Rocket One Signs AI Chip Development Agreement Targeting Ultra-Low-Power Magnetic Computing
PR Newswire•20/10/2026•08:30 ET
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Key Highlights
- ➤Rocket One signs one-year VCU agreement to fabricate and test magnetic AI devices
- ➤Program targets ultra-low-power analog multiplication, matrix computation, and compact XOR logic
- ➤Theoretical magnetic multiplier energy estimate reaches 100 attojoules per multiplication
- ➤Research runs October 19, 2026 through October 19, 2027, with IP license option
- ➤Announced work remains foundational; devices are not yet integrated, validated, or commercially qualified
Expert Statements
Robb Knie, Chief Executive Officer of Rocket One
“AI's continued advancement depends on hardware that can deliver more computation with less energy”
Robb Knie, Chief Executive Officer of Rocket One
“This agreement establishes a concrete fabrication and testing program targeting magnetic devices for next-generation AI chips. We see potential across AI infrastructure and autonomous systems, including defense and space applications where power consumption, size and local processing capabilities are critical.”
Robb Knie, Chief Executive Officer of Rocket One
“Our objective is to translate promising magnetic computing designs into measurable device results”
Robb Knie, Chief Executive Officer of Rocket One
“Those results would help us assess performance, define the next engineering milestones and evaluate potential commercialization pathways.”
Rocket One Signs AI Chip Development Agreement Targeting Ultra-Low-Power Magnetic Computing PR Newswire
VCU program to fabricate and test next-generation magnetic devices for AI acceleration and in-memory computing, targeting greater computational capability with less energy
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