This is abstracted from links on the Brainchip - Products - Akida IP page.
Cambrian AI Research looks like a hired HiTech publicist, but that does not detract from the fact that it was reported last month that TeNNs has been tested against the Prophesee Automotive detection dataset. Nor does it detract from the potential for Akida 2 with TeNNs to bring GenAI capabilities to the edge. The paper stresses the contribution of TeNNs to the improved functioning of Akida 2.
We've got a tiger by the tail!
https://brainchip.com/akida-foundations/
BrainChip Sees AI Gold in Sequential Data Analysis at the Edge
Aug 21, 2023
https://cambrian-ai.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/BrainChip-Sees-Gold-Final_2.pdf
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ENNs have demonstrated state-of-the-art performance across various domains of sequential data, as highlighted in BrainChip’s recent white paper, “Temporal Eventbased Neural Networks: A New Approach to Temporal Processing.” Notable achievements include Raw Audio Speech Classification on the 10-Class Speech Classification SC10 dataset, Vital Signs Prediction on the BIDMC dataset, 2D Object Detection on the KITTI Vision Benchmark Suite (frame-based camera video), and 2D Object Detection on the Event-Based Prophesee 1 Megapixel Automotive Detection Dataset.
TENNs offer superior performance with a fraction of the computational requirements and significantly fewer parameters than other network architectures. This efficiency makes them an elegant solution for highly accurate models that support video and time series data at the Edge. It looks extremely attractive on raw signal data, which it can consume directly without needing DSP/filtering, making exceptionally compact audio management applications, including denoising. The MetaTF tools that plug into existing frameworks like TensorFlow and formats like ONNX simplify model evaluation, development, and optimization. (
The second-generation Akida processor IP is available now from BrainChip for inclusion in any SoC and comes complete with a software stack tuned for this unique architecture. We encourage companies to investigate this technology, especially those implementing time series or sequential data applications. Given that GenAI and LLMs generally involve sequence prediction, and advances made for pre-trained language models for event-based architectures with SpikeGPT, the compactness and capabilities of BrainChip’s TENNs and the availability of Vision Transformer in second-generation Akida could facilitate more GenAI capabilities at the Edge.
Cochlear implants are a use case for "
exceptionally compact audio management applications, including denoising."
With all the hoo-ha about ChatGPT, when the world wakes up to the generative AI capabilities of Akida, the share price may well rise above a quarter.
Then there are the suggested use cases, and it is interesting to link these with known or putative EAPs.
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Financial Analysis: Time-series analysis is extensively used in finance to study stock market trends, analyze economic indicators, and forecast future market conditions. It helps model asset prices, trends, risk assessment, and portfolio optimization.
2. Demand Forecasting: Sequential analysis is crucial in demand forecasting for retail, supply chain management, and manufacturing industries. By analyzing historical sales or demand data, businesses can predict future demand patterns and optimize their production, inventory, and supply chain accordingly.
3. Predictive Maintenance: Predictive maintenance can monitor equipment and machinery in real-time. Analyzing sensor data and historical patterns can help detect anomalies and predict potential failures, enabling proactive maintenance and minimizing downtime.
4. Energy Consumption Analysis: Utilities and energy companies use time-series analysis to analyze energy consumption patterns, identify peak demand periods, and optimize energy generation and distribution. It aids in load forecasting, energy pricing, and demand-side management.
5. IoT Sensor Data Analysis: With the proliferation of Internet of Things (IoT) devices, time-series analysis is widely used to analyze sensor data. It helps monitor and control smart homes, smart cities, environmental monitoring, and industrial processes.
We know of predictive maintenance (AILabs, Teksum), and IoT sensor data analysis covers a multitude of known applications.
I'm intrigued by the Financial Analysis and Demand Forecasting applications. The Energy Consumption Analysis is a tough one, but the answer is "Don't let economic rationalists design your electricity supply system."