"Finn Ryder" as surfer - there's a bit of vocational onomatopoeia.Hi FMF,
Looks like your suspicions were correct!
"Arquimea has deployed Akida with a Prophesee camera on a drone to detect distressed swimmers and surfers in the ocean helping lifeguards scale their services for large beach areas, opting for an event-based computing solution for its superior efficiency and consistently high-quality results."
I wonder if this has anything to do with the recent hiring of Finn Ryder to Development Representative at BrainChip, since he was a Senior Lifeguard and First Responder for the City of Huntington Beach for 5 years prior to joining us?
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Enhancing Ocean Safety with Efficient AI-Powered Detection Arquimea has deployed Akida with a Prophesee camera on a drone to detect distressed swimmers and surfers in the ocean helping lifeguards scale their services for large beach areas, opting for an event-based computing solution for its...brainchip.com
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Not impressed.. anyway we will not be the only ones. But brain should speed up …just my opinion
... and shark detection.Hi FMF,
Looks like your suspicions were correct!
"Arquimea has deployed Akida with a Prophesee camera on a drone to detect distressed swimmers and surfers in the ocean helping lifeguards scale their services for large beach areas, opting for an event-based computing solution for its superior efficiency and consistently high-quality results."
I wonder if this has anything to do with the recent hiring of Finn Ryder to Development Representative at BrainChip, since he was a Senior Lifeguard and First Responder for the City of Huntington Beach for 5 years prior to joining us?
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Enhancing Ocean Safety with Efficient AI-Powered Detection Arquimea has deployed Akida with a Prophesee camera on a drone to detect distressed swimmers and surfers in the ocean helping lifeguards scale their services for large beach areas, opting for an event-based computing solution for its...
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So with the BrainChip - Prophesee - ARQUIMEA axis of vision confirmed, I guess there’s a good chance, then, that we might have gotten a mention in this November 2024 conference paper I shared on Friday, co-authored by Hélder Rodríguez from ARQUIMEA Research Center? 
After all, we now know that ARQUIMEA’s event-based vision drone solution serves “to detect distressed swimmers and surfers in the ocean helping lifeguards scale their services for large beach areas”.
The link https://portalcientifico.upm.es/en/ipublic/item/10317217 still worked on Friday, but no longer does.
Here is another one:
https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/10797412 (abstract only)
After all, we now know that ARQUIMEA’s event-based vision drone solution serves “to detect distressed swimmers and surfers in the ocean helping lifeguards scale their services for large beach areas”.
The link https://portalcientifico.upm.es/en/ipublic/item/10317217 still worked on Friday, but no longer does.
Here is another one:
https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/10797412 (abstract only)
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I’ve always loved this project on the ARQUIMEA website: a real-time detection system of sperm whale blows using thermal imaging. 
Hopefully our technology can one day also help save more of these majestic ocean creatures…
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Hopefully our technology can one day also help save more of these majestic ocean creatures…
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Maybe this bloke is hard to manage.At least one former BRN employee appears to be of the opinion that Sean Hehir is not the ideal choice for the CEO job (and I strongly suspect he is not the only one):
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As I mentioned earlier this month, Anup Vanarse recently moved back to Australia and now works for BrainEye (https://thestockexchange.com.au/threads/brn-discussion-ongoing.1/post-452508). When I found out he had left BrainChip last year without having another job lined up, only six months after relocating from Perth to California, I suspected personal tensions to be the reason for his departure:
“The fact that he left what looks like a secure job without another one lined up (except for his ongoing side hustle as a remote AI/ML Advisor for NZ-based Scentian Bio, which presumably doesn’t pay the bills) suggests to me he was unhappy in his previous position, possibly due to personal tensions? (Or someone wasn’t happy with him and asked him to leave?)”
(https://thestockexchange.com.au/threads/brn-discussion-ongoing.1/post-435564)
And in my eyes, a number of his LinkedIn comments/likes since then appear to confirm my suspicion. Of course there will be those who’ll just shrug their shoulders and say nah, it’s nothing, just the voice of a disgruntled ex-employee, but I believe we should listen up when someone who is evidently still highly respected by many BrainChip staff members past and present (look at all the people congratulating him on his new position with BrainEye) gives posts like these a thumbs-up:
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Hey @DingoBorat,
here is another humanoid robot video for your collection!
Meet Surgie, the first ever humanoid surgeon, performing direct clinical tasks through teleoperation.
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here is another humanoid robot video for your collection!
Meet Surgie, the first ever humanoid surgeon, performing direct clinical tasks through teleoperation.
Meet Surgie, the first ever humanoid surgeon. | Michael Yip
Meet Surgie, the first ever humanoid surgeon. The UCSD Advanced Robotics and Controls lab has been working hard on developing, for the first time, a humanoid surgeon. Through a combination of teleoperation commands and learned policies, we are able to deploy Surgie into a wide variety of...
