A retrospect, how much AI has changed in 5 years.. and how much it has not! My talk at MIT Future of Compute highlighting themes […]
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Why we are getting AI Explainability all wrong
How is our misunderstanding of human decision-making muddying the waters of the AI debate One of my early memories biking in the Italian countryside was […]
Neurala & NASA
NASA-funded AI technology enabling autonomous rovers and drones now keeps an eye on conveyor belts Originally published 06/11/2024 on NASA Spinoff Artificial intelligence software designed […]
AI in 2024 is impressive – yet biological intelligence is still unmatched. Why?
AI can translate languages, analyze medical data, and hold conversations, yet there remains a gap between artificial and biological intelligence. Why?
In my latest article, I explore key differences:
Always-On vs. On-Demand: Our brains don’t “switch off” or wait for prompts.
Continuous Learning: Brains learn and adapt in real-time without cloud reliance.
Energy Efficiency: The brain’s power is a fraction of what today’s AI consumes.
Bridging these gaps will require a fundamental rethink of today’s AI algorithms and hardware.
#ArtificialIntelligence #BiologicalIntelligence #AI2024 #NeuromorphicComputing #AIFuture #EthicsInAI #AIInnovation #EdgeLearning
Neurala & NASA
Proud to see Neurala featured on the NASA – National Aeronautics and Space Administration website – From Mars Rovers to Manufacturing!NASA’s technology designed for Mars […]
AI: the opacity myth and the rise of explainability
“A mystery is only a mystery when you don’t know the answer. Once you do, it’s just a fact,”
One AI model isn’t enough? Stack a Cascade of brains!
In the non-distant future, we will enter our autonomous car and get to our destination, with driving managed by “AI”. Our self-driving car won’t rely […]
AI: What’s the Hype? Legal and Ethical Implications
Looking forward to speaking at the upcoming event hosted by the PIB – Italian Professionals in Boston on AI: What’s the Hype? Legal and Ethical […]
Seeing beyond the human eye: AI-powered quality control on the factory floor
Manufacturing is changing, rapidly. Pressed by efficiency, and in the middle of a race to embrace automation, an overdue revolution is unfolding, driven by the power of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine vision. The traditional methods of quality inspection, reliant on hard-to-find human expert to manually scrutinizing products, are giving way to a new paradigm that promises to redefine what quality and consistency is in modern Manufacturing plants.
Solving AI’s energy challenge: learning at the compute Edge
AI unplugged: rethinking energy use with Edge Learning This morning, as I sipped my espresso and watched my dog Noah chase — and fail to […]
Neurala’s 2023: A Year of Unprecedented Success
Neurala soared to new heights in 2023, achieving milestones that underscore its status as a frontrunner in the vision AI sector. The year was defined […]
Is Artificial Intelligence Accelerating the Universe’s Entropic Destiny?
Is AI a mere technological milestone, or it represents a fundamental shift in the Universe’s journey?
TEDx Cortina: Unlocking the AI Mirror
As the debate on hashtag#AI is raging…. our identity is somehow under threat. Are we just machines – about to be overcome – or […]
Doubt as a Strength: AI’s Journey towards Intelligent Learning
“Dubito, ergo cogito, ergo sum,” AI ponders Questioning leads to thinking, and thinking defines existence—a step forward for AI It’s the beginning of a new […]
Reshaping Our Physical World: The Impact of AI
Is AI solely confined to the realm of digital technology, or does it possess the power to profoundly transform our physical reality? John Archibald Wheeler, […]
How can my turtle (AI discovery) make it to the ocean?
Keynote speech at the Math 2 Product (M2P) on 30/5, Taormina. Yogi Berra famously said: “In theory there is no difference between theory and practice […]
How AI Can Make Us Greener
Manufacturing, Sustainability And Profitability: How Deep Learning Can Improve our Environmental Impact This article was originally published on Forbes In the mid-1700, the first industrial […]
SDIAFest 2022
Super happy to have talked to more than 500 students at SDIA fest 2022, which took place in my own (little…) hometown, Monfalcone, December 6, […]
Homecoming: University of Trieste, 2022
Excited to visit my beloved Università degli Studi di Trieste at the 2022 Homecoming event (Dec 14th, Trieste)
How Deep Learning and Vision AI are revitalizing Manufacturing
Neurala presents at VISION 2022 in Stuttgart. In the talk, Neurala’s CEO Max Versace talks about the state-of-the-art in AI and Deep Learning in visual […]
Utilizing Vision AI in Manufacturing
In the fourth of our series of A3 interviews with AI leaders, Max Versace, CEO of Neurala, discusses how integrating deep learning into a facility can benefit the manufacturing industry. Versace, who sits on A3’s Artificial Intelligence Technology Strategy Board, recommends a successful proof-of-concept as a starting point. Check out his advice and case study on using vision AI on reducing error and increasing efficiency on the product line.
