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I was blown away by this find thank you for sharing I am totally confident it will work. The open upfront way Tim has shared speaks to his confidence up front.

My opinion only DYOR
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Also since it's not a listed company he can be free with progress information.
 
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Evening Chippers ,

A little something to chew on.

The following I posted around 19/11/2021 elsewhere, yet thought I'd post it again .

To be honest if we only got one client ( though there will be many ) this is the one I really REALLY want.

S.W.I.F.T

Society for
Worldwide
International
Financial
Telecommunications.

Established 1973.

Thay handle / facilitate in the electronic transfer / settlement of payments for....

Banks Globally,
Global Stockmarkets,
Global Bond markets,
Soverin Tresurys,
Mum & Dad money transfers,
Etc, Etc, Etc.

US Tresury thinks roughly $5,000,000,000,000.00 flows through this organisation daily.
YES THATS $5 TRILLION USD DAILY.

Or for those that prefer to look at yearly throughput ,
$1,250,000,000,000,000.00 annual.
YEP THATS $ 1.25 QUODTRILLION USD PER YEAR.

Now not being a greedy person , and bearing in mind NASA is allegidly using our technology ( University of Thrace) in satellites for amoungst other things... security.

Imagine if Brainchip could secure a security deal with SWIFT wherein BRN secured say 0.0001% on every transaction.
= $50,000,000.00 PER DAY.

Well worth a Google, truely mind blowing numbers.

S.W.I.F.T. & BRAINCHIP ???

Not that we need to , but DREAM BIG.

Regards,
Esq.
It's nice to dream Esq but it would be cheaper for them to just buy the chip or PCle board. They'd only need 1. Royalties aren't paid via transactions/dataflow but per silicon.
 
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Seems so long since we got a price sensitive announcement and I only think we’ve had one this year and that was regarding a patent back in January 👎
 
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It's nice to dream Esq but it would be cheaper for them to just buy the chip or PCle board. They'd only need 1. Royalties aren't paid via transactions/dataflow but per silicon.
Evening Proga,

I guess it comes down to how we licenced the use our IP. As management have alluded to , each IP Licence agreement is unique to each client.

Regards,
Esq.
 
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Why wouldn't they go all the way, Takeovers don't favour shareholder Because I don't believe anything will
 

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Here is one i just saw on LinkedIn
Just googled Jodi Shelton good to who she is

Now I just saw this.

 
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A nostalgic look back to the 40c days, when downramping had some really inadequate research to back it up.


As Mick Dundee says:

"That's not downramping
...
THIS IS DOWNRAMPING:
https://www.nanalyze.com/2020/09/brainchip-stock-brn-avoided/ "

28/9/2020


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I mean, these guys are the experts in disruptive technology, yet they haven't the slightest clue of the tribulations of introducing disruptive technology.

Boulevard of Broken Dreams

When a company makes lots of promises, look at their track record of delivering on previous promises. An inability to execute in the past is a clear indicator that the same can be expected of the future.

Going back four years from now, past filings for BrainChip show some big red flags. In summer of 2016, we see a “research report” issued by Foster Stockbroking which talks about how much potential BrainChip has. It prominently states, “Foster Stockbroking is engaged by BRN to provide corporate services for which it has earned fees and continues to do so.” We recently warned our readers to avoid any stock that is being recommended by a firm that is being compensated – directly or indirectly. Says the Foster Stockbroking report:

We expect an announcement around an initial licensing deal sometime in 2016, which should be a major share price catalyst.
Credit: Foster Stockbroking
This is one of many expectations that you’ll see which never come to fruition. Here’s an example taken verbatim from a company press release filed with the ASX the same year:

  • Sept 2016BrainChip to roll out game protection technology at major Las Vegas casino following successful completion trial. The roll out will deliver an immediate and growing revenue stream to BrainChip.

The article missed several major milestones, such as:

March 23, 2020:
https://brainchip.com/brainchip-and...rm-for-ai-edge-applications-brainchip-230320/

BrainChip And Socionext Provide A New Low-Power Artificial Intelligence Platform For AI Edge Applications​


9/6/20
BrainChip signs joint development agreement for Akida neuromorphic chip with Valeo?