Humanoids in Hospitals: A Technical Study of Humanoid Surrogates for Dexterous Medical Interventions
A Technical Study of Humanoid Surrogates for Dexterous Medical Interventions where the experiments were teleoperation of a humanoid robot for medical procedures.
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Hey @DingoBorat,
here is another humanoid robot video for your collection!
Meet Surgie, the first ever humanoid surgeon, performing direct clinical tasks through teleoperation.
Meet Surgie, the first ever humanoid surgeon. | Michael Yip
Meet Surgie, the first ever humanoid surgeon. The UCSD Advanced Robotics and Controls lab has been working hard on developing, for the first time, a humanoid surgeon. Through a combination of teleoperation commands and learned policies, we are able to deploy Surgie into a wide variety of...
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I reckon I'd rather have a "medical intern" working on me directly, than that shaky thing!
That's only "G1" though..
G3 to G5, most likely won't need the teleoperation and will be smooth as silk..
I thought they were only going to replace boring, mundane and dangerous tasks
..
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Intel Aims For AI Edge As NVIDIA Faces Price Critique
Intel has recently announced a series of initiatives aimed at accelerating the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) at the edge, marking a significant push…
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Intel Aims For AI Edge As NVIDIA Faces Price Critique
Recent developments showcase Intel's strategies amidst pricing concerns over NVIDIA's GPUs and market competition.
Intel has recently announced a series of initiatives aimed at accelerating the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) at the edge, marking a significant push to simplify the integration of AI with existing infrastructure across various industries, including retail, manufacturing, smart cities, and media. The technology giant unveiled the new Intel AI Edge system, Edge AI suite, and Open Edge platform initiative on March 19, 2025, underlining a commitment to enhancing the efficiency and performance of AI applications deployed in real-world scenarios.Dan Rodriguez, Intel's Corporate Vice President and General Manager of the Edge Computing Group, expressed enthusiasm about the potential for AI integration in existing workflows. "I'm enthusiastic about expanding AI utilization in existing infrastructure and workflows at the edge," Rodriguez stated, highlighting the strong demand for AI-driven solutions that cater to distinct business needs.
According to industry analysts at Gartner, the landscape of data processing is poised for transformation, with predictions indicating that by the end of 2025, fifty percent of enterprise-managed data will be processed outside traditional data centers or clouds. This shift, particularly driven by the integration of AI technologies, is expected to be significant, as companies increasingly rely on data processing at the edge.
Further, it is anticipated that by 2026, at least half of all edge computing deployments will incorporate machine learning, emphasizing the growing importance of AI in data handling and decision-making processes within organizations.
Intel is currently positioned to leverage its extensive footprint in edge deployments; it has over 100,000 real-world edge implementations in collaboration with partners, many of which capitalize on AI functionalities. The new AI technologies are crafted to address multiple industry-specific challenges, underscoring Intel's commitment to enhancing performance standards in edge AI applications.
In a notable development on the following day, March 20, 2025, former Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger issued a biting critique of NVIDIA's pricing structure for its AI GPUs during an interview. He asserted that the current pricing models are "overpriced by 10,000 times the cost required for AI inference," a claim that raises eyebrows around the industry and reflects deep concerns over the affordability of implementing AI solutions.
Gelsinger attributed NVIDIA's recent success to sheer luck rather than a sound strategic framework, suggesting that the company's advancements in AI were more incidental than planned. He emphasized, "AI is in inference, highlighting the need for optimized hardware," pointing to the necessity for improved cost structures as the AI market rapidly evolves.
The discussion surrounding NVIDIA's AI GPU pricing cannot be taken lightly. These GPUs, designed for data center applications, are traded in the tens of thousands of dollars range, making them significantly pricier compared to more affordable specialized hardware developed for inference tasks. Gelsinger's remarks suggest not only industry-wide implications for hardware production but also a serious reassessment of market competitiveness.
Despite Intel’s efforts in the AI domain, the company has faced considerable challenges in maintaining its competitive edge. Recently, it discontinued development of the 'Falcon Shores' AI chip and is now narrowing its focus on the 'Jaguar Shores' initiative. This strategic pivot reflects a recognition of the fierce competition present in the AI semiconductor market, wherein companies like NVIDIA and AMD are currently leading with innovative AI solutions.
Intel’s 'Gaudi' series also aims to deliver cost-effective performance. However, critics argue that its performance falls short when compared to powerhouses like NVIDIA's 'Hopper' and AMD's 'Instinct' lines. This competitive disadvantage is causing Intel to reevaluate its offerings in a landscape that increasingly prioritizes computational efficiency alongside performance metrics.
