Xiaomi has officially unveiled its first custom-designed 3nm high-performance AI chip. This technology is engineered to power advanced autonomous driving features in the company's future electric vehicles. 🏎️
If you are curious about the "3nm" label, it refers to the size of the tiny transistors that make up the chip. A smaller size allows engineers to pack more power into a compact space, leading to faster data processing without draining the car's battery. By developing its own silicon, Xiaomi ensures the hardware is perfectly optimized for its specific software. ⚡
Currently, the popular Xiaomi SU7 relies on third-party hardware, specifically the Nvidia Drive Orin platform, to handle its self-driving tasks. Shifting to in-house production allows Xiaomi to reduce its dependence on external suppliers, much like the approach Tesla used when it began creating its own custom processors to manage its autopilot systems. 🔋
Developing the engine of the car's brain is a major power move.
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