Dresden-based tech company unveils supercomputer inspired by human cognition
Paragraph 1: SpiNNaker2, the world's largest and most energy-efficient supercomputer for real-time artificial intelligence, is set to revolutionise the field. This neuromorphic computer, which models neural systems, falls under the category of next-generation computing systems.
Paragraph 2: Developed as part of the European Flagship Human Brain Project, a multi-billion-euro research project of the European Union, SpiNNaker2 is poised to make a significant impact in the world of AI. The project's development is a collaboration between TU Dresden, the University of Manchester, and other international partners.
Paragraph 3: SpiNNcloud Systems, a spin-off from TU Dresden, is at the forefront of the development and distribution of SpiNNaker2. The company received a total of €2.5 million in funding from the European Innovation Council (EIC) for the SpiNNaker2 project.
Paragraph 4: The initial availability of SpiNNaker2 will be as a cloud platform solution. Early customers will have affordable access to this cutting-edge technology through the cloud service, with the service set to launch in the second half of 2024. Full production systems of SpiNNaker2 will become available in the first half of 2025.
Paragraph 5: SpiNNaker2 is based on the principles of the human brain, making it the most flexible neural supercomputer architecture available today. This flexibility, combined with its energy efficiency, sets it apart from other supercomputers. SpiNNaker2 requires only 30 watts to perform the most complex tasks, according to Hector Gonzalez, Co-CEO of SpiNNcloud Systems.
Paragraph 6: 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 of the Sandia National Laboratories is thrilled to develop applications on SpiNNaker2.
Paragraph 7: SpiNNaker1, the predecessor of SpiNNaker2, is already being used in research groups in 23 countries worldwide. Dresden demonstrates its international significance as a location for high-tech research and development with the development of SpiNNaker2.
Paragraph 8: The Human Brain Project, a collaborator in the development of SpiNNaker2, is a testament to the project's potential impact on the future of AI research. As we move towards the availability of SpiNNaker2, the world of artificial intelligence is on the cusp of a new era.
