Machine Learning

Nordic Thingy:53 Platform Combines Dual Arm Cortex-M33 Processor and Embedded Machine Learning for Faster IoT Prototyping

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Nordic Thingy:53 Platform Combines Dual Arm Cortex-M33 Processor and Embedded Machine Learning for Faster IoT Prototyping

The latest member of Nordic Semiconductor’s Thingy series, the Thingy 53, combines a flagship dual-core SoC, power management IC, PA/LNA range extender, and multiple sensors, along with embedded machine learning firmware, accelerating the realization of advanced wireless proofs-of-concept. Nordic Semiconductor has released the multi-sensor prototyping platform ‘Nordic Thingy:53’ (“Thingy:53”), which features multi-protocol short-range wireless connectivity … Read more

Differences Between FPGA, CPU, GPU, and ASIC

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Differences Between FPGA, CPU, GPU, and ASIC

1. Why Use FPGA? As we all know, the Moore’s Law for general-purpose processors (CPU) has entered its twilight, while the scale of machine learning and web services is growing exponentially. People are using custom hardware to accelerate common computing tasks, but the rapidly changing industry demands that this custom hardware be reprogrammable to perform … Read more

Collecting FPGA Knowledge and Chip Technology

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Collecting FPGA Knowledge and Chip Technology

Some time ago, I shared the “Research Report on China’s FPGA Chip Industry (Part 1)“. Today, I will continue discussing FPGA technology. CCI-Techat FPGAs can be used to handle various compute-intensive tasks. Relying on a pipelined parallel structure, FPGAs have a technical advantage over GPUs and CPUs in terms of latency for returning computation results. … Read more

Understanding the FPGA Chip Industry Chain and Competitive Landscape

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Understanding the FPGA Chip Industry Chain and Competitive Landscape

Source: Chip Intelligence 1. Definition and Classification of FPGA Chips 1. Definition and Physical Structure of FPGA Chips FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) chips are developed based on programmable devices (PAL, GAL) and are semi-custom, programmable integrated circuits. Inventor: Ross Freeman, co-founder of Xilinx, invented the FPGA integrated circuit structure in 1984. The world’s first … Read more

Understanding the Differences Between GPU and FPGA

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Understanding the Differences Between GPU and FPGA

(Source: techspot) Graphics Processing Units (GPUs) and Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) are two of the three main types of processors used for imaging and other heavy computations. The Central Processing Unit (CPU) is the third type. Let’s delve into the main differences between GPUs and FPGAs, their advantages, common use cases, and when to … Read more

Unveiling the Infinite Possibilities of FPGA

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Unveiling the Infinite Possibilities of FPGA

Imagine you have an electronic “Swiss Army knife” that can be sculpted into any shape, performing various complex computational tasks. Yes, this is FPGA! In simple terms, FPGA is a hardware chip that integrates a large number of programmable logic gates. Through programming, you can define the connections between these logic gates to achieve specific … Read more

Key Technologies for Developing Robots in the Era of Smart Manufacturing

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Key Technologies for Developing Robots in the Era of Smart Manufacturing

Reading and Thinking Intelligent robots can be summarized as having perception intelligence, cognitive intelligence, decision-making intelligence, and control intelligence in the deep integration of artificial intelligence and robotics technology. In the future, robots will develop towards networking, autonomy, collaboration, and dexterity. Wang Yaonan, Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, Professor at Hunan University Why … Read more

Why Robotic Arms with Embodied Intelligence Are More Practical Than Humanoid Robots

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Why Robotic Arms with Embodied Intelligence Are More Practical Than Humanoid Robots

In 2024, embodied intelligence and large models have become focal topics. Many believe the humanoid robot industry is on the brink of a “boom,” but how long is this night really? Another important carrier of embodied intelligence—the robotic arm—shows a dual strong prospect from commercialization to the application of new technologies in embodied multimodal large … Read more

Top 10 Cutting-Edge Technologies in Robotics

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Top 10 Cutting-Edge Technologies in Robotics

1. Flexible Robot Technology Flexible robot technology refers to the design using flexible materials and structures, allowing robots to possess characteristics such as flexibility, agility, lightness, and durability, enabling them to work in irregular, complex, and hazardous environments. These robots can achieve high levels of autonomy, have good adaptability and intelligence, and can perform a … Read more

Are Robotic Arms with Embodied Intelligence Easier to Implement Than Humanoid Robots?

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Are Robotic Arms with Embodied Intelligence Easier to Implement Than Humanoid Robots?

In 2024, embodied intelligence and large models become hot topics. Many believe that the humanoid robot industry is on the brink of a “boom”, but how long will this night last? Another significant carrier of embodied intelligence—robotic arms—shows a dual strong prospect from commercialization to the application of new technologies in embodied multimodal large models. … Read more