benefit us all, I personally don't support a move offshore until our company sures up our revenue earnings model, but it's coming, yes, we have all heard it countless times over the last 3 years, but the efforts internally will pay dividends I'm sure of it.

Some shareholders criticized Tony's efforts over the last 4 years, but I personally believe that he represented us as a one-man band the best he could, given he was only privileged with certain information that would never satisfy the hungry shareholder base in Australia, which at times could be rather nasty and aggressive, so I say, thanks Tony, the Perth shareholders really appreciated your friendly, honest approach!

Just passing by.......regards Tech.

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Hi Tech,
Stay please

Startups are being snapped up at record speed,

I wouldn’t be surprised if it turned out we’re also somehow connected to South Korean ASIC design house ASICLAND, whose engineers work closely with global partners, including TSMC and Arm.

The fact that both their CMO & Head of Overseas Sales and the company’s Global Strategy Manager “celebrated” this week’s LinkedIn post about our redesigned website with a clapping-hands emoji each is a little too much of a coincidence, don’t you think?

“ASICLAND is a leading design house specializing in application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) design, offering high-performance, low-power, and cost-optimized design services. As an official Value Chain Alliance (VCA) partner of TSMC—the world’s No.1 foundry—ASICLAND serves as a trusted bridge between customers and TSMC. We deliver full turnkey support, from architecture design to GDS delivery, across a wide range of industries including AI, automotive, IoT, and memory.”


















In this context, I was wondering whether the undisclosed “Leading U.S. IDM Company” in yesterday’s press release could by any chance be our licensee Renesas Electronics America, a wholly owned subsidiary of Tokyo-headquartered Renesas Electronics Corporation, which in turn happens to be a global semiconductor player? Just a wild guess, though…

“▶ Strengthening automotive semiconductor design capabilities through collaboration with a global semiconductor client

(…) [2025-06-11] ASICLAND has signed a supply agreement with a leading U.S. integrated device manufacturer (IDM) to jointly target the global automotive semiconductor market.

(…) The U.S. semiconductor company involved is an IDM providing essential chip designs and power management solutions for automotive electronics systems, with active operations across various industrial sectors. Through this collaboration, ASICLAND will expand its technological foundation and expertise in automotive chip design.

(…) Meanwhile, ASICLAND is accelerating efforts to enter global markets by establishing an advanced R&D center in Hsinchu, Taiwan*. The company is actively securing cutting-edge design technologies for 3nm and 5nm process nodes as well as CoWos (Chip-on-Wafer-on-Substrate) packaging technologies.”


*Hsinchu Science Park is Taiwan’s Silicon Valley and home to about 500 high-tech companies, among them TSMC, UMC and MediaTek, as well as our partner Andes Technology.

Frangipani said:

I wouldn’t be surprised if it turned out we’re also somehow connected to South Korean ASIC design house ASICLAND, whose engineers work closely with global partners, including TSMC and Arm.

The fact that both their CMO & Head of Overseas Sales and the company’s Global Strategy Manager “celebrated” this week’s LinkedIn post about our redesigned website with a clapping-hands emoji each is a little too much of a coincidence, don’t you think?

“ASICLAND is a leading design house specializing in application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) design, offering high-performance, low-power, and cost-optimized design services. As an official Value Chain Alliance (VCA) partner of TSMC—the world’s No.1 foundry—ASICLAND serves as a trusted bridge between customers and TSMC. We deliver full turnkey support, from architecture design to GDS delivery, across a wide range of industries including AI, automotive, IoT, and memory.”


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In this context, I was wondering whether the undisclosed “Leading U.S. IDM Company” in yesterday’s press release could by any chance be our licensee Renesas Electronics America, a wholly owned subsidiary of Tokyo-headquartered Renesas Electronics Corporation, which in turn happens to be a global semiconductor player? Just a wild guess, though…

“▶ Strengthening automotive semiconductor design capabilities through collaboration with a global semiconductor client

(…) [2025-06-11] ASICLAND has signed a supply agreement with a leading U.S. integrated device manufacturer (IDM) to jointly target the global automotive semiconductor market.

