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The revised GIASaaS (Global Instant Satellite as a Service, formerly Greek Infrastructure for Satellite as a Service) concept website by OHB Hellas is finally back online - and Akida now no longer shows up as UAV1 (see my post above) but as one of three SATs! 🛰

AKIDA, the envisioned SAT with the AKD1000 PCIe Card onboard, is slated to handle both Object Detection as well as Satellite Detection, while the planned KRIA and CORAL satellites (equipped with a Xilinx KRIA KV260 Vision AI Starter Kit resp. a Google Coral TPU Dev Board) are tasked to handle Vessel Detection, Cloud Detection and Fire Detection (for some reason OHB Hellas removed Flood Detection from the list of applications).

Please note that this is currently a concept website only.

The idea behind GIASaaS as well as mock 3D-printed versions of the yet-to-be-lauched satellites were presented at DEFEA 2025 - Defense Exhibition Athens earlier this month, as @Stable Genius had spotted on LinkedIn:

GIASaaS by OHB Hellas

giasaas.eu

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[Frangipani]

Akida gets a mention alongside Loihi 2 in this preprint published today titled Dynamic Spine Stabilization Through Mechanically Tuned Constructs and Embedded Biomechanical Feedback Systems, in which the fourteen co-authors (MDs, biologists, engineers and computer scientists from all over the US as well as from the University of Cambridge’s School of Medicine) “comprehensively review translational engineering advancements, particularly through mechanically tunable spinal implants and integrated intelligent sensor systems.”

“(…) BrainChip's Akida neuromorphic processor is another example of hardware designed for efficient edge AI inference [132]. Its event-based processing architecture is well-suited for analyzing the asynchronous data streams from neural or biomechanical sensors [133].”

Smart spinal implants of the future - another Beneficial AI use case, in which neuromorphic technology can contribute to make a real difference in many patients’ lives one day!

https://www.preprints.org/frontend/manuscript/771bdcb96df1fed8128865dfdf68fb2e/download_pub

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[Frangipani]

The EDGX DPU, based on an NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX and designed for LEO (Low Earth Orbit) missions, can now be sourced through https://satsearch.co/ - with an optional neuromorphic BrainChip Akida add-on:

Happy to welcome EDGX as a satsearch trusted supplier. | Narayan Prasad

Happy to welcome EDGX as a satsearch trusted supplier. Introducing the EDGX DPU, a compact, powerful and modular AI processing system purpose-built for smallsats — and hardened for space. 🔹 Powered by NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX, this DPU delivers 157 TOPS of AI compute in a <1 kg, 0.5U form...

www.linkedin.com

EDGX DPU - Onboard AI Compute powered by NVIDIA | satsearch

The EDGX DPU is the most optimal earth-like AI processing system hardened to scale in space. Powered by NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX technology, this DPU is designed for powerful, energy-efficient and scalable onboard AI computing for smallsats.

satsearch.co

the global marketplace for the space industry | satsearch

The global marketplace for space, satsearch features space products, sub-systems, components, software, and services from suppliers around the world.

satsearch.co

 

[Frangipani]

The EDGX DPU, based on an NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX and designed for LEO (Low Earth Orbit) missions, can now be sourced through https://satsearch.co/ - with an optional neuromorphic BrainChip Akida add-on:

Happy to welcome EDGX as a satsearch trusted supplier. | Narayan Prasad

Happy to welcome EDGX as a satsearch trusted supplier. Introducing the EDGX DPU, a compact, powerful and modular AI processing system purpose-built for smallsats — and hardened for space. 🔹 Powered by NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX, this DPU delivers 157 TOPS of AI compute in a <1 kg, 0.5U form...

www.linkedin.com

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EDGX DPU - Onboard AI Compute powered by NVIDIA | satsearch

The EDGX DPU is the most optimal earth-like AI processing system hardened to scale in space. Powered by NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX technology, this DPU is designed for powerful, energy-efficient and scalable onboard AI computing for smallsats.

satsearch.co

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the global marketplace for the space industry | satsearch

The global marketplace for space, satsearch features space products, sub-systems, components, software, and services from suppliers around the world.

satsearch.co

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The EDGX team recently presented their EDGX DPU to the Belgian Federal Minister for Public Enterprises, Civil Service, State Building Management, Digitalization and Science Policy & her entourage, which also included a Programme Manager from the Belgian Science Policy Office (BELSPO):

🇧🇪 We had the honour of welcoming Federal Minister Vanessa Matz responsible for Public Enterprises, Civil Service, State Building Management, Digitalization and #SciencePolicy, along with Matthias… | EDGX

🇧🇪 We had the honour of welcoming Federal Minister Vanessa Matz responsible for Public Enterprises, Civil Service, State Building Management, Digitalization and #SciencePolicy, along with Matthias P. from BELSPO - Belgian Science Policy Office to the EDGX headquarters 🚀 It was a great...

