Abstract: In an example, an apparatus comprises a plurality of processing unit cores, a plurality of cache memory modules associated with the plurality of processing unit cores, and a machine learning model communicatively coupled to the plurality of processing unit cores, wherein the plurality of cache memory modules share cache coherency data with the machine learning model. Other embodiments are also disclosed and claimed.

Abstract: Techniques to improve performance of matrix multiply operations are described in which a compute kernel can specify one or more element-wise operations to perform on output of the compute kernel before the output is transferred to higher levels of a processor memory hierarchy.

Abstract: One embodiment provides for a compute apparatus to perform machine learning operations, the compute apparatus comprising a decode unit to decode a single instruction into a decoded instruction, the decoded instruction to cause the compute apparatus to perform a complex machine learning compute operation.

Abstract: An apparatus to facilitate compute optimization is disclosed. The apparatus includes a plurality of processing units each comprising a plurality of execution units (EUs), wherein the plurality of EUs comprise a first EU type and a second EU type.

Abstract: Techniques to improve performance of matrix multiply operations are described in which a compute kernel can specify one or more element-wise operations to perform on output of the compute kernel before the output is transferred to higher levels of a processor memory hierarchy.

Abstract: One embodiment provides for a compute apparatus to perform machine learning operations, the compute apparatus comprising a decode unit to decode a single instruction into a decoded instruction, the decoded instruction to cause the compute apparatus to perform a complex machine learning compute operation.

Abstract: An apparatus to facilitate processing of a sparse matrix is disclosed. The apparatus includes a plurality of processing units each comprising one or more processing elements, including logic to read operands, a multiplication unit to multiply two or more operands and a scheduler to identify operands having a zero value and prevent scheduling of the operands having the zero value at the multiplication unit.

Abstract: Systems, methods, tangible non-transitory computer-readable media, and devices associated with the motion prediction and operation of a device including a vehicle are provided. For example, a vehicle computing system can access state data including information associated with locations and characteristics of objects over a plurality of time intervals. Trajectories of the objects at subsequent time intervals following the plurality of time intervals can be determined based on the state data and a machine-learned tracking and kinematics model. The trajectories of the objects can include predicted locations of the objects at subsequent time intervals that follow the plurality of time intervals. Further, the predicted locations of the objects can be based on physical constraints of the objects. Furthermore, indications, which can include visual indications, can be generated based on the predicted locations of the objects at the subsequent time intervals.

Abstract: An apparatus to facilitate processing of a sparse matrix is disclosed. The apparatus includes a plurality of processing units each comprising one or more processing elements, including logic to read operands, a multiplication unit to multiply two or more operands and a scheduler to identify operands having a zero value and prevent scheduling of the operands having the zero value at the multiplication unit.

Abstract: In an example, an apparatus comprises a plurality of processing unit cores, a plurality of cache memory modules associated with the plurality of processing unit cores, and a machine learning model communicatively coupled to the plurality of processing unit cores, wherein the plurality of cache memory modules share cache coherency data with the machine learning model. Other embodiments are also disclosed and claimed.

Abstract: A color wheel module includes a fixing bracket, a carbon-iron alloy bracket, a motor, an optical filter, a first damper, and a second damper. The carbon-iron alloy bracket is fixed to the fixing bracket. The motor is fixed to the carbon-iron alloy bracket, and the motor is connected with the optical filter, so as to drive the optical filter to rotate between the motor and the fixing bracket. The first damper is disposed between the carbon-iron alloy bracket and the fixing bracket. The second damper is disposed between the motor and the carbon-iron alloy bracket.

Abstract: A spiking neural network (SNN) is defined that includes artificial neurons interconnected by artificial synapses, the SNN defined to correspond to one or more numerical matrices in an equation such that weight values of the synapses correspond to values in the numerical matrices. An input vector is provided to the SNN to correspond to a numerical vector in the equation. A steady state spiking rate is determined for at least a portion of the neurons in the SNN and an approximate result of a matrix inverse problem corresponding to the equation is determined based on values of the steady state spiking rates.

