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HopalongPetrovski
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Nah. You're cool Harry.
Yes, it is disappointing that you did not even get an acknowledgement from IR.
Megachips evidently played a large part in the design of AKD1500.
Brainchip announced the M.2 card was available in January 2025. The NAIST article was published 22August'24.
I would not be surprised if Megachips did an about face and decided to use M.2 cards for demo models. That way an upgrade to AKD1500 is simple and later it could be upgraded to AKD2500 chips when they are available.
That way Megachips then have the option of a contract for volumes or a license and can chose when if ever they wish to take out a license.
Growth demand for robotics in Japan will likely play a part in license timing.
It is evident that NAIST was developing Algorithms with AKIDA1000 when the article see link below was published on 22nd Aug'24. Megachips at that stage would be locked into using AKIDA given Demo robotics was on display in September 2025.
Just my take on it.
Hi Manny,
I don't see Akida 2 replacing Akida 1. Akida 2 will take a lot more wafer real estate per chip, making it more expensive to manufacture. In addition, its additional capabilities, mainly due to TENNs, will justify a higher price. In addition, the switch from a packet switched interNode comms mesh to a solid state switched comms mesh will improve latency and power usage. Thus I believe that Akida 1 will be the base model, Akida 2 will the family station wagon and Akida 3 will be the lambo, but all with various versions of the Rolls Royce merlin engine. Well actually, TENNs is even more powerful, more like a switch from IC to electric with the accompanying improved torque characteristics.
Thanks, Dio i would expect an upgrade to the more powerful and efficient AKD1500 given Megachips design influence.
I guess change in tech happens so quick that Robotics will have to be adaptable at reasonable cost.
Once Brainchip gets established clients will have to trade in/update their 'old cars' on a regular basis = regular revenue on top of new clients.
Yes. Any IP licence for the base model will include the 1500 cc OHC IP replacing the side valve 1000.
HopalongPetrovski
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Hi Dio.
I may have missed it, but, if not, would you care to share with us your general impression of what Kevins been doing with the Akida's he's been playing with.
How much of what he is able to do is down to Akida and how much is Symphony, which is his main area of expertise.
Is Symphony unique in its characteristics or are there other software packages out there that could achieve similar results?
Is this just a happy cross pollination event which was bound to occur sooner or later?
Making music, sensor fusing, interpretation of data, screening out cyber attacks etc.
Or is this just all as expected given the various types of inputs?
Have you been surprised at what he has been able to achieve?
It seems that what he has done, in a really short time, is so varied in application that I wonder if he is a genius or is instead revealing hitherto unrealised capabilities in Akida 1000's?
I recall PVDM hinting at how we might be useful for data centre applications in the past, particularly in regard energy efficiency, which has recently become a very hot topic and figured it was mainly the commercial imperative that steered us down the edge pathway a few years ago.
Be interested to hear your musings if you'd care to.
Hi Hoppy,
Even Anil was enthused by the capability of Akida to be used in a music generation application. As I said when Kevin announced this application, I had mentally limited Akida's application to classification/inference. This opens up an entirely new field for Akida in creative fields like AR/VR, games and videos.
It will require a co-processor with Symphony, or similar. I don't know if there is comparable software but the interweb has some suggestions ( https://www.itqlick.com/ibm-platform-symphony/competitors ).
The other essential ingredient is the models. This invention required all these elements to come together in one mind. Kevin has the musical background as well as the general programming background and expertise in Symphony, plus his newly acquired Akida skills which catalyzed the invention. Kevin describes how he bult the different models needed to create music. Different applications will need different models and appropriate programming of Symphony.
I agree that this brings forward the potential cloud applications. I suppose the newer versions of Akida would be used because there would be a need for higher precision. while carrying out the heavy lifting using less power.
So this could be a lifeline for IBM, and it could save the planet at the same time.
PS: Keep in mind that a large number of Akida nodes can be built on a single SoC, but I guess there may have to be some partitioning due to the complexity of the solid state comms mesh (?)
HopalongPetrovski
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Thank you for your reply.
One more Question if I may.
Of all the potential applications that Kevin has thus far revealed which area do you find most likely to be advanced or brought to market first?
Still the cyber security angle?
Certainly I think cybersecurity is the most pressing need, but there is also an immediate need for defence applications (not that cybersecurity isn't defence related).
