China’s Hygon moves beyond data centres with embedded processors for robotics, edge AI

Hygon Information Technology, a Chinese chipmaker, has launched a new series of central processing units (CPUs) designed for use in robotics and industrial edge devices. This move marks a significant expansion for the company, which previously focused on cloud computing. The new CPUs, known as the Hygon 1000 series, enable computing and graphics processing to be handled locally, reducing reliance on cloud services. This development could have implications for the growth of physical artificial intelligence in industries such as manufacturing.

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Hygon's new CPUs could boost China's robotics and edge AI sectors. This could lead to increased adoption and investment in these areas.

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