Researchers at the Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, led by Li Heng, have unveiled the world's first mass-produced AI chip with hybrid logic, combining binary and stochastic approaches. The HSN (Hybrid Stochastic Number) architecture enables the chip to operate with probability ranges rather than precise values, reducing the need for accuracy, energy consumption, and increasing resilience to faults.
This property is particularly relevant in navigation, flight control, sensor systems, and other areas where reliability and operation in uncertain conditions are crucial. Production has been launched in Hebei Province, and the first chips have undergone testing in aviation simulators and navigation systems. Mass deployment is expected to begin in mid-2026.
The development is part of China's drive for technological sovereignty, as the country seeks to minimize its dependence on traditional silicon-based production in the face of export restrictions on semiconductors from the US. By developing alternative architectures, China aims to reduce its reliance on foreign technology and establish itself as a leader in the field of artificial intelligence.