SES AI Corporation, a developer of AI-enhanced Li-Metal and Li-ion batteries, has released version 0.5 of its research platform, Molecular Universe.
This latest update introduces Deep Space, a multi-agent large language model (LLM) capability designed to speed up the development of new battery chemistries. This is particularly relevant for electric vehicle (EV) applications where material innovation, cost efficiency, and cycle life are critical.
Molecular Universe operates as a digital battery scientist, using a team of coordinated LLM agents to interpret user-defined questions and produce senior-researcher-level responses. Instead of waiting months or years for traditional R&D cycles, users can now explore viable material options or experimental setups within minutes.
This capability is especially useful for OEMs and battery manufacturers seeking to reduce development timelines for EV battery cells and components.
The new Deep Space feature expands this capability. While the standard “Ask” tool delivers high-quality responses in under a minute using a single LLM, Deep Space applies a collaborative, agent-based model to conduct multi-step reasoning and analysis. It can return more detailed and targeted results, such as customized electrolyte recipes for specific cell chemistries, ranked by cost, performance, or novelty, within 10 to 20 minutes.
This helps reduce time spent on trial-and-error testing, patent research, and iteration loops.
Deep Space is intended for applications requiring depth and focus, including full-stack cell development, materials discovery, and early-stage commercialization. In EV battery development, this can translate to faster validation of next-generation chemistries, improved design for manufacturability, and quicker alignment with safety or regulatory constraints.
Additional updates in version 0.5 include a molecule sketch pad for similarity analysis and expanded language support in Mandarin and Korean. Access to Deep Space will be prioritized for enterprise-level users such as battery cell producers, cathode and electrolyte developers, and automotive OEMs.
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