Neuromorphic AI Processor for Earth Observation in Space
Developing a low-cost, low-power neuromorphic AI processing board using hardened COTS components for autonomous Earth Observation from smallsats.
A comprehensive approach to developing neuromorphic AI processing for space applications through innovative research and technological advancement.
NeuroAI4Space develops a complete neuromorphic AI processing platform for autonomous Earth Observation from smallsats. The project spans from an IP core for Spiking Neural Network (SNN) acceleration to a compact processing board integrating RISC-V and neuromorphic capabilities, complemented by comprehensive hardening methodologies and radiation testing campaigns for LEO orbit qualification.
IP core and microchip for Spiking Neural Network (SNN) acceleration with ultra-low power consumption, optimized for on-board satellite inference.
Compact single-board computer integrating RISC-V general-purpose processing with neuromorphic IP for space-qualified Earth Observation payloads.
Hardware and software fault tolerance techniques for COTS components in Low Earth Orbit, including SIHFT and selective redundancy approaches.
Radiation testing campaigns, fault injection tools, and verification following ESA standards for space-grade qualification.
Four partners combining industrial expertise and academic research to advance neuromorphic AI for space applications.
SME — Petrer, Alicante
Neuromorphic IP Core and microchip development. Specialized in neuromorphic computing architectures for edge AI applications.
SME — Space Electronics
Processing board design, system integration, and verification & validation. Specialist in space-qualified electronics and satellite subsystems.
UPV — Hardware Fault Tolerance
Hardware fault tolerance, selective redundancy techniques, and fault injection tools. Research group: STF (Sistemas Tolerantes a Fallos).
Nine coordinated work packages spanning 27 months, from systems engineering through integration, validation, and dissemination.
Planned research dissemination and intellectual property outputs from the NeuroAI4Space project.
Publications coming soon. The project will target high-impact venues in radiation effects, space technology, and neuromorphic computing.
Planned IP outputs covering neuromorphic processing architectures, hardening methodologies, and space-qualified board designs.