Intel expands Panther Lake processor edge applications to robotics - The Robot Report

Intel has unveiled detailed architectural information about its Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processor, codenamed Panther Lake, highlighting its expanded edge applications including robotics. To support this, Intel introduced a new Robotics AI software suite and reference board designed to help customers rapidly develop cost-effective robots with advanced AI capabilities for control and perception. Panther Lake, Intel’s first product built on the cutting-edge 18A semiconductor process, is set to begin high-volume production in 2024 at Intel’s new Fab 52 facility in Chandler, Arizona, with initial shipments expected by the end of the year and broad availability in January 2026. The Panther Lake processor leverages Intel’s 18A process, the most advanced semiconductor technology developed and manufactured in the U.S., featuring innovations such as RibbonFET transistor architecture and PowerVia backside power delivery. The processor offers a scalable multi-chiplet design, combining up to 16 performance and efficient cores, a new Intel Arc GPU with up to 12 Xe cores, and