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Automated Inspection for a World of Flying Robots [and those on the ground]

5 days ago | viodi.com | Ken Pyle

Recent headlines about outdated U.S. Air Traffic Control technologies have raised concerns about the scalability of automated flights, from drones to electric aircraft carrying passengers. However, these challenges are not insurmountable. The FAA, NASA, and industry leaders are actively developing procedures and regulations to manage a sky teeming with flying robots. Amid this transformation, one critical factor remains paramount: ensuring aircraft safety through rigorous inspections.
Viodi View - 04/28/24

2 weeks ago | viodi.com | Ken Pyle

Is it possible to ever see the entire picture, particularly when it comes to a person? Slices are all we see and hear. It has been Viodi’s privilege to capture and document small slices of people’s lives. Most of Viodi’s articles and videos deal with the professional aspect of what an individual is doing in the moment. But, as seen in the Korner, the professional and personal in the Viodi circles are often intertwined. Thanks to the Broadband Forum, my employer, for supporting this newsletter.
Is it a Plane? Is it a Ship? It's a Flying Ship

3 weeks ago | viodi.com | Ken Pyle

And It Wants to Revolutionize Coastal CargoEchoing the Soviet “Caspian Sea Monster,” a sleek craft zips over a Caribbean bay at 115 miles per hour, delivering groceries to an island for a fraction of today’s $10–$30/gallon milk prices. It lands on any beach – no port needed – powered by silent electric motors. This is the Flying Ship, a Wing-in-Ground (WIG) vessel revolutionizing coastal logistics. In the above CES Unveiled interview, CEO Bill Peterson unveils this game-changer.
Viodi View - 03/29/25

1 month ago | viodi.com | Ken Pyle

Friendly, safe, and clean: three words that describe Hong Kong. If the pubic transportation system is an indication, then efficient could be added to this list. Of course, with its density, walkable is another adjective that describes the world’s fourth densest city. Despite the relative endless sea of people during the day, at night, it is relatively quiet. Even during the mad rush of prime time, there are spots one can find to get away from the crowds and enjoy a glimpse of nature.
Giving Vehicles Better Vision - Lidar-like Performance at Radar-like Cost

2 months ago | viodi.com | Ken Pyle

Lawrence D. Burns, PH.D., provides an overview of Neural Propulsion Systems “HROS” technology, a solution that dramatically improves radar resolution and safety capabilities. By leveraging advanced AI and mathematics, NPS unlocks “crystal clear visibility” for automotive and other safety-critical applications.
Viodi View - 02/28/25

2 months ago | viodi.com | Ken Pyle

The theme of a couple of the articles in this issue of the Viodi View is the integration of human and machine. In both cases, if the machines’ directions are off by just a fraction, it could lead to a bad outcome. A 25-minute conversation with Google’s Gemini inspired the first article. Unfortunately, Gemini did not provide references for what it wrote, so it did not get a promotion from intern to author. Thanks to the Broadband Forum, my employer, for supporting this newsletter.
Generative AI as an Extreme Compression Method

2 months ago | viodi.com | Ken Pyle

Are text files the future of image and, potentially, video compression? Using text prompts to generate images is well known. But, what about using generative AI in the reverse direction to create a text file prompt for a given image? Using this technique could result in more than 100:1 improvement in file size from hundreds of kilobytes to kilobytes. It is clear from the limited test results shown below, that off-the-shelf generative AI products could achieve this sort of compression improvement.
Viodi View - 01/25/25

Jan 25, 2025 | viodi.com | Ken Pyle

Using machines to leverage human capabilities was the theme of ViodiTV coverage of CES2025. The more than 25 interviews that touch upon this theme will be published throughout 2025. In the meantime, the following video and text summary, produced with the aid of a machine, highlights three of the takeaways for this human. Read and ViewThanks to the Broadband Forum, my employer, for supporting this newsletter. The content, views, and opinions expressed herein are not those of the Broadband Forum.
Viodi View - 11/30/24

Nov 30, 2024 | viodi.com | Ken Pyle |Howard Sherpe |Jason Walls |Innovation Demonstrations

Are websites a metaphor for human life? Does the baggage associated with maintenance, sap the energy required to create new content? The long and short of it is that if you can’t read these words on the Viodi website, there is still an issue with excessive Inode (Index-node) usage. Just like natural human wear and tear, this excessive Inode usage (and other bad stuff) happens with a 23+-year-old website where content is prioritized over the organization and optimization of said content.
The Viodi View %

Nov 24, 2024 | viodi.com | Ken Pyle

Note: This book review is dedicated to the late John P. Messmer: a voracious reader, outstanding engineer, and stand-up guy with an enormous heart. Paying homage to Messmer’s book-a-day reading habit, this reviewer read Virtual Vengeance in a day. It was refreshing to read words on paper, instead of a screen, and to become engrossed in a story that is more relevant today than when it was published.