(…) The U.S. semiconductor company involved is an IDM providing essential chip designs and power management solutions for automotive electronics systems, with active operations across various industrial sectors. Through this collaboration, ASICLAND will expand its technological foundation and expertise in automotive chip design.

(…) Meanwhile, ASICLAND is accelerating efforts to enter global markets by establishing an advanced R&D center in Hsinchu, Taiwan*. The company is actively securing cutting-edge design technologies for 3nm and 5nm process nodes as well as CoWos (Chip-on-Wafer-on-Substrate) packaging technologies.”


*Hsinchu Science Park is Taiwan’s Silicon Valley and home to about 500 high-tech companies, among them TSMC, UMC and MediaTek, as well as our partner Andes Technology.

ASICLAND Hits the Gas in the Global Automotive Semiconductor Market⚙️ | ASICLAND

ASICLAND Hits the Gas in the Global Automotive Semiconductor Market⚙️ ⠀ ASICLAND has signed a semiconductor design supply agreement with a leading U.S. integrated device manufacturer (IDM), accelerating its entry into the global automotive market. ⠀ As the automotive semiconductor sector...

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I’ve always said it’s Brainchip that try’s to implement the NDA with customer when they can, just can’t work out why some and not the others

I just want to say that the new developer hub is a great addition. Awaiting the community, education and data sets portals to open which will provide us developers/data scientists a platform to discuss and experiment with Akida. My thoughts are this will become a valuable resource for discovery and learning. Who ever initiated this, well done.

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BrainChip exhibited at Augmented World Expo in Long Beach, CA this week. | BrainChip

BrainChip exhibited at Augmented World Expo in Long Beach, CA this week. AWE is the world’s largest spatial computing event where over 5000 creators, developers, and solutions providers gathered to discuss the latest in Extended Reality (XR) including AI technologies that enable Augmented...

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Frangipani said:

In this 29 April article about the Future of Neuromorphic AI in Electronic Warfare, Steven Harbour not only confirms a partnership between Parallax Advanced Research and Intel (no surprise here, as he already used to collaborate with them closely for years while at SwRI), but also one between Parallax Advanced Research and BrainChip:

Parallax Advanced Research and the Future of Neuromorphic Artificial Intelligence in Electronic Warfare

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Parallax Advanced Research and the Future of Neuromorphic Artificial Intelligence in Electronic Warfare​

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The convergence of artificial intelligence and defense technologies is poised to redefine the future of electronic warfare (EW). This shift, driven by third-generation AI techniques like spiking neural networks (SNN) and neuromorphic research, represents a critical step forward in equipping the U.S. military with innovative and adaptable solutions. We spoke with Dr. Steven Harbour, Parallax Advanced Research director of AI Hardware Research and a leading expert in neuromorphic research, to explore how his team is advancing AI capabilities and addressing emerging challenges in defense.

Parallax Advanced Research and Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) EW Team; left to right: Mr. Justin S. Tieman, Principal Engineer, SwRI; Mr. Keith G. Dufford, Senior Program Manager, SwRI; Mr. David A. Brown, Institute Engineer; and Director AI Hardware Research and Neuromorphic Center of Excellence, Parallax; Dr. Steven D. Harbour​

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Exploring AI’s Next Frontier​

Traditional AI excels in tasks it has been trained on, demonstrating precision in recognizing familiar patterns and processing expected queries. However, Harbour highlights a significant limitation: AI's brittleness when confronted with the unexpected.



Humans, on the other hand, adapt to the unknown through cognitive problem-solving, a capability that AI systems must emulate to address future challenges effectively.

SNNs, inspired by the human brain’s functionality, offer a promising solution. Unlike traditional feedforward neural networks rooted in inferential statistics, SNNs excel in rapid decision-making under uncertainty, making them particularly suited for dynamic environments like electronic warfare.

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Scaling Neuromorphic Systems​

Parallax is at the forefront of advancing third-generation AI algorithms, partnering with Intel and Brainchip to develop scalable neuromorphic hardware.



In terms of deployment, neuromorphic processors can be integrated into existing electronic countermeasure (ECM) pods, widely used in both Air Force and Navy operations. These pods, which are part of strike packages including crewed and uncrewed aircraft, offer a clear pathway for fielding these advanced systems across the Department of Defense (DoD).

