Proga
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I don't think he's rich. What's BRN paying him as salary? 400k? After Fed and state taxes and Ca are hefty, he doesn't have much left to live a high flying life.
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DingoBorat
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Fair criticisms there McHale
As Diogenese has said, the starting game is the NASDAQ.
I understand the Company's restraint in making unnecessary announcements, with that goal in mind.
But as you have stated and is bleeding obvious, is that the silly errors that keep happening, in the announcements they do make, is a running joke now and goes against their very desire, to portray a good reputable, professional image.
They need to implement some kind of basic checking procedure.
The whole of the World, will see any announcement once submitted, so I see no reason, why any announcements shouldn't be shown to staff first, as many as possible.
It sounds like a joke, but something as simple as offering a meat tray, to the first one who spots any errors.
Let their kids read them and if they find a mistake, they get ice cream.
It has sadly gotten to that stage..
Person who makes the mistake, pays for it.
As well as..
"Hey Sean would have just sold some shares and there wasn't an ASX announcement? Does that mean I get a meat tray too?"..
Yes, yes you do
Also, the Company's strategy on announcements and keeping low key, has obviously not helped in stabilising the share price and as @Perhaps has said, it will not go well, if things don't start falling into place this year and additional funds are needed.
The fact that they aren't beating the drum, as much as they could, possibly indicates confidence in where we are going and what's happening, behind the scenes.
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He Dosent, true. Lets hope he does about Brainchip.....
Perhaps
Regular
First, I'm a shareholder of Brainchip and got a right to have a different view than you, stop that dictatorship.
Second, instead of stupid dot joining and the voodoo of likes I'm busy with the facts. My decision, not yours.
If you want all to sing the same Hallelujah, try a church.
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Exclusive: Arbe releases 48 RX x 48 TX production radar processor
November 27, 2023 Nitin DahadArbe Robotics said its radar processor is used for OEM development projects and Tier-1 B-Sample radars, and expects revenue for the year to be in $5-7 million range.
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Arbe Robotics has exclusively revealed to embedded.com that it has released a production version of its radar processor used for OEM development projects and B-Sample radars. The radar processor, which the company said demonstrates an improvement of 10X in processing power compared to the current strongest radar processor alternatives, complements the company’s production chipset portfolio which already includes production RF chips.
The radar processor’s computational abilities enables real-time processing of massive amounts of raw data generated by Arbe’s 2,304 virtual radar channel array (48 receive and 48 transmit) in 30 frames per second. The chip can handle raw data input in a max rate of 28.8 Gbps, which is pre-processed in the processor; Arbe said the internal processing is equal to the rate of 3Tbps while the processor’s output reach point-cloud is provided at a rate of up to 1Gbps. This massive amount of data required building a dedicated processor optimized for radar processing while maintaining low power consumption and offering the lowest price per channel.
Arbe said its processor offers advanced hardware acceleration to offload and optimize the massive radar calculations. With the launch of the new processor, the company claimed it supports four times better range resolution with up to 2K range bins, in comparison to the most advanced solution on the market, one mode configuration for short, mid, and long ranges, and scalability to support both surround imaging radars as well as long range front perception radars.
The processor is designed to support software defined architecture that enables control over radar parameters like modulation, pre-processing flow, and post processing. A dual core application processor and a dual core DSP with vector unit of 512 bits are available to implement Tier 1 and OEM algorithms. The processor includes a built-in hardware security module, with encryption accelerators, and key management in a secured island. Additionally, the processor provides AI perception capabilities for hardware that can run perception algorithms on the radar, which includes tracker, preparation for sensor fusion, and free space mapping.
The chief executive officer at Arbe, Kobi Marenko, commented, “Our powerful perception radar solution requires the strongest processing chip on the market today, which we designed at Arbe. Our patented processor has the richest point cloud output that supports the OEMs perception needs while maintaining low power consumption, a feat no other company was able to achieve. Arbe’s sophisticated perception radar remains the only solution that can support the needs of hands-free driving at an affordable price, providing unmatched safety that can scale the industry to autonomy.”
In its Q3 results for the quarter ending 30 September 2023 announced this month, Arbe said it expects full year revenue (ending 31 December 2023) to be in the range of $5 to $7 million. The company is in the final selection stages with leading OEMs in Europe, the US, and Asia Pacific, a group of OEMs accounting for 31% share of the global passenger vehicle market.
