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What’s your view on whether customers have to restart the production cycle with Gen 2?
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What’s your view on whether customers have to restart the production cycle with Gen 2?
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Bravo, love your contributionsAnd this too Funky Chicken!
Ps- also see our partnership with si-five and their x280 intelligence series combined with us and their collaboration with NASA and Microchip. Sorry, on an i-pad now and it sucks.
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Another way to look at this is this way.
I sit on a board of a small not for profit. Every month the CEO provides his report. Ultimately we approve his approach. Now our constitution prohibits the CEO from recruiting additional staff but either way the board would need to sign off the on going expansion of a business. Now under Australian corporation laws this is where the directors earn their $$$$. They must balance their responsibilities against the law surround financial accountability. So not only would Sean need to have a justification for the hire he would need to present a board pack to the board detailing the risks and benefits along with timeframe. So unless the directors arnt asking the hard questions I am satisfied that the flow of revenue must be, based on what they have before them, either foreseeable or is part of a long term strategic plan ( which could involve further revenue raises I agree), but this plan would then be reviewable and persons held to account if fundamentally wrong. So yes more money leaving than going but I am confident that the Board can see the “tipping point” (little nod to FF) on their plan and this is just another step towards it.
Another way to look at this is this way.
I sit on a board of a small not for profit. Every month the CEO provides his report. Ultimately we approve his approach. Now our constitution prohibits the CEO from recruiting additional staff but either way the board would need to sign off the on going expansion of a business. Now under Australian corporation laws this is where the directors earn their $$$$. They must balance their responsibilities against the law surround financial accountability. So not only would Sean need to have a justification for the hire he would need to present a board pack to the board detailing the risks and benefits along with timeframe. So unless the directors arnt asking the hard questions I am satisfied that the flow of revenue must be, based on what they have before them, either foreseeable or is part of a long term strategic plan ( which could involve further revenue raises I agree), but this plan would then be reviewable and persons held to account if fundamentally wrong. So yes more money leaving than going but I am confident that the Board can see the “tipping point” (little nod to FF) on their plan and this is just another step towards it.
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Interesting wonder if Brainchip has had any offers to buy out our IP?
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The ML/AI Research Scientist’s primary role is to is to support the research team in developing commercial applications for BrainChip’s Akida Neuromorphic System-on-Chip (NSoC). Some of the target applications include work in computer vision (object classification/detection and face recognition), audio processing (keyword spotting), and sensor fusion. Additionally, this team member will support the research team’s algorithm development for the next version of the Akida NSoC. BrainChip’s Akida fully-digital neuromorphic AI processor has the first of its kind, licensable product that delivers great efficiency in Edge AI devices along with unique capabilities like learning on the edge. Akida’s success is dependent on finding the best product market fit in large markets, supported by a product roadmap that has the right combination of features and capabilities that delivers the best differentiated value, with many internal functions and external entities. This is an ON-SITE ROLE ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Quickly prototyping, training, and testing machine learning (ML) solutions using online code repositories, research publications, or customer specifications Keeping abreast of developments in ML such as new development tools, libraries, and frameworks as well as new ML models/architectures, training techniques, and application pipelines Participating in ML algorithm/hardware co-design tasks Performing, documenting, and presenting detailed analyses related to ML algorithm development, software/hardware benchmarking, and application development Obtaining a thorough understanding of the Akida 1.0 hardware device and associated software stack (MetaTF) Interfacing with customers to discuss ML application goals, constraints, and opportunities JOB REQUIREMENTS: Education/Experience: Master’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent. PhD preferred. Course work in machine learning and computer vision Strong programming skills in Python Three years’ experience developing ML applications in either TensorFlow/Keras and/or PyTorch Excellent communication skills Experience in one or more of the following application fields: Image Processing/Computer Vision, ADAS, Anomaly Detection, Audio/Speech Processing, or Sensor Fusion. Preferred Qualifications: Ten plus years’ experience developing ML applications in TensorFlow/Keras and PyTorch Multi-project experience in object classification, object detection, face recognition, and/or keyword spotting Knowledge of deep learning quantization techniques Experience with Docker and Git Experience with Scrum/Agile software development (e.g. Jira) Benefits Offered:
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Even better... it appears that these products are available now.
