Neural Processing Unit (NPU)

A neural processing unit is a dedicated processor designed with a focus on accelerating neural network calculations.

A neural network is essentially a type of machine learning algorithm that mimics the human brain for processing data

NPUs are inspired by the structure of the human brain, with large numbers of interconnected processing units that can perform calculations simultaneously which enable them to handle massive amounts of data efficiently.

NPU is highly capable for handling machine learning operations that form the basis for AI-related tasks, such as speech recognition, natural language processing, photo or video editing processes like object detection etc.

They are increasingly being integrated into smartphones to power features like facial recognition, image enhancement,and voice assistants.

NPUs and their built-in capacity for high-performance computation have a drastic impact on AI performance.