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Daimler selects Xilinx chips to drive AI-based automotive applications

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Chipmaker Xilinx and auto giant Daimler are collaborating to develop an in-car system using Xilinx technology for artificial intelligence processing in automotive applications.

Powered by a Xilinx automotive platform consisting of system-on-a-chip devices and AI acceleration software, the scalable solution will deliver high performance, low latency and best power efficiency for embedded AI in automotive applications today.

Xilinx says it has a strong pedigree in automotive. For more than 12 years the company has shipped over 40 million cumulative automotive units to automakers and Tier 1 suppliers.  [Read more…] about Daimler selects Xilinx chips to drive AI-based automotive applications

Industry analysis: 8 technologies that will transform manufacturing

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Advisory firm ABI Research has listed what it regards as the most transformative technologies in manufacturing.

The company outlines how the technologies fit together with each other in its report Smart Manufacturing.

The eight transformative technologies the report highlights are:

  1. Additive manufacturing
  2. Artificial intelligence and machine learning
  3. Augmented reality
  4. Blockchain
  5. Digital twins
  6. Edge intelligence
  7. Industrial Internet of Things platforms
  8. Robotics

The manufacturing sector has already seen increased adoption of IIoT platforms and edge intelligence, says ABI.  [Read more…] about Industry analysis: 8 technologies that will transform manufacturing

AI, captain! Hitachi partners with Stena Line to implement digital technology in shipping

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Hitachi helps ferry operator Stena Line to increase business performance while maintaining its commitment to sustainable shipping operations

Hitachi has partnered with Stena Line, one of the largest shipping companies in Europe, to implement artificial intelligence technology on ships to reduce fuel consumption costs and become an important tool in the company’s efforts to minimise environmental impact.

The partnership will see a team of Hitachi experts from across its business units review the existing digital architecture, in close collaboration with Stena Line, and advise the ferry company as it aims to become the world’s leading cognitive shipping company by 2021.

Controlling fuel consumption is vital to Stena Line’s business since it is a major part of their total cost base.  [Read more…] about AI, captain! Hitachi partners with Stena Line to implement digital technology in shipping

Deep learning: Creating the next generation of smart robots

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Deep Learning for Robotics Summit
28th to 29th June • San Francisco

Join RE•WORK later this month to discover the latest advancements in AI and robotics at the Deep Learning for Robotics Summit.

Global experts will explore where AI meets the real world through human-robot interaction, imitation learning, skill embedding, robot perception, progressive neural networks, robotic grasping and many other areas.

We are offering an exclusive discount for Robotics and Automation News readers: Use code RA20 for 20% off your ticket.  [Read more…] about Deep learning: Creating the next generation of smart robots

IBM partners with artificial intelligence developer H2O.ai on driverless car tech

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IBM and H2O.ai have agreed a strategic global partnership aimed at combining IBM Power Systems and H2O Driverless AI to address the artificial intelligence demands of the enterprise.

This joint solution is ideal for financial services, retail, manufacturing, IoT and healthcare industries.

IBM Power Systems is the US computing giant’s line of server and data centre equipment and architecture solutions. H20.ai is a data analysis company which specialises in AI.  [Read more…] about IBM partners with artificial intelligence developer H2O.ai on driverless car tech

Opinion: How artificial intelligence can help the food industry

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By Stephanie Duvault-Alexandre, consultant at software provider FuturMaster

There’s a lot of talk about artificial intelligence as the best thing since sliced bread. But what does AI really mean for the food industry and what are the implications?

According to a report by Accenture, 85 per cent of organisations have planned to adopt digital or AI technologies in their supply chains during the last year. It’s clearly becoming big business across industries. The value of AI is estimated to be worth $36.8 billion globally by 2025 predicts US market intelligence firm Tractica.

AI is not necessarily a concept that’s all that new. Various names refer to more or less the same thing. For example, machine learning is used to steer self-driving cars. AI is proving instrumental in healthcare for identifying and diagnosing complicated ailments.  [Read more…] about Opinion: How artificial intelligence can help the food industry

IEC claims it has established the ‘first’ international AI standards committee for the entire universe

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By Antoinette Price, International Electrotechnical Commission

Information technology has become an integral part of our lives whether it be in the consumer, industrial or commercial aspects. It is hard to imagine life, work or entertainment without it. And artificial intelligence presents the next digital frontier of the IT evolution.

It is capturing the world’s attention and involves many stakeholders including research, academia, industry, practitioners, policymakers and ethics advocates. AI is expected to be one of the most crucial enabling technologies in our lifetime.  [Read more…] about IEC claims it has established the ‘first’ international AI standards committee for the entire universe

How artificial intelligence will impact the future of the business industry

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Artificial intelligence is taking over many areas of life, and it’s not exactly surprising why. Having the capability to process massive amounts of data holds considerable potential for a lot of parties.

Entire governments are funnelling billions into developing powerful AI, which can give them an edge over other nations. Not to mention the tech giants that are also doing the same thing for the same reasons.

The fact of the matter is that AI is now synonymous with power, both for countries and businesses. Those who can take advantage of it have the opportunity to stay ahead of their competitors and thrive in the coming decades if they start travel procedures now. Doing so, however, requires keeping a few aspects of AI in mind.  [Read more…] about How artificial intelligence will impact the future of the business industry

Sony partners with Carnegie Mellon on artificial intelligence and robotics

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Initial efforts to focus on cooking and delivery

Sony has entered into an agreement with Carnegie Mellon University to collaborate on artificial intelligence and robotics research.

Initial research and development efforts will focus on optimizing food preparation, cooking and delivery.

This area of research and development was selected because the technology necessary for a robot to handle the complex and varied task of food preparation and delivery could be applied to a broader set of skills and industries.  [Read more…] about Sony partners with Carnegie Mellon on artificial intelligence and robotics