Problem
Current microprocessors are either high-performance but not power-efficient or are low-power but unable to reach top performance. Also, they do not have strong real-time Current microprocessors are either high-performance but not power-efficient or are low-power but unable to reach top performance. Also, they do not have strong real-time capabilities. These bottlenecks are hindering advances towards fully automated AI based solutions. MOSAIK will deliver a novel modular architecture for the microprocessors demandedby IoT and AI growing markets providing simultaneously high-performance processing at low-power and vastly efficient real-time deterministic execution matching strict industry reliability and safely constraints.
Importance
There are many high-impact applications of IoT, AI and related technologies (see Figures 1 and 2) which will be enabled and/or empowered by MOSAIK’s processors
• Self-driving vehicle will require a large volume of chips in the coming years, including high-end microprocessors for complex control tasks. According to Frost & Sullivan (2017),
https://store.frost.com/global-autonomous-driving-market-outlook-2018.html(si apre in una nuova finestra) in 2024 there will be in Europe more than 1.5 million cars which will have at least conditional autonomy.
• Healthcare: As population ages around the world, the ability to monitor, diagnose and protect people in their homes significatively lowers public health costs while increasing quality of life allowing people to improve their health and quality of life. Robot-assisted surgery lets doctors perform many types of complex procedures with more precision, flexibility and control than possible with conventional techniques as well as in site or remotely, democratizing healthcare as isolated communities will benefit from the same medical solutions as large urban areas.
• Smart power grid: IoT and related technologies help smart power grid systems to enhance various network functions throughout the generation, transmission and distribution of energy by providing connectivity and tracking. This is accelerating the pace of transition from fossil fuels to cleaner alternatives (solar, wind, …) which are intermittent, unpredictable, and geographically distributed. Hence information exchange to match supply with demand, to optimize use and distribution de energy, etc. is crucial for making clean energy sources financially viable.
• Smart cities: different types of IoT sensors collect data and then insights gained from analyzing gathered data is used to manage assets, resources and services efficiently. The positive benefits of smart cities include enhanced traffic management, improved safety, reduced levels of pollution and lower energy consumption
MOSAIK has been able to validate the strong interest of the industry in Europe for a general-purpose processor based on RISC-V standards (Figure 3) able to provide high-performance and low-power with strong real-time capabilities for emerging computing needs: autonomous vehicle, mission critical robotics, smart cities, and other highly demanding IoT applications (Figure 4).
MOSAIK has also validated that robust real-time capabilities with deterministic processing would provide a solid competitive advantage for our high-performance low-power processors. Moreover, the strong input/output processing enabled by our novel technology is a must and will further distinguish our architecture in the market.