Looking ahead, Intel is pinning its hopes on the Jaguar Shores line as it seeks to re-establish a foothold in the AI market. However, skepticism remains regarding enterprises’ willingness to pivot away from NVIDIA’s established ecosystem, which is bolstered by its proprietary development environment, CUDA. This ecosystem has proven to be a powerful leverage point, facilitating varying AI applications beyond mere hardware comparisons.
As the industry navigates these turbulent waters, Gelsinger’s statements highlight the urgency for Intel to not only build technologically superior products but also foster a comprehensive ecosystem that includes robust software support and greater cost efficiency. Should the demand for optimized hardware solutions for AI inference grow, as Gelsinger suggests it might, Intel could regain its footing in a rapidly shifting market.
Ultimately, the future of AI market competition appears to be in a constant state of flux, characterized by emerging technologies and changing consumer expectations. The initiatives launched by Intel, coupled with the critical insights shared by industry veterans, make for an intriguing narrative, but the company's ability to adapt and innovate will determine its success in this burgeoning field.
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When is LDA selling? As by the look of things it’s started already and will probably stop once the sell side evens up with the buy side again. Oh the sorters must love LDA so they can close there positions 
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Wouldn’t hurt them to yell out Brainchips name in a few paragraphs at the Edge, how long this piece of string.Intel Aims For AI Edge As NVIDIA Faces Price Critique
Intel has recently announced a series of initiatives aimed at accelerating the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) at the edge, marking a significant push…
Intel Aims For AI Edge As NVIDIA Faces Price Critique
Recent developments showcase Intel's strategies amidst pricing concerns over NVIDIA's GPUs and market competition.
Intel has recently announced a series of initiatives aimed at accelerating the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) at the edge, marking a significant push to simplify the integration of AI with existing infrastructure across various industries, including retail, manufacturing, smart cities, and media. The technology giant unveiled the new Intel AI Edge system, Edge AI suite, and Open Edge platform initiative on March 19, 2025, underlining a commitment to enhancing the efficiency and performance of AI applications deployed in real-world scenarios.
Dan Rodriguez, Intel's Corporate Vice President and General Manager of the Edge Computing Group, expressed enthusiasm about the potential for AI integration in existing workflows. "I'm enthusiastic about expanding AI utilization in existing infrastructure and workflows at the edge," Rodriguez stated, highlighting the strong demand for AI-driven solutions that cater to distinct business needs.
According to industry analysts at Gartner, the landscape of data processing is poised for transformation, with predictions indicating that by the end of 2025, fifty percent of enterprise-managed data will be processed outside traditional data centers or clouds. This shift, particularly driven by the integration of AI technologies, is expected to be significant, as companies increasingly rely on data processing at the edge.
Further, it is anticipated that by 2026, at least half of all edge computing deployments will incorporate machine learning, emphasizing the growing importance of AI in data handling and decision-making processes within organizations.
Intel is currently positioned to leverage its extensive footprint in edge deployments; it has over 100,000 real-world edge implementations in collaboration with partners, many of which capitalize on AI functionalities. The new AI technologies are crafted to address multiple industry-specific challenges, underscoring Intel's commitment to enhancing performance standards in edge AI applications.
In a notable development on the following day, March 20, 2025, former Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger issued a biting critique of NVIDIA's pricing structure for its AI GPUs during an interview. He asserted that the current pricing models are "overpriced by 10,000 times the cost required for AI inference," a claim that raises eyebrows around the industry and reflects deep concerns over the affordability of implementing AI solutions.
Gelsinger attributed NVIDIA's recent success to sheer luck rather than a sound strategic framework, suggesting that the company's advancements in AI were more incidental than planned. He emphasized, "AI is in inference, highlighting the need for optimized hardware," pointing to the necessity for improved cost structures as the AI market rapidly evolves.
The discussion surrounding NVIDIA's AI GPU pricing cannot be taken lightly. These GPUs, designed for data center applications, are traded in the tens of thousands of dollars range, making them significantly pricier compared to more affordable specialized hardware developed for inference tasks. Gelsinger's remarks suggest not only industry-wide implications for hardware production but also a serious reassessment of market competitiveness.
Despite Intel’s efforts in the AI domain, the company has faced considerable challenges in maintaining its competitive edge. Recently, it discontinued development of the 'Falcon Shores' AI chip and is now narrowing its focus on the 'Jaguar Shores' initiative. This strategic pivot reflects a recognition of the fierce competition present in the AI semiconductor market, wherein companies like NVIDIA and AMD are currently leading with innovative AI solutions.
Intel’s 'Gaudi' series also aims to deliver cost-effective performance. However, critics argue that its performance falls short when compared to powerhouses like NVIDIA's 'Hopper' and AMD's 'Instinct' lines. This competitive disadvantage is causing Intel to reevaluate its offerings in a landscape that increasingly prioritizes computational efficiency alongside performance metrics.
