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Can robots learn from ‘machine dreams’?

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Scientists from MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory used AI-generated images to train a robot dog in parkour, without real-world data.

Parkour is a non-competitive physical discipline where participants move through an environment using their bodies to overcome obstacles – basically like navigating an obstacle course.

CSAIL’s LucidSim system demonstrates the potential of GenAI – generative AI, or generative AI – for creating relevant robotics training data, enabling expert-level performance in complex tasks like obstacle navigation and stair climbing. [Read more…] about Can robots learn from ‘machine dreams’?

Nvidia unveils generative AI tools, simulation and perception workflows for robotics development

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Nvidia has unveiled a range of updates to its offerings to the robotics industry, unveiling them at ROSCon 2024 with the aim of accelerating the development of AI-powered robot arms and autonomous mobile robots expecially.

At ROSCon in Odense, one of Denmark’s oldest cities and a hub of automation, Nvidia and its robotics ecosystem partners announced generative AI tools, simulation, and perception workflows for Robot Operating System (ROS) developers.

Among the reveals were new generative AI nodes and workflows for ROS developers deploying to the Nvidia Jetson platform for edge AI and robotics. [Read more…] about Nvidia unveils generative AI tools, simulation and perception workflows for robotics development

Multimodal Data in RAG GenAI Systems: From Text to Image and Beyond

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In the rapidly advancing landscape of artificial intelligence, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) GenAI is pushing the boundaries of generative models by incorporating real-time data retrieval.

The fusion of RAG techniques with Generative AI (GenAI) creates a dynamic, context-rich system that enhances content generation across various industries.

One of the most transformative advancements is the integration of multimodal data into RAG GenAI systems, combining text, images, audio, and video to revolutionize the way AI creates and retrieves information. [Read more…] about Multimodal Data in RAG GenAI Systems: From Text to Image and Beyond

The Rise of Generative AI: Revolutionizing Content Creation and the Role of AI Detectors

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In recent years, Generative AI has emerged as one of the most exciting and transformative fields in artificial intelligence.

From creating highly realistic images to generating coherent and insightful text, generative AI has rapidly evolved to change the way we interact with technology, consume media, and even make decisions.

While the advancements in this technology hold tremendous potential, they also present new challenges, particularly in ensuring authenticity, accuracy, and ethical use. [Read more…] about The Rise of Generative AI: Revolutionizing Content Creation and the Role of AI Detectors

Should You Use AI-Generated Images for Your Website?

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In the last couple of years, generative artificial intelligence has been making waves. It’s able to create unique content, images, and other media in a way never possible before.

Instead of spending thousands of dollars setting up an elaborate photo shoot, you can now use AI to create beautiful images in a matter of minutes. The question is, though, should you?

If you speak to creative professionals, AI is “borrowing” styles from existing work online. There is a wide debate about whether or not this constitutes copyright infringement or not. [Read more…] about Should You Use AI-Generated Images for Your Website?

6 Benefits of Incorporating Generative AI in Manufacturing

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The manufacturing industry is experiencing a significant transformation driven by the adoption of advanced technologies.

Among these, Generative Artificial Intelligence (Generative AI) stands out as a powerful force in this change. It’s a groundbreaking aspect of AI with the potential to reshape conventional manufacturing processes.

Its ability to create new designs, improve production efficiency, and stimulate innovation is causing a major shift in the industry. [Read more…] about 6 Benefits of Incorporating Generative AI in Manufacturing

nTopology claims it can reduce 3D design file sizes by 99 percent

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nTopology, the developer of generative design software for engineering, and EOS, an industrial 3D printing company, are developing a new “Implicit Interop” capability, solving what they see as “a major bottleneck in the additive manufacturing workflow”.

The companies say they are achieving this by allowing the transfer of the most complex designs in megabyte-sized files, thereby quickening the time to manufacturing.

Previewed at the Formnext industry event a few months ago, the technology advancement was said to be “eagerly received” by nTopology partners and customers. [Read more…] about nTopology claims it can reduce 3D design file sizes by 99 percent

Beginner’s Guide to Generative Design for Engineers

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In the last couple of years, there’s been a big buzz in the engineering world about “generative design”. This methodology holds a big promise to revolutionize the way the world creates products.

It mainly draws on artificial intelligence and cloud computing. Over the years, generative design has served as a means of creating the highest quality designs. [Read more…] about Beginner’s Guide to Generative Design for Engineers

Siemens expands Simcenter with AI-driven generative engineering for systems architectures

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Siemens Digital Industries Software has released Simcenter Studio software, a web application dedicated to discovering better system architectures, faster.

Simcenter Studio offers a unique competitive advantage for designing products by finding the best possible system architectures in a shorter amount of time, searching through thousands of possibilities using artificial intelligence and system simulation.

These results are automatically generated to meet the user’s design requirements and deliver specific systems architectures faster than ever before. This AI-based generation of system architectures is the latest addition to Simcenter software within Siemens‘ Xcelerator portfolio. [Read more…] about Siemens expands Simcenter with AI-driven generative engineering for systems architectures

Autodesk launches generative design tool for Netfabb 3D design software

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Autodesk has released a beta version of a generative design tool for its Netfabb additive manufacturing software, with a view to a full launch early next year. 

Generative design is a term to describe an automation functionality within 3D design software which enables users to set parameters such as materials and physics and allow the software itself to conjure up a design.

Some might describe it as automated or autonomous design – or even sorcery and magic – as it uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to generate structures within the software.  [Read more…] about Autodesk launches generative design tool for Netfabb 3D design software