The xcore.ai processor for IoT devices. Source: XMOSU.K. startup XMOS has introduced a new processor that delivers high performance artificial intelligence (AI), digital signal processing (DSP), control and I/O in a single device.
The xcore.ai device is designed to deliver real-time inferencing and decisioning at the edge as well as signal processing, control and communications, enabling manufacturers to integrate processing and intelligence into products.
XMOS said the device enables data to be processed locally and for actions to be taken in nanoseconds. The device could be used in AI internet of things (IoT) sensing technology that requires low latency, connectivity, privacy and low energy consumption.
For example, a smoke detector could use radar and imaging to identify whether there are people in an affected building or to determine how many and where they are located. The detector could communicate with those inside while vital sign detection could identify whether they are breathing using voice interfaces.