The Q3 announcement added that Magna, HiRain, Weifu and Sensrad, Arbe’s Tier 1s, keep progressing towards radar system production based on the Arbe chipset. The Tier 1 radar “B Samples” (production intent systems) utilizing Arbe’s chipset were delivered to car manufacturers (OEMs), an OEM pre-selection condition, allowing the OEM perception teams to collect data for their L2+ and L3 applications.
The company stated, “Tests conducted on the Tier 1s׳ radar systems show that the performance achieved by the Arbe chipset aligns with target benchmarks, demonstrating the superiority of our technology.”
On the current situation in Israel, it added: “Arbe’s manufacturing and production are performed in Germany, by GlobalFoundries. As a result, the company doesn’t expect any change in product availability. While 20% of Arbe’s team was called for military duty, this primarily affects long-term projects, and has no impact on our short-term commercial and client support capabilities.”
The CEO, Kobi Marenko, added, “We’re very pleased with the progress by our team and Tier-1s during the third quarter, including the significant milestones we’ve surpassed with leading OEMs. Arbe is now in the concluding stages of various OEM selection processes. The market is signaling the rising significance of imaging radars as a backbone of the automotive sensor suite, and Arbe’s cutting-edge technology is uniquely positioned to meet this demand. I’d like to extend my gratitude to our team, whether they are currently serving in Israel’s armed forces or fully dedicated to ensuring Arbe continues to execute our business priorities as planned.”
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- Have you ever imagined getting satellite data on demand in real time? Whether it’s for monitoring farmlands and forest areas or getting weather updates, satellite data provides a wealth of information.
- Satellite constellations used for Earth observation transmit high data volumes to Earth stations. These hold limitations such as data storage, latency, and lack of high computing capabilities.
- TCS Research believes a satellite-sensing architecture can offer space-sensing-as-a-service benefits to get data in real time.
- TCS’ proposed architecture would facilitate hosting business applications that require satellite-sensing data.
- The futuristic mechanism will enable on-demand data gathering, onboard space computation, and timely information sharing.
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ADAPTING TO THE CHANGING DYNAMICS OF EARTH OBSERVATION
Enterprises can leverage quality data using space sensing services to build innovative applications.
Space is a subject that intrigues everyone. Artificial satellites placed in the Earth’s orbit are not only used for space exploration but also for communication, observation, navigation, and broadcasting.
The evolution of satellite systems in the form of clusters has enhanced the capability and quality of Earth observation. A cluster of small satellites can revisit a specific point on the Earth multiple times a day to gather higher spatial and temporal resolution images. Compared to the traditional large satellites, these clusters obtain data at frequent intervals. This helps to monitor troop and maritime movements, detect and warn against toxic leaks in chemical plants, locate forest fires and damages caused by them, alert about oil spills, as well as provide weather updates.
However, managing a satellite constellation is not easy—it involves mission planning, satellite coordination, manual operations (that come with a human cost Opens in new tab and effort), and the need to deliver data to an Earth station in a timely manner. Executing these tasks simultaneously is even trickier for applications that require real-time or near-real-time information, like disaster management.
To address these challenges, TCS Research recommends a satellite-sensing architecture that offers space-sensing-as-a-service. Such a platform would facilitate hosting business applications that require satellite-sensing data, enabling on-demand data gathering, onboard space computation, and timely information sharing.
WHY AN INTELLIGENT SATELLITE-SENSING INFRASTRUCTURE MATTERS
Space-sensing infrastructure must be flexible, scalable, and smart.
Satellites currently transmit a high amount of data to Earth stations, processing it via cloud computing services. These systems have limitations, such as data storage, latency, and the lack of high-computing capabilities to process information in real time.
A satellite’s system architecture, therefore, must be flexible and intelligent to support high-end computational technology for onboard data analytics. It should also only activate communication channels to ground stations when required. It must also be scalable to accommodate high-volume data when constellations expand to integrate a growing user base. And it should be agile to ingest and process real-time data.
Orbital edge computing is one such emerging technology that can be integrated to support onboard computation, wherein a constellation analyzes sensor data Opens in new tab in space using machine learning (ML) capabilities. It sends only quality data to Earth, making the process energy-, time-, and cost-efficient.
Moreover, satellite infrastructures should be modular so newer interfaces and protocols for command and communication can be adopted, as well as the ability to install hardware developments, such as neuromorphic chips to run ML models.
