Klepsydra Technologies, Ramon Space, and ETHZ Consortium Awarded Grant for Innovative Space Project

Posted by Isabel del Castillo | March 13, 2024

ENORMITY space project transforms satellite systems by unlocking the full potential of AI

 

Zurich 13th March – The consortium formed by Klepsydra Technologies, Ramon Space, and ETHZ have been awarded a grant co-funded by InnoSuisse, a Switzerland government agency and Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), for the ENORMITY Space Project. This project represents a collaborative effort to push AI innovation that will drive the space industry.
This collaboration brings together the expertise of Klepsydra Technologies AG, a leader in high-performance AI software based in Switzerland, and Ramon Space, a leading provider of high-performance rad-hard space computers, and the Center for Project Based Learning from ETHZ in Switzerland.

The ENORMITY project will build Klepsydra AI framework using Ramon.Space’s rad-hard computing processor enabling artificial intelligence for autonomous satellites and spacecraft. It includes the integration of on-board feature detection and cognitive instruments for AI applications in Earth observation, telecom, navigation and defense satellites, and landing capabilities for planetary missions, and increased autonomy for In-Orbit Service missions.

Satellites currently face challenges in fully leveraging AI due to issues with AI accelerator ICs unable to withstand harsh radiation conditions in space, leading to processing errors, reboots, and premature failures. Additionally, existing rad-hard processing ASICs present programming difficulties due to their specific architectures.

For the first time, ENORMITY will combine an easy-to-program and user-friendly software framework with powerful rad-hard space-resilient processors. This innovation marks a significant leap forward in overcoming the limitations that have hindered the integration of AI in space systems.

About Klepsydra Technologies AG

Klepsydra Technologies is a leading provider of AI software solutions that empower organisations to harness the full potential of artificial intelligence. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, Klepsydra team of experts develops cutting-edge AI software for various industries, including space exploration, robotics, automotive, and more.

About Ramon.Space

Ramon.Space is a leader in space-resilient computing infrastructure. Powered by its unique AI/ML processors, Ramon.Space’s software-based systems enable the realization of Earth-like computing capabilities in space. The company’s proven technology has been deployed in space and used in over 50 deep space and satellite missions across the solar system – with zero failures. Ramon.Space has offices in the United States, United Kingdom and Israel.