Honda has announced plans to co-develop a system-on-a-chip (SoC) for its software-defined vehicles with Mythic, a Texas-based technology company. Honda has invested in Mythic to support the development of AI technologies aimed at improving computing performance and energy efficiency for automated driving and other SDV functions. Honda R&D, Honda’s research and development subsidiary, will lead the SoC co-development effort with Mythic.
Honda has prioritized addressing environmental and safety challenges, with advanced intelligent technologies playing a key role in improving safety.
As AI technologies continue to advance, further innovation is required in technologies to enhance computing performance and energy efficiency. With a view to building computing infrastructures that will contribute to the application of next-generation intelligent technologies, Honda is actively exploring neuromorphic SoC technology, which draws inspiration from how the human brain works.
For the development of neuromorphic SoC, Mythic has original analog compute-in-memory (CiM) technology and a track record in software implementation using tools such as software development kits (SDK). With its analog CiM, Mythic is working to minimize data movement for computation and achieve both high computing performance and energy efficiency.
Honda has invested in Mythic to closely evaluate its proprietary technologies and to remain flexible in responding to future technological and societal changes. Honda R&D will combine its expertise in AI model development and electronic control unit design with Mythic’s technology to integrate advanced AI computing capabilities into SoCs. This collaboration is intended to accelerate the development of next-generation SDV SoCs, improving computing performance and energy efficiency.
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