Siemens Partners with RIKEN to Accelerate Research on Next-Generation AI Devices for Supercomputers

Siemens Partners with RIKEN to Accelerate Research on Next-Generation AI Devices for Supercomputers

(IN BRIEF) Siemens Digital Industries Software is collaborating with Japan’s RIKEN research institute to advance the development of next-generation AI devices. By utilizing Siemens’ Veloce™ Strato CS emulation and Catapult™ High-Level Synthesis platforms, RIKEN aims to design optimized AI accelerators and system-on-chips (SoCs) for scientific applications. The tools will support the research in building AI-driven supercomputers, with the aim of creating a new generation of AI devices for scientific discovery. Siemens’ platforms will enable rapid synthesis and emulation of large-scale circuits, contributing to the next-generation supercomputers, set to launch by 2030.

(PRESS RELEASE) MUNICH, 16-Jan-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — Siemens Digital Industries Software has announced its collaboration with RIKEN, a renowned national research and development agency in Japan, to advance the research of next-generation AI devices. Through Siemens’ Veloce™ Strato CS emulation and Catapult™ High-Level Synthesis (HLS) platforms, RIKEN will conduct architecture and design explorations to develop AI accelerator devices and system-on-chips (SoCs) optimized for scientific applications.

Dr. Kentaro Sano, team leader at the RIKEN Center for Computational Science, emphasized the importance of Siemens’ tools, stating, “By incorporating Siemens’ emulation and HLS capabilities, we can explore new possibilities in AI device research, positioning us as creators of the world’s most powerful supercomputer. Our focus is on building a robust computational infrastructure for AI models in scientific research, and Siemens plays a vital role in this endeavor.”

RIKEN, known for developing groundbreaking supercomputers such as the K computer and Fugaku, is at the forefront of computational science. With the help of Siemens’ platforms, RIKEN aims to enhance the performance and design of AI computing circuits. This research will contribute to the development of the next-generation supercomputer, set to succeed Fugaku around 2030.

Jean-Marie Brunet, vice president and general manager at Siemens, expressed pride in supporting RIKEN’s research, noting, “Our Veloce Strato CS and Catapult HLS platforms equip RIKEN with the tools necessary for rapid synthesis and emulation, driving innovation in the AI field.”

Yukio Tsuchida, Siemens’ vice president for Japan, also highlighted the significance of the collaboration, stating, “We are honored to support RIKEN’s groundbreaking AI research, helping them explore the limitless potential of AI in scientific applications at scale.”

Siemens’ hardware-based Veloce Strato CS and Catapult HLS platforms offer world-class technology for designing and testing large-scale Application-Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs), ensuring RIKEN can assess the performance of advanced AI circuits and SoCs. The work being done at RIKEN is critical for advancing AI technology, potentially shaping the supercomputers of the future.

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