September 2, 2020

BrainChip And VORAGO Technologies Agree To Collaborate Through The Akida™ Early Access Program​

 
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Why wouldn't they go all the way, Takeovers don't favour shareholders
Because I don't personally believe that our key men, Peter and Anil will agree to a takeover unless they both decide to retire, the only way to tag along on the coat tails is to buy a large, very large stake and continue having Peter and Anil run the overall operation...their brilliance in this field combined would never be replaced by the simple signing on a dotted line, others planning on an overall buyout must do their apprenticeship first....Brainchip isn't the clear leader in this space without a reason, others don't have the gift, it has to be passed on, meaning, the knowledge will only be shared when the time is right.
The time isn't right at this point, but that day will arrive, and if you still hold your shares, well, the reward will be there for you, me and many others whom have been loyal, very loyal to the cause.

Honesty, Integrity, Morals and the ability to share their gift with us all has never been taken for granted by me...things continually grow and evolve, and Brainchip Inc is no different.

Hoping to say that our company will be a little north of $2.50 by Christmas...that's my target this year, depending on how the revenue starts to play out in the next 7 months...good luck to all.

Tech.
 
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Because I don't personally believe that our key men, Peter and Anil will agree to a takeover unless they both decide to retire, the only way to tag along on the coat tails is to buy a large, very large stake and continue having Peter and Anil run the overall operation...their brilliance in this field combined would never be replaced by the simple signing on a dotted line, others planning on an overall buyout must do their apprenticeship first....Brainchip isn't the clear leader in this space without a reason, others don't have the gift, it has to be passed on, meaning, the knowledge will only be shared when the time is right.
The time isn't right at this point, but that day will arrive, and if you still hold your shares, well, the reward will be there for you, me and many others whom have been loyal, very loyal to the cause.

Honesty, Integrity, Morals and the ability to share their gift with us all has never been taken for granted by me...things continually grow and evolve, and Brainchip Inc is no different.

Hoping to say that our company will be a little north of $2.50 by Christmas...that's my target this year, depending on how the revenue starts to play out in the next 7 months...good luck to all.

Tech.
Hi Tech right on money always appreciate your input
 
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Evening Proga,

I guess it comes down to how we licenced the use our IP. As management have alluded to , each IP Licence agreement is unique to each client.

Regards,
Esq.
I think that was in regards to how many applications they will be producing using our IP ie the more they produce, the less royalties they pay per chip/application. It isn't a flat fee etc. However, you could be on to something Esq. If they don't produce/want many they may have to pay $1m for the licence fee though to use the IP in a commercial application say like NASA or ISL for the air force radar avoidance simulators.

From memory, Sean explained it in 1 of his first interviews
 
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Has already been launched in Germany in new S class & EQS models.

Mercedes Launches SAE Level 3 Drive Pilot System​

Drivers in Germany will be able to take their eyes off the road, but regulatory barriers in the US could be significant.
be72af1e-c801-46b8-980e-ac35b31c72f1_1578415947.png

BY JAY RAMEY
MAY 9, 2022

Mercedes has rolled out its Drive Pilot system in two of its models in Germany, kicking off sales of its SAE Level 3 system that is expected to pose a serious challenge to Tesla's Autopilot and Full Self-Driving, which are both considered SAE Level 2 systems. Drive Pilot will offer users the ability to take their eyes off the road and hands off the steering wheel for prolonged periods of time, allowing them to read, text, or watch videos, until the system signals the driver to reassume control.


At the moment the Level 3 system is confined to certain roads in Germany, and a top speed of 60 kph, or 37 mph, which means it's currently restricted to situations with slow-moving traffic, but its functionality is expected to be expanded in the future. The automaker is currently working on certification in the states of California and Nevada.

"Mercedes-Benz is the first manufacturer to put a Level 3 system with international valid certification into series production," said Britta Seeger, member of the Board of Management of Mercedes‑Benz Group AG, responsible for marketing and sales. "As a first step, we are offering this world-leading technology in Germany in the S-Class and the EQS. At the same time, we also want to receive certification in the US by the end of the year."

Drive Pilot relies on radar, Lidar, cameras, ultrasound sensors, and moisture sensors to orient itself on the road, with Mercedes having taken the approach of employing several different kinds of sensors, as opposed to Tesla, which is moving in the direction of relying on cameras alone to provide driver-assist functions. Mercedes' Drive Pilot also relies on a three-dimensional HD map, calculated down to the centimeter, which is stored in backend data centers and is constantly updated.

"Responsible handling of future technologies such as conditional automated driving is the key to acceptance among customers and in society. With Drive Pilot, we have developed an innovative technology that, thanks to redundancies with many sensors, enables safe operation and gives the valuable asset 'time' back to the customer," Seeger adds.