Towards flawless AI-powered Manufacturing
Artificial Intelligence, Automation and robotics can help people to build a more sustainable and human centric world. In this video realized in collaboration with Industrial […]
How Deep Learning and Vision AI are Turning the Tables on Manufacturing
53 articles This is a recorded talk given at Automate 2022, Detroit, June 7, 2022, for Neurala. The manufacturing world is facing old and new […]
“Dubito, ergo cogito, ergo sum”, said AI
I doubt, therefore I think, therefore I am – a step forward for AI It’s Monday morning, and Paul opens one of several emails sent […]
AI-Based Detector Solution Improves Quality Inspection
Originally appeared on TechXchange – by Alix Paultre Neurala’s detection solution can ensure the correct number of parts are in any given product when checked against […]
Manufacturing is Getting ‘Futurized’ with Artificial Intelligence
Two forces in manufacturing are converging: 1) the need to bring more automation into the system during a time when workers are becoming scarce, and 2) advances in automation tools that do not require original programming. As these forces converge, manufacturers may have the opportunity to improve their production methods at the same time they address labor shortages.
Why 2022 Will Be An AI-Powered Renaissance
As we approach the end of a dramatic 2021, our expectations are now focused on what many hope will be a year of recovery. This […]
La sfida piu’ grande per l’Intelligenza Artificiale? Varcare la soglia fra il mondo digitale e quello fisico
a sfida piu’ grande per l’Intelligenza Artificiale? Varcare la soglia fra il mondo digitale e quello fisico
Inauguration of Academic Year at the University of Trieste
I had the pleasure to join Roberto Di Lenarda, President of my alma mater Università degli Studi di Trieste, and Alessia Rosolen, “Assessore regionale al […]
Leveraging Vision AI to Produce over 1 Million Meals
Read the full case study here: Neurala_Apetito Case Study
Broken supply chain? Fix it with AI
How AI and automation can address America’s broken path from factories to consumers There are few things that can turn the mood faster, and more […]
Somebody Will Be Last at Medical School: The Case for AI in Healthcare
When it comes to caregiving, the human touch is irreplaceable. With AI’s help, that might actually happen more often. In 2017, the CDC estimated that the […]
Neurala launches European Subsidiary in Italy
Neurala opens up European Subsidiary in Italy to foster Neurala VIA sales and technology development
Artificial Intelligece: Friend or Foe?
Professionisti Italiani a Boston presents a discussion on Artificial Intelligence (A.I.), where it stands and where it’s headed with CEO and Co-Founder of Neurala, Inc. […]
FLIR e Neurala annunciano collaborazione per soddisfare la crescente domanda di telecamere equipaggate con Deep Learning per la manifattura industriale
Fin dalla sua fondazione, l’obiettivo di Neurala è stato quello di portare sul mercato un’intelligenza artificiale (IA) sofisticata e in continuo apprendimento per aumentare l’utilita’ […]
Why ‘Explainability’ Is The Next Step For AI In Manufacturing
(Article first appeared on Forbes) Automation: A word that simultaneously evokes technological and societal progress and a deep sense of fear. Manufacturers have been chasing […]
Can AI Explain Itself?
As an end user, you may never have to work with artificial intelligence from a developer’s perspective, but knowing how it works is key to […]
Rebounding From The Pandemic: What Our Past Teaches Us About The Future
While 2020 might be remembered as the year the world stopped, there are reasons to be optimistic about what’s in store for us, and for artificial intelligence (AI), in 2021.
Neurala adds “explainability” to its AI-based image recognition software
Artificial intelligence startup Neurala Inc. today added “explainability technology” to its vision AI software that it says can identify objects in an image that present an anomaly or cause other problems.
