Tag: neural
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Intel’s new AI chip enables ‘real-time learning for robots’
Intel Labs, in collaboration with the Italian Institute of Technology and the Technical University of Munich, has introduced a new approach to neural network-based object learning. It specifically targets future applications like robotic assistants that interact with unconstrained environments, including in logistics, healthcare or elderly care. This research is a crucial step in improving the…
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Deep learning networks prefer the human voice – just like we do
Columbia engineers demonstrate that AI systems might reach higher performance if programmed with sound files of human language rather than with binary data labels. (See video below.) The digital revolution is built on a foundation of invisible 1s and 0s called bits. As decades pass, and more and more of the world’s information and knowledge…
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Teradyne and Syntiant partner to ‘significantly shorten time to market’ for new AI chips
Teradyne, a supplier of automated test solutions, says the company’s UltraFLEX test platform has enabled AI chip company Syntiant to successfully ship millions of its microwatt-power, deep learning Neural Decision Processors to customers worldwide. Built from a clean sheet, hardware/software co-design methodology that optimizes silicon and deep learning models together, the Syntiant NDP100 and Syntiant…
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Continental building supercomputer on Nvidia platform to use for vehicle AI
Continental is building a supercomputer based on the Nvidia computing platform. The system is intended for vehicle artificial intelligence system training. The two companies say they are building the high-performance cluster based on Nvidia DGX AI systems, adding that this will “boost autonomous driving development performance”. The new cluster reduces development time from weeks to…
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IDS launches training software for its industrial vision systems
Imaging Development Systems, or IDS, a specialist supplier of industrial cameras, has launched new training software for its industrial vision systems. The company says the software’s ease of use lowers entry barrier for users without prior knowledge. IDS NXT lighthouse is described as “intuitive AI training software”, and does not require programming knowledge. Camera hardware…
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IDS showcases its industrial cameras with AI built in
Industrial camera specialist Imaging Development Systems is showcasing its machine vision technology, saying companies can keep their competitive edge with the systems because they use artificial intelligence. IDS says the popularity of the solutions is growing along with the field of robot vision as well as novel AI-based vision applications. “Ease of use” is becoming…
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NXP becomes lead partner for Arm Ethos U-55 machine learning accelerators
NXP Semiconductors has agreed a lead partnership role with Arm for Ethos-U55 microNPU (Neural Processing Unit), a machine learning accelerator targeted at resource-constrained industrial and IoT edge devices. As an industry-leading innovator of microcontrollers (MCUs), NXP intends to implement Ethos U-55 in its Cortex-M based microcontrollers, crossover MCUs and real-time sub-systems in applications processors. The…
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FLIR launches ‘industry’s first’ deep learning camera
Imaging company FLIR Systems has launched what it says is “the industry’s first” deep learning camera for applications ranging from industrial inspection to autonomous driving and others. FLIR says the Firefly DL enables systems designers to build neural networks that are capable of decision-making at the edge. FLIR is believed to be the world’s largest…
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FLIR launches new camera capable of deep learning
FLIR Systems has launched a camera which includes deep learning capabilities – the Firefly DL – for applications ranging from industrial inspection to autonomous driving and others. Deep learning is a type of artificial intelligence which tends to ingest, or collect, far more data than does the machine learning method. Both deep and machine learning…