On the defence front, there is a potential connexion with BluGlass, which makes high quality lasers using its remote plasma chemical vapour deposition (RPCVD) technique, and they have just made a covert revelation of an agreement with a "Tier 1 defence contractor" and appear to have got away with-it without a rap on the knuckles from the ASX watchdog. My guess would be directed energy weapons (raygun) for drone defence. Out RTX microDoppler radar would be a good fit, and blow me down, if Raytheon isn't number 2 on this list:
https://www.persistencemarketresearch.com/blog/top-10-dew-companies-2025.asp
Top 10 Directed Energy Weapons Companies in 2025
1. Lockheed Martin CorporationHeadquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, U.S., Lockheed Martin remains a global leader in defense and aerospace, and its work in directed energy is no exception. The company’s Advanced Test High Energy Asset (ATHENA) laser weapon system has demonstrated the ability to neutralize drones and other aerial threats with pinpoint accuracy. The company has successfully tested a 300-kilowatt laser weapon system and deployed laser systems on naval vessels and ground vehicles.
Lockheed has made significant investments in integrating AI with directed energy weapons to obtain enhanced targeting. With annual revenues surpassing UD$ 65 billion along with a robust focus on research and development, Lockheed Martin’s directed energy capabilities are shaping the future of modern warfare.
2. Raytheon Technologies
Raytheon Technologies, headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, U.S., is a pioneer in laser and high-power microwave systems. Its High Energy Laser Weapon System (HELWS) has been deployed in various military exercises, showcasing its ability to effectively counter UAV threats. The company has delivered operational laser weapon systems to the U.S. Air Force.
Raytheon Technologies are working on the integration of directed energy systems with existing radar and missile defense platforms. They have also developed counter-drone systems for urban and battlefield scenarios. Raytheon’s collaboration with global defense agencies ensures its position as a trusted provider of cutting-edge DEW solutions.
3. Northrop Grumman Corporation
PS: By the way, no need to limit the number of questions - this is a discussion forum, and I'm interested in what you see as important.
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Most days I come here to see what's happening. And over the past weeks it's been - a little info intertwined with a shitload of bitching and crap.
Today I really enjoyed the conversation. Great work. This has coincided with the shaving of the Fur-meister. Coincident? As Jethro Gibbs states there is no such thing.Keep up the good work..
HopalongPetrovski
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Wow, thanks again Dio.
After what feels like decades of waiting it all seems to be coming together rather quickly now.
Hopefully we'll start getting some commercial traction soon to take the pressure off all us long term true believers.
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Tech is also very happy,
The amount of positive energy coming through in the Edge AI sector, the amount of press articles, the amount of papers
finally showing off the key points of neuromorphic compute, I don't need to name the advantages, any educated shareholder
already knows how Brainchip has been carving out the path to a new frontier for years.
So pleased to see Anil still actively tracking our progress and engaging, can't comment any further, made a personal
commitment to keep my mouth shut, but loving our progress, 3 months plus before things heat up, maybe WWIII could
hold off until late 2027
Loving the great posts from all our key contributors including all the laughs...cheers Tech
Jacob Kiraz
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Tech is also very happy,
The amount of positive energy coming through in the Edge AI sector, the amount of press articles, the amount of papers
finally showing off the key points of neuromorphic compute, I don't need to name the advantages, any educated shareholder
already knows how Brainchip has been carving out the path to a new frontier for years.
So pleased to see Anil still actively tracking our progress and engaging, can't comment any further, made a personal
commitment to keep my mouth shut, but loving our progress, 3 months plus before things heat up, maybe WWIII could
hold off until late 2027
Loving the great posts from all our key contributors including all the laughs...cheers Tech
Nek Minit 2029, keep moving the bar Tech, 14 cents is embarassing, ,Tech is also very happy,
The amount of positive energy coming through in the Edge AI sector, the amount of press articles, the amount of papers
finally showing off the key points of neuromorphic compute, I don't need to name the advantages, any educated shareholder
already knows how Brainchip has been carving out the path to a new frontier for years.
So pleased to see Anil still actively tracking our progress and engaging, can't comment any further, made a personal
commitment to keep my mouth shut, but loving our progress, 3 months plus before things heat up, maybe WWIII could
hold off until late 2027
Loving the great posts from all our key contributors including all the laughs...cheers Tech
How about the Watch us Now,
4 AGM' S Ago were we told lies?
Watch us Now is that a Lie, keep moving the Bar the dart might hit the board
Jacob Kiraz
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Bar a IP And the shareprice is disgraceful
Jacob Kiraz
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Was it in a annoucement letting shareholders know ? Shareholders are in the darkagain
Jacob Kiraz
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Akida everywhere bar the shareprice , something don't add up
HopalongPetrovski
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Hey Jacob. Crawl back under your rock FFS.
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