SMRTR AIMar 22, 2026Hacker News

Pushinka Engine -- Photonic AI chip for space with 860x less power, rad-hard to 106 krad

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A new photonic AI chip called Pushinka Engine uses light instead of electrons to perform AI calculations, consuming 860 times less power than traditional processors while maintaining 99.5% accuracy after extreme radiation exposure. The chip addresses critical space mission needs where power is severely limited and cosmic radiation destroys electronic components.

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