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Well we all got our answer today.This is my point: do you genuinely believe this is real?
Theyâll spend half the AGM discussing this topic while avoiding the real questions. Nobody in their right mind would move to the US market with BRNâs current fundamentals.
In all shareholdersâ interests, he should stop putting these comments in the 4C and avoid setting this up as a topic at the AGM, which will waste shareholdersâ valuable time trying to get the real questions answered.
Yes I know but Iâm not going into anymore what he said to me at last AGM before the AGM started.The CEO's address is a de facto ASX announcement.
BTW, do we have to call you "Your Donaldness" now?Yes I know but Iâm not going into anymore what he said to me at last AGM before the AGM started.
Wouldnât have responded earlier but been reading through 10 plus pages of amusing stuff today on TSE
Havenât come across any concrete links, but here is an observation that may be of interest:
A couple of months ago, I noticed that Steve Harbour had left Southwest Research Institute aka SwRI (which has been closely collaborating with Intel on neuromorphic research for years) to become Director of AI Hardware Research at Parallax Advanced Research, a non-profit research institute headquartered in Dayton, OH that describes its purpose as âSolving critical challenges for the Nation's security and prosperity.â
He has since liked a few LinkedIn posts by BrainChip, if I remember correctly (sorry, donât have the time right now to search for them).
This may not mean anything (especially given he seems to be quite a prolific liker in general), but who knowsâŚ
Definitely good to know that he is aware of our company and its technology.
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âAI today can fail catastrophically when faced with situations it hasnât seen before,â he said.
Harbour says, âThe direction weâre moving in is solving the unfamiliar and addressing the unknown threats quickly and effectively.â
Harbour says, âBoth Intelâs Loihi and Brainchipâs hardware appears plausibly scalable for platforms like fighter aircraft or drones.â
As Harbour said, âThe ultimate goal is scalability across air, sea, land, and space domains, ensuring these systems operate effectively on the front lines.â
âThe future challenge is solving the unfamiliarâunderstanding and reacting to unknown electronic signatures or techniques deployed by adversaries,â he said.
âParallax is uniquely positioned to lead this charge, combining our research expertise with strategic partnerships to drive the next generation of EW solutions.â
Incorrect.It excludes any subcontract/outsourcing fee amounts, as per Antonio's confirmation duriing the AGM...
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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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Apr 29, 2025
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.
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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
Exploring AIâs 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 brainâs 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.
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).
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. Harbourâs 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 âfuzzyâ logic with Neuromorphic SNNs to enhance AI decision-making.
Parallaxâs 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 âfieldable systems that can operate effectively in air, sea, land, and space environments.â This vision extends to supporting broader DoD efforts, including AFRLâs 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.
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.
âDARPA was looking for AI systems that could make human-aligned decisions in difficult environmentsâdecisions that reflect human priorities like quality of life, fairness, or mission focus,â said Matt Molineaux, director of Al/Autonomy, Program Manager ACT3 and PRIDE and research scientist on the TAD team. âOur approach with TAD was to develop a solution that could reason in those terms, even with limited data, using a case-based, highly explainable framework.â
âWe designed the system to be highly explainableâsomething that people could interpret just by looking at what itâs doing,â Molineaux said. âIt needed to mimic the kind of characteristics humans show in decision-making and be able to trace its choices back to trusted human examples,â
âWith transparency as a guiding principle, we embedded mechanisms for after-action review and designed subsystems to reflect how people reasonâpredictively, diagnostically, and within bounded rationality,â said Molineaux.
I also attended the AGM, for the duration, yesterday.
I strangely find myself emotionally detached from proceedings, and perhaps worthy of some reflection of what was said & transpired.
Basically, I witnessed a US board and executive management team struggling to communicate with an Australian shareholder base. There was a clear cultural divide. The forthright manner, and at times brash, manner of Australian shareholders visibly threw Antonio & Sean (in Australia, respect is earnt, not given). In Antonio, the fight or flight response was to fight. Make of that what you will. No doubt it was not Antonio's finest hour.
However, my take-out is that any redomicile is on the back-burner for a while. Any move to de-list would require 75% vote via a special resolution, there is no chance that is getting up when they can't get 50% for the renumeration package. This was made clear early in the AGM, and IMO in Antonio's attempt to backtrack on the re-domicile subject tripped himself up and looked rather silly. However, when all is said in done, I reckon no move to the US ( unless dual listing ) in the immediate future.
On the journey over the last couple of years, a difficult pill to swallow. Essentially, the tech wasn't "commercial ready" , and the BrainChip team were unable to complete any enduring commercial deals. The licensing deals that were done seemed to be adhoc in nature, without integration between the companies involved (essentially selling a shelf item, with no idea what happens when it leaves the store). As a result of the commercial failure, the last 2 years have been a "pivot", or what I would describe as a desperate push to build & correct the deficiences in the product offer to make it "commercial ready" before the whole house of cards caves in. Communication has been lacking, perhaps partly because internally they knew they had to get their "shit" together before any major PR campaigns ( or else risk exposure for what was lacking, and completely decimate shareholder value ). All a bit depressing, and just my view.
However, the good news, very good news in fact, is that it would seem that we are now "commercial ready". The technical position seems very strong. The technology path for the next few years, strong. The real proof however, is in the companies that are finally putting pen to paper and doing deals with BrainChip ( in an integrated partnership, with full sight on progress )- the ultimate proof that BrainChip is now " commercial ready". This list includes RTX, Onsor, Chelpis, Frontgrade and Information System Labs.
The discussions around how we renumerate & reward US executives and employees, in a highly competitive environment, in a pre-revenue listed entity, against a backdrop of an ASX listing with associated benchmarks ( RSU's vs Options is a great example ), will continue to generate much angst. I can see no way of resolving this tension until such time as BrainChip has delivered success ( as measured by revenue, not "bookings" ), and will need to be managed as well as is possible.
Believe it or not, after this ramble, I actually think Brainchip is in the best position it has been in "ever", and remove the emotion, because now would be exactly the wrong time to sell, and probably what many institutional investors are depending on.
No one knows about Nintendo yet as it wasnât discussed so itâs still on the table.Can someone tell me if the Renesas deal is dead in the water,
Are we in the Nitendo switch thru a megachips deal
Might be wrong SS but I thought Sean said we wouldn't know if Renesas are using their licence until any products containing Akida are commercialised.......due to the licencee wanting to maintain their competitive advantage.No one knows about Nintendo yet as it wasnât discussed so itâs still on the table.
Renesas we were told hasnât use their license yet.
Andes are a big auto supplier to Renesas of RICS-V chips albeit to date the 32 version.Might be wrong SS but I thought Sean said we wouldn't know if Renesas are using their licence until any products containing Akida are commercialised.......due to the licencee wanting to maintain their competitive advantage.
I did miss the last half hour or so though so it could have been mentioned again then
Happy as Larry