For decades, microcontrollers (MCUs) have been the silent workhorses inside billions of devices—from microwave ovens to automotive control units. They are compact, energy efficient, and reliable, making them ideal for running repetitive, predictable tasks for years without failure. But in recent years, a new category of computing hardware has emerged: AI chips. These chips are not just faster MCUs—they are purpose-built processors optimized for artificial intelligence workloads such as image rec … [Read more...]