Abstract: Systems and methods for predicting object motion and controlling autonomous vehicles are provided. In one example embodiment, a computer implemented method includes obtaining state data indicative of at least a current or a past state of an object that is within a surrounding environment of an autonomous vehicle. The method includes obtaining data associated with a geographic area in which the object is located. The method includes generating a combined data set associated with the object based at least in part on a fusion of the state data and the data associated with the geographic area in which the object is located. The method includes obtaining data indicative of a machine-learned model. The method includes inputting the combined data set into the machine-learned model. The method includes receiving an output from the machine-learned model. The output can be indicative of a predicted trajectory of the object.

Abstract: A method of fabricating a semiconductor device is provided. In the method, a gate structure is formed on a semiconductor substrate. A photolithography process is performed with a mask having two transparent regions to form a photoresist layer having two openings in the semiconductor substrate. A first photoresist layer of the photoresist layer between the two openings is aligned to the gate structure and formed on the gate structure. The width of the first photoresist layer is shorter than the width of the gate structure such that a first side portion and a second side portion of the gate structure are exposed from both sides of the first photoresist layer, respectively. Next, an ion implantation process is performed to form lightly doped drain regions in the semiconductor substrate which are on two opposite sides of the gate structure of the photoresist layer.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems and methods for predicting the future locations of objects that are perceived by autonomous vehicles. An autonomous vehicle can include a prediction system that, for each object perceived by the autonomous vehicle, generates one or more potential goals, selects one or more of the potential goals, and develops one or more trajectories by which the object can achieve the one or more selected goals. The prediction systems and methods described herein can include or leverage one or more machine-learned models that assist in predicting the future locations of the objects. As an example, in some implementations, the prediction system can include a machine-learned static object classifier, a machine-learned goal scoring model, a machine-learned trajectory development model, a machine-learned ballistic quality classifier, and/or other machine-learned models. The use of machine-learned models can improve the speed, quality, and/or accuracy of the generated predictions.

Abstract: A spiking neural network (SNN) is implemented on a neuromorphic computers and includes a plurality of neurons, a first set of the plurality of synapses defining feed-forward connections from a first subset of the neurons to a second subset of the neurons, a second subset of the plurality of synapses to define recurrent connections between the second subset of neurons, and a third subset of the plurality of synapses to define feedback connections from the second subset of neurons to the first subset of neurons. A set of input vectors are provided to iteratively modify weight values of the plurality of synapses. Each iteration involves selectively enabling and disabling the third subset of synapses with a different one of the input vectors applied to the SNN. The weight values are iteratively adjusted to derive a solution to an equation comprising an unknown matrix variable and an unknown vector variable.

Abstract: An apparatus to facilitate processing of a sparse matrix is disclosed. The apparatus includes a plurality of processing units each comprising one or more processing elements, including logic to read operands, a multiplication unit to multiply two or more operands and a scheduler to identify operands having a zero value and prevent scheduling of the operands having the zero value at the multiplication unit.

Abstract: An apparatus to facilitate compute optimization is disclosed. The apparatus includes a memory device including a first integrated circuit (IC) including a plurality of memory channels and a second IC including a plurality of processing units, each coupled to a memory channel in the plurality of memory channels.

Abstract: Implementations of the disclosure provide a processing device comprising a branch predictor circuit to obtain a branch history for an application. The branch history comprising references to branching instructions associated with the application and an outcome of executing each branch. Using the branch history, a neutral network is trained to produce a weighted value for each branch of the branching instructions. Features of the branching instructions are identified based on the weighted values. Each feature identifying predictive information regarding the outcome of at least one branch of correlated branches having corresponding outcomes. A feature vector is determined based on the features. The feature vector comprises a plurality of data fields that identify an occurrence of a corresponding feature of the correlated branches with respect to the branch history. Using the feature vector, a data model is produced to determine a predicted outcome associated with the correlated branches.

Abstract: A color wheel module includes a fixing bracket, a carbon-iron alloy bracket, a motor, an optical filter, a first damper, and a second damper. The carbon-iron alloy bracket is fixed to the fixing bracket. The motor is fixed to the carbon-iron alloy bracket, and the motor is connected with the optical filter, so as to drive the optical filter to rotate between the motor and the fixing bracket. The first damper is disposed between the carbon-iron alloy bracket and the fixing bracket. The second damper is disposed between the motor and the carbon-iron alloy bracket.