Quatrojos
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The blind, withered, and oppressed optimist in me hopes that several active customers didn't elect to defer their evaluation of BRN's tech until after the expected release of Akida 2.0 this week. After all, why would they reiterate this if it wasn't all active customers...
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1500 available in coming quarter in limited quantities..
What does that mean about 2000?
What does that mean about 2000?
Another announcement to come??1500 available in coming quarter in limited quantities..
What does that mean about 2000?
robsmark
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Not sure I see the relevance here? It’s okay that we had a shit half yearly because APX did too?
robsmark
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I don’t think the two are mutually exclusive. I’d expect another announcement about 2000.1500 available in coming quarter in limited quantities..
What does that mean about 2000?
Mt09
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Actual 2.0 reference hardware will be a while off I reckon.1500 available in coming quarter in limited quantities..
What does that mean about 2000?
General availability of Gen2 expected by end of August 23. So we can expect another announcement by Thur this week.
Fastback6666
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Yes I saw this as well - It was known and I still am hoping for some decent products to be launched here based on Akida 1000 ....and some revenue to match soonish. Fingers crossed.
It comes down to how much time a partner has invested into the Akida 1000 tech in the last 3 to 4 odd years - if you were 80% to 90% through dev/test on Akida 1000 and it does all you need from Akida 1000 then you would continue with your product release. Right! as there is no way after investing that much time you are walking away from a working product.
You can think for future the partner can possibly incorporate Akida 2000 if needed - but if you product is working and a breakthrough on Akida 1000 you would still launch it and monetise it.
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Of the ip, won’t have reference chips ready.
Was quite annoyed to see the following statement...
"noting that several active customers elected to defer their evaluation of BrainChip’s technology until after the expected release of Akida 2.0 in August 2023."
But I feel much better as Sean stated the followings (as well as acknowledging result should be better):
“while the results are clearly not acceptable, they were anticipated. The focus on accelerating development on the 2nd generation Akida architecture which will allow us to reach new customers and solve bigger challenges on higher value applications drove incremental cost. Our commitment to releasing this market-leading product in the shortest time possible drove an increase in labour cost over the same period last year. Further adding to the expanded loss was the non-cash item of RSUs issued to our former Chairman, which added additional expense. In anticipation of 2nd generation Akida, we have seen a lot more traction from serious prospects and very detailed evaluations, however decisions are being delayed until formal release of the platform. The depth and quality of these engagements gives me strong confidence
in the strategy and growth potential of BrainChip.”
Decisions being delayed until formal release of the platform vs deferring evaluation is very different imo..
"noting that several active customers elected to defer their evaluation of BrainChip’s technology until after the expected release of Akida 2.0 in August 2023."
But I feel much better as Sean stated the followings (as well as acknowledging result should be better):
“while the results are clearly not acceptable, they were anticipated. The focus on accelerating development on the 2nd generation Akida architecture which will allow us to reach new customers and solve bigger challenges on higher value applications drove incremental cost. Our commitment to releasing this market-leading product in the shortest time possible drove an increase in labour cost over the same period last year. Further adding to the expanded loss was the non-cash item of RSUs issued to our former Chairman, which added additional expense. In anticipation of 2nd generation Akida, we have seen a lot more traction from serious prospects and very detailed evaluations, however decisions are being delayed until formal release of the platform. The depth and quality of these engagements gives me strong confidence
in the strategy and growth potential of BrainChip.”
Decisions being delayed until formal release of the platform vs deferring evaluation is very different imo..
Wasn't Akida 1500 designed, based on customer feedback/requirements? Hopefully some light shed on which "partners" are designing modules with 1500?
What is "General availability?" Is this a reference chip/hardware?
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Re Gen 2:
“the expected release of Akida 2.0 in August 2023.”
& then
“Decisions delayed until formal release of the platform”
So that assumes that yes there will shortly be a formal announcement of Gen 2 licensing availability..
August ends on Thursday.. Therefore…… ?? Announcement by Thursday or BRN are mixing messages..
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