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A 25.1-TOPS/W Sparsity-Aware Hybrid CNN-GCN Deep Learning SoC for Mobile Augmented Reality

A 25.1-TOPS/W Sparsity-Aware Hybrid CNN-GCN Deep Learning SoC for Mobile Augmented Reality 150 150

Abstract:

Augmented reality (AR) has been applied to various mobile applications. Modern AR algorithms include neural networks, such as convolutional neural networks (CNNs) and graph convolutional networks (GCNs). The high computational complexity of these networks poses challenges for real-time operation on energy-constrained devices. This article presents the first energy-efficient hybrid CNN-GCN …

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A 28-nm Energy-Efficient Sparse Neural Network Processor for Point Cloud Applications Using Block-Wise Online Neighbor Searching

A 28-nm Energy-Efficient Sparse Neural Network Processor for Point Cloud Applications Using Block-Wise Online Neighbor Searching 150 150

Abstract:

Voxel-based point cloud networks composed of multiple kinds of sparse convolutions (SCONVs) play an essential role in emerging applications such as autonomous driving and visual navigation. Many researchers have proposed sparse processors for image applications. However, they cannot properly deal with three problems in the point cloud, including low efficiency …

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