CSEM and Miromico have developed a compact wireless node that analyses industrial sensor data at the source. Combining CSEM’s ultra-low-power Fibonacci AI chip with Miromico’s modular radio technology, the platform activates its LoRa or mioty connection only when relevant information needs to be transmitted. This reduces data traffic and supports long-term, battery-powered monitoring in remote industrial environments.
AI processing at the sensor
Fibonacci integrates machine-learning accelerators for efficient processing of continuous data streams. It connects directly to sensors such as microphones, accelerometers and small cameras, allowing neural networks to detect anomalies in audio, motion, or image data on-chip. Only relevant results need to be transmitted, conserving energy and bandwidth.
A hardware-optimised compiler maps a range of neural networks onto the chip, enabling one platform to support predictive maintenance, condition monitoring, acoustic monitoring and vision-assisted inspection.
“Fibonacci brings useful AI directly to industrial sensors, where every milliwatt and every transmitted byte matter. By processing data locally, the node can identify relevant events without continuously sending raw information, opening the way to more autonomous monitoring systems,” said Stéphane Emery, Group Leader, Integrated & Wireless Systems at CSEM.
Flexible connectivity for industrial deployment
Miromico’s modular radio handles communication between the device and gateway. The same hardware platform can be configured for LoRa or mioty, allowing connectivity to be adapted without redesigning the node.
Designed for sustainable long-term operation
Adaptive power modes align energy use with the workload, while local processing limits radio activity. The result is a compact platform designed for battery-powered monitoring where wired power or continuous connectivity is impractical.
“Industrial customers need sensing solutions that are efficient, adaptable and straightforward to deploy. Combining local AI with a choice of long-range radio technologies gives manufacturers a practical route to monitor equipment in places where power and bandwidth are limited,” said Schekeb Fateh, CEO of Miromico.
Swiss chip design serves local industry
This development highlights how Swiss chip design expertise supports local industry in improving energy efficiency and strengthening data security. CSEM Zurich works closely with local companies to transform world-class semiconductor technologies into deployable solutions, helping to strengthen technological sovereignty in a critical field while enhancing the competitiveness and innovative capacity of Swiss industry.