Neuromorphic Chip Market Report

The capacity of the human brain to store and process information is astounding. Even though our understanding of how the brain functions is far from comprehensive, scientists and engineers are working to create computing systems that resemble how neurons function in the human brain. The goal is not only to create faster computers; the brain is also incredibly energy-efficient, and preliminary results suggest that neuromorphic chips might improve energy efficiency.  According to a report from the University of California published in August 2022, an international team of researchers co-led by bioengineers at the University of California, San Diego created a chip that conducts computations directly in memory and can operate a variety of AI applications at a fraction of the energy required by current general-purpose AI computer platforms.

The NeuRRAM neuromorphic chip pushes artificial intelligence (AI) toward the ability to operate on a variety of edge devices that are not connected to the cloud and can accomplish complex cognitive tasks anywhere and at any time without the requirement of a network connection to a centralized server. In addition to being twice as energy efficient as the most advanced "compute-in-memory" chips, the NeuRRAM chip also produces results that are just as accurate as those from traditional digital chips. As a result, the chip can be utilized in a variety of tasks, such as voice recognition, reconstruction as well as image recognition.

The global neuromorphic chip market is anticipated to grow over the forecast period as a result of the rising demand for artificial intelligence systems. To improve functions like speech recognition, machine learning, picture recognition, data mining, automated reasoning, etc., many businesses and researchers are integrating neuromorphic chips into artificial intelligence systems. Numerous end customers around the world have responded well to the growing adoption of neuromorphic chips in artificial intelligence. This is typically the result of the tremendous advancements it has brought about in areas like automated robots, autonomous autos, and speech recognition on mobile phones. Another aspect that is anticipated to fuel expansion in the global neuromorphic chip market during the projected period is its capacity for problem-solving by using a sophisticated pattern-matching technique similar to the human brain.

Furthermore, the integration of smart machines is anticipated to drive the growth of the global neuromorphic chip market. Cognitive computing and artificial intelligence are the foundations of smart machines, which have become prominent trends all over the world. In order to improve overall performance, smart device manufacturers are incorporating neuromorphic chips into their systems. The adoption of these smart machines in place of traditional machines is also being aided by their capacity to learn from their environment and interactions and respond appropriately without the need for pre-programming.

• Integration of AI algorithms for real-time learning.
• Integration of neuromorphic chips in robotics for adaptive behavior.
• Growing interest in brain-inspired computing for cognitive applications.
• Expansion of neuromorphic hardware in IoT applications.

Major market players are actively pursuing competitive marketing strategies such as collaborations, technical developments, investments, acquisitions, and R&D activities in an effort to grow their market share globally. For instance, SynSense and BMW announced a partnership in April 2022 to develop the fusion of neuromorphic chips and smart cockpits. This is the first step in incorporating the brain-like technologies of SynSense into intelligent cockpits. This partnership between SynSense and BMW in neuromorphic technology will focus on the dynamic visual intelligence SoC-Speck from SynSense, which integrates an event-based sensor with a low-power SNN vision processor on a single chip.  

Earlier, both Loihi 2, Intel's second-generation neuromorphic research hardware, and Lava, an open-source software framework for creating neuro-inspired apps, were introduced in September 2021. Their introduction highlights Intel's continued development of advanced neuromorphic technology. Again, in April 2022, Accenture, a global innovation pioneer teamed up with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bengaluru to direct innovative work in cloud continuum and neuromorphic computing at a recently established Accenture Centre for Advanced Computing. As part of the program, Accenture and IISc will conduct joint research projects, co-develop intellectual properties, and establish thought leadership in next-generation computing technologies, such as cloud, edge, quantum, and neuromorphic computing, that enable AI at the edge. They will also work together to develop sustainable software engineering.

The expansion of the global neuromorphic chip market is anticipated to be constrained throughout the forecast period by challenges related to the development of complex algorithms. The development of complex algorithms, which can take a lot of time, calls for neuromorphic processors. Algorithms must not be too long on neuromorphic processors since this could increase memory usage and make them more error-prone. Additionally, the creation of algorithms that can accelerate the operation of a neural network may call for the expertise of qualified individuals, which raises the manufacturing cost. Therefore, it is anticipated that over the forecast period, these factors will restrain market expansion.

Additionally, the slow commercialization and high cost of neuromorphic chips are anticipated to hinder market growth. One of the main factors limiting the market growth is the delayed rate of commercialization and the expensive price of the neuromorphic chip. Besides this, OEMs in a variety of industries are unable to include neuromorphic chips into their products due to the high price and limited options offered by many firms that produce these chips

Hewlett Packard Corp., Intel Corporation, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., Qualcomm Technologies Inc., International Business Machine Corporation, General Vision Inc., BrainChip Holdings Ltd., HRL Laboratories LLC, Applied Brain Research Inc., Nepes Corp., Gyrfalcon Technology Inc. are some of the prominent market players operating in the global neuromorphic chip market.

The market for neuromorphic chips in North America is anticipated to expand significantly over the course of the forecast period as a result of the region's expanding use of robotics and automation technologies, the presence of major players, and the rising R&D expenditure of these companies in the region. The growth of miniaturized ICs in the region is a result of the growing demand for artificial intelligence technology and the trend towards small, compact products in the region. This element influences market development. The market in the region is also driven by the rapid pace of technical development in terms of product innovations and the expanding industry-wide use of neuromorphic chips to enable the Internet of Things (IoT).

Further accelerating the growth of the regional market is the growing adoption of machine learning, Natural Language Processing (NLP), image processing, and speech recognition in the fields of healthcare, transportation, and consumer electronics. In order to acquire a competitive edge, a number of prominent businesses are creating innovative products for the market in the region. Additionally, the Asia Pacific region is also anticipated to experience significant growth in the neuromorphic chip market as more nations in the region adopt AI and machine learning technologies, and as data centers are built and expanded in various cities throughout the region. Wearable technology is rapidly gaining traction among the young population living in urban areas in heavily populated nations like China and India. This is also anticipated to accelerate market expansion in this region.

The report provides a detailed overview of the neuromorphic chip market insights in regions including North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Oceania, and the Middle East and Africa. The country-specific assessment for the neuromorphic chip market has been offered for all regional market shares, along with forecasts, market scope estimates, price point assessment, and impact analysis of prominent countries and regions. Throughout this market research report, Y-o-Y growth and CAGR estimates are also incorporated for every country and region, to provide a detailed view of the neuromorphic chip market. These Y-o-Y projections on regional and country-level markets brighten the political, economic, and business environment outlook, which are anticipated to have a substantial impact on the growth of the neuromorphic chip market. Some key countries and region included in the neuromorphic chip market report are as follows: 

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