In Germany, Drive Pilot will be offered in the S-Class at a price of €5000, or about $5270, and in the electric EQS flagship at a price of €7430, or about $7830.

Mercedes' rollout of Drive Pilot in Germany makes its one of the earliest Level 3 systems to arrive on the market, after Honda's own Level 3 system launched in Japan just over a year ago in the Legend sedan. A number of other automakers, including Polestar, are also getting ready for the launch of their own Level 3 systems.

It remains to be seen in just how many US states Mercedes will be able to offer Drive Pilot, and at up to what speeds, when the system arrives. The ability of drivers to use the system in the US is expected to be governed on a state-by-state basis, complicating matters somewhat, so the arrival of Drive Pilot will by no means be a nationwide launch. But it will be an important step for Mercedes, just as several automakers are getting ready to offer Level 3 functionality in several luxury models.
That made me remember: "...but regulatory barriers in the US could be significant"
At that time I was still smiling. If politicians have their way, Germany should become a pioneer in something... And in addition in autonomous driving?!! Of course, I believe that right away, I thought ironically at the time ;) ...Germany becomes a pioneer...

"Germany to become a pioneer in autonomous driving
The German parliament has passed a legal framework for autonomous driving. Driverless vehicles could be participating in road traffic as early as next year.
Updated May 21, 2021, 8:40 a.m. Source: ZEIT ONLINE, dpa, Reuters, lu

Germany is to become an international pioneer in autonomous driving. A law passed by the Bundestag late Thursday evening is therefore intended to facilitate and enable the use of autonomous cars and buses throughout Germany. Driverless vehicles of the so-called level four could thus participate in regular public road traffic on certain specified routes as early as next year.

In fully automated level four driving, the computer can take complete control of the car in certain applications without being monitored by a human driver. In emergencies, the system will also bring the vehicle to a stop at the side of the road. According to the Ministry of Transport, this technology could be used for shuttle services or freight transport, for example. Germany would thus be the first country to put cars without drivers into regular operation.

Until now, autonomous vehicles have only been used with special permits, for example on company premises as so-called people movers. In addition, the auto industry has already installed automatic systems for overtaking, lane changing or braking in high-end models. The goal is fully autonomous driving, which should also bring the number of fatalities and injuries in road traffic to almost zero.

The German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) praised the decision: "With the adoption of the law on autonomous driving, Germany has the opportunity to become the first and so far only nation to have created a framework for a technology of the future," said VDA President Hildegard Müller. "Customers, industry and Germany as a business location will benefit enormously from this." She added that the German automotive industry could become a global market leader in this field.

In order to pass the new legal framework, the states would now also have to agree in the Bundesrat. Müller called for the law to be passed before the Bundestag elections. Otherwise, the country would lose "at least one and a half years" and put its technological progress at risk, the association president warned. Moreover, in addition to the legal framework, the technical prerequisites must now be created very soon. To this end, she said, it is necessary to put the approval and operating ordinance needed for autonomous driving into force as quickly as possible."
https://www.zeit.de/mobilitaet/2021-05/bundestag-autonomes-fahren-gesetz-verkehrspolitik-strassenverkehr?utm_referrer=https://www.google.com/

And indeed:
"Autonomous driving law comes into force
27.07.2021
Germany is to take a leading role in autonomous driving. In order to make the most of the great potential of autonomous and connected driving, the German government wants to drive research and development forward and thus make the mobility of the future more versatile, safer, environmentally friendly and user-oriented.

The BMDV is working intensively to further improve the framework conditions: On June 21, 2017, the Automated Driving Act (amendment of the Road Traffic Act) already came into force. The core of this was changed rights and obligations of the vehicle driver during the automated driving phase. This means that automated systems (level 3) are allowed to take over the driving task under certain conditions. A driver is still required, however, who is allowed to turn away from traffic and vehicle control in automated mode.

Now comes the next step: with the new law on autonomous driving, we have created the legal framework for autonomous motor vehicles (stage 4) to be able to drive in regular operation in defined operating areas on public roads - and this nationwide.

This will make Germany the first country in the world to bring driverless vehicles out of research and into everyday use.
The goal is to bring vehicles with autonomous driving functions into regular operation by 2022.
Flexibility is at the forefront of the law: the operation of driverless vehicles is made possible for a maximum number of deployment scenarios. Limited only locally to a defined area of operation, the various use cases are not conclusively regulated in advance. Individual permits, exceptions and requirements such as the presence of a safety driver who is always ready to intervene are therefore unnecessary.

