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Dr. Rich Uhlig, director of Intel Labs, holds one of Intel’s Nahuku boards, each of which contains eight to 32 Intel Loihi neuromorphic chips. Intel’s latest neuromorphic system, Pohoiki Beach, is made up of multiple Nahuku boards and contains 64 Loihi chips. Pohoiki Beach was introduced in July 2019. (Credit: Tim Herman/Intel Corporation)
Intel Labs' Dr. Rich Uhlig speaks during his keynote, "In Pursuit of 1000X: Disruptive Research for the Next Decade of Computing," as part of Intel Labs Day. Uhlig is an Intel Senior Fellow, vice president and director of Intel Labs. Intel Labs Day 2020 was presented virtually on Dec. 3, 2020. (Credit: Intel Corporation)
Intel Labs' Dr. Rich Uhlig speaks during his keynote, "In Pursuit of 1000X: Disruptive Research for the Next Decade of Computing," as part of Intel Labs Day. Uhlig is an Intel Senior Fellow, vice president and director of Intel Labs. Intel Labs Day 2020 was presented virtually on Dec. 3, 2020. (Credit: Intel Corporation)
Quantum Computing
Quantum computing is an exciting computing paradigm with unique problems to be solved and new physics to be discovered. Quantum computing, in essence, is the ultimate in parallel computing, with the potential to tackle problems conventional computers can’t handle. Intel is working to advance every facet of the quantum stack—architecture, algorithms and control electronics. Our unique capabilities in materials science and manufacturing, along with the expertise of our academic partner, QuTech, uniquely position us to advance novel approaches and harness real solutions toward meeting the challenges of creating a commercially viable quantum system. Aligned to Intel Labs’ mission to deliver innovative technologies with a clear path to reality, Intel is advancing quantum computing systems with a disciplined eye toward scalable designs to achieve quantum practicality.
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- Intel’s New Chip to Advance Silicon Spin Qubit Research for Quantum Computing
- The Journey to Building a True Quantum Computer (James Clarke Editorial)
- Intel Hits Key Milestone in Quantum Chip Production Research
- Quantum Computing Backgrounder (PDF)
- Developing Software for the Quantum Era
- Quantum Computing Primer (Infographic)
- Post-Quantum Cryptography: Defending Against Future Adversaries
- Intel and QuTech Collaborate to Produce Silicon Qubits at Scale
- Intel Debuts 2nd-Gen Horse Ridge Cryogenic Quantum Control Chip
- Intel’s Cryoprober for Quantum Research is Unlike Any Other Tool
- White House Office of Science and Technology Policy and the U.S. Department of Energy Announces the National Quantum Initiative Advisory Committee
- Intel Collaborates with Argonne National Laboratory, DOE in Q-NEXT Quantum Computing Research
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Ann Matsuura at Intel Lab days
James Clarke at Intel Labs day
Jim Clarke, Intel Corporation’s director of quantum hardware, holds an Intel 49-qubit quantum test chip, called “Tangle Lake,” in front of a dilution refrigerator at QuTech’s quantum computing lab inside Delft University of Technology in July 2018. QuTech at Delft University of Technology is Intel Corporation’s quantum computing research partner in the Netherlands. (Credit: Tim Herman/Intel Corporation)
A July 2018 photo shows a dilution refrigerator at QuTech’s quantum computing lab. QuTech at Delft University of Technology is Intel Corporation’s quantum computing research partner in the Netherlands. (Credit: Tim Herman/Intel Corporation)
Brian Tarasimski, (left) post-doctoral researcher, and Dr. Leonardo DiCarlo, professor of superconducting quantum circuits, both of QuTech, work on a dilution refrigerator for quantum computing at Delft University of Technology in July 2018. QuTech at Delft University of Technology is Intel Corporation’s quantum computing research partner in the Netherlands. (Credit: Tim Herman/Intel Corporation)
A July 2018 photo shows a dilution refrigerator at QuTech’s quantum computing lab. QuTech at Delft University of Technology is Intel Corporation’s quantum computing research partner in the Netherlands. (Credit: Tim Herman/Intel Corporation)
Neuromorphic Computing
Neuromorphic computing is a complete rethinking of computer architecture from the bottom up. The goal is to apply the latest insights from neuroscience to create chips that function less like traditional computers and more like the human brain. Neuromorphic systems replicate the way neurons are organized, communicate, and learn at the hardware level. Intel sees its Loihi research chip and future neuromorphic processors defining a new model of programmable computing to serve the world’s rising demand for pervasive, intelligent devices.
