BrainChip and Chelpis-Mirle partner to develop AI-enhanced post-quantum cryptographic security solutions for industrial robotics

Chelpis is developing an M.2 card using the Akida AKD1000 chip. This card can be inserted into targeted products to enhance their cryptographic security. The initial phase involves the purchase and qualification of a significant number of AKD1000 chips, with plans for further orders upon successful completion. 

This collaboration marks the beginning of a joint development effort with Chelpis’s partner company, Mirle (2464.TW). The project, submitted for consideration under Taiwan’s chip innovation program, aims to create a new system-on-chip integrating RISC-V, PQC, and NPU technologies. This SoC will support manufacturing markets emphasizing a Made-in-USA strategy. Mirle plans to develop autonomous quadruped robotics for industrial environments, leveraging BrainChip’s advanced Akida IP for enhanced visual GenAI capabilities. 

“The ability to add Edge AI security capabilities to our industrial robotics project is crucial for achieving market validation,” said Ming Chih, CEO of Chelpis. “BrainChip’s Akida provides the low power data processing required, forming a strong foundation for our SoC development. Their event-based processing and advanced models are key to our success.”

“Akida’s efficient cyber-security acceleration and energy efficiency can secure autonomous robotic devices,” said Sean Hehir, CEO of BrainChip. “Its innovative support for LLMs and GenAI algorithms will be instrumental as Chelpis pursues government funding for their SoC and advances their industrial robotic initiatives.”

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