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Inuitive's NU4000 3D and AI Vision processor powers Alps Alpine's obstacle detection in Fukushin Electrics' next-gen electric cart, POLCAR [SPX-1]
RA'ANANA, Israel, Aug. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire-AsiaNet/ --

- This selection confirms the NU4000's superiority as a high-quality, reliable 
and precise Edge AI processor, for any mobility platform

Inuitive – a fabless semiconductor company that develops advanced vision 
processors for Edge devices – is supplying its NU4000 to Japanese 
multi-national corporation, Alps Alpine, for integration into its obstacle 
detection unit, which is being used by Fukushin Electrics in its 
next-generation electric cart 
[https://www.felco.co.jp/original_product/polcar_spx-1/].

Based on a unique architecture, the NU4000 is a 3D Vision and AI processor 
designed for use in smart devices that need to see and understand the world 
around them. Applications include Augmented and Virtual Reality 
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EsQuR3dvHkY], Robotics 
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wMgBoVjoIM&t=4s], Drones and Artificial 
Intelligence of Things (AIoT).

Fukushin Electrics' POLCAR is the first and most advanced step into smart 
mobility systems, offering a safer and more secure electric cart experience. 
Built into the obstacle detection unit of the POLCAR, Inuitive's NU4000 detects 
potential obstacles such as people, objects, gutters, etc. in advance. The cart 
then issues a sound and light alert to the driver, while automatically 
decelerating and stopping to prevent collision.  

"Inuitive's NU4000 combines 3D and AI, enabling Alps Alpine's obstacle 
detection system to filter out irrelevant information while fulfilling its 
primary mission – preventing collisions," says Kenichi Kitatani, Power and 
Mobility Project Manager at Alps Alpine. "Until now the sole option was to 
separately use a 3D-only system that requires heavy processing to generate 
relevant information, or an AI-only system that detects many classes of 
objects. While high sensitivity results good in detection, it can also cause 
overload with hazards that are better ignored. The NU4000 offers the best of 
both worlds, in one compact unit." 

"Having successfully completed a series of rigorous tests and checks to ensure 
compliance with the most stringent standards and regulatory requirements, our 
selection by Alps Alpine for this project is a strong validation of our 
technology," says Shlomo Gadot, founder and CEO of Inuitive. "We look forward 
to this being a catalyst for many more collaborations with integrators in 
Northeast Asia and beyond." 

"The development of smarter user experiences depends on high-quality depth 
sensing, on-chip SLAM, computer vision and deep learning capabilities," says 
Rich Wawrzyniak Principal Market Analyst, ASIC & SoC at Semico Research Corp. 
"This is what makes the work that Inuitive is doing so exciting; they are 
facilitating the ongoing development of smart products. Embedded vision and AI 
are going to be pervasive functions in our society, and Inuitive is well 
positioned to aid companies wanting to add these capabilities to their products 
going forward."

About Inuitive

Inuitive is the leading fabless semiconductor company in the area of 3D 
sensing. The company develops technology that optimizes consumer experiences 
and enhances competitive advantages for robots, drones, virtual and augmented 
reality applications. Its NU4000 3D and AI Vision processor is based on a 
unique architecture that combines algorithms, ASIC, and system solutions, 
enabling devices to acquire more human-like capabilities.

With AI at its core, the Inuitive solution also includes a 3D Depth Sensing 
Computer Vision processor and powerful deep learning capabilities to enable 
smart devices to become even smarter.

For more information on Inuitive, please visit the company's website: 
http://inuitive-tech.com/ and YouTube channel: 
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBtr49nB_xZ1nHK9YZzaaAg 

About Alps Alpine

Alps Alpine is a leading manufacturer of electronic components and in-vehicle 
information equipment that has produced numerous world-first products since its 
establishment in 1948. The company currently has 110 bases in 26 countries and 
regions around the world. Its global portfolio includes approximately 40,000 
products and solutions, including consumer products such as car navigation 
systems and car audio & visual devices, digital keys utilizing smartphone apps 
and blockchain technology, and systems/ services such as remote monitoring. 

For more information on Alps Alpine, please visit the company's website 
https://www.alpsalpine.com/e/

About Fukushin Electric

Since its establishment in 1957, Fukushin Electric has been developing advanced 
technologies and manufacturing high-quality products in a wide range of fields 
such as automobiles, housing/ industrial equipment, and aviation equipment. 

For more information on Fukushin Electric, please visit the company's website 
www.felco.co.jp

Photo - https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1584308/Inuitive_sensor.jpg  
Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wMgBoVjoIM 

Contact Information
Gur Dror
VP Business Development
M. +972 54 448 8908
E. gurd@inuitive-tech.com 

Source: Inuitive
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