Latest News
- Advancing Neuromorphic Computing Application Development
- Intel Labs Improves Interactive, Continual Learning for Robots with Neuromorphic Computing
- Intel Advances Neuromorphic with Loihi 2, New Lava Software Framework and New Partners
- Update on Intel’s Neuromorphic Ecosystem Growth and Progress
- Intel and Sandia National Labs Collaborate on Neuromorphic Computing
- Intel and Accenture Support Neuromorphic Research Project to Assist Wheelchair-Bound Pediatric Patients
- Singapore Researchers Look to Intel Neuromorphic Computing to Help Enable Robots That ‘Feel’
Biographies
Mike Davies is the director of Intel’s Neuromorphic Computing Lab. Since joining Intel Labs in 2014, Davies has researched neuromorphic prototype architectures, algorithms, software and systems. (Credit: Intel Corporation)
Intel Labs' Mike Davies, director of the Neuromorphic Computing Lab, speaks as part of Intel Labs Day. Intel Labs Day 2020 was presented virtually on Dec. 3, 2020. (Credit: Intel Corporation)
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A photo show's Intel's Loihi 2 neuromorphic chip on the tip of a finger.
A photo show's Intel's Loihi 2 neuromorphic chip die.
Loihi 2: Loihi 2 is Intel's second-generation neuromorphic research chip. It supports new classes of neuro-inspired algorithms and applications, while providing faster processing, greater resource density and improved energy efficiency. It was introduced by Intel in September 2021
Loihi 2: Loihi 2 is Intel's second-generation neuromorphic research chip. It supports new classes of neuro-inspired algorithms and applications, while providing faster processing, greater resource density and improved energy efficiency. It was introduced by Intel in September 2021
A close-up shows an Intel Nahuku board, each of which contains eight to 32 Intel Loihi neuromorphic research chips. Intel’s latest neuromorphic computing system, Pohoiki Springs, was unveiled in March 2020. It is made up of 24 Nahuku boards with 32 chips each, integrating a total of 768 Loihi chips. (Credit: Tim Herman/Intel Corporation)
A closer look shows one of the rows within Intel’s latest neuromorphic research system, Pohoiki Springs. The system, unveiled in March 2020, is made up of eight of these rows, with each containing three 32-chip Intel Nahuku boards, for a total of 768 Loihi chips. The ninth row is made up of Arria10 FPGA boards. (Credit: Intel Corporation)
Pohoiki Springs, a data center rack-mounted system unveiled in March 2020, is Intel’s largest neuromorphic computing system developed to date. It integrates 768 Loihi neuromorphic research chips inside a chassis the size of five standard servers. (Credit: Intel Corporation)
A photo shows Intel’s latest neuromorphic system, Pohoiki Springs, and one of the rows within it. The system unveiled in March 2020 integrates 768 Loihi neuromorphic research chips inside a chassis the size of five standard servers. (Credit: Intel Corporation)
Machine Programming
The field of machine programming (MP), the automation of the development of software, is making notable research advances. This is, in part, due to the emergence of a wide range of novel techniques in machine learning. In today’s technological landscape, software is integrated into almost everything we do – but maintaining software is a time-consuming and error-prone process. When fully realized, machine programming will enable everyone to express their creativity and develop their own software without writing a single line of code. Intel realizes the pioneering promise of machine programming which is why it created the Machine Programming Research (MPR) team in Intel Labs. The MPR team’s goal is to create a society where everyone can create software, but machines will handle the ‘programming’ part.
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University Research
Intel is one of the leading proponents of university research partnerships and open collaboration, investing approximately $100 million annually into university research programs that span work across numerous technology areas – from 5G to automation and beyond. University researchers are integral partners in Intel Labs’ ongoing work, such as Intel’s relationship with TU-Delft to support our ongoing quantum research, and the Intel Neuromorphic Research Community, which opens up Intel neuromorphic technologies to testing applications among both academic and corporate partners. Through these efforts, Intel Labs seeks to speed the development and scale the impact of emerging technologies to solve some of the most pressing business, technology and societal challenges facing the world today.
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- Intel and Penn Medicine Announce Results of Largest Medical Federated Learning Study
- Intel Launches Integrated Photonics Research Center
- Intel Works with University of Pennsylvania in Using Privacy-Preserving AI to Identify Brain Tumors
- Intel, National Science Foundation in Wireless-Specific Machine Learning Edge Research
Artificial Intelligence Research
AI at Intel is founded on a consistent commitment to research. By pioneering what comes next, we are helping shape the future of AI. Intel is focused on empowering, enabling, and influencing others to create a better world for ourselves and future generations. AI has been at the forefront of medical, industrial, social, and technological change in our society. At Intel, we believe AI can help create these global changes, empower us with the right tools, and enable a responsible, inclusive, and sustainable future.