AI processor startup Ambient Scientific has introduced what it claims is the first coin cell battery powered AI module designed for always-on AI operation in small devices.
Called Sparsh board, the small AI module can run on a coin cell battery for months and is equipped with motion sensors, a digital microphone Bluetooth low energy module and other components.
Sparsh board is designed for rapid prototyping of a range of AI applications like:
- Human activity recognition
- Voice control
- Acoustic event detection
- Gesture control
- Assault detection
- Asthma detection
- Fall detection
The Sparsh board includes motion sensors, digital microphone, BLE module and other components for small form factor AI applications. Source: Ambient Scientific"While traditional MCUs force an undesirable tradeoff between AI performance and power consumption, our ultra-low power AI processor GPX10 ushers a paradigm shift with our groundbreaking analog in-memory computing technology," said GP Singh, founder and CEO of Ambient Scientific.
Ambient Scientific said it plans to launch several reference designs for battery-powered AI applications and other small form factors in the realm of wearables, healthcare devices, voice-controller toys and more.
The software stack for the AI module includes AI frameworks like Tensorflow and keras as well as continuously evolving homegrown compilers, the company said.
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