SPACE SENSING-AS-A-SERVICE
The need for space-sensing architecture.
Space-sensing architecture needs to be designed to offer modern resources, technology, and infrastructure to capture and access remote sensing data.
Generally, accessing sensor data and computations are managed as two discrete services due to the separation of sensing equipment in space and computer infrastructure on the ground. Data from multiple sensor sources are required to perform advanced data analytics. Collecting information from varied sources may cause latency in processing quality outcomes when using data to address real-time challenges.
A space sensing-as-a-service platform could synergize data acquisition, communications, and computational services to facilitate real-time satellite information.
Let’s look at its functions and features:
The platform could support dual objectives/functionalities, empowering application developers as well as users who consume sensor data. A programming framework can help design software by selecting services for data ingestion and computation, uniting them via an application. And a hosting platform could help end users request data through queries based on specific inputs. Such an application could then generate data requests that analyse information and process the final output.
The space sensing-as-a-service architecture
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A graphic depicting a space sensing-as-a-service architecture that could synergize data acquisition, communications, and computational services to facilitate real-time satellite information. The platform supports dual objectives or functionality: a programming framework to help design software by selecting services for data ingestion and computation, uniting them via an application, and a hosting platform to help end users request data through queries based on specific inputs. A service bus moderates, controls, and optimizes resource access, establishing a network between the user application or developer and satellite infrastructure components. Uniform interfaces are be used to access system resources that call for services through virtual or digitalized layers. A software stack is used to facilitate three services supported by underlying infrastructure components: 1.Satellite-borne sensors that serve as the system’s data sources. 2.Cloud-based computational and storage components organized as cloud services. 3.A communication system to power connection and control between the first two.
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A service bus is a layer that helps establish a network between the user application or developer and satellite infrastructure components. The layer functions as an arbitrator, conveying user demands to resources—image or thermal sensors, computation machines, and networking channels—available in the infrastructure's back end. Uniform interfaces can be used to access system resources that call for services through virtual or digitalized layers. In short, the service bus moderates, controls, and optimizes access to resources.
To make the application perform well, a software stack is used to facilitate the three services, supported by underlying infrastructure components: Satellite-borne sensors that serve as the system’s data sources; cloud-based computational and storage components organized as cloud services; and a communication system to power connection and control between the first two.
Data acquisition service: This service serves data requests for data that is live or stored. The component can be equipped with a virtual sensor—an abstract entity that dynamically gathers data from different sensing devices based on inputs from the user application. It can combine various images acquired from a constellation of satellites, stitch them together, and present them in a single image. It can also request and deliver a data source to reduce the image resolution if the application so requires. Virtualization allows the reuse of sensor data for different purposes based on the types of requests from users, or it can incorporate a new sensing device into the system, bolstering flexibility, agility, and scalability aspects.
Computational service: Computational resources of satellite systems are usually operated from the ground. In contrast, the infrastructure component here supports a virtual machine providing cloud computing services. This virtualization powers the system with real-time computing features. Likewise, it also supports machine learning capabilities to execute analytical workflows on-board via the computing infrastructure.
Communication services: Satellite communications have several interfaces or communication channels (such as radio or microwave) through which information is passed. Software-defined networking (SDN) is a virtualization feature that accommodates multiple communication interfaces. SDN here functions as a virtual entity that ensures the desired message is transmitted to its destination irrespective of the communication medium.
FUTURISTIC IN PURPOSE
The proposed mechanism will help organizations get real or near-real-time satellite-sensing data.
Currently, there is no comprehensive service or application that provides remote sensing information that is required by industries in real-time. The mechanism proposed is therefore futuristic in its design and purpose.
Typically, requests are sent to space agencies to collect or share downloaded data housed in their data centers. This routine can affect the research or purpose for which the information is sought, as the data ends up being dated by the time it is analyzed. Also, relying only on ground-based sensing systems is inadequate to study topographical changes, natural disasters, climate change, and monitoring landscapes. Therefore, the proposed architecture is invaluable in terms of assimilation and access to real-time satellite data.
wilzy123
Founding Member
I'd be mad too if every single one of my investments were substantially down ytd.
Then again, perhaps you are not........
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Perhaps
Regular
Phew, really? Just forgot about it. That was when I joined here in February 2022. Out of most with a small win for a long time. Only BRN and ARR are in my actual portfolio. Sorry, wrong guess.
