As of September 7, 2025, the Mercedes-Benz "Hey Mercedes" voice control system in certain vehicles, particularly the VISION EQXX concept car, utilizes BrainChip's Akida neuromorphic processor. Mercedes-Benz has publicly stated that this technology is 5 to 10 times more efficient than conventional voice control systems for keyword spotting [1] [2] [3] [4] [5].

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This collaboration highlights Mercedes-Benz's interest in neuromorphic computing to reduce power consumption and extend the range of their electric vehicles [1] [2] [3] [4]. While the Akida chip was featured in the VISION EQXX concept car, Mercedes has confirmed that "many innovations" from this concept will make it into production vehicles, though there is no definitive word yet on whether all new Mercedes models will feature this specific neuromorphic technology for voice control [1] [2]. The company views neuromorphic computing as a promising, albeit nascent, field with the potential to significantly reduce energy consumption for AI technologies in vehicles [1] [2] [3] [4].