Nanoveu (ASX: NVU) has taken a leap forward in bringing its new artificial intelligence chip to life. The company’s tech division, Embedded AI Systems (EMASS), has started building its tiny ECS-DoT chip using advanced 16-nanometre technology, one of the most efficient and powerful chip-making processes in the world.
This means Nanoveu is moving from testing its designs on computers to actually making physical chips, a key step toward getting its products into real-world devices.
What Does the Chip Do?
The ECS-DoT chip is built for “edge AI” — smart technology that runs directly on devices instead of relying on the cloud. This makes it ideal for small, battery-powered products like drones, health monitors, factory sensors, and tracking devices.
The chip can run complex AI tasks while using very little energy — less than a single milliwatt — thanks to a custom 32-core engine inside. It can connect to all kinds of sensors, including temperature, movement, and wireless data modules.
“This is a transformational step for EMASS,” said Professor Mohamed Aly, founder of EMASS. “We’ve designed this chip to meet real needs in growing markets.”
Built with Global Experts
The chip is being developed in partnership with the Centre of Nanoelectronics (CND) in Cairo, a high-tech design centre known for its work in miniaturised electronics and AI. EMASS also brought on Dr. Yehia Massoud Ismail, a global expert in chip design, as a strategic advisor.
“Plug-and-Play” Platform for Developers
To help developers use the chip quickly, Nanoveu has also launched a new AI of things (AIoT) Development Kit. This kit includes a main board and add-on modules for specific uses, those being:
- Predictive Maintenance: Detects issues in machines before they break,
- Health Monitoring: Tracks heart rate and oxygen levels in wearable devices, and
- Asset Tracking: Follows goods using GPS and environmental sensors.
Each kit comes with software, instructions, and sample AI models, making it easy to build working prototypes.
What’s Next?
Nanoveu is inviting early partners to test the chip and development kits now, with a full rollout planned in early 2026. Drone tests are already showing promise, with the chip increasing simulated flight time by 33%.
Mark Goranson, CEO of Nanoveu’s Semiconductor Division, said, “We’re helping developers bring smarter products to life — faster, smaller, and more power-efficient than ever before.”