Coping With Black Friday 2020 — and Manufacturers’ ‘Crazy Thursday’
(originally published in SupplyChainBrain) For a child growing up in Northern Italy, Christmas arrived in a stream of festive decorations, hearty meals, church masses, and […]
The Future of Manufacturing passes through AI
From wearing masks to social distancing, the rippling effects of Covid-19 are being felt by everyone and with the change in people’s day to […]
Neurala Announces Strategic Partnership with IMA Group to Accelerate AI Technology for Industry 4.0 Initiatives
Vision AI software company Neurala announced today a new strategic partnership with global manufacturing leader IMA Group. The partnership will deliver AI solutions for industrial machines, focused on field testing of AI that enables monitoring and provides actionable insights from data collected through industrial internet of things (IIoT) systems.
Neurala Launches Global Channel Partner for AI in Manufacturing
Vision AI software company Neurala announced the launch of its Neurala VIA Authorized Partner program, to help manufacturers leverage the power of vision AI to […]
Cloud vs Edge: an Industrial Manufacturing dilemma
When it comes to deploying AI for an application, manufacturers need to think deeply not only what to develop, but also the physical incarnation of […]
AI In Manufacturing – A Second Set of Eyes
There has been a lot of hype around the potential for AI in the manufacturing industry, but historically, AI has been too expensive or complex to deploy at scale. But now, with pressure to maintain quality products and keep up with irregular consumer demands with fewer people on the factory floor, new solutions are emerging.
Form Computer Vision to Deep Learning: the AI path to innovation in industrial applications
While machine vision has been around for more than 60 years, the recent surge in the popularity of deep learning has elevated this sometimes misunderstood technology to the attention of major manufacturers globally.
How to take steps to pandemic-proof Manufacturing with AI
Neurala’s CEO Max Versace speaks about AI at The future of Manufacturing Digital Event
How visual inspection in manufacturing can get a boost from AI
In manufacturing, faults and defects on products inevitably occur from time to time. Industrial inspection, then, becomes critical. In this regard, AI can play a significant role.
The great escape: Where did the AI & Robot fear epidemic go?
Hiding with its proponents! Why the fear-spreading opponents of robotics, automation & AI are today hiding under a rock? COVID-19 deficiencies tell you why. Let […]
Understanding AI startups
I recently came across this nice article by Martin Casado and Matt Bornstein from Andreessen Horowitz. I actually had the chance to chat with Matt a few months ago around the very same topic — challenges and opportunities in AI & SaaS — this post focuses on.
How an STTR to Develop AI for Mars has Improved our Life on Earth
Neurala is on a mission to make artificial intelligence more applicable and useful in the real world. Its core technology allows you to build a brain, […]
Industry 1st Deep Learning software able to learn at the Edge – upcoming release!
Industry 1st Deep Learning software able to learn at the Edge – upcoming release!
Neurala, AviSight team up for AI-powered drone inspections
Drone inspection system will be integrated with artificial intelligence software to speed inspection processes. JANUARY 23, 2020 RBR STAFF BOSTON – Neurala, which is developing […]
It from Bit: how AI is shaping our physical world
Is AI only a ‘digital thing’, or is it radically changing our very physical world?
The Next Frontier in AI: Nothing
How an overlooked feature of deep learning networks can turn into a major breakthrough for AI
How does Lifelong-DNN work in a real world use case?
As described in other posts, Neurala’s Lifelong-DNN emulates the way biological brains see the world and continuously learns from it. L-DNN markedly differs from traditional […]
Neurala at “Heros meet in Maratea”, Italy
(only available in Italian) L’intelligenza artificiale incombe come uno spettro nei giorni in cui l’essere umano mostra le sue debolezze e il suo essere finito. […]
How AI is Changing the Way We Work
Max Versace, Neurala December 2, 2019 | Future Compute From esoteric tech to AI, visual analysis and deep learning systems are now transforming the […]
Humanizing AI: From Myth to Reality
In 2014, Max Versace stood on the stage of TEDx Fulbright telling the story on how he and his colleagues developed this cool AI technology […]
AI in Manufacturing: 5 myths
Can artificial intelligence work in manufacturing, and what does it take to turn myth into reality? This article originally appeared on Machine Design. You can […]
When DNNs become more human: DNNs vs Transfer Learning vs. Continual Learning
As new approaches to deep neural networks (DNNs) and deep learning continue to emerge, it’s important to understand the differences between them. Not all DNNs […]
The story of Neurala
The story of Neurala, the AI startup rooted in pioneering work done with DARPA and NASA, today’s deployed in 45M+ devices.