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By the looks, EDGX are counting down to a launch in Q1/2026:

As LinkedIn doesn’t provide the exact date of the post, I checked out the Minister’s Instagram profile for any clues - et voilà!

Besides finding out that her visit in Ghent must have been on 16 April itself or a couple of days earlier at most (although the lack of time adverbs such as ‘yesterday‘ or ‘last week’ suggest it was likely a same-day post), I also spotted a BrainChip sticker at the EDGX headquarters in Ghent.

So the launch must be scheduled for no later than 1 March 2026, then.

 

[Frangipani]

The translation of Giasaas from Greek to English means "hello"

I know.

Turns out that the acronym GIASaaS has to do with a space mission project led by OHB Hellas and originally stood for Greek Infrastructure for Satellite as a Service.
(I presume GIASaaS was picked to resemble the plural resp. formal Greek greeting Γεια σας - if that was indeed the case, it may even qualify as a backronym .)

 

[MegaportX]

I know.

Thanks Frangipani very good research appreciate you sharing here..


Regards MegaportX.

 

[Frangipani]

The EDGX DPU, based on an NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX and designed for LEO (Low Earth Orbit) missions, can now be sourced through https://satsearch.co/ - with an optional neuromorphic BrainChip Akida add-on:

Happy to welcome EDGX as a satsearch trusted supplier. | Narayan Prasad

Happy to welcome EDGX as a satsearch trusted supplier. Introducing the EDGX DPU, a compact, powerful and modular AI processing system purpose-built for smallsats — and hardened for space. 🔹 Powered by NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX, this DPU delivers 157 TOPS of AI compute in a <1 kg, 0.5U form...

www.linkedin.com

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EDGX DPU - Onboard AI Compute powered by NVIDIA | satsearch

The EDGX DPU is the most optimal earth-like AI processing system hardened to scale in space. Powered by NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX technology, this DPU is designed for powerful, energy-efficient and scalable onboard AI computing for smallsats.

satsearch.co

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the global marketplace for the space industry | satsearch

The global marketplace for space, satsearch features space products, sub-systems, components, software, and services from suppliers around the world.

satsearch.co

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Turns out satsearch also offers ANT61’s Beacon, currently in two sizes: S and M.

https://satsearch.co/products/search/Ant61

Beacon S -- Satellite Communications & Real-Time Diagnostics Solution | satsearch

The ultimate satellite recovery and real time diagnostics solution.

satsearch.co

Beacon M – Advanced Satellite Recovery & Telemetry Module | satsearch

Real-time telemetry and satellite recovery module for LEO missions. The Beacon M provides encrypted two-way communication, firmware updates, and critical health monitoring, ensuring uninterrupted mission control connectivity even after failures.

satsearch.co

ANT61’s own website now has further info about the various Beacon models (https://www.ant61.com/beacon)…

… and so does a YouTube video uploaded on 1 August 2024:

However, nowhere does it state that the ANT61 Beacon also has Akida inside, like the ANT61 Brain.

There have been conflicting messages from ANT61 about this, such as the post @BrainShit shared with us in January (I’m not sure about the source?):

… or this little exchange on LinkedIn started by @yogi commenting: “Congratulations and still Neuromorphic inside?”


https://thestockexchange.com.au/threads/brn-discussion-ongoing.1/post-447276

Could it possibly fall under “customisation available on request” as an optional neuromorphic add-on, like in the case of the EDGX DPU?

 

[manny100]

Turns out satsearch also offers ANT61’s Beacon, currently in two sizes: S and M.

https://satsearch.co/products/search/Ant61

Beacon S -- Satellite Communications & Real-Time Diagnostics Solution | satsearch

The ultimate satellite recovery and real time diagnostics solution.

satsearch.co

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Beacon M – Advanced Satellite Recovery & Telemetry Module | satsearch

Real-time telemetry and satellite recovery module for LEO missions. The Beacon M provides encrypted two-way communication, firmware updates, and critical health monitoring, ensuring uninterrupted mission control connectivity even after failures.

satsearch.co

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ANT61’s own website now has further info about the various Beacon models (https://www.ant61.com/beacon)…

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… and so does a YouTube video uploaded on 1 August 2024:


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However, nowhere does it state that the ANT61 Beacon also has Akida inside, like the ANT61 Brain.

There have been conflicting messages from ANT61 about this, such as the post @BrainShit shared with us in January (I’m not sure about the source?):

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… or this little exchange on LinkedIn started by @yogi commenting: “Congratulations and still Neuromorphic inside?”


https://thestockexchange.com.au/threads/brn-discussion-ongoing.1/post-447276

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Could it possibly fall under “customisation available on request” as an optional neuromorphic add-on, like in the case of the EDGX DPU?

I guess for repairs to satellites ANT61 needs Beacon to have on chip learning capabilities. That is likely AKIDA's advantage and a key reason we were chosen.

