DEEPX Accelerates Physical AI Expansion with Mass-Produced DX-M1 Chip at Japan IT Week 2026

Driving the Future of Edge AI in Tokyo

AI semiconductor pioneer DEEPX successfully demonstrated its mass-produced DX-M1 chip at Japan IT Week 2026. Led by CEO Lokwon Kim, the company utilized the Tokyo Big Sight event to spearhead bilateral cooperation between Korea and Japan. This move addresses the rising demand for high-performance, ultra-low-power edge AI in autonomous robotics and IoT. The exhibition featured a robust ecosystem through local partners like Koshida, MSI, and Sanshin. Koshida reported substantial interest from approximately 30 telecommunications operators on the first day of the event alone. MSI presented an AI Box for parking management powered by the DX-M1 module, highlighting the chip's immediate commercial readiness for smart city infrastructure.

Efficiency Meets Innovation

The DX-M1 module is designed for extreme energy efficiency, delivering 25 TOPS while consuming as little as one to five watts. It famously passes the "Butter Test," remaining cool enough under heavy workloads to keep a piece of butter from melting. This thermal management eliminates the need for expensive cooling systems in compact robotics and surveillance cameras. Looking ahead, DEEPX plans to launch its next-generation DX-M2 chip in the second half of 2026. This upcoming processor will utilize Samsung Foundry's advanced 2nm process to enable on-device generative AI. It is engineered to run large language models with up to 100 billion parameters within incredibly tight power envelopes.

Strategic Industrial Cooperation

CEO Lokwon Kim, a member of the KITA Korea-Japan Exchange Special Committee, is personally driving this expansion through direct engagement with Japanese manufacturers. The company’s strategy focuses on replacing power-hungry GPUs with specialized neural processing units. By lowering electricity costs by up to 94 percent, DEEPX aims to redefine the total cost of ownership for physical AI applications.

"Our participation in Japan IT Week has proven DEEPX's strong competitiveness in Japan's telecommunications and manufacturing sectors. We will actively expand the adoption of our edge AI solutions through close collaboration with key local trading partners."

Through these localized partnerships and technical advancements, DEEPX is positioning itself as a primary provider for Japan’s automated future. The company continues to visit the headquarters of leading global manufacturers to pitch these high-efficiency solutions directly.