AI4IV has designed a new processing architecture that is specialized and optimized to effectively implement DNNs in vision devices. Such architecture is based on computational blocks inspired by mathematical entities called Functors, which, in turn, are similar to the tensors used in DNNs. Therefore, the AI4IV architecture allows the implementation of devices called Tensputer that can compute DNNs without the burden of a memory infrastructure thus minimizing space and energy consumption. A Tensputer enables the design of neural processing units directly in standard CMOS and on-die/in-package at a cost that is comparable to the sensor’s cost.
Summary
AI4IV’s vision sensor technology breaks new ground by addressing limitations in current CMOS sensors. The FlyEye architecture captures clear images in challenging lighting without artifacts, preserving crucial scene information. Tensputer processors, specifically designed for neural network inference, enable on-chip processing with low power consumption. This approach using bio-inspired concepts paves the way for powerful, compact, and affordable vision sensors for applications in security, autonomous vehicles, and various machine vision tasks.
Location: Amaro (Italy)
Year founded: 2021
Founder(s): Fabio Gallo, Giampietro Tecchiolli
No. of employees: 5
Commercial status: not specified