# SynSense Research Head Talks Combined Sensing, Processing

- Show: [EE Times Current](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current)
- Published: 2024-05-17
- Length: 46m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2024-05-17-synsense-research-head-talks-combined-sensing-processing
- Listen: https://podcast.show/aspencore/episode/132589574/

## Summary

Dr. Dylan Muir, VP of Global Research at SynSense, explains the company's strategy of commercializing neuromorphic hardware through inference-only chips like Speck and Xylo to minimize silicon area and cost. He details the design choices behind these products, including the asynchronous digital architecture of Speck for event-based vision and the synchronous design of Xylo for temporal signals, alongside the Rockpool software toolchain that enables machine learning engineers to deploy spiking neural networks. The episode also covers SynSense's recent acquisition of IniVation to integrate DVS sensors with its processing chips, and features commentary from Prof. Ralph Etienne-Cummings and Dr. Giulia D’Angelo on the competitive landscape involving Prophesee and Brainchip.

## Chapters

- [0:03](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2024-05-17-synsense-research-head-talks-combined-sensing-processing#t=3) Introduction: Dr. Dylan Muir and SynSense Background
- [3:43](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2024-05-17-synsense-research-head-talks-combined-sensing-processing#t=223) Speck and Xylo Product Descriptions and Applications
- [8:08](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2024-05-17-synsense-research-head-talks-combined-sensing-processing#t=488) Design Choices: Inference-Only, Asynchronous vs. Synchronous
- [13:52](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2024-05-17-synsense-research-head-talks-combined-sensing-processing#t=832) The Role of Backpropagation and Rockpool Software
- [18:35](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2024-05-17-synsense-research-head-talks-combined-sensing-processing#t=1115) Commercialization Strategy and Market Focus
- [21:33](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2024-05-17-synsense-research-head-talks-combined-sensing-processing#t=1293) Update: Acquisition of IniVation and Future Strategy
- [24:11](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2024-05-17-synsense-research-head-talks-combined-sensing-processing#t=1451) Commentary: Neuromorphic Integration and Competition

## Topics

- [Microcontrollers & dev platforms](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/microcontrollers-and-platforms)
- [AI & machine learning](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/ai-and-machine-learning)
- [Starting a product company](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/starting-a-company)
- [Chips, FPGAs & semiconductors](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/chips-and-fpgas)
- [Validation & product-market fit](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/validation-and-product-market-fit)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- SynSense (company)
- Speck (product)
- Xylo (product)
- Rockpool (tool)
- IniVation (company)
- Prophesee (company)
- Brainchip (company)
- Rain Neuromorphic (company)

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