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The Role of Partnerships in Shaping AI Research​

Collaboration plays a pivotal role in advancing neuromorphic research. Parallax, headquartered in Dayton, Ohio, benefits from proximity to leading institutions like the University of Dayton and the University of Cincinnati. Harbour’s connections with researchers like Professors Dr. Tarek Taha, Dr. Chris Yakopcic, and Dr. Vijayan K. Asari University of Dayton and Dr. Kelly Cohen an Endowed Chair and Lab Director at the University of Cincinnati have led to innovative projects, including combining “fuzzy” logic with Neuromorphic SNNs to enhance AI decision-making.

Parallax’s independent research efforts are further bolstered by partnerships with institutions like Intel and Brainchip, ensuring access to cutting-edge neuromorphic technologies. These collaborations not only drive technological innovation but also foster a thriving research ecosystem essential for addressing the unique challenges of EW.

Evolving Applications in Defense Technologies​

Over the next few years, an AFLCMC initiative will focus on developing and deploying third-generation AI algorithms on neuromorphic platforms. According to Harbour, the initiative aims to create “fieldable systems that can operate effectively in air, sea, land, and space environments.” This vision extends to supporting broader DoD efforts, including AFRL’s test facilities and ongoing collaboration with Southwest Research Institute.

The adaptability of these systems will be critical for countering emerging threats. Harbour envisions a future where AI-powered EW solutions can address the unknown, enhancing situation awareness and enabling rapid response in high-stakes scenarios.

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AI and the Future of EW​

As neuromorphic research progresses, its impact on EW solutions for the U.S. military is undeniable. From enhancing strike packages to integrating AI into naval, land, and space operations, the potential applications are vast. Harbour emphasizes the importance of continued innovation and collaboration:



Through its pioneering work in AI and defense technologies, Parallax is shaping a future where adaptability and innovation are the cornerstones of national security. By bridging the gap between academic research and practical deployment, the team is ensuring that the U.S. military remains at the cutting edge of electronic warfare capabilities.

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About Parallax Advanced Research & The Ohio Aerospace Institute (OAI)

Parallax is a 501(c)(3) private nonprofit research institute that tackles global challenges through strategic partnerships with government, industry, and academia. It accelerates innovation, addresses critical global issues, and develops groundbreaking ideas with its partners. With offices in Ohio and Virginia, Parallax aims to deliver new solutions and speed them to market. In 2023, Parallax and OAI formed a collaborative affiliation to drive innovation and technological advancements in Ohio and for the nation. OAI plays a pivotal role in advancing the aerospace industry in Ohio and the nation by fostering collaborations between universities, aerospace industries, and government organizations, and managing aerospace research, education, and workforce development projects.

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Frangipani said:

Today, Parallax Advanced Research also posted on LinkedIn about “working with top partners like Intel, BrainChip, and Southwest Research Institute to build the next generation of adaptive, scalable defense systems”:

🚀 Exploring the Future of AI in Electronic Warfare 🧠⚡ | Parallax Advanced Research

🚀 Exploring the Future of AI in Electronic Warfare 🧠⚡ Parallax Advanced Research is breaking new ground in neuromorphic artificial intelligence, working with top partners like Intel, Brainchip, and Southwest Research Institute to build the next generation of adaptive, scalable defense systems...

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In a recent article about the Future of Neuromorphic AI in Electronic Warfare, Steven Harbour from Parallax Advanced Research wrote that his company were “at the forefront of advancing third-generation AI algorithms, partnering with Intel and Brainchip to develop scalable neuromorphic hardware.”

But it is not only the use of NC in EW they are researching:

“Spiking neural networks are shaping the future of Arctic monitoring”.

A recent collaboration between Parallax Advanced Research, Ohio Aerospace Institute and the University of Dayton Vision Lab resulted in “the first-ever application of a Spiking U-Net architecture for pixelwise classification of Arctic imagery”.

“This innovation is crucial for Arctic missions, where satellite and UAV platforms must operate under extreme conditions with limited energy and bandwidth. By integrating spiking models into the traditionally dense U-Net architecture, our researchers have opened a new frontier in efficient, scalable, and real-time remote sensing.

