Made in India, Made for Space: The Rise of the IRIS AI Chip
🇮🇳 India Launches First Indigenous AI Chip: Aatmanirbhar Tech Milestone In a bold stride toward technological independence, India has successfully developed and booted its first indigenous aerospace-grade AI chip , marking a major leap for the nation’s semiconductor capabilities. Named IRIS (Indigenous RISC-V Controller for Space Applications) , the chip is the result of a historic collaboration between IIT Madras and ISRO’s Inertial Systems Unit (IISU) . This achievement isn't just a win for Indian innovation — it also lays the foundation for India’s ambitions in global semiconductor manufacturing and artificial intelligence development. 🚀 What is the IRIS Chip? The IRIS chip is built on the open-source SHAKTI processor framework, a part of the global RISC-V architecture ecosystem. It is designed specifically for aerospace and defense applications, including: Command-and-control systems Satellite sensor networks Launch vehicles Ground stations Unlike m...