I don’t agree.Glad its just your opinion because its not entirely factual. Or rather, it wasn't. When we had a physical product, like the FPGA board, it could in fact be relatively easily incorporated into an existing system. Yes it involved some programming and interfacing but it was far from insurmountable. This was the kind of prospect I presented to management in 2019 but received a very lukewarm response. They preferred to go elephant hunting and came up empty....as often happens when you ignore grass roots opportunities.
When we changed to being IP only provider, my potential customer lost interest due to the cost and time involved in creating a custom chip to suit the application. This was such a shame because the sales model proposed was to charge the end user an ongoing fee which would have been an early start to a recurring revenue stream for BRN. Isn't this exactly the type of sales model now being introduced by BMW, Mercedes et al to allow customers to access some features in the cars????
This product was always intended for programmers to get a sense of the technology, and it's not mass-produced. Additionally, it does require a certain level of programming knowledge to make use of it. You can't just plug it in and get started, which already limits its mass appeal. What Mercedes, BMW, etc., are doing is beyond Brainchip's control. There are other areas where Akida can be applied, and this will become apparent in the next 1-2 years. If someone has no interest in continuing to invest, they can sell. If they believe there's no future here, they might as well cut their losses. That's why I don't understand why some forum members attack others as if they can change the situation. There are people who believe in a future with Brainchip and, as a result, see the positive side of these numbers. This perspective should be acknowledged, and there's no need to constantly attack, insult, or blame those individuals for the situation.