Looking ahead, Intel is pinning its hopes on the Jaguar Shores line as it seeks to re-establish a foothold in the AI market. However, skepticism remains regarding enterprises’ willingness to pivot away from NVIDIA’s established ecosystem, which is bolstered by its proprietary development environment, CUDA. This ecosystem has proven to be a powerful leverage point, facilitating varying AI applications beyond mere hardware comparisons.
As the industry navigates these turbulent waters, Gelsinger’s statements highlight the urgency for Intel to not only build technologically superior products but also foster a comprehensive ecosystem that includes robust software support and greater cost efficiency. Should the demand for optimized hardware solutions for AI inference grow, as Gelsinger suggests it might, Intel could regain its footing in a rapidly shifting market.
Ultimately, the future of AI market competition appears to be in a constant state of flux, characterized by emerging technologies and changing consumer expectations. The initiatives launched by Intel, coupled with the critical insights shared by industry veterans, make for an intriguing narrative, but the company's ability to adapt and innovate will determine its success in this burgeoning field.
Generally bagging an ex employer publicly is risky. An emotionally intelligent person would probably hold himself together and understand its not a good career move.
Bag one employer it may turn off other prospective employers.
He may well have been hard done by but best to be discrete.
I agree that that you give your all at work but its best not to emotionally tie yourself to your employer. Emotionally tied people risk huge personal downers if things go sour.
This statement seems to be affecting us as well.Intel Aims For AI Edge As NVIDIA Faces Price Critique
Intel has recently announced a series of initiatives aimed at accelerating the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) at the edge, marking a significant push…
Intel Aims For AI Edge As NVIDIA Faces Price Critique
Recent developments showcase Intel's strategies amidst pricing concerns over NVIDIA's GPUs and market competition.
Intel has recently announced a series of initiatives aimed at accelerating the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) at the edge, marking a significant push to simplify the integration of AI with existing infrastructure across various industries, including retail, manufacturing, smart cities, and media. The technology giant unveiled the new Intel AI Edge system, Edge AI suite, and Open Edge platform initiative on March 19, 2025, underlining a commitment to enhancing the efficiency and performance of AI applications deployed in real-world scenarios.
Dan Rodriguez, Intel's Corporate Vice President and General Manager of the Edge Computing Group, expressed enthusiasm about the potential for AI integration in existing workflows. "I'm enthusiastic about expanding AI utilization in existing infrastructure and workflows at the edge," Rodriguez stated, highlighting the strong demand for AI-driven solutions that cater to distinct business needs.
According to industry analysts at Gartner, the landscape of data processing is poised for transformation, with predictions indicating that by the end of 2025, fifty percent of enterprise-managed data will be processed outside traditional data centers or clouds. This shift, particularly driven by the integration of AI technologies, is expected to be significant, as companies increasingly rely on data processing at the edge.
Further, it is anticipated that by 2026, at least half of all edge computing deployments will incorporate machine learning, emphasizing the growing importance of AI in data handling and decision-making processes within organizations.
Intel is currently positioned to leverage its extensive footprint in edge deployments; it has over 100,000 real-world edge implementations in collaboration with partners, many of which capitalize on AI functionalities. The new AI technologies are crafted to address multiple industry-specific challenges, underscoring Intel's commitment to enhancing performance standards in edge AI applications.
In a notable development on the following day, March 20, 2025, former Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger issued a biting critique of NVIDIA's pricing structure for its AI GPUs during an interview. He asserted that the current pricing models are "overpriced by 10,000 times the cost required for AI inference," a claim that raises eyebrows around the industry and reflects deep concerns over the affordability of implementing AI solutions.
Gelsinger attributed NVIDIA's recent success to sheer luck rather than a sound strategic framework, suggesting that the company's advancements in AI were more incidental than planned. He emphasized, "AI is in inference, highlighting the need for optimized hardware," pointing to the necessity for improved cost structures as the AI market rapidly evolves.
The discussion surrounding NVIDIA's AI GPU pricing cannot be taken lightly. These GPUs, designed for data center applications, are traded in the tens of thousands of dollars range, making them significantly pricier compared to more affordable specialized hardware developed for inference tasks. Gelsinger's remarks suggest not only industry-wide implications for hardware production but also a serious reassessment of market competitiveness.
Despite Intel’s efforts in the AI domain, the company has faced considerable challenges in maintaining its competitive edge. Recently, it discontinued development of the 'Falcon Shores' AI chip and is now narrowing its focus on the 'Jaguar Shores' initiative. This strategic pivot reflects a recognition of the fierce competition present in the AI semiconductor market, wherein companies like NVIDIA and AMD are currently leading with innovative AI solutions.