 

[Jacob Kiraz]

I guess for repairs to satellites ANT61 needs Beacon to have on chip learning capabilities. That is likely AKIDA's advantage and a key reason we were chosen.

Will these Military and space deals make the company alot of money ey moving forward

 

[7für7]

I wonder if all this constant whining, complaining, and doom-mongering will actually making our company more profitable and driving it forward…

 

[Pom down under]

Will these Military and space deals make the company alot of money ey moving forward

 

[Bravo]

Pretty sure this isn't good news for us.

This Memorandum of Understanding signed between Nota AI and DEEPX at Computex Taipei 2025 is poised to intensify competition in the on-device AI market and will likely have a direct impact on players like BrainChip.

Nota AI specializes in AI model optimization and on-device generative AI and DEEPX is renowned for its ultra-low-power AI semiconductors. Nota AI maintains strategic collaborations with global semiconductor leaders and Fortune 100 corporations such as NVIDIA, ARM, Qualcomm, Sony, and Samsung Electronics. Their collaboration aims to integrate DEEPX's hardware with Nota AI's software, creating a comprehensive solution for edge AI applications. This partnership is expected to enhance the performance and efficiency of on-device AI systems, potentially setting new industry standards.

I think it would be fair to assume this development will challenge BrainChip's market share, especially if the partnership leads to more efficient and cost-effective on-device AI solutions.

I suppose the key differentiator is that Akida supports on-chip incremental learning, so hopefully we can still remain competitive in real-time adaptive systems and privacy-sensitive environments like autonomous vehicles, defense and health monitoring.

Nota AI and DEEPX Sign MOU at Computex Taipei to Lead the On-Device AI Market

– Merging ultra-low-power AI semiconductors with lightweight AI technology to target global expansion – TAIPEI, May 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Nota AI (CEO Myungsu Chae), an expert in AI model optimization and on-device generative AI, and DEEPX (CEO Lokwon Kim), a leading developer of...

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Nota AI and DEEPX Sign MOU at Computex Taipei to Lead the On-Device AI Market​

Published : Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 8:00 am
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– Merging ultra-low-power AI semiconductors with lightweight AI technology to target global expansion –
TAIPEI, May 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Nota AI (CEO Myungsu Chae), an expert in AI model optimization and on-device generative AI, and DEEPX (CEO Lokwon Kim), a leading developer of ultra-low-power on-device AI semiconductors have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at Computex Taipei 2025, the world's largest ICT exhibition. This partnership aims to strengthen their global position in the rapidly growing on-device AI market.

Nota AI CEO Myungsu Chae and DEEPX CEO Lokwon Kim signing the partnership agreement.
Under the agreement, the two companies will co-develop AI solutions that combine DEEPX's advanced Neural Processing Units (NPUs) with Nota AI's lightweight AI models, enabling high-performance AI functionality even in ultra-compact, power-constrained devices. These joint solutions will serve as proof-of-concept models for applications in industrial robotics, smart appliances, security systems, mobility platforms, and more—accelerating market penetration both in Korea and globally.
As part of the collaboration, DEEPX will provide its NPU SDKs and development kits to support optimized integration of lightweight AI models. Nota AI will design and fine-tune application-specific models to meet diverse industry requirements. The partnership also includes co-marketing efforts, joint participation in global trade shows, and active engagement with B2B customers worldwide through proof-of-concept deployments.
"Our strategic partnership with DEEPX combines Nota AI's proprietary AI optimization technologies with DEEPX's world-class AI hardware innovation, positioning us as leaders in the global on-device AI market," said Nota AI CEO Myungsu Chae. "Together, we will accelerate the deployment of optimized AI across a range of industrial applications."
"This agreement will be an important collaboration to expand the on-device AI ecosystem," said Lokwon Kim, CEO of DEEPX. "By combining the strengths of both on-device AI hardware and software, we will strive to bring competitive AI solutions to the global market."
This MOU highlights the growing global recognition of Korean innovation in on-device AI technology, signaling a new phase of international expansion for domestically developed AI solutions.

 

[7für7]

Instead of things getting better year by year, they just keep getting worse and worse. Well… there’s only one option left: either they suddenly pull off something completely unexpected that no one saw coming… or we’re screwed!

 

[Fullmoonfever]

Instead of things getting better year by year, they just keep getting worse and worse. Well… there’s only one option left: either they suddenly pull off something completely unexpected that no one saw coming… or we’re screwed!

 

[Bravo]

 

[DK6161]

Soooooo.... anyway, i guess we are just waiting until the next AGM then???
Awesome

 

[DK6161]

Looking toward the highly anticipated 2037 AGM when we can finally judge Sean by our financials..

 

[Bravo]

 

[Bravo]

Looking toward the highly anticipated 2037 AGM when we can finally judge Sean by our financials..

Better start limbering up for the dance party.

 

[DK6161]

Better start limbering up for the dance party.


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25 cents party