(…) Accurate segmentation of open water, snow, and meltponds is critical for understanding and modeling Arctic climate dynamics. Meltponds, in particular, lower surface albedo and accelerate ice melt, creating a positive feedback loop that influences global sea-level rise. Monitoring these features in real-time supports navigation safety, wildlife conservation, satellite calibration, and, importantly, global climate models.

"Meltponds are vital indicators of climate change. By accurately tracking their spread, we can better estimate energy absorption and forecast sea-level rise," Dr. Harbour said.

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Our method enables onboard, low-power processing of Arctic imagery, paving the way for deployment on cubesats, long-endurance UAVs, and polar monitoring missions. This capability is essential for providing time-critical data that informs national and international policy efforts aimed at Arctic preservation and strategic environmental security.”


Replacing “standard convolutional neurons with Integrate-and-Fire (IF) and Leaky Integrate-and-Fire (LIF) neurons” suggests that future deployment of their model on neuromorphic hardware will involve Loihi, which is not surprising, given Steve Harbour’s long collaboration history with Intel during his years at Southwest Research Institute. He is one among a growing number of neuromorphic researchers who see merit in both Loihi and Akida.

Pioneering Energy-Efficient Arctic Remote Sensing with Spiking Neural Networks​

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May 29, 2025

At Parallax Advanced Research and the Ohio Aerospace Institute (OAI), we are committed to pushing the boundaries of basic and applied science in ways that transform future aerospace and defense capabilities. Our latest collaboration with the University of Dayton Vision Lab exemplifies this commitment, with a groundbreaking achievement: the first-ever application of a Spiking U-Net architecture for pixelwise classification of Arctic imagery.

Why Spiking Neural Networks for the Arctic?​

Conventional deep learning models such as Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) have demonstrated high accuracy in image segmentation tasks. However, their compute-intensive nature and high energy demands make them ill-suited for resource-constrained environments like the Arctic. In contrast, spiking neural networks (SNNs) leverage sparse, event-driven computation inspired by biological neurons, drastically reducing power consumption while maintaining analytical precision.



Caption: Dr. Harbour, director of AI Hardware Research, Parallax Advanced Research Center of Excellence and Lead Parallax Research Scientist on this research project.

"SNNs allow asynchronous, biologically plausible computation that significantly reduces the power footprint—ideal for deployment on satellite or aerial imaging platforms where efficiency is critical," said Dr. Harbour, director of AI Hardware Research, Parallax Advanced Research Center of Excellence and Lead Scientist on this research project.

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This innovation is crucial for Arctic missions, where satellite and UAV platforms must operate under extreme conditions with limited energy and bandwidth. By integrating spiking models into the traditionally dense U-Net architecture, our researchers have opened a new frontier in efficient, scalable, and real-time remote sensing.

Advancing Pixelwise Classification: The Spiking U-Net​

Our Spiking U-Net preserves the U-Net's powerful encoder-decoder framework and critical skip connections for spatial precision. However, we replace standard convolutional neurons with Integrate-and-Fire (IF) and Leaky Integrate-and-Fire (LIF) neurons, enabling asynchronous, temporally aware processing. In this model, neurons accumulate input over time and "fire" once a threshold is met, mimicking biological synapses.

"Unlike traditional CNN-based U-Nets that rely on dense, continuous signal processing, our Spiking U-Net integrates biologically inspired neurons to shift toward temporally aware, sparse computation," Dr. Steven Harbour said. "This approach allows for energy-efficient segmentation without sacrificing accuracy."

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This design not only cuts energy consumption dramatically but also enhances the model's robustness to the noisy and dynamic conditions characteristic of Arctic data. This marks the first time a U-Net has been successfully adapted into a fully spiking architecture for high-resolution environmental monitoring.

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Climate Science and Strategic Monitoring​

Accurate segmentation of open water, snow, and meltponds is critical for understanding and modeling Arctic climate dynamics. Meltponds, in particular, lower surface albedo and accelerate ice melt, creating a positive feedback loop that influences global sea-level rise. Monitoring these features in real-time supports navigation safety, wildlife conservation, satellite calibration, and, importantly, global climate models.

