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From edge to cloud: The critical role of hardware in AI applications

CIO

All this has a tremendous impact on the digital value chain and the semiconductor hardware market that cannot be overlooked. Hardware innovations become imperative to sustain this revolution. So what does it take on the hardware side? For us, the AI hardware needs are in the continuum of what we do every day.

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7 common pitfalls for hardware startups and how to avoid them

TechCrunch

You’ve likely heard that “hardware is hard”; mostly because hardware startups have to deal with things that software companies don’t really have to worry about. ” Hardware development is complex and challenging. Hardware development is inherently a lot more costly than cranking out software.

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Browser-based hardware design tool Flux raises $12M

TechCrunch

Flux cites both the explosion of remote work (which won’t be going away any time soon) and ongoing hardware constraints, such as the chip shortage, as major drivers in the interest surrounding its technology. The system features a simulator, automated part-sourcing and version control. Image Credits: Flux.

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EnCharge AI emerges from stealth with $21.7M to develop AI accelerator hardware

TechCrunch

EnCharge AI , a company building hardware to accelerate AI processing at the edge , today emerged from stealth with $21.7 Speaking to TechCrunch via email, co-founder and CEO Naveen Verma said that the proceeds will be put toward hardware and software development as well as supporting new customer engagements.

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Mavenoid, which automates technical support and onboarding for hardware companies, raises $30M

TechCrunch

Mavenoid , a Swedish company that provides both human- and AI-enabled support and troubleshooting tools for hardware companies, has raised $30 million in a series B round of funding. Hardware issues are repetitive, difficult, and time-consuming to fix. ” Technical support. .” All change.

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The ElliQ eldercare robot gets a hardware upgrade, generative AI for improved conversations

TechCrunch

Labrador Robotics’ home assistive system is a good example here in the States. In some parts of the world (read: Japan, primarily), eldercare has been an important robotics focus for decades. In recent years, other markets have begun exploring the space. All rights reserved.

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Simplify debugging to reduce the complexity of embedded system development

TechCrunch

The complexity associated with the development of embedded systems is increasing rapidly. Today, every piece of hardware is driven by software and most hardware is composed of multiple electronic boards running synchronized applications. Let’s take a look. Earlier is better. Specifically, the design of the board.

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