Software for Embedded Vision
Unlocking Peak Generations: TensorRT Accelerates AI on RTX PCs and Workstations
This blog post was originally published at NVIDIA’s website. It is reprinted here with the permission of NVIDIA. TensorRT extension for Stable Diffusion WebUI now supports ControlNets, performance showcased in new benchmark. Editor’s note: This post is part of the AI Decoded series, which demystifies AI by making the technology more accessible, and which showcases
What is an NPU, and Why is It Key to Unlocking On-device Generative AI?
This blog post was originally published at Qualcomm’s website. It is reprinted here with the permission of Qualcomm. The NPU is built for AI and complements the other processors to accelerate generative AI experiences The generative artificial intelligence (AI) revolution is here. With the growing demand for generative AI use cases across verticals with diverse
Lemur Imaging Demonstration of High Quality Compression Compared to Standard Quantization Techniques
Noman Hashim, CEO of Lemur Imaging, demonstrates the company’s latest edge AI and vision technologies and products at the March 2024 Edge AI and Vision Alliance Forum. Specifically, Hashim demonstrates Lemur Imaging’s high-quality memory reduction (LMR) image compression technology on different networks, showing that compression outperforms quantization in edge AI subsystems. The image quality delivered
Enabling the Generative AI Revolution with Intelligent Computing Everywhere
This blog post was originally published at Qualcomm’s website. It is reprinted here with the permission of Qualcomm. This post originally appeared on World Economic Forum on January 15, 2024. Generative artificial intelligence is era-defining and could benefit the global economy to the tune of $2.6 to $4.4 trillion annually. To realize the full potential of
Blaize Releases Picasso Analytics
A new easy to use framework and toolkit to empower developers and accelerate advanced analytics for edge AI applications El Dorado Hills, CA, March 20, 2024 — Blaize, a leading provider of full-stack artificial intelligence (AI) solutions for automotive and edge computing in multiple large and rapidly growing markets, announced today the availability of a
Calculating Video Quality Using NVIDIA GPUs and VMAF-CUDA
This blog post was originally published at NVIDIA’s website. It is reprinted here with the permission of NVIDIA. Video quality metrics are used to evaluate the fidelity of video content. They provide a consistent quantitative measurement to assess the performance of the encoder. Peak signal-to-noise ratio (PSNR): A long-established quality metric that compares the pixel
How LiDAR Helps Quick Service Restaurants Enhance Operations and Customer Experience
This blog post was originally published at Outsight’s website. It is reprinted here with the permission of Outsight. The Quick Service Retail (QSR) industry is perpetually evolving, with technological advancements playing a pivotal role in shaping customer experiences and operational efficiencies. The Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) industry, a vibrant and ever-evolving segment of the modern
Visidon Presents Enhanced Object Detection at Embedded World 2024
Visidon has been invited to present on empowering AI to enhance object detection in extreme low-light environments at this year’s Embedded World Conference in Nuremberg, Germany, taking place from April 9th to 11th. The presentation by Mr. Sami Pietilä, Head of Embedded Video at Visidon, will be held on April 9th at 11 AM. Additionally,
The Power to Transform Retail with On-device Generative AI
This blog post was originally published at Qualcomm’s website. It is reprinted here with the permission of Qualcomm. NRF 2024 — Retail’s Big Show — is just a few days away as I write these words, and Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., alongside our customers, are excited to demonstrate how we are bringing to life digital retail
Vision Transformers vs CNNs at the Edge
This blog post was originally published at Embedl’s website. It is reprinted here with the permission of Embedl. “The Transformer has taken over AI”, says Andrej Karpathy, (Former) Director of AI at Tesla, in a recent episode on the popular Lex Fridman podcast. The seminal paper “Attention is All You Need” by Vaswani and 7
ProHawk AI Unveils AI Computer Vision Solutions at NVIDIA GTC
Sponsoring the largest technology and AI events, to be held March 18-21 in San Jose, California Unveiling ProHawk’s edge to cloud solutions embedded across the suite of NVIDIA platforms Also demonstrating integrated solutions with BCD, Dedicated Computing, Network Optix, and Onyx Healthcare LAKE MARY, FLORIDA, March 12, 2024 – ProHawk Technology Group (ProHawk AI), a
Visidon AI-powered Low-light Video Enhancement Selected for Hailo-15 AI Vision Processor
The CNN-based technology developed by Visidon allows for significant improvement to video analytics accuracy in low-light environments, marking a new era for intelligent cameras deployed in public spaces, smart cities, factories, buildings, retail locations, and more. March 12th 2024 – The leading AI chipmaker Hailo has selected Visidon CNN-powered low-light video enhancement for their Hailo-15
AI, Telehealth and Communications: Digital Healthcare
Software reading scans and online management of mental health are examples of digital healthcare that keep up with the modernization of the world, where efficiency and patient satisfaction are two key benefits. The weight of increasing demand for services could be lifted as more options become available for patients to seek treatment, and communication across
Balancing Safety with Efficiency: How LiDAR Transforms Airport Passenger Flow
This blog post was originally published at Outsight’s website. It is reprinted here with the permission of Outsight. Airports, as critical transportation hubs, play a dual role in ensuring passenger safety and maintaining a smooth flow of travelers. Balancing these two aspects is a challenging endeavor, especially in the face of evolving security threats and
Navigating the Ethical Labyrinth: Unraveling the Complexities of AI Ethics
This blog post was originally published at Digica’s website. It is reprinted here with the permission of Digica. Our world is experiencing rapid evolution, particularly in the realm of technology. AI stands out as one of the fastest-growing technologies, capturing the imagination not only of developers and scientists, but also of ordinary people. While science-fiction
AI on the Edge: Generative AI Technology Impacts, Insights and Predictions
This blog post was originally published at Qualcomm’s website. It is reprinted here with the permission of Qualcomm. Explore topics about on-device generative AI in 2023 with our subject matter experts Welcome back to AI on the Edge. In our last roundup of posts, we introduced our new series with topics relating to the ever-growing
Prompt Engineering in Vision
This blog post was originally published at Embedl’s website. It is reprinted here with the permission of Embedl. Recently, we have all witnessed the stunning success of prompt engineering in natural language processing (NLP) applications like ChatGPT: one supplies a text prompt to a large language model (LLM) like GPT-4 and the result is a
FRAMOS Announces a New Strategic Partnership with RidgeRun to Deliver Cutting-edge Vision Solutions
6th of March 2024 – FRAMOS, a leading imaging company, is excited to announce a new strategic partnership with software-only company RidgeRun. RidgeRun is a software-only company focused on embedded software development for multiple system on chips. RidgeRun has more than 20 years of experience in video and audio solutions, from Linux driver development to