Artificial Intelligence

In the newest issue of its Methods technology and solutions journal, titled Understanding AI, Mouser Electronics offers a series of perspectives on the issues surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), as well as their implications for a variety of industries and applications.

CoreAVI announced the release of their Safe AI and Computer Vision Solution including its newest product, VkCoreVX SC, a safety critical implementation of Khronos’ OpenVX1.3 API. CoreAVI’s Safe AI and Computer Vision Solution provides a flexible framework for computer vision, signal processing, and neural network inferencing while achieving the most stringent levels of safety certification.

Kyocera has announced the development of an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based smart checkout system. This low-cost object-recognition checkout system offers significant productivity gains for retail commerce while reducing physical contact that can transmit viral infections.

SAS has once again been recognised for its social innovation initiatives. This World Rainforest Day, the organisation celebrates its honourable mentions in Fast Company’s 2021 World Changing Ideas Awards and the 2021 PRNEWS CSR & Diversity Awards for its joint project with the International Institute of Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) tracking human impact in the Amazon rainforest.

Facing increased demand for real time and personalised digital experiences, organisations are turning to virtual assistants and chatbots to engage with consumers in new ways, at any hour. SAS, has partnered with the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) to develop a customised virtual assistant to help fraud victims. The virtual assistant is built with SAS Viya.

Aetina announced during Computex 2021 its new series of DeviceEdge – DeviceEdge Mini, the edge AI-enabled computer. The DeviceEdge Mini Series leverages the capabilities of the NVIDIA Jetson edge AI platform. The solution expands Aetina’s range of edge AI systems built on the NVIDIA Jetson system on module (SoM) lineup, including Jetson XavierTM NX, Jetson NanoTM, and Jetson TX2 NXTM for applications in smart transportation, factories...

Mouser Electronics is now taking orders for the Kria KV260 Vision AI Starter Kit from Xilinx.

The combination of AI and IoT, known as the Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT), provides machine learning capabilities in connected devices, enabling them to perform intelligent tasks. According to Markets and Markets, the AIoT market is expected to increase from $5.1bn in 2019 to $16.2bn by 2024, growing at a CAGR of 26%.

Renesas Electronics has announced the expansion of its RZ/V Series of microprocessors (MPUs) with the new RZ/V2L MPUs designed for entry-level AI-enabled applications. As part of the RZ/V Series, the new MPUs incorporate Renesas’ exclusive AI accelerator - the DRP-AI (Dynamically Reconfigurable Processor) - to make embedded AI easier and more power efficient. 

ETSI has recently released ETSI GR SAI 005, a report which summarises and analyses existing and potential mitigation against threats for AI-based systems. Setting a baseline for a common understanding of relevant AI cyber security threats and mitigations will be key for widespread deployment and acceptance of AI systems and applications.