"Meltponds are vital indicators of climate change. By accurately tracking their spread, we can better estimate energy absorption and forecast sea-level rise," Dr. Harbour said.

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Our method enables onboard, low-power processing of Arctic imagery, paving the way for deployment on cubesats, long-endurance UAVs, and polar monitoring missions. This capability is essential for providing time-critical data that informs national and international policy efforts aimed at Arctic preservation and strategic environmental security.

See Fig. 1. Melt ponds on the arctic sea ice by NASA:

• High-resolution imagery provides extensive spatial detail for pixel-wise analysis.
• An autonomous and energy efficient method for meltpond detection is useful for environmental monitoring.
• Would allow for timely calculations of important metrics such as the melting rate of meltponds.
• Additional information about open water and sea ice would be useful for climatic studies.
• Allows researchers to better track the overall activities in the Arctic region.

Fig. 1 Melt ponds on the arctic sea ice by NASA

See Fig. 2. Melt ponds on the arctic sea ice 1984 to 2016:

• Rapid climate change is drastically transforming polar environments.
• The Arctic is particularly sensitive, influencing global sea levels and ecosystems
• Melting of sea ice (formation of meltponds), marine life.
• Meltponds have lower albedo causing greater absorption of solar radiations.
• Results in positive feedback loop accelerating the rate of melting of sea ice.
• Accurate monitoring is crucial to track changes in vital classes (e.g., snow, meltponds, open water) and ecological shifts.

Fig. 2. Melt ponds on the arctic sea ice 1984 to 2016:

A Partnership Forging New Ground​

The synergy between the University of Dayton's expertise in computer vision and Parallax/OAI’s strengths in neuromorphic and bio-inspired computation has been a cornerstone of this achievement. Together, we created an interdisciplinary ecosystem capable of pushing SNNs from theoretical constructs into operational remote sensing workflows, with clear implications for both defense and environmental research.

"This collaboration enabled us to bridge the gap between cutting-edge neural architectures and the practical demands of remote sensing," Dr. Harbour said. "It exemplifies the strength of cross-disciplinary innovation."

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This milestone also represents a historic first for the University of Dayton Vision Lab: the deployment of SNNs in practical, real-world imagery analysis.

Overcoming Technical Barriers​

Transitioning traditional convolutional architectures to support time-sensitive spiking neurons presented significant challenges. We successfully addressed these by modifying the U-Net decoder to incorporate LIF/IF neurons and implementing careful training protocols using Norse within the PyTorch framework. These modifications ensured model stability and effective learning, even under the sparsity inherent to spike-based updates.

"One of the biggest challenges was adapting conventional architectures to spike-based updates without degrading performance. Through methodical design and training, we maintained segmentation accuracy while achieving energy savings," said Dr. Harbour.

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Looking Ahead​

Building on this success, future research will extend our Spiking U-Net to:

• Temporal sequences for dynamic meltpond evolution tracking.
• Multi-spectral data integration to enhance classification richness.
• Neuromorphic hardware deployment to validate real-world energy savings.
• Field deployment on Arctic UAVs and edge compute systems for in-situ monitoring.

Parallax/OAI continue to lead innovations at the intersection of neuromorphic computing, remote sensing, and environmental security. We welcome collaboration with academic institutions, government agencies, and industry partners who share our vision for pioneering resilient, energy-efficient technologies that meet tomorrow's defense and aerospace challenges. To discuss partnership opportunities or learn more about our cutting-edge initiatives, please contact our research development team today.

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About Parallax Advanced Research & The Ohio Aerospace Institute (OAI)​

Parallax is a 501(c)(3) private nonprofit research institute that tackles global challenges through strategic partnerships with government, industry, and academia. It accelerates innovation, addresses critical global issues, and develops groundbreaking ideas with its partners. With offices in Ohio and Virginia, Parallax aims to deliver new solutions and speed them to market. In 2023, Parallax and OAI formed a collaborative affiliation to drive innovation and technological advancements in Ohio and for the nation. OAI plays a pivotal role in advancing the aerospace industry in Ohio and the nation by fostering collaborations between universities, aerospace industries, and government organizations, and managing aerospace research, education, and workforce development projects.

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