The application scenarios include:

- Shuttle transports from A to B,
- People movers (buses that travel on a fixed route),
- Hub2Hub transports (e.g. between two distribution centers),
- demand-responsive services during off-peak hours,
- first-mile or last-mile transportation of people and/or goods,
- "dual mode vehicles" such as in Automated Valet Parking (AVP).

The law newly regulates the following matters, among others:

- Technical requirements for the construction, condition and equipment of motor vehicles with autonomous driving functions,
- Testing and procedures for the granting of an operating permit for motor vehicles with autonomous driving functions by the Federal Motor Transport Authority,
- Regulations relating to the obligations of persons involved in the operation of motor vehicles with autonomous driving functions,
- Regulations relating to data processing during the operation of motor vehicles with autonomous driving functions,
- Enabling the (subsequent) activation of automated and autonomous driving functions of already type-approved motor vehicles ("dormant functions"),
- Furthermore, adapting and creating uniform regulations to enable the testing of automated and autonomous motor vehicles.

At the same time, the automotive industry is to intensify its efforts on autonomous driving. As agreed at the third meeting of the "Concerted Action on Mobility" on September 8, 2020, the industry intends to make consistent use of the testing opportunities in Germany in order to make automated and autonomous vehicles "tangible" - especially in rural areas.

The BMDV will evaluate the effects of the law after the end of 2023 - in particular with a view to developments in the field of autonomous driving in the meantime and the updating of international regulations as well as compatibility with data protection regulations. The German Bundestag will be informed of the results.

International legislation
The law on autonomous driving is an interim solution until harmonized regulations are in place at the international level. With a view to harmonized markets and standards, Germany has a great interest in the creation of higher-level rules. The BMDV will work resolutely to further develop the legal framework at EU and UNECE level.

Germany is already an international driver of innovation: thanks in part to a German initiative, the Level 3 lane-keeping system (ALKS - Automated Lane Keeping System) for speeds up to 60 kilometers per hour on highways, which can be used in traffic jams, for example, was adopted at UN level. Extensions to the UN regulation on ALKS are also currently being worked on with active German participation. The aim is to enable a speed extension up to 130 kilometers per hour and the system's lane-changing capability.

On the timetable:

- The draft bill was approved by the Cabinet on February 10, 2021, and subsequently forwarded to the German Bundestag and Bundesrat.
- The Bundesrat commented on the draft bill on March 26, 2021.
- Following a public hearing of experts in the lead committee for transport and digital infrastructure (AfVI) in the German Bundestag on May 03, 2021, the AfVI approved the bill subject to an amendment by the coalition factions at its 113th meeting on May 19, 2021.
- The EU notification procedure initiated in parallel was completed on May 10, 2021.
- The Bundestag passed the bill on May 20, 2021.
- The Bundesrat approved the draft on May 28, 2021.
- It was promulgated in the Federal Law Gazette on July 27, 2021.
- The law thus entered into force on July 28, 2021."
https://www.bmvi.de/SharedDocs/DE/Artikel/DG/gesetz-zum-autonomen-fahren.html
So political support is strong in Germany and they are already influencing the other nations



Today I no longer laugh about it. But I smile when I see this and think of Akida, and I smile broadly :):):)
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Has anybody noticed that there are no Job advert at the moment so does it mean all the vacancies has been filled. Just wondering. Cant see on LinkedIn or on their website.

I did notice that. Odd, ...and I don't know if that is wise or not. I was looking specifically to see if the " Production Mgr" position was still there to cast some shade on those who were suggesting that Brainchip was intent on moving from production of silicon to the I.P. model exclusively.

Still familiarizing myself with the new website. So far, it seems a bit clunky to me.
 
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That made me remember: "...but regulatory barriers in the US could be significant"
At that time I was still smiling. If politicians have their way, Germany should become a pioneer in something... And in addition in autonomous driving?!! Of course, I believe that right away, I thought ironically at the time ;) ...Germany becomes a pioneer...

