Prototype Inexact Chip (IMAGE) Rice University Caption In terms of speed, energy consumption and size, inexact computer chips like this prototype, are about 15 times more efficient than today's microchips. Credit Avinash Lingamneni/Rice University/CSEM Usage Restrictions Must credit: License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.