June 18, 2024

Robotics

Wayve launches PRISM-1 4D reconstruction model for autonomous driving – The Robot Report

Listen to this article A scene reconstructed by Wayve’s PRISM-1 technology. | Source: Wayve Wayve, a developer of embodied artificial intelligence, launched PRISM-1, a 4D reconstruction model that it said can enhance the testing and training of its autonomous driving technology.  The London-based company first showed the technology in December 2023 through its Ghost Gym neural simulator. Wayve used novel view synthesis to create precise 4D scene reconstructions (three dimensions in space plus time) using

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Simplifying Transformer Blocks without Sacrificing Efficiency | HackerNoon

Authors: (1) Bobby He, Department of Computer Science, ETH Zurich (Correspondence to: [email protected].); (2) Thomas Hofmann, Department of Computer Science, ETH Zurich. Table of Links Abstract and Introduction Related Work Preliminaries Simplifying Transformer Blocks Further Experimental Analysis Discussion, Reproducibility Statement, Acknowledgements and References A Duality Between Downweighted Residual and Restricting Updates In Linear Layers B Block Layouts C Additional Experiments D Implementation Details ABSTRACT A simple design recipe for deep Transformers is to compose identical

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Software

How to Leverage Social Media for E-commerce Success | HackerNoon

Social media isn’t just for sharing photos and catching up with friends. It’s a powerful tool for driving e-commerce success. Think about it, 43% of customers discover new products on social media. That’s nearly half of your potential buyers finding their next favorite item while scrolling through their feeds. Plus, with the average person spending 2 hours and 27 minutes a day on social platforms, there’s a huge opportunity to capture their attention. 2024 is

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Software

Elevating Kubernetes Operations: The Professional’s Guide to GKE Autopilot | HackerNoon

Introduction In this article, we delve into Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) Autopilot, an advanced managed Kubernetes service that offers an automated, hands-off experience while preserving the flexibility and power of Kubernetes. We will explore key features, setup processes, deployment strategies, and best practices for GKE Autopilot. Additionally, we will highlight some of the latest useful features of GKE and provide case studies demonstrating where GKE Autopilot can be most beneficial. Key Features of GKE Autopilot

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5 Devices to Get Started in DePIN | HackerNoon

There are multiple WeatherXM products on offer, including the $400 Weather XM WB1200 that’s currently available for pre-order. This particular model connects over WiFi, but other models in their lineup offer connectivity through LoRaWAN and 4G-LTE. So is this the DePIN device for you? It’s worth taking into consideration that you’ll need to mount this device outside, so it might be better suited to homeowners than people renting apartments. But besides that, contributing to more

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How To Integrate Behavioral Biometrics Into AI Assistance for Security | HackerNoon

As cyberattacks become increasingly sophisticated, traditional security measures like passwords and firewalls are no longer enough to protect sensitive data. The convergence of two powerful technologies — behavioral biometrics and artificial intelligence (AI) — holds significant promise for creating a more robust and resilient cybersecurity framework. Understanding behavioral biometrics in cybersecurity At its core, biometric security aims to improve protection by using parts of the human body that are much more difficult to replicate. Advanced

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Autonomous Vehicles Are Great at Driving Straight

4 min read Matthew S. Smith is a freelance consumer technology journalist and the former Lead Reviews Editor at Digital Trends. Andriy Onufriyenko/Getty Images Autonomous vehicles (AVs) have made headlines in recent months, though often for all the wrong reasons. Cruise, Waymo, and Tesla are all under U.S. federal investigation for a variety of accidents, some of which caused serious injury or death. A new paper published in Nature puts numbers to the problem. Its

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Robotics

Realtime Robotics celebrates motion-planning collaboration with Mitsubishi Electric – The Robot Report

Listen to this article Realtime Robotics demonstrates a multi-robot workcell during Mitsubishi Electric’s visit. Credit: Eugene Demaitre BOSTON — As factories and warehouses look to automate more of their operations, they need confidence that multiple robots can conduct complex tasks repeatedly, reliably, and safely. Realtime Robotics has developed hardware-agnostic software to run and coordinate industrial workcells smoothly without error or collision. “The lack of coordination on the fly is a key reason why we don’t

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Genspark is the latest attempt at an AI-powered search engine | TechCrunch

Move over, Perplexity. There’s a new AI-powered search engine in town — and its creators think it can best the many, many other attempts out there. Called Genspark, the platform taps generative AI to write custom summaries in response to search queries. Type in a search like, “What’s the best baby formula for newborns?” and Genspark will generate a Sparkpage: a single-page overview pieced together from websites and content around the web. It’s an experience

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Robotics

Advanced artificial intelligence: A revolution for sustainable agriculture

The rise of advanced artificial intelligence (edge AI) could well mark the beginning of a new era for sustainable agriculture. A recent study proposes a roadmap for integrating this technology into farming practices. The aim? To improve the efficiency, quality and safety of agricultural production, while addressing a range of environmental, social and economic challenges. One of the main objectives of sustainable agricultural practices is to efficiently feed a growing world population. Digital technology, such

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