"Germany to become a pioneer in autonomous driving
The German parliament has passed a legal framework for autonomous driving. Driverless vehicles could be participating in road traffic as early as next year.
Updated May 21, 2021, 8:40 a.m. Source: ZEIT ONLINE, dpa, Reuters, lu

Germany is to become an international pioneer in autonomous driving. A law passed by the Bundestag late Thursday evening is therefore intended to facilitate and enable the use of autonomous cars and buses throughout Germany. Driverless vehicles of the so-called level four could thus participate in regular public road traffic on certain specified routes as early as next year.

In fully automated level four driving, the computer can take complete control of the car in certain applications without being monitored by a human driver. In emergencies, the system will also bring the vehicle to a stop at the side of the road. According to the Ministry of Transport, this technology could be used for shuttle services or freight transport, for example. Germany would thus be the first country to put cars without drivers into regular operation.

Until now, autonomous vehicles have only been used with special permits, for example on company premises as so-called people movers. In addition, the auto industry has already installed automatic systems for overtaking, lane changing or braking in high-end models. The goal is fully autonomous driving, which should also bring the number of fatalities and injuries in road traffic to almost zero.

The German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) praised the decision: "With the adoption of the law on autonomous driving, Germany has the opportunity to become the first and so far only nation to have created a framework for a technology of the future," said VDA President Hildegard Müller. "Customers, industry and Germany as a business location will benefit enormously from this." She added that the German automotive industry could become a global market leader in this field.

In order to pass the new legal framework, the states would now also have to agree in the Bundesrat. Müller called for the law to be passed before the Bundestag elections. Otherwise, the country would lose "at least one and a half years" and put its technological progress at risk, the association president warned. Moreover, in addition to the legal framework, the technical prerequisites must now be created very soon. To this end, she said, it is necessary to put the approval and operating ordinance needed for autonomous driving into force as quickly as possible."
https://www.zeit.de/mobilitaet/2021-05/bundestag-autonomes-fahren-gesetz-verkehrspolitik-strassenverkehr?utm_referrer=https://www.google.com/

And indeed:
"Autonomous driving law comes into force
27.07.2021
Germany is to take a leading role in autonomous driving. In order to make the most of the great potential of autonomous and connected driving, the German government wants to drive research and development forward and thus make the mobility of the future more versatile, safer, environmentally friendly and user-oriented.

The BMDV is working intensively to further improve the framework conditions: On June 21, 2017, the Automated Driving Act (amendment of the Road Traffic Act) already came into force. The core of this was changed rights and obligations of the vehicle driver during the automated driving phase. This means that automated systems (level 3) are allowed to take over the driving task under certain conditions. A driver is still required, however, who is allowed to turn away from traffic and vehicle control in automated mode.

Now comes the next step: with the new law on autonomous driving, we have created the legal framework for autonomous motor vehicles (stage 4) to be able to drive in regular operation in defined operating areas on public roads - and this nationwide.

This will make Germany the first country in the world to bring driverless vehicles out of research and into everyday use.
The goal is to bring vehicles with autonomous driving functions into regular operation by 2022.
Flexibility is at the forefront of the law: the operation of driverless vehicles is made possible for a maximum number of deployment scenarios. Limited only locally to a defined area of operation, the various use cases are not conclusively regulated in advance. Individual permits, exceptions and requirements such as the presence of a safety driver who is always ready to intervene are therefore unnecessary.

The application scenarios include:

- Shuttle transports from A to B,
- People movers (buses that travel on a fixed route),
- Hub2Hub transports (e.g. between two distribution centers),
- demand-responsive services during off-peak hours,
- first-mile or last-mile transportation of people and/or goods,
- "dual mode vehicles" such as in Automated Valet Parking (AVP).

The law newly regulates the following matters, among others:

- Technical requirements for the construction, condition and equipment of motor vehicles with autonomous driving functions,
- Testing and procedures for the granting of an operating permit for motor vehicles with autonomous driving functions by the Federal Motor Transport Authority,
- Regulations relating to the obligations of persons involved in the operation of motor vehicles with autonomous driving functions,
- Regulations relating to data processing during the operation of motor vehicles with autonomous driving functions,
- Enabling the (subsequent) activation of automated and autonomous driving functions of already type-approved motor vehicles ("dormant functions"),
- Furthermore, adapting and creating uniform regulations to enable the testing of automated and autonomous motor vehicles.

At the same time, the automotive industry is to intensify its efforts on autonomous driving. As agreed at the third meeting of the "Concerted Action on Mobility" on September 8, 2020, the industry intends to make consistent use of the testing opportunities in Germany in order to make automated and autonomous vehicles "tangible" - especially in rural areas.