Intel’s 'Gaudi' series also aims to deliver cost-effective performance. However, critics argue that its performance falls short when compared to powerhouses like NVIDIA's 'Hopper' and AMD's 'Instinct' lines. This competitive disadvantage is causing Intel to reevaluate its offerings in a landscape that increasingly prioritizes computational efficiency alongside performance metrics.
Looking ahead, Intel is pinning its hopes on the Jaguar Shores line as it seeks to re-establish a foothold in the AI market. However, skepticism remains regarding enterprises’ willingness to pivot away from NVIDIA’s established ecosystem, which is bolstered by its proprietary development environment, CUDA. This ecosystem has proven to be a powerful leverage point, facilitating varying AI applications beyond mere hardware comparisons.
As the industry navigates these turbulent waters, Gelsinger’s statements highlight the urgency for Intel to not only build technologically superior products but also foster a comprehensive ecosystem that includes robust software support and greater cost efficiency. Should the demand for optimized hardware solutions for AI inference grow, as Gelsinger suggests it might, Intel could regain its footing in a rapidly shifting market.
Ultimately, the future of AI market competition appears to be in a constant state of flux, characterized by emerging technologies and changing consumer expectations. The initiatives launched by Intel, coupled with the critical insights shared by industry veterans, make for an intriguing narrative, but the company's ability to adapt and innovate will determine its success in this burgeoning field.
" However, skepticism remains regarding enterprises’ willingness to pivot away from NVIDIA’s established ecosystem, which is bolstered by its proprietary development environment, CUDA. This ecosystem has proven to be a powerful leverage point, facilitating varying AI applications beyond mere hardware comparisons."
Its hard to take clients from NVIDIA.
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Check out this newly launched project called ARCHYTAS (ARCHitectures based on unconventional accelerators for dependable/energY efficienT AI Systems), funded by the European Defence Fund (EDF):
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Welcome to the official page of ARCHYTAS (EDF), a European Defence Fund Research project! | ARCHYTAS (EDF)
Welcome to the official page of ARCHYTAS (EDF), a European Defence Fund Research project! Over the course of three years ARCHYTAS will research and investigate dedicated hardware architectures for energy-efficient artificial intelligence. The project is funded by the European Union’s European...
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Check out this newly launched project called ARCHYTAS (ARCHitectures based on unconventional accelerators for dependable/energY efficienT AI Systems), funded by the European Defence Fund (EDF):
Welcome to the official page of ARCHYTAS (EDF), a European Defence Fund Research project! | ARCHYTAS (EDF)
Welcome to the official page of ARCHYTAS (EDF), a European Defence Fund Research project! Over the course of three years ARCHYTAS will research and investigate dedicated hardware architectures for energy-efficient artificial intelligence. The project is funded by the European Union’s European...
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One of the ARCHYTAS project partners is Politecnico di Milano, whose neuromorphic researchers Paolo Lunghi and Stefano Silvestrini have experimented with AKD1000 in collaboration with Gabriele Meoni, Dominik Dold, Alexander Hadjiivanov and Dario Izzo from the ESA-ESTEC (European Space Research and Technology Centre) Advanced Concepts Team in Noordwijk, the Netherlands*, as evidenced by the conference paper below, presented at the 75th International Astronautical Congress in October 2024:
*(Gabriele Meoni and Dominik Dold have since left the ACT)
“A preliminary successful demonstration is given for the BrainChip Akida AKD1000 neuromorphic processor. Benchmark SNN models, both latency and rate based, exhibited a minimal loss in accuracy, compared with their ANN coun- terparts, with significantly lower (from −50 % to −80 %) EMAC per inference, making SNN of extreme interest for applications limited in power and energy typical of the space environment, especially considering that an even greater improvement (with respect to standard ANN running on traditional hardware) in energy consumption can be expected with SNN when implemented on actual neuromorphic devices. A research effort is still needed, especially in the search of new architectures and training methods capable to fully exploit SNN peculiarities.”
The work was funded by the European Space Agency (contract number: 4000135881/21/NL/GLC/my) in the framework of the Ariadna research program.
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AI Is Moving Out of the Data Center. How Nvidia Wants to Keep Its Edge.
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Some bold claims from India that we should take with unhealthy amounts of sodium chloride: Towards the end of this video clip posted today, JSA LAABS asserts that AGI is here. I see. Erm, not.
Nevertheless, it will be interesting to see how capable their foundational model will really be, once released.
At least we can easily refute their 2024 (!) claim that NeuroCore is “the world’s first neuromorphic AI accelerator delivering unmatched speed, efficiency and intelligence”.
Judging from the number of
, not too many people seem to agree with that statement anyway.
(Although as the BRN threads here and elsewhere prove, the number of likes a post gets doesn’t necessarily correlate with its content’s grade of truthfulness…
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Nevertheless, it will be interesting to see how capable their foundational model will really be, once released.
