Japanese startup Tokyo Artisan Intelligence is advancing plans to commercialize its in-house edge AI chips, targeting mass production by the end of 2027 with design support from Malaysia's Oppstar (KLSE:OPPSTAR), Nikkei Asia reported Monday, citing an interview with the Japanese startup's Chief Executive Hiroki Nakahara.
The company has completed testing of its Sting Ray prototype and expects to produce sample chips in the first half of next year using a 40-nanometer manufacturing process from Taiwan's United Microelectronics (TPE:2303), he said.
Nakahara said the firm is focusing on edge AI applications, seeking growth outside the data center chip segment led by larger industry players, the Nikkei said.
Tokyo Artisan Intelligence and Oppstar did not immediately respond to' request for comment.
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