The BMDV will evaluate the effects of the law after the end of 2023 - in particular with a view to developments in the field of autonomous driving in the meantime and the updating of international regulations as well as compatibility with data protection regulations. The German Bundestag will be informed of the results.

International legislation
The law on autonomous driving is an interim solution until harmonized regulations are in place at the international level. With a view to harmonized markets and standards, Germany has a great interest in the creation of higher-level rules. The BMDV will work resolutely to further develop the legal framework at EU and UNECE level.

Germany is already an international driver of innovation: thanks in part to a German initiative, the Level 3 lane-keeping system (ALKS - Automated Lane Keeping System) for speeds up to 60 kilometers per hour on highways, which can be used in traffic jams, for example, was adopted at UN level. Extensions to the UN regulation on ALKS are also currently being worked on with active German participation. The aim is to enable a speed extension up to 130 kilometers per hour and the system's lane-changing capability.

On the timetable:

- The draft bill was approved by the Cabinet on February 10, 2021, and subsequently forwarded to the German Bundestag and Bundesrat.
- The Bundesrat commented on the draft bill on March 26, 2021.
- Following a public hearing of experts in the lead committee for transport and digital infrastructure (AfVI) in the German Bundestag on May 03, 2021, the AfVI approved the bill subject to an amendment by the coalition factions at its 113th meeting on May 19, 2021.
- The EU notification procedure initiated in parallel was completed on May 10, 2021.
- The Bundestag passed the bill on May 20, 2021.
- The Bundesrat approved the draft on May 28, 2021.
- It was promulgated in the Federal Law Gazette on July 27, 2021.
- The law thus entered into force on July 28, 2021."
https://www.bmvi.de/SharedDocs/DE/Artikel/DG/gesetz-zum-autonomen-fahren.html
So political support is strong in Germany and they are already influencing the other nations



Today I no longer laugh about it. But I smile when I see this and think of Akida, and I smile broadly :):):)
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For those who do not know this and would like to learn more about all possible technical backgrounds or lobby work in the industry, I recommend the VDA (Verband deutscher Automobilindustrie). They are deeply interlocked and have written masses of standards for the industry and just as many studies. They are a powerful association. It is always worth a look if you are looking for content and the German automotive industry.

and of course: https://www.vdi.de/
 
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Has already been launched in Germany in new S class & EQS models.

Mercedes Launches SAE Level 3 Drive Pilot System​

Drivers in Germany will be able to take their eyes off the road, but regulatory barriers in the US could be significant.
be72af1e-c801-46b8-980e-ac35b31c72f1_1578415947.png

BY JAY RAMEY
MAY 9, 2022

Mercedes has rolled out its Drive Pilot system in two of its models in Germany, kicking off sales of its SAE Level 3 system that is expected to pose a serious challenge to Tesla's Autopilot and Full Self-Driving, which are both considered SAE Level 2 systems. Drive Pilot will offer users the ability to take their eyes off the road and hands off the steering wheel for prolonged periods of time, allowing them to read, text, or watch videos, until the system signals the driver to reassume control.


At the moment the Level 3 system is confined to certain roads in Germany, and a top speed of 60 kph, or 37 mph, which means it's currently restricted to situations with slow-moving traffic, but its functionality is expected to be expanded in the future. The automaker is currently working on certification in the states of California and Nevada.

"Mercedes-Benz is the first manufacturer to put a Level 3 system with international valid certification into series production," said Britta Seeger, member of the Board of Management of Mercedes‑Benz Group AG, responsible for marketing and sales. "As a first step, we are offering this world-leading technology in Germany in the S-Class and the EQS. At the same time, we also want to receive certification in the US by the end of the year."

Drive Pilot relies on radar, Lidar, cameras, ultrasound sensors, and moisture sensors to orient itself on the road, with Mercedes having taken the approach of employing several different kinds of sensors, as opposed to Tesla, which is moving in the direction of relying on cameras alone to provide driver-assist functions. Mercedes' Drive Pilot also relies on a three-dimensional HD map, calculated down to the centimeter, which is stored in backend data centers and is constantly updated.

"Responsible handling of future technologies such as conditional automated driving is the key to acceptance among customers and in society. With Drive Pilot, we have developed an innovative technology that, thanks to redundancies with many sensors, enables safe operation and gives the valuable asset 'time' back to the customer," Seeger adds.

