Dresden-based company unveils AI-powered computer modeled after human cognition
SpiNNaker2: The World's Largest Energy-Efficient AI Supercomputer
SpiNNaker2, a neuromorphic supercomputer based on the principles of the human brain, is set to revolutionise the field of artificial intelligence (AI). This groundbreaking technology, developed as part of the European Flagship Human Brain Project, showcases Dresden's international significance as a location for high-tech research and development.
Prof. Christian Mayr from TU Dresden explains that SpiNNaker2 is the most flexible neural supercomputer architecture available today. The new system, which is expected to be available as a cloud platform solution in the second half of 2024, will initially be accessible to a wider range of users due to its cloud-based nature.
SpiNNaker2 is designed to only require 30 watts to perform the most complex tasks, making it the world's largest and most energy-efficient supercomputer for AI in real-time. This energy efficiency is a significant leap forward, as the first generation of the project's neuromorphic computer, SpiNNaker1, is currently being used in research groups in 23 countries worldwide.
The development and deployment of the cloud platform for SpiNNaker2 is likely to be handled by SpiNNcloud Systems, a spin-off from TU Dresden. This company received a total of 2.5 million euros in funding from the European Innovation Council (EIC) for the development of SpiNNaker2.
International partners collaborating with SpiNNcloud Systems on the development of SpiNNaker2 include universities and research institutions across Europe, such as the University of Manchester in the UK, and other European neuroscience and computing institutes. The renowned Sandia National Laboratories, which conduct research on behalf of the U.S. Department of Energy, will soon be among the first users of SpiNNaker2.
Fred Rothganger from Sandia National Laboratories is excited to develop applications on SpiNNaker2. He believes that the technology has the potential to enable more researchers to access and utilise the technology, expanding its global reach. The cloud service for SpiNNaker2 aims to provide early customers with affordable access to the technology, making it more accessible to a wider range of users.
Full production systems of SpiNNaker2 will be available in the first half of 2025. As the world's most advanced neuromorphic supercomputer, SpiNNaker2 represents a significant step forward in the development of AI technology, and its potential applications are vast and exciting.
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