Lattice Semiconductor's Karl Wachswender Discusses Edge AI and FPGA Innovations
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Lattice Semiconductor, founded in 1983 and based in Oregon, is advancing technology for the robotics stack, focusing on low-power field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs). These FPGAs are crucial for applications in industrial robots and autonomous mobile robots, enabling real-time control and power efficiency while supporting complex workloads like sensor fusion and motor control.
The significance of Lattice's work lies in its contribution to the evolving landscape of robotics, where edge processing is becoming essential. As robots increasingly rely on onboard processing rather than cloud solutions, the flexibility of FPGAs allows for adaptability post-deployment, ensuring machines remain relevant as requirements change.
Looking ahead, the discussion highlights the growing semiconductor opportunities in sectors such as humanoid robotics, industrial automation, and healthcare. As intelligent machines become more prevalent, the need for robust security measures, starting at the hardware level, is emphasized, with FPGAs potentially serving as a hardware root of trust.
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Interview with Lattice Semiconductor’s Karl Wachswender: ‘Parallel processing enables more powerful edge AI’
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