We know of these guys at all?
Haven't dug too deep yet...just saw them in a search. Some excerpts.
ONiO is leading the way in developing power-aware neural network solutions that provide a batteryless IoT node. This technology can unleash the immense potential for smart cities and buildings with sensors embedded in infrastructure to report relevant events without needing continuous data...
www.onio.com
Jan 23, 2023
12 min read
Unleashing the full potential of IoE with Edge Computing Technology
New approaches
ONiO is playing with new approaches integrating edge computing and neuromorphic concepts - namely to implement neural networks in ultra-low-power integrated circuits. The end goal is to implement extremely power-efficient hardware accelerators which can perform algorithmic operations based on peripheral/sensor data without the intervention of the CPU. This will allow offloading heavy software tasks on hardware, thus saving power by waking up the CPU only when needed.
But what does this means exactly? In practical terms, this means that we can create wireless, batteryless
smart edge nodes/devices capable of processing data and making simple decisions locally - without having to send data back and forth to the cloud, thus saving on data transmission (bandwidth) and computing loads in data centres. Obviously, we are bound by the constraints of ultra-low-power systems - so not really running full chess games there! So, what is it good for?
Leading the way
ONiO has initiated an R&D project focused on new power-aware neural network solutions. The project received support from the Regional Funds in Oslo (
RFF Oslo) - which allows us to take a first stab into developing and testing prototype implementations. The project ties nicely with the ambitions of Oslo as a leading “smart, green, and safe” city. We expect that the future solutions can be capable of impacting on areas such as smart buildings and smart cities - raising the bar on the ambition and reach of such initiatives. For instance, enabling infrastructure-embedded sensors - such as sensors embedded in concrete which measure moisture in walls or vibration in structures for condition monitoring and preventive maintenance.
These are typical “deploy-and-forget” applications, where it is impossible to change battery or replace the sensors, and which only need to report relevant events - such as humidity levels or vibration/strain changes above a defined threshold. Other use-cases within smart cities involve smart metering, as mentioned above.
In conclusion
Edge computing is a vast concept, and we are far from pretending to be able to crack all challenges and unshackle its immense potential. Yet, we are pushing the boundaries of what can be done with extremely small amounts of power, using ambient energy only, and offering decisive contributions towards wireless, true batteryless IoT nodes. These, in turn, will make it possible for the future vision of the all-connected Internet of Everything world!
Are you ready to take your smart city and/or building initiatives to the next level? ONiO has initiated an R&D project focused on creating power-aware neural network solutions, supported by the Regional Funds in Oslo (RFF Oslo).
These solutions can enable infrastructure-embedded sensors (such as moisture sensors in walls or vibration sensors for condition monitoring and preventive maintenance) to report relevant events without having to continuously send data to the backend/cloud.
