For the design of autonomous systems, powerful hardware and system components are as much a core enabler of advanced autonomy as the software running on them. With the increase in cognitive capabilities by integration of computation and sensing platforms, many opportunities as well as challenges arise, such that both hardware and AI-centric software can operate fully synergetic and, hence, reach their full potential. The purpose of this session is to discuss the latest trends in hardware components and their design aspects for efficient and holistic integration of computation, sensing and communication.

Agenda of Talks and Speakers/Panelists:

• 11:00 - 11:15: "PULP: An Open Ultra Low-Power Platform for Autonomous Nano Drones", Luca Benini, ETH Zürich, CH
• 11:15 - 11:30: "Challenges & Solutions for Next-Generation E/E Architectures", Bart Vermeulen, NXP, NL
• 11:30 - 11:45: "Efficient Machine Learning: Algorithms-Circuits-Devices Co-design", Hai (Helen) Li, Duke University, US
• 11:45 - 12:15: Interactive panel discussion on Hardware and Components