MIPS Powers Real-Time Intelligence in Physical AI Platforms
MIPS, the world’s foremost supplier of compute subsystems for autonomous platforms, has officially launched the MIPS Atlas portfolio—a cutting-edge suite of technologies designed to empower automotive, industrial, and embedded technology companies in deploying safe, secure, and efficient Physical AI at the edge. By integrating high-performance real-time computing with functional safety features and edge deployment of post-generative AI models, the MIPS Atlas suite paves the way for next-generation autonomous platforms. These innovations aim to unlock opportunities in the burgeoning $1 trillion Physical AI market.
Advancing Autonomous Platforms with MIPS Atlas
The growing need for efficient autonomous platforms in industries such as driverless vehicles, factory automation, robotics, and smart infrastructure aligns directly with the MIPS Atlas portfolio’s capabilities. MIPS CEO Sameer Wasson highlighted the company’s commitment to safety, efficient data processing, and autonomous computing:
“Our core competencies of safety, efficient data processing, and experience in autonomy have enabled us to expand our portfolio with real-time intelligence that is the essential tech stack for Physical platforms. MIPS customers can take our compute subsystems with software stacks as a turnkey solution to build physical platforms.”
The MIPS Atlas portfolio offers an advanced foundation for companies aiming to develop and deploy autonomous solutions efficiently. By leveraging real-time intelligence and safety-critical computing, MIPS provides a comprehensive approach to intelligent automation in a variety of industries.
The Three Pillars of Physical AI: Sense, Think, and Act
The MIPS Atlas portfolio is specifically designed to address the three core components of Physical AI platforms:
- Sense – Autonomous platforms rely on a diverse set of sensors, including lidar, radar, cameras, and ultrasonic devices, to interpret their surroundings. These sensors generate vast amounts of data that must be seamlessly transferred, integrated, and processed in real-time.
- Think – The data collected from sensors is processed by an embedded engine to enable fast, private, and secure decision-making. The engine’s performance is critical in ensuring efficient and safe autonomous operations.
- Act – To enable real-world interactions, autonomous systems require precise motor and actuator control. The MIPS Atlas portfolio facilitates ultra-low-latency control-loop processing, ensuring smooth robotic movements and high-precision actions in industrial automation and autonomous vehicles.
By integrating real-time intelligence across these three pillars, MIPS provides the necessary computing backbone for next-generation Physical AI platforms.
MIPS Atlas: The Technology Driving Physical AI
Industry analysts recognize the critical role that MIPS Atlas plays in the evolution of Physical AI and robotics. According to Jim McGregor, Principal Analyst at Tirias Research:
“The MIPS Atlas portfolio aligns tightly with the compute requirements for physical and robotics. Working with its customers, MIPS provides a unique multi-threaded architecture with optimized instructions to deliver event-driven low-latency performance along with system-level workload analysis via the Atlas Explorer. MIPS is in a unique position to fill the need for emerging physical platforms.”
The MIPS Atlas portfolio includes three key product solutions:
- M8500 – A high-performance real-time compute subsystem optimized for -driven decision-making.
- I8600 – A powerful processing unit designed for intelligent sensing and rapid data integration.
- S8200 – A specialized system built to facilitate precision motor and actuator control.
These solutions serve as application-specific turnkey enablers, allowing companies to build autonomous platforms efficiently.
The MIPS Atlas Explorer: Enabling Faster Time to Market
A defining feature of the MIPS Atlas ecosystem is the MIPS Atlas Explorer software platform, which allows customers to employ a shift-left methodology to accelerate product development. With Atlas Explorer, developers can:
- Simulate and test workloads in a digital twin environment before deploying them in real-world systems.
- Optimize compute subsystems for real-time decision-making and low-latency responses.
- Reduce time to market by leveraging pre-integrated software stacks.
Availability and Roadmap
MIPS has outlined an aggressive timeline for the availability and deployment of the Atlas portfolio:
- Mid-2025: Select customers will be able to evaluate the MIPS M8500 real-time compute subsystem using the Atlas Explorer.
- Q4 2025: Evaluation boards for early adopters will be made available.
- 1H 2026: Reference silicon platforms will be released for broader market access.
- 2027: The first MIPS-powered automotive platform featuring M8500 is expected to enter full-scale production.
This roadmap positions MIPS as a key player in the evolution of intelligent autonomous systems.
Driving Innovation in the Physical AI Market
The MIPS Atlas portfolio is a groundbreaking advancement that strengthens MIPS’ position in the rapidly growing Physical market. As Steven Dickens, CEO and Principal Analyst at HyperFRAME Research, noted:
The MIPS Atlas portfolio represents a significant leap forward in enabling Physical at the edge, delivering the real-time compute power needed for autonomous platforms to thrive in industrial and automotive applications. By integrating safety, efficiency, and cutting-edge intelligence, MIPS is well-positioned to accelerate innovation across the rapidly expanding $1 trillion Physicalmarket.
MIPS continues to push the boundaries of real-time intelligence, enabling companies to build autonomous platforms that can operate safely and efficiently across various industries.
