Periodic Reporting for period 2 - Hailo-8 (End-to-end hardware implementation of Artificial Neural Networks for Edge Computing in Autonomous Vehicles)
Période du rapport: 2019-12-01 au 2020-08-31
This is important to unleash the possibilities of introducing the power of machine learning to devices that were not able to consider this before like cameras, personal assistance devices, robotics etc.
Among other segments, Hailo Technology will be able to address the automotive industry needs in growing autonomy levels by providing better perception capabilities within heat dissipation limitations that are required by vehicles. As a result, compliance with safety regulations may be increased.
• Planning for design testability and more specific safety aware mechanisms – this involved training, engaging with domain experts and ramping up all the Quality Assurance (QA) related activity to guarantee compliance with regulatory requirements
• Planning the post-production activity-related activities – this included engaging with relevant providers that will conduct the procedure once the device is manufactured. Introduction of all the production line related functions to the silicon and planning the test procedures for the device.
• Fast track program launched and executed allowing to onboard over a dozen customers in various stages of evaluation. These were done with the Evaluation Board (EVB) platform that was developed and manufactured for the purpose. Successfully executing this activity puts a high likelihood to identify high-quality potential customers and partners which are targeted by the device once available and become customers.
• Ramping a new website and other marketing activities to promote the brand and the accessibility to target markets. Resulting in growing traffic and rapid expansion of market reach and market segment diversity.
• Completing all activities related to mass production readiness which includes the test plan completion for all stages of post-production as well as the load boards that are needed to run the device lots through the test equipment
• Successful fabrication and bring-up of the production device samples and validation that it reaches (and exceeds) expected performance
• Developing and manufacturing a set of deployment platforms in standard form factor ready for deployment in standard compute platforms
• Preparing the marketing channels for promoting the product
• Active business development work in targeted market segments to increase product demand