Brainchip Boosts Space Heritage With Launch Of Akida Into Low Earth Orbit
BrainChip the neuromorphic AI, sees its Akida™ AI tech launched into low earth orbit
BrainChip Holdings Ltd has reached a major milestone by launching its Akida™ AI technology into low earth orbit aboard the Optimus-1 spacecraft by the Space Machines Company. This achievement is a significant step forward for BrainChip in the SpaceTech industry, where advanced AI solutions are crucial for learning and decision-making in demanding space conditions.
The Akida AI technology is integrated into the ANT61 Brain™ computer, which acts as the primary intelligent control for repair and maintenance robots tasked with fixing damaged space vehicles remotely. This requires high-performance AI computation under strict energy, power, and thermal limitations, making Akida's event-based, neuromorphic architecture perfect for delivering top-notch performance with minimal power consumption. Moreover, Akida's on-chip learning capability enables the ANT61 Brain to learn and adapt, which is essential in space environments where variables are constantly changing.
Mikhail Asavkin, CEO, and founder of ANT61, expressed his enthusiasm about the collaboration, saying, "We have partnered with BrainChip to develop autonomous infrastructure maintenance robots that utilize an AI-powered ‘Brain’ to carry out complex repair tasks in the harsh vacuum of space." Mark Ramsey, COO of the Space Machines Company, emphasized the significance of innovative technologies like Akida and ANT61's Brain in the challenging space environment.
