BrainChip + Spanidea

Spanidea partners with BrainChip to deliver ultra-low-power, neuromorphic AI platforms for next-generation wearables and intelligent edge devices. Together, we enable always-on, on-device intelligence without compromising battery life or performance.

BrainChip × Spanidea

Partnership Overview

BrainChip is a global leader in neuromorphic AI, delivering ultra-low-power, event-based intelligence for edge devices through its Akida™ processor family. Spanidea partners with BrainChip to design and engineer production-ready AI platforms for wearable and remote sensing applications. The collaboration focuses on enabling real-time, always-on intelligence directly at the edge. By integrating BrainChip’s AKD1500 neuromorphic AI SoC with Nordic Semiconductor’s nRF5340 MCU, the partnership delivers a compact and battery-efficient reference platform. Spanidea brings deep expertise in embedded systems, wireless connectivity, and system-level integration. The platform supports multi-modal sensing, including audio and motion intelligence. All AI inference is performed locally on-device, reducing latency and enhancing data privacy. The solution is optimized for low power consumption and small form factors. It serves as a scalable foundation for OEMs building smart wearables and connected devices. Together, BrainChip and Spanidea accelerate innovation at the intelligent edge.

Why This Partnership

Why Spanidea + BrainChip

This partnership combines BrainChip’s neuromorphic AI efficiency with Spanidea’s product engineering and embedded systems expertise. Together, we help customers overcome power, latency, and form-factor challenges in edge AI designs. The collaboration enables faster time-to-market for intelligent, battery-powered devices.

Ultra-Low-Power Edge AI Innovation

This partnership brings together BrainChip's neuromorphic AI processors and Spanidea's deep embedded engineering expertise. Together, we enable intelligent, always-on edge AI solutions optimized for minimal power consumption. This makes advanced AI feasible for compact, battery-operated devices.

System-Level Engineering Excellence

Spanidea leads the end-to-end system design, integrating AI, sensors, and wireless connectivity into a cohesive platform. BrainChip's Akida™ AI accelerates real-time inference directly at the sensor. The result is a robust, production-ready architecture for next-generation devices.

Optimized for Wearables & Intelligent Edge

The collaboration addresses critical challenges such as latency, form factor, and battery life. By performing AI inference locally, devices operate reliably without cloud dependency. This ensures responsive, secure, and energy-efficient edge intelligence.

Faster Time-to-Market for OEMs

The joint reference platform significantly reduces design complexity for product teams. OEMs can leverage a proven, scalable foundation instead of starting from scratch. This accelerates development cycles and de-risks commercialization.

Joint Solutions & Capabilities

Spanidea and BrainChip jointly deliver ultra-low-power AI reference platforms for wearables and edge sensing applications. These solutions enable always-on keyword spotting, motion detection, and contextual intelligence directly on-device. The platforms are designed to be scalable, secure, and production-ready for OEM adoption.

Ultra-Low-Power AI Reference Platform

Spanidea and BrainChip deliver a compact, battery-efficient reference design optimized for always-on AI workloads. The platform combines neuromorphic processing with low-power wireless connectivity. It serves as a ready foundation for rapid product development.

Always-On Intelligent Sensing

The solution enables continuous keyword spotting, motion detection, and anomaly recognition at the edge. AI processing runs locally, eliminating latency and reducing energy consumption. This makes it ideal for wearables, smart tags, and remote sensing devices.

Multi-Modal Edge Intelligence

Support for audio and motion sensors enables diverse use cases across consumer, healthcare, and industrial domains. The platform processes multiple sensor inputs simultaneously. This delivers richer context awareness while maintaining ultra-low power operation.

Scalable & Production-Ready Architecture

Designed for OEM adoption, the platform supports scalable customization and system expansion. Security, privacy, and performance are built in from the ground up. The architecture is optimized for commercial deployment and long-term product evolution.

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BrainChip + Spanidea