2024 BrainChip Discussion, page-10079

The biggest thing avout Pico for me is the ability to operate as a stand alone device. No longer are we impeded by incompatibility with the host design:

"The Akida Pico eliminates the previous reliance on an external microcontroller like the ARM M, allowing it to process data independently or function as a co-processor. This shift significantly broadens its compatibility across various platforms and architectures. By removing the constraint of needing a specific microcontroller, Akida Pico makes it easier for more companies to integrate the technology into their products.

With this standalone capability and flexibility, compatibility is no longer an impediment to adoption, opening the door for Akida to be used in a wider range of applications, from wearables to sensor-based devices, while maintaining ultra-low power consumption."