By the way, arguments would do it better than searching for weak points of the posters.
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chapman89
Founding Member
I agree 100 percent.
Although besides these annoyances and failures I am 100% confident with the fundamental side of the company and can clearly see the potential that Brn holds.
Very exciting times!
IMO ..... Accordingly, if Co things don't start falling into place before May 2024 then this will make the next AGM a most interesting one, especially noting the potential of a Strike 2 situation arising.Fair criticisms there McHale
As Diogenese has said, the starting game is the NASDAQ.
I understand the Company's restraint in making unnecessary announcements, with that goal in mind.
But as you have stated and is bleeding obvious, is that the silly errors that keep happening, in the announcements they do make, is a running joke now and goes against their very desire, to portray a good reputable, professional image.
They need to implement some kind of basic checking procedure.
The whole of the World, will see any announcement once submitted, so I see no reason, why any announcements shouldn't be shown to staff first, as many as possible.
It sounds like a joke, but something as simple as offering a meat tray, to the first one who spots any errors.
Let their kids read them and if they find a mistake, they get ice cream.
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It has sadly gotten to that stage..
Person who makes the mistake, pays for it.
As well as..
"Hey Sean would have just sold some shares and there wasn't an ASX announcement? Does that mean I get a meat tray too?"..
Yes, yes you do
Also, the Company's strategy on announcements and keeping low key, has obviously not helped in stabilising the share price and as @Perhaps has said, it will not go well, if things don't start falling into place this year and additional funds are needed.
The fact that they aren't beating the drum, as much as they could, possibly indicates confidence in where we are going and what's happening, behind the scenes.
wilzy123
Founding Member
What is it that you think needs to fall into place before May 2024? What happens in May 2024? Answers that don't use the word 'strike' only please and thanks.
David holland
Regular
Did you attend the 2023 AGM Wilzy 124
DingoBorat
Slim
I'm completely against voting out current management Xray1.
I think overall, they are doing a good job, although It's completely understandable for some to be disgruntled with the share price and a lack of "perceived" progress.
I think we have a Great team and I don't think you realise, what the aftermath of such an event will be.
It is not likely to instill any confidence in customers, who for all we know are going ahead, or ready to go ahead.
I believe it will cause a capitulation in the share price and there is no telling, how the resulting restructure, will affect current share shareholders.
It could very easily get ugly and does nothing, for the signing of IP deals.
Be careful what you wish for..
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Hi All
I know some like to rail against the corporate machine but it does seem that the majority of the anger is directed at Sean Hehir CEO.
The FACT of the matter is that he is clearly meeting the benchmarks given to him by the Board of establishing a global ecosystem of partners and sales opportunities supported by an experienced talented global sales and marketing team.
On the technology development side he has clearly accelerated the development timelines with the introduction of the 18 month development cycle for next generation product aligned with partner and customer requirements.
So from the Board’s perspective he is doing what he was employed to do and though some here and elsewhere are critical of the progress made on income growth the sales team has been booking deals such as EDGX/European Space Commission, VVDN EDGE Box, TATA Elxsi, Renesas, Unigen, MegaChips, Teksun, Socionext etc all of which are marketing AKIDA in the real world.
In short the bottom line is that looking from the outside it is difficult to see any basis for the Board to respond to the disgruntled and remove the CEO particularly when in the real world such action would likely lead to a significant payment for wrongful dismissal.
So what do these unhappy holders do. Threaten a second strike. But will this resolve their problem with the CEO.
Alas no because the pesky little CEO is not removed by a second strike it only affects the Directors.
Regardless in a spirit of butting their heads against the brick wall the second strike occurs and the same Directors are once again elected or even new Directors are elected they will still face a situation where the CEO is performant and his removal would be impossible.
To their dismay the disruption caused by the second strike and the 90 days at least of market uncertainty until the election of Directors takes place crushes the share price in an unprecedented fashion and their woes compound.
So what should these poor unhappy shareholders do?
1. They can write anonymous complaints on social media warning the public against investing because of the terrible CEO. This of course would not be a logical thing to do. It would be like advertising your car for sale and putting a sign on it saying don’t buy this car it’s a dog. No one would do this.
2. They could write to the company expressing their concerns privately in the hope that by pointing out their great expertise and qualifications in the commercialisation of world first technology the Company will take notice and implement their suggestions. Not an option for those who do not have this expertise of course.
