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Autonomous driving firm Zenuity taps HPE for AI, HPC infrastructure

Zenuity, a developer of software for self-driving cars, is tapping HPE for the end-to-end IT infrastructure it needs to gather, store and analyze data from its test vehicles and development centers. Zenuity will be using GreenLake, HPE’s as-a-service offering, to leverage HPE’s AI and high performance comoputing (HPC) capabilities.  “HPE is providing us with the… Continue reading Autonomous driving firm Zenuity taps HPE for AI, HPC infrastructure

Of Science and Sea Urchins: Researchers Plumb Oceans for Biological Insights

January 21st, 2020 Xconomy Boston —  The ocean is home to more biodiversity than anywhere else on the planet—making it a largely untapped source of opportunity for researchers studying marine organisms as a source of novel drug leads. “The unique adaptations of marine organisms have made them valuable models for biomedical research, enhancing our understanding… Continue reading Of Science and Sea Urchins: Researchers Plumb Oceans for Biological Insights

Rise of the Snow Machines: AI Startup’s Robots Can Lay Waste to Snow

Florida native Terry Olkin, accustomed to warm weather, had a problem with his new home of Colorado: Snow blocked the driveway. “I couldn’t get my car out of the driveway to get to work — I thought, ‘Why aren’t there robots yet to do this?’” Olkin said. The moment led the busy entrepreneur and a… Continue reading Rise of the Snow Machines: AI Startup’s Robots Can Lay Waste to Snow

3D History in the Baking: NVIDIA RTX Accelerates Texture Design Tools in Substance Painter

When it comes to baking 3D textures and materials on designs, NVIDIA RTX gives Substance Painter an extra boost. Nikie Monteleone, a lead look development artist in the animation industry, creates 3D graphics and images by integrating colors with complex, stylized patterns on all types of surfaces. Part of her design process is sculpting and… Continue reading 3D History in the Baking: NVIDIA RTX Accelerates Texture Design Tools in Substance Painter

@VW Group: Transverse Dynamics

The Porsche Newsroom is a service provided by the Porsche Communication for journalists, bloggers and the online community. © 2020 Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG * Data determined in accordance with the measurement method required by law. Since 1 September 2017 certain new cars have been type approved in accordance with the Worldwide Harmonised Light… Continue reading @VW Group: Transverse Dynamics

Electrify America invests $1.3 million in energy storage program

Electrify America will invest $1.3 million in the Sacramento Municipal Utility District’s (SMUD) Energy StorageShares program, which incentivizes energy storage in grid-stressed locations throughout the city. Through the program, Electrify America will receive recurring credits for the demand reduction needs at its 12 charging stations powered by SMUD in the Sacramento area. “This program will… Continue reading Electrify America invests $1.3 million in energy storage program

@Toyota: Data Generation for Autonomy — Our Portfolio Company Parallel Domain Is Hiring

Data Generation for Autonomy — Our Portfolio Company Parallel Domain Is Hiring Image courtesy of Parallel Domain Looking to begin the new year with a new career opportunity? Start your search with the Toyota AI Ventures jobs board, where you’ll find exciting roles at startups like our portfolio company Parallel Domain. Based in Palo Alto, CA, Parallel Domain is… Continue reading @Toyota: Data Generation for Autonomy — Our Portfolio Company Parallel Domain Is Hiring

Tesla Hacker Says Unintended Acceleration Is Impossible In Teslas

Jason Hughes is definitely not a person you would classify as a Tesla guardian. He has helped us clarify the MCUv1 issues on the early cars of the company and is known for admonishing Tesla. When Hughes heard about the petition to investigate SUA – Sudden Unintended Acceleration – on Tesla vehicles, the image above… Continue reading Tesla Hacker Says Unintended Acceleration Is Impossible In Teslas

Mysterious Garage Fire Takes Out A Tesla And Other Vehicles

A recent garage fire in California just hit the news. Thankfully, the fire only caught in the garage and outdoors and didn’t make its way into that home. However, four cars were totaled, including a Tesla. There have been about 40 Tesla fires in total globally, which is surely cause for concern since any car… Continue reading Mysterious Garage Fire Takes Out A Tesla And Other Vehicles