In Germany, Drive Pilot will be offered in the S-Class at a price of €5000, or about $5270, and in the electric EQS flagship at a price of €7430, or about $7830.

Mercedes' rollout of Drive Pilot in Germany makes its one of the earliest Level 3 systems to arrive on the market, after Honda's own Level 3 system launched in Japan just over a year ago in the Legend sedan. A number of other automakers, including Polestar, are also getting ready for the launch of their own Level 3 systems.

It remains to be seen in just how many US states Mercedes will be able to offer Drive Pilot, and at up to what speeds, when the system arrives. The ability of drivers to use the system in the US is expected to be governed on a state-by-state basis, complicating matters somewhat, so the arrival of Drive Pilot will by no means be a nationwide launch. But it will be an important step for Mercedes, just as several automakers are getting ready to offer Level 3 functionality in several luxury models.
Cheers Steve. We'll know if they are using Akida by watching the revenue in the next 4C. Fingers crossed. It's optional so will be interesting to see how many they sell. I think in 2024 they become standard.
 
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Morning fellow brners
Federated learning? Can anyone enlighten me.
I found this article yesterday 16 may and thought of Akida especially the last paragraph.

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ok further to the above about Dcm and googles discussion on federated learning im a tad EXCITED!!! I found a paper on federated learning and it mentions Brainchip!

I can't seem to attach the pdf not screen shot it .

But ive manage to screeb shot where i found the article 😀😀😀

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mototrans

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Morning fellow brners
Federated learning? Can anyone enlighten me.
I found this article yesterday 16 may and thought of Akida especially the last paragraph.
Nice work... !

Feedback from the Edge to the cloud via Akida. This is a no brainer for feedback on industrial products and consumer goods ..

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Lets take this a step further into the human world.. Ive taken an interest in Microsoft Azure as an overall global architecture for a network grid.. what Azure needs is intelligence at the Edge to glean information autonomously without the need for human data inputs and activities.

The information flow runs the opposite direction using this product called Digital Humans by Uneeq

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Interestingly, UBS have picked up this product. Using it to replicate one of their senior workers so that his "digital version" may engage with multiple high net worth clients at any time of the day, each with their own individual experience. Think of it as an evolution of the chat bot.

I think the next step is to employ AI at the edge to again gather data through the interface. The buzz words is "Democratization" of Education.. an AI chip will sense feedback of humanistic traits (facial expressions etc) and environments to improve the learning experience.

This is an interesting read from UBS on AI.


The same themes keep jumping out, the immediate benefactors of AI are machines at the edge..
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It is this statement thought that leads to the next frontier.. the humanistic evolution..

"the transition from AGI to ASI"

AGI is the artificial general intelligence, also known as human-level AI. ASI is the artificial super intelligence that is smarter than the collective intellect of the smartest humans in every field..

It almost seems that PVDM and Co have commenced the revolution of the industrial internet of things.. the next step for the 1000 eyes may be to look inward.
 
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Tuliptrader

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Apologies if previously posted


BLOG POST

Edge Impulse Brings the Latest In Edge ML to the Embedded Vision Summit​


COMPUTER VISION, MACHINE LEARNING

Mike Senese

15 May 2022
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We can’t wait to see everyone in Santa Clara at the 2022 Embedded Vision Summit. The four-day event, running May 16th–19th, brings together the biggest names in computer vision and visual AI, for talks, workshops, exhibitions, and more.
Edge Impulse will be highly active at the show, with a keynote from CEO Zach Shelby (Tuesday, 10:40am PT), a run-through of FOMO, our new ultra-light object detection algorithm by CTO Jan Jongboom (Wednesday, 10:50am PT), and a “deep dive” session that runs from 9am to noon on Thursday. (More about that below).
We’ve also got a fantastic booth (seriously, make sure to stop by to see it — space #407) and will be talking shop on the show floor throughout the event. We’ll be showing tech demos ranging from low-res people counting to smart wildlife cameras. Various partners will be joining us in the booth to demo their products and show how enterprises can use them with the Edge Impulse platform to further their own capabilities. Throughout the event, we’ll be hosting representatives from:

  • Sony
  • Renesas
  • Synaptics
  • Alif Semiconductor
  • BrainChip
  • SiLabs
  • Himax in

If you haven’t grabbed a pass yet, get one now. And then sign up for a meeting time to connect with our team on site. We’re excited to show you how you can use Edge Impulse with your next product


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