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At Computex, Synaptics presented their innovative Astra technology, highlighting its distinct AI capabilities amidst a market where many are discussing AI in theoretical terms. The showcase featured various modules showcasing the flexibility of the Astra technology, capable of integrating different chips from the SL series, such as the 1620, 1640, and 1680 chips. This modular design allows for adaptable and versatile AI solutions, demonstrating real AI applications through their SL1620 and wireless package, integrated into a System-in-Package (SiP) solution. This integration allows for a flexible design that can also be adapted into an SiP package.
One of the significant demonstrations at the Synaptics booth included the Astra technology driving multiple video streams and a live camera feed, all processed through the SL1680 chip. The setup showcased concurrent AI model operations, including facial detection, object detection, and pose estimation, all running simultaneously on the Astra platform. The system accurately recognized and tracked people and objects in real-time, highlighting the robust capabilities of the Astra platform in handling complex AI tasks at the edge without relying on cloud processing.
Synaptics launched the Astra platform in April and is now actively training the market on its capabilities at Computex. These training sessions aim to familiarize users with the platform's potential, significantly accelerating design times for AI solutions in edge-embedded applications. The edge processing capabilities of the Astra platform enable various applications, from security cameras to next-generation appliances, by processing data locally rather than relying on cloud computing, thus enhancing efficiency and security.
The Astra platform's flexibility extends from high-performance Neural Processing Units (NPUs) to Microcontroller Units (MCUs), offering a performance range from two to eight Tera Operations Per Second (TOPS). This broad performance spectrum provides designers with the flexibility needed for diverse AI applications, making the Astra platform a versatile tool for developing edge AI solutions. Synaptics is positioning this technology as a game-changer in the AI market, promising substantial advancements in edge computing capabilities.
The response from the industry has been overwhelmingly positive since the Astra platform's debut at Embedded World. The enthusiasm from customers has driven Synaptics to conduct extensive training sessions, allowing participants to experience hands-on interaction with the platform. During these sessions, users were able to load and optimize AI models, such as facial recognition models from TensorFlow, onto the Astra platform, demonstrating significant performance improvements and reduced latency.
Synaptics has developed a comprehensive toolkit for the Astra platform, ensuring it is accessible and user-friendly. The toolkit, available as open-source, supports users at all stages of their AI development journey. Whether users are beginning with pre-trained models from a model zoo or developing custom models with their data, the Astra platform and its toolkit provide the necessary tools and flexibility. This accessibility aims to democratize AI development, enabling a broader range of developers to integrate AI into their products.
The early access to the Astra platform was announced in April, and Synaptics is now moving towards broader availability. Training sessions at Computex are part of the final steps before the platform becomes widely available for order. The enthusiasm and rapid adoption of the platform at industry events suggest that the Astra technology is set to play a significant role in the future of edge AI solutions, with a wide range of applications and potential for innovation.
Overall, Synaptics' Astra technology represents a significant advancement in the AI industry, particularly for edge computing. By providing a flexible, high-performance platform capable of running multiple AI models concurrently and processing data locally, Astra is poised to transform various industries, from consumer electronics to industrial applications. The positive reception and rapid adoption by the market underscore the platform's potential and the exciting possibilities it brings for the future of AI.
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At Computex, Synaptics presented their innovative Astra technology, highlighting its distinct AI capabilities amidst a market where many are discussing AI in theoretical terms. The showcase featured various modules showcasing the flexibility of the Astra technology, capable of integrating different chips from the SL series, such as the 1620, 1640, and 1680 chips. This modular design allows for adaptable and versatile AI solutions, demonstrating real AI applications through their SL1620 and wireless package, integrated into a System-in-Package (SiP) solution. This integration allows for a flexible design that can also be adapted into an SiP package.
One of the significant demonstrations at the Synaptics booth included the Astra technology driving multiple video streams and a live camera feed, all processed through the SL1680 chip. The setup showcased concurrent AI model operations, including facial detection, object detection, and pose estimation, all running simultaneously on the Astra platform. The system accurately recognized and tracked people and objects in real-time, highlighting the robust capabilities of the Astra platform in handling complex AI tasks at the edge without relying on cloud processing.
Synaptics launched the Astra platform in April and is now actively training the market on its capabilities at Computex. These training sessions aim to familiarize users with the platform's potential, significantly accelerating design times for AI solutions in edge-embedded applications. The edge processing capabilities of the Astra platform enable various applications, from security cameras to next-generation appliances, by processing data locally rather than relying on cloud computing, thus enhancing efficiency and security.
The Astra platform's flexibility extends from high-performance Neural Processing Units (NPUs) to Microcontroller Units (MCUs), offering a performance range from two to eight Tera Operations Per Second (TOPS). This broad performance spectrum provides designers with the flexibility needed for diverse AI applications, making the Astra platform a versatile tool for developing edge AI solutions. Synaptics is positioning this technology as a game-changer in the AI market, promising substantial advancements in edge computing capabilities.
The response from the industry has been overwhelmingly positive since the Astra platform's debut at Embedded World. The enthusiasm from customers has driven Synaptics to conduct extensive training sessions, allowing participants to experience hands-on interaction with the platform. During these sessions, users were able to load and optimize AI models, such as facial recognition models from TensorFlow, onto the Astra platform, demonstrating significant performance improvements and reduced latency.
Synaptics has developed a comprehensive toolkit for the Astra platform, ensuring it is accessible and user-friendly. The toolkit, available as open-source, supports users at all stages of their AI development journey. Whether users are beginning with pre-trained models from a model zoo or developing custom models with their data, the Astra platform and its toolkit provide the necessary tools and flexibility. This accessibility aims to democratize AI development, enabling a broader range of developers to integrate AI into their products.
The early access to the Astra platform was announced in April, and Synaptics is now moving towards broader availability. Training sessions at Computex are part of the final steps before the platform becomes widely available for order. The enthusiasm and rapid adoption of the platform at industry events suggest that the Astra technology is set to play a significant role in the future of edge AI solutions, with a wide range of applications and potential for innovation.
Overall, Synaptics' Astra technology represents a significant advancement in the AI industry, particularly for edge computing. By providing a flexible, high-performance platform capable of running multiple AI models concurrently and processing data locally, Astra is poised to transform various industries, from consumer electronics to industrial applications. The positive reception and rapid adoption by the market underscore the platform's potential and the exciting possibilities it brings for the future of AI.
Description by Chatgpt.
This video was filmed at Computex 2024 in Taipei Taiwan, check out all my Computex videos here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7xXqJFxvYvi-qyXBzlB6Wz6PNE8AafRP
My Early Access Members get full access to all my videos as I upload them nightly youtube.com/charbax/join before they are published are the rate of 3-5 videos per day in the days following the event.