At least we can easily refute their 2024 (!) claim that NeuroCore is “the world’s first neuromorphic AI accelerator delivering unmatched speed, efficiency and intelligence”.
Judging from the number of
, not too many people seem to agree with that statement anyway.(Although as the BRN threads here and elsewhere prove, the number of likes a post gets doesn’t necessarily correlate with its content’s grade of truthfulness…
)Meet NeuroAI: the world’s first Neuromorphic Foundational Model from India, rolling out mid-2025. | JSA LAABS
Meet NeuroAI: the world’s first Neuromorphic Foundational Model from India, rolling out mid-2025. This isn’t another GPU-charged, brute-force transformer. It’s a leap beyond. Built on a neuromorphic core, it runs without GPUs, learns on the fly, and evolves as you use it. No massive pretraining...
Introducing NeuroCore: A New Era in Neuromorphic Computing | JSA LAABS
Introducing NeuroCore: A New Era in Neuromorphic Computing At JSA LAABS, our goal has always been to create technology that transforms industries and opens new frontiers. NeuroCore is the embodiment of that vision—a neuromorphic AI accelerator chip designed to solve the most pressing challenges...
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The Robots Are Coming – Physical AI and the Edge Opportunity - tinyML
By Pete Bernard CEO, EDGE AI FOUNDATION We have imagined “robots” for thousands of years, dating back to3000 B.C. when Egyptian water clocks used human figurines to strike […]
The Robots Are Coming – Physical AI and the Edge Opportunity
By Pete Bernard
CEO, EDGE AI FOUNDATION
We have imagined “robots” for thousands of years, dating back to 3000 B.C. when Egyptian water clocks used human figurines to strike hour bells. They have infused our cultural future with movies like Metropolis in 1927 through C3PO and R2D2 in Star Wars and more.
Practically speaking, today’s working robots are much less glamorous. They have been developed over the past decades to handle dangerous and repetitive tasks and resemble nothing like humans. They roll through warehouses, mines, and deposit fertilizer on our farms. They also extend our perceptual reach through aerial and ground-based inspection systems, using visual and other sensor input.
Now that edge AI technology has evolved and getting ever more mature, the notion of physical AI is taking hold and it promises to be a critical platform that is fundamentally enabled by edge AI technologies. A generally agreed definition of physical AI is:
A combination of AI workloads running on autonomous robotic systems that include physical actuators.
This is truly “AI in the real world” in that these systems physically interact with the real world through motion, touch, vision, and physical control mechanisms including grasping, carrying and more. It can combine a full suite of edge AI technologies in a single machine. Executing AI workloads where the data is created will be critical for the low latency and low needs of these platforms. These could range from:
- tinyML workloads running in its sensor networks and sensor fusion
- Neuromorphic computing for high performance/ultra-low power, fast latency and wide dynamic range scenarios
- CNN/RNN/DNN models running AI vision on image feeds, LIDAR or other “seeing” and “perceiving” platforms
- Transformer-based generative AI models (including reasoning) performing context, understanding and human-machine interface functions
Robotics is where AI meets physics. They require sophisticated physical capabilities to move grasp, extend sense and perform a wide range of tasks, but they are also software platforms that require training and decision making, making them prime candidates for one of the most sophisticated combinations of AI capabilities. The advent of accelerated semiconductor platforms, advanced sensor networks, sophisticated middleware for orchestration, tuned AI models, emerging powerful SLMs, applications and high-performance communication networks are ushering in a new era of physical AI.
Let’s level set with a taxonomy of robots and a definition of terms. There are many ways to describe robots – they can be sliced by environment (warehouse) or by function (payload) or even by mobility (un-manned aerial vehicles). Here is a sample of some types of robots in deployment today:
- Pre-programmed robots
- These can be Heavy Industrial robots, used in very controlled environments for repetitive and precise manufacturing tasks. These robots are typically fixed behind protective barriers, costs hundreds of thousands of dollars.
