In a significant development in the field of vision processing technology, VeriSilicon (688521.SH) has announced its collaboration with Inuitive, a prominent vision-on-chip processor company. The partnership sees Inuitive adopting VeriSilicon’s dual-channel Image Signal Processor (ISP) IP, renowned for its low latency and low power capabilities, to integrate into their widely-produced NU4100 vision AI processor. This strategic move is set to revolutionize the capabilities of robots, augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), mixed reality (MR), drones, and various other applications.
The NU4100 by Inuitive is a highly-integrated single-chip solution that incorporates top-tier 3D depth sensing, enhanced AI processing, and on-chip Visual Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (VSLAM) capabilities. Its hallmark features include the ability to efficiently process vast amounts of data from multiple 4K resolution cameras while maintaining minimal latency and low power consumption. As a robust vision processor, it introduces an optimized embedded vision architecture, seamlessly integrating various computing blocks such as a computer vision engine and deep learning (CNN) processing.
VeriSilicon’s ISP contributes high-throughput processing capabilities, catering to a broad spectrum of applications for the NU4100 vision AI processor. It supports multiple cameras with multi-context management, High Dynamic Range (HDR), advanced noise reduction, and more, significantly elevating the overall performance of the vision processor.
Dor Zepeniuk, Chief Technology Officer at Inuitive, commented on the collaboration, stating, “Our NU4100 high-performance vision AI processor has set a new benchmark in the industry with a unique combination of 3D vision, AI, and VSLAM capabilities. We highly value VeriSilicon’s advanced technologies and services and are working closely with them on roadmap processors to provide ultimate single-chip solutions for robotics and various applications, addressing key vision challenges in the industry.”
Wei-Jin Dai, Executive Vice President and General Manager of the IP Division at VeriSilicon, emphasized the importance of this collaboration, saying, “Robotics and AR/VR/MR applications represent the forefront of innovation driven by progressive technologies. With our comprehensive Glass to Glass intelligent pixel processing IP portfolio, and IP subsystems which leverage our unique FLEXA technology that delivers short latency from sight to video and AI processing, VeriSilicon will actively innovate in these fields through collaborations with our partners like Inuitive.”
This collaboration between Inuitive and VeriSilicon signifies a notable advancement in the capabilities of vision AI processors, with the potential to significantly impact a wide array of industries and applications, from robotics to immersive technologies like AR, VR, and MR. As the two companies continue to work together on future innovations, the industry can anticipate further breakthroughs in vision processing technology.
