Honda, Mythic announce joint development of analog AI chip for next-gen vehicles

Honda (HMC) Motor Co., Ltd. and Mythic announced a joint development agreement in which Honda R&D Co. Ltd., the R&D subsidiary of Honda, will license Mythic’s Analog Processing Unit technology and the companies will co-develop an automotive-grade AI SOC for deployment in Honda’s next-generation software-defined vehicles by the late 2020s/early 2030s. “Mythic’s cutting-edge analog compute technology makes them a strategic partner for Honda as we develop the next generation of intelligent, safe vehicles,” said Atsushi Ogawa, Chief Operating Officer at Honda R&D Co., Ltd. “We are excited to collaborate with Mythic on the future of automotive computing. This relationship will continue to grow as we jointly develop, test & integrate Mythic’s unique capabilities across our future vehicle lineup, supporting Honda’s commitments to safety and innovation.”