MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. and
BRISTOL, England, May 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --
Highlights:
- KudanSLAM software algorithms optimized for Synopsys DesignWare
ARC EV6x Embedded Vision Processor IP deliver efficient and
accurate computer vision to AI, automotive, and IoT
applications
- The DesignWare EV6x Embedded Vision Processor includes up to
four 512-bit vector DSPs and a fully programmable CNN engine to
deliver maximum throughput for a broad range of high-performance
embedded vision applications
- KudanSLAM's software algorithm executes simultaneous
localization and mapping with high speed, low power consumption,
and high accuracy
Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS) and Kudan, a leading
simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) software algorithms
licensor, today announced a collaboration to optimize Kudan's SLAM
computer software algorithms for Synopsys' DesignWare®
ARC® EV6x Embedded Vision Processor IP. Kudan's
KudanSLAM software algorithms create and expand a map of an
environment while simultaneously keeping track of the camera's
location within it. SLAM is used in autonomous vehicles, drones,
robots, and augmented reality applications for concurrent scene
mapping and device localization.
Kudan is optimizing its software to offload and accelerate
algorithms by taking advantage of the Synopsys DesignWare ARC EV6x
Embedded Vision Processors' scalable hardware architecture, which
includes up to four 512-bit vector DSPs and a fully programmable
convolutional neural network (CNN) engine. The combined
hardware-software solution enables designers to accelerate the SLAM
tasks of tracking and mapping that take input from LiDAR, Time of
Flight (TOF) cameras, inertial measurement units (IMUs), or
odometry data while consuming significantly less power and memory
resources than alternative implementations.
"Solutions that increase the efficiency and accuracy of computer
vision devices will form the foundation of mass-market SLAM
applications," said Tomo Ohno, founder and managing director
at Kudan. "The combination of the ARC EV6x Embedded Vision
Processor and KudanSLAM will deliver the best performance and power
efficiencies in the market and provide the software infrastructures
by which product builders can develop revolutionary applications
for automotive ADAS, robotics, and AR/VR."
The fully programmable and configurable DesignWare ARC EV6x
Embedded Vision Processor IP cores are optimized for embedded
vision applications, combining the flexibility of software
solutions with the low cost and low power consumption of hardware.
The ARC EV6x Embedded Vision Processor family is supported by
Synopsys' MetaWare EV Development Toolkit, a comprehensive software
programming environment based on common embedded vision standards
including OpenCV, OpenVX™, and OpenCL™
C.
"Performance, power consumption, and high accuracy are critical
requirements for computer vision applications," said John
Koeter, vice president of marketing for IP at Synopsys. "By
collaborating with Kudan to optimize their software for Synopsys'
ARC EV6x Embedded Vision Processor, we are providing designers with
a highly efficient and accurate hardware-software solution to
accelerate the development of SoCs implementing SLAM
functionality."
Availability
The DesignWare EV6x Embedded Vision
Processors are available now. KudanSLAM software optimized for EV6x
Vision Processors is planned to be available in the second half of
2019.
About Kudan
Kudan (TYO: 4425) is a leading Deep Tech
firm developing versatile Simultaneous Localization and Mapping
(SLAM) and Artificial Perception (AP) algorithms for embedded
systems, providing the eyes for the machines, complementary working
with Artificial Intelligence (AI) as the brain for the machines. On
top of its proprietary tech IP, Kudan is developing integration of
AP with AI and IoT, based on its unique milestone approach to
measure the maturity of technology specialised for Deep Tech. As a
leading Deep Tech firm, Kudan spans across many technological areas
and impacts diverse applications through its tangible engineering
innovations. Learn more at https://www.kudan.io/.
About Synopsys
Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS) is the
Silicon to Software™ partner for innovative companies
developing the electronic products and software applications we
rely on every day. As the world's 15th largest software
company, Synopsys has a long history of being a global leader in
electronic design automation (EDA) and semiconductor IP and is also
growing its leadership in software security and quality solutions.
Whether you're a system-on-chip (SoC) designer creating advanced
semiconductors, or a software developer writing applications that
require the highest security and quality, Synopsys has the
solutions needed to deliver innovative, high-quality, secure
products. Learn more at www.synopsys.com.
Editorial
Contact:
Norma Sengstock
Synopsys, Inc.
650-584-4084
norma@synopsys.com
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