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Reinforcement learning in robotics: Robots that learn from experience

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Reinforcement learning (RL) is transforming the way robots interact with the world.

Unlike traditional programming or supervised learning, which depend on pre-defined rules or labeled datasets, RL enables robots to learn through trial and error – much like how humans and animals acquire new skills.

This approach is increasingly vital as robots are deployed in complex, unstructured environments where adaptability is key. [Read more…] about Reinforcement learning in robotics: Robots that learn from experience

Are We Nearing the End of the Edge vs. Cloud Debate for Smart Robots?

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Robots have evolved from isolated, pre-programmed units to intelligent, connected collaborators.

In this new era, one of the biggest questions that engineers, technologists, and robot operators continue to grapple with is: Are we nearing the end of the edge vs. cloud debate for smart robots?

For the longest time, robot design and deployment came down to choosing between edge processing – relying on local hardware for computational needs – and cloud processing, which taps into remote servers for greater data storage and AI capabilities. [Read more…] about Are We Nearing the End of the Edge vs. Cloud Debate for Smart Robots?

What are AI data centers and how are they different from conventional data centers?

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The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence has ushered in a new era of specialized infrastructure: the AI data center.

These facilities are a far cry from their conventional predecessors, meticulously engineered to meet the extraordinary computational demands of AI workloads.

Understanding the distinctions between these two types of data centers is crucial to grasping the future of AI development and deployment. [Read more…] about What are AI data centers and how are they different from conventional data centers?

Apple reportedly exploring new human-robot training method using Vision Pro

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Apple is investigating a more effective way to train humanoid robots by incorporating human instructors alongside robot demonstrators, a novel combined strategy the company has dubbed “PH2D”, according to a report on Apple Insider.

This development was detailed in a research paper published on Wednesday, just a week after the tech giant unveiled its Matrix3D and StreamBridge AI models, signaling a continued push into artificial intelligence and robotics.

The research paper, titled “Humanoid Policy ~ Human Policy”, addresses the shortcomings of conventional robot-training techniques and puts forward a new, scalable, and cost-effective solution. [Read more…] about Apple reportedly exploring new human-robot training method using Vision Pro

Nvidia releases new AI tools and platforms to ‘accelerate humanoid development’

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Nvidia is making significant strides in the field of humanoid robotics with the unveiling of new technologies and platforms designed to power the next generation of robots.

The company’s latest offerings aim to streamline the development process, from training and simulation to deployment.

A key announcement is the first update to Nvidia Isaac GR00T N1.5, an open and customizable foundation model for humanoid reasoning and skills. [Read more…] about Nvidia releases new AI tools and platforms to ‘accelerate humanoid development’

The Future of Industrial Testing: How New Technologies Are Shaping the Field

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Traditional industrial testing methods have long been shaping product quality and safety across industries. These methods often involve manual processes, relying on human inspection and analysis. While effective in many cases, traditional methods can be time-consuming, labor-intensive, and prone to human error.

Fortunately, several new and emerging technologies are transforming industrial testing methods like borescopes and ultrasonic testing.

These include advanced technologies like artificial intelligence, machine learning, and automation, which can be used to achieve significant improvements in efficiency, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness. Let us explore how. [Read more…] about The Future of Industrial Testing: How New Technologies Are Shaping the Field

The Future of Restaurant Management: AI Trends to Watch

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is now an innovation catalyst and a success factor in many industries, including the restaurant industry.

Introducing AI-powered inventory management, voice ordering, hyper-personalization, and the like facilitates seamless operations and improved customer experience. [Read more…] about The Future of Restaurant Management: AI Trends to Watch

The Role of AI Predictive Models in Autonomous Robotics

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The world of technology has evolved at an astonishing rate in the last few decades. With the rapid advancement in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, autonomous robotics has emerged as a critical area that’s shaping the future.

These robots, designed to perform tasks without human intervention, owe their increasing sophistication to AI predictive models.

But how do these predictive models influence the field of autonomous robotics? Let’s dive into the details. [Read more…] about The Role of AI Predictive Models in Autonomous Robotics

On the Way to Solving the Big Data Problem in Autonomous Driving

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The appearance of self-driving vehicles is closely related to progress in the sphere of artificial intelligence and robotics. However, self-driving cars need more than just artificial intelligence and machine learning.

To build its route, each self-driving car sends and receives plenty of data from various sensors like GPS, sonars, radars, lidars, cameras, and so on.

Information from all these sources must be processed very quickly, almost in real-time. And the amount of data is really massive here. [Read more…] about On the Way to Solving the Big Data Problem in Autonomous Driving

5 Marketing Technology Trends Taking Over Advertising

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Technology in just about every industry is evolving at a rapid pace and that goes especially true for the marketing and advertising industry. The marketing industry alone is set to hit $389 billion in ad spend in 2021.

Below, we go over some of the major marketing tech trends that are heavily influencing the advertising industry, showing where the industry is currently and perhaps providing some insights into where the advertising industry is headed. [Read more…] about 5 Marketing Technology Trends Taking Over Advertising