- Tele-operated robots
- These are used as “range extenders” for humans to perform inspections, observations, or repairs in challenging human environments – including drones or underwater robots for welding and repair. Perhaps the best-known tele-operated robots were the robots sent to Mars by NASA in the last few decades. There has also been a fish robot named SoFi designed to mimic propulsion via its tail and twin fins, swimming in the Pacific Ocean at depths of up to 18 meters. [1]
- Autonomous robots
- You probably have one of these in your house in the form a vacuum cleaner robot navigating without supervision and relying on its sensors for navigation. Recently we have seen a number of “lawnmower” robots introduced to take on this laborious task. In Agriculture, robots are already inspecting and even harvesting crops in an industry with chronic labor shortages[2]. There is also a thriving industry for autonomous warehouse robots – including in Amazon warehouses. [3]
- Augmenting robots
- These are designed to aid or enhance human capabilities such as prosthetic limbs or exoskeletons. You probably first were exposed to this category of robots when you watched The Six Million Dollar Man” on TV –but on a more serious note, they are providing incredible capabilities for amputees and enabling safer work environments for physical labor.[4]
- Humanoid robots
- Here’s where it gets interesting. We have developed a bi-pedal world – why not develop robots that work in that world as it’s been designed? Humanoid robots represent humans – as bi-pedal (or quad pedal in the case of Boston Dynamics), can communicate in natural language and facial expressions and perform a broad range of tasks using their limbs, hands and human-like appendages. The number of quad-pedal robot have only been deployed in the low thousands worldwide and we are still in the very early stages of development, deployment, and reasonable cost. Companies like Enchanted Tools[5] are demonstrating humanoid robots that can move amongst humans for carry lighter loads, deliver items, and communicate in natural language. Although humanoid robots will catch the bulk of the attention of the media in coming years, and face the most “cultural impact,” the other robot categories will also benefit greatly from generative AI and drive significantly greater efficiencies across industries.
How Generative AI on the edge will impact Physical AI
It’s hard to overstate the impact that Generative AI will have on the field of robotics. Beyond the ability for much more natural communication and understanding, Generative AI model architectures like Transformers will be combined with other model architectures like CNNs, Isolated Forests and others to provide context and human machine interfaces for image recognition, anomaly detection and observational learning. It will be a “full stack” of edge AI from metal to cloud.
Let’s take a look at the differences between traditional AI used in robotics and what Generative AI can bring:
| Traditional AI | Generative AI |
| Rule-Based Approach: Traditional AI relies on strict rules set by programmers – like an actor following a precise script. These rules dictate how the AI system behaves, processes data, and makes decisions. | Learning from Data Examples: Generative AI learns from data examples – essentially “tokenized movement.” It adapts and evolves based on the patterns it recognizes in the training data – like a drummer that watches their teacher and keeps improving. This can be done in the physical world or in a simulated world for safer and more extensive “observational training.” |
| Focused Adaptability: ML and models such as CNN/RNN/DNN are designed for focused tasks and operates based on predefined instructions. They run on very resource constrained environments at very low power and cost. | Creating New Data: Unlike traditional AI, generative AI can create new data based on experience and can adapt to new surroundings or conditions. However, this requires significant more TOPS/W and RAM, which can drive cost and battery powered applicability. |
| Data Analysis and Prediction: Non-generative AI excels at data analysis, pattern recognition, and making predictions. However, there is no creation of new data; it merely processes existing information. | Applications in Robotics:Generative AI can drive new designs and implementations in robotics that leverages their ability to generate new data, whether it’s new communication/conversational techniques (in multiple languages), new movement scenarios or other creative problem solving. |
In summary, while many forms edge AI are excellent and necessary for analyzing existing data and making predictions in resource constrained and low power environments, generative AI at the edge will now add the ability to create new data and adapt dynamically based on experience. The application of Generative AI to robotics will unlock observational learning, rich communication, and a much broader application of robots across our industries and our lives.
Safe and Ethical Robotics
Whenever robots are mentioned, the comparison to
“evil robots’ from our culture are not far behind. The Terminator, Ultron or Gunslinger from Westworld. And at the same time, we have enjoyed anthropomorphized robots like C3PO and R2D2, or Wall-E. And then there are ones in-between, like from the movie The Creator.
As attention has been paid to the scope Generative AI moving to AGI, what guardrails, best practices and outright legislation exists to keep robotic efforts – pared with Generative AI – in the category of good or neutral?
Isaac Asimov famously penned his three laws of robotics back as part of his short story “Runaround” in 1942:[6]
- A robot shall not harm a human, or by inaction allow a human to come to harm
- A robot shall obey any instruction given to it by a human
- A robot shall avoid actions or situations that could cause it to come to harm itself
The European Union published “Civil law rules on robotics” back in 2017 that addressed the definition of a robot, where liability lies, the role of insurance and other key items. In 2023 a law was introduced in Massachusetts in the US that would 1) ban the sale and use of weapons-mounted robotic devices, 2) ban the use of robotic devices to threaten or harass, and 3) ban the usage of robotic devices to physically restrain an individual. It’s unclear how or when similar legislation will make it to the federal level.
Observational Learning Is a Game Changer
In the world of edge AI, training has happened on “the cloud” or in server-class GPU environments and inferencing has happened on the light edge. With the introduction of reinforcement learning and new work in continuous learning we will see the edge becoming a much more viable area for training.
However, in physical AI platforms, observational learning (sometimes referred to as behavior cloning) in AI allows robots to learn new skills simply by watching humans – in reality or in a simulated physical environment. Instead of being programmed step-by-step, robots can make connections in their neural networks based on observing human behavior and actions. This kind of unstructured training will enable robots to better understand the nuances of a given task and make their interaction with humans much more natural.