3. They could decide to cut their losses and sell and move on to better performing investments.
4. They could as some investors claim to do put their shares in the bottom draw and forget about them on the basis that they have a belief that eventually the Company will prove to be the investment they hoped.
5. Cannot think of a fifth thing to do other than ignore this post and keep on doing what they are doing. Perhaps create some additional profiles on social media so they can appear to speak for a majority of shareholders. This of course would just further blunt market confidence so probably not a sensible option.
By the way Unigen is promoting yesterdays release on their website:
unigen.com
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Fact Finder
Merry Christmas to all genuine shareholders
I know some like to rail against the corporate machine but it does seem that the majority of the anger is directed at Sean Hehir CEO.
The FACT of the matter is that he is clearly meeting the benchmarks given to him by the Board of establishing a global ecosystem of partners and sales opportunities supported by an experienced talented global sales and marketing team.
On the technology development side he has clearly accelerated the development timelines with the introduction of the 18 month development cycle for next generation product aligned with partner and customer requirements.
So from the Board’s perspective he is doing what he was employed to do and though some here and elsewhere are critical of the progress made on income growth the sales team has been booking deals such as EDGX/European Space Commission, VVDN EDGE Box, TATA Elxsi, Renesas, Unigen, MegaChips, Teksun, Socionext etc all of which are marketing AKIDA in the real world.
In short the bottom line is that looking from the outside it is difficult to see any basis for the Board to respond to the disgruntled and remove the CEO particularly when in the real world such action would likely lead to a significant payment for wrongful dismissal.
So what do these unhappy holders do. Threaten a second strike. But will this resolve their problem with the CEO.
Alas no because the pesky little CEO is not removed by a second strike it only affects the Directors.
Regardless in a spirit of butting their heads against the brick wall the second strike occurs and the same Directors are once again elected or even new Directors are elected they will still face a situation where the CEO is performant and his removal would be impossible.
To their dismay the disruption caused by the second strike and the 90 days at least of market uncertainty until the election of Directors takes place crushes the share price in an unprecedented fashion and their woes compound.
So what should these poor unhappy shareholders do?
1. They can write anonymous complaints on social media warning the public against investing because of the terrible CEO. This of course would not be a logical thing to do. It would be like advertising your car for sale and putting a sign on it saying don’t buy this car it’s a dog. No one would do this.
2. They could write to the company expressing their concerns privately in the hope that by pointing out their great expertise and qualifications in the commercialisation of world first technology the Company will take notice and implement their suggestions. Not an option for those who do not have this expertise of course.
3. They could decide to cut their losses and sell and move on to better performing investments.
4. They could as some investors claim to do put their shares in the bottom draw and forget about them on the basis that they have a belief that eventually the Company will prove to be the investment they hoped.
5. Cannot think of a fifth thing to do other than ignore this post and keep on doing what they are doing. Perhaps create some additional profiles on social media so they can appear to speak for a majority of shareholders. This of course would just further blunt market confidence so probably not a sensible option.
By the way Unigen is promoting yesterdays release on their website:
BrainChip and Unigen Partner to Deliver Powerful, Energy-Efficient Edge AI Server - Unigen
BrainChip Holdings Ltd (ASX: BRN, OTCQX: BRCHF, ADR: BCHPY), the world’s first commercial producer of ultra-low power, fully digital, event-based, neuromorphic AI IP, and Unigen Corporation, a global leader in the design and manufacturing of enterprise and industrial electronics, today announced...
unigen.com
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Merry Christmas to all genuine shareholders
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Space Cadet
Regular
Could not agree more. IMO, if we were to have that happen, I would be kissing my investment goodbye and working until I'm 80.
That would be a disaster in my opinion. Shorter's may love it. Investers won't. Don't believe it will happen. It's like cutting your nose off to spite your face. Only one person's opinion but pretty sure I'm right.
SC
buena suerte :-)
BOB Bank of Brainchip
Totally agree with all of the above DB ......
Voting for a second 'strike' would be an absolute disaster!!!!!
Everyone will just have to kirb their frustrations/emotions for just that 'little bit longer' and good news is very close IMO!!
AGM still 5 months away!!!! A heap of positives can happen between now and then....Hold tight Chippers
Remember it's your hard earned $$$$$$$$$ that will take the knock out punch if that '2nd strike' happens!!!
Cheers
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Space Cadet
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Or what FF said. Says so much better than me. I'm a bit more blunt, and straight to the point.
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