SMRTR Science & EngineeringJul 30, 2026Interesting Engineering

US-made world’s first ‘microwave brain’ chip learns language to slash satellite data by 8x

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Cornell University scientists created the world's first "microwave brain" chip that processes wireless signals using under 200 milliwatts of power. It compresses satellite data by 8x using microwave pulse tokens, similar to AI language model tokens, enabling faster, more secure communications while helping small satellites transmit detailed imagery more efficiently.

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