There have been a number of key advanced in AI models for observational learning, starting with CNN model types and recently leveraging diffusion model types such as the one presented in the Microsoft Research paper in 2023 – Imitating Human Behaviour with Diffusion Models.[8]
In March of 2024, NVIDIA introduced Gr00t[9], their own foundational model designed for observational learning of their ISAAC/JETSON robotics platforms. It was demonstrated at the NVIDIA GTC keynote by Jensen Huang and also leverages their Omniverse “digital twin” environment to develop virtualized physical environments that can train robots via observational learning in a safe and flexible virtualized environment. This was updated in 2025 to Gr00t N1 as well as a new “Newton” physics engine. We’re now seeing Foundation models tuned for robotics platforms[10] like Gr00t, but also RFM-1 by Covoariant, among others. Expect this area to proliferate with options much like Foundation models for LLMs in the cloud.
Robotics as a “three computer problem” – there is an AI model training in the cloud using generative AI and LLMs, there is model execution and ROS running on a robotics platform itself, and a simulation/digital twin environment to safely and efficiently develop and train.
The Edge AI Opportunity for Robotics
“Everything That Moves Will Be Robotic” – Jensen Huang
The confluence of generative AI and robotics is swinging the robotic pendulum back into the spotlight. Although Boston Dynamics has only deployed around 1500 Spot robots worldwide so far, expect many more, and in many more configurations, throughout our warehouses, our farms, or manufacturing floor. Expect many more humanoid experiments and expect a hype wave washing over us with plenty of media coverage of every failure.
Running generative AI on these platforms will require significant TOPS horsepower as well as high performance memory subsystems in addition to advanced controls actuators and sensors. We will see “datacenter” class semiconductors moving down into these platforms but just as interesting will be edge native semiconductor platforms moving up into this space, with the kinds of ruggedized thermal and physical properties as well as low power and the integrated communications needed. We will also see many new stand-alone AI acceleration silicon paired with traditional server class silicon. Mainstream platforms like phones and AI PCs will help drive down costs with their market scale.
However, in addition to requiring top end semiconductors and plenty of RAM, robotic platforms – especially humanoid ones – will require very sophisticated sensors, actuators, and electro-mechanical equipment – costing tens of thousands of dollars for the foreseeable future.
To keep things in perspective, Goldman Sachs[11] forecasted a 2035 Humanoid Robot TAM of US$38bn with shipments reaching 1.4m units. That’s not a tremendous unit volume for humanoid robots (PCs ship around 250m units per year, smartphones north of a billion) – we can expect orders of magnitude more “functional form factor robots” in warehouse, vacuuming homes and doing other focused tasks.
These platforms – like the ones now available from Qualcomm, NVIDIA, NXP, Analog Devices and more – are attracting developers that are taking their server class software skills and combining them with embedded computing expertise. Like mobility, robotics and physical AI are challenging developers and designers in new ways and provides a unique opportunity for workforce development, skill enhancement and career growth.
A key challenge here is to avoid the pitfalls of Industry 4.0 and IoT – how do we collaborate as an industry to help standardize on data sharing models, digital twin models, code portability and other elements of the robotics stack? If this area becomes more fractured and siloed we could see significant delays in real deployments of more advanced genAI driven robots.
Developers, designers and scientists are pushing the envelope and closing the gap between our imaginations and reality. Like with cloud-based AI, the use of physical AI will require important guardrails and best practices to keep us not only safe but make this newfound expansion of physical AI capabilities accretive to our society, but the future
We cannot underestimate the impact that new robotics platforms will have on our culture, our labor force, and our existential mindset. We’re at a turning point as edge AI technologies like physical AI are leveraging traditional sensor AI and machine learning with generative AI, providing a call-to-action for all technology providers in the edge AI “stack,” from metal to cloud, as well an opportunity for business across segments to rethink how these new platforms will leverage this new edge AI technology in ways that are still in our imagination.
[1] https://www.csail.mit.edu/research/sofi-soft-robotic-fish
[2] https://builtin.com/robotics/farming-agricultural-robots
[3] https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/operations/amazon-introduces-new-robotics-solutions
[4] https://www.automate.org/robotics/service-robots/service-robots-exoskeleton
[5] https://enchanted.tools/
[6] https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/48928553
[7] https://tdwi.org/articles/2021/06/1...drails-into-ai-driven-robotic-assistants.aspx
[8] https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/res...tating-human-behaviour-with-diffusion-models/
[9] https://nvidianews.nvidia.com/news/foundation-model-isaac-robotics-platform
[10] Foundation Models in Robotics: Applications, Challenges, and the Future – https://arxiv.org/html/2312.07843v1
[11] https://www.goldmansachs.com/intell...n-humanoid-robot-the-ai-accelerant/report.pdf
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