SubsidieMeestersGreen SELf-Powered NEuromorphic Processing EnGines with Integrated VisuAl and FuNCtional SEnsing
ELEGANCE aims to develop eco-friendly, light-operated processing technology for energy-efficient IoT applications, utilizing sustainable materials to minimize electronic waste and environmental impact.
Projectdetails
Introduction
Today’s Internet-of-Things (IoT) incorporates a complex distributed network of wireless sensors and processors connected to the cloud. These platforms and their data-processing needs are creating a stronger and stronger demand for energy that is not sustainable.
Challenges
At the same time, the increasing consumer demand for IoT electronic devices and their limited lifespan are significantly contributing to the world’s fastest-growing waste stream, known as electronic waste. To avoid an unsustainable energy cost in this data deluge, disruptive innovations in electronics from material to systems are urgently required.
Project Overview
ELEGANCE proposes the development of a radically new, printable and light-operated processing technology specialized for IoT edge-computing applications. The project implements an eco-sustainable approach at the component and process level, where abundant, recyclable eco-friendly materials are employed, targeting a zero environmental footprint strategy.
Technology Details
The processor’s building block includes a hybrid stack of an oxide optoelectronic memristor with an electrochromic layer on top, exhibiting a unique light-triggered Processing-in-Memory enabling simultaneous IoT energy-efficient computing and visual sensing.
Implementation
In-memory computing schemes, such as crossbar memristor arrays, will be implemented employing low-cost, industrially compatible sustainable printing techniques.
Applications
This will enable the design of energy-efficient neuromorphic and artificial intelligence computing systems optimized for a plethora of consumer applications in the wearable, healthcare, and edge-computing sectors.
Conclusion
Making ELEGANCE an ambitious and technologically concrete breakthrough for the IoT with high potential for large societal benefits.
Financiële details & Tijdlijn
Financiële details
| Subsidiebedrag | € 3.100.934 |
| Totale projectbegroting | € 3.100.934 |
Tijdlijn
| Startdatum | 1-11-2024 |
| Einddatum | 31-10-2028 |
| Subsidiejaar | 2024 |
Partners & Locaties
Projectpartners
- ELLINIKO MESOGEIAKO PANEPISTIMIOpenvoerder
- UNINOVA-INSTITUTO DE DESENVOLVIMENTO DE NOVAS TECNOLOGIAS-ASSOCIACAO
- RISE RESEARCH INSTITUTES OF SWEDEN AB
- TEKNOLOGIAN TUTKIMUSKESKUS VTT OY
- ETHNICON METSOVION POLYTECHNION
- FUNDACIO INSTITUT CATALA DE NANOCIENCIA I NANOTECNOLOGIA
- E-SYNERGEIA IDIOTIKI KEFALAIOUCHIKI ETAIREIA
- UNIVERSITAT ZURICH
- TEMAS SOLUTIONS GMBH
- THE CHANCELLOR MASTERS AND SCHOLARS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE
- PRAGMATIC SEMICONDUCTOR LIMITED
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