The VentureFizz Podcast: Max Versace – Co-Founder & CEO of Neurala
For Episode 139 of The VentureFizz Podcast, I interviewed Max Versace, Co-Founder & CEO of Neurala. Very few people have the same level of knowledge about Artificial Intelligence […]
Interview on AI, Immigration, Entrepreneurship
As part of the Immigrant Entrepreneur Video Interview Series, I go over what it meant to come to US as an immigrant to study for […]
The Upside of AI Accessibility Now and in the Future
AI is often misunderstood by those who lack education or training in the technology. This interview with Max Versace, CEO and co-founder, Neurala offers some […]
How to train your Robot’s AI
This is the recording of a talk I gave at the October 3, 2019 RoboBusiness in The Bay Area. It highlights common mistakes – and […]
Three mistakes in embedding AI in Robots
At RoboBusiness 2019, Neurala’s Max Versace will discuss a new paradigm of data collection and training for artificial intelligence.
Max Versace speaks at Heros meet in Maratea, 2019
(Recording in Italian) L’intelligenza artificiale incombe come uno spettro nei giorni in cui l’essere umano mostra le sue debolezze e il suo essere finito. Quanto […]
Rai Uno Codice parla di AI, robots, e droni con Max Versace e Neurala
Massimiliano Versace è nato a Monfalcone e si è laureto a Trieste. Ha ottenuto un finanziamento di oltre 16 milioni di dollari negli Stati Uniti […]
AI is dangerous? No, divisive thinking is
The unintended consequences of calling something ‘it’. Not a day goes by that some random writer (or “AI thinker”, this new amorphous species of overnight-AI-sensation […]
Neurala on RAI Italia
Intervista con is bravissimo Stefano Salimbeni per RAI Italia – Neurala, Boston, MA, USA.
AI For Seeing The World – And Ourselves
Podcast on James Kotecki show. Neurala powers practical forms of computer vision. But Neurala CEO Max Versace has a deeper vision for AI.
AI will be the global equalizer in the unbalanced industrial landscape
If you believe that robots and AI are the cause of all evils of humankind because you have seen it in a movie (and you […]
Deep Learning that Keeps Learning – Near-Time Training at the Edge
This article originally appeared in Enterprise AI – June 11, 2019 by Doug Black Deep learning is still a stick-figure emulation of human learning. DL can be trained […]
Making AI accessible to the Enterprises
At many companies, only data scientists with PhDs know how to use machine learning tools and applications. Companies like Neurala are creating more intuitive apps that […]
I am married to an AI superstar!!
When in 2001 I moved from Italy to the US to study for my PhD in AI, I did not really know what life had […]
Neurala teams with Badger Technologies on vision AI for robotics
BOSTON — Today, Neurala Inc. announced a number of milestones in its work bringing custom vision systems to the robotics industry. Through an engagement with Badger Technologies LLC, […]
The new wave in AI will happen with its WordPress
About 30 years ago, when the World Wide Web was invented, people had no idea of the impact it would have on society and the […]
What happens when AI never stops learning? Continual learning vs. DNN learning vs Transfer Learning
One of the questions we I often get in working with AI is: “Cool… I see this AI never stops learning. But it’s like Transfer […]
Are we doing our best to deserve to win against AI?
Complaining about or taxing AI won’t help. Putting your smart phone down and working hard will. It’s a cold and rainy April Tuesday night in […]
Adding AI to your organization: from myths to reality
No enterprise wants to be a dinosaur when it comes to innovation, and today, AI is on the cutting edge. With an estimated 80 percent of enterprises […]
Neurala hosted at Bloomberg Radio
Baystate Business: Facebook, Tesla and Neurala (Radio) On the Wednesday, April 24 edition of Bloomberg Baystate Business we spoke with Jessica Liu, senior analyst at […]
Turning every AI Insight into better AI
Use each and every insight your AI performs to improve … every insight! We imagine AI as this ever-present, omniscient software entity that gets better […]
Neurala launches Brain Builder end-to-end AI platform: visual AI for everybody
Out of 100 organizations that want to adopt AI in their product and infrastructure, a staggering 91 of them still face significant barriers to adoption […]
Stopping AI and robots from turning on you!
Rapid prototyping as a solution to costly, time-intensive, and ultimately ineffective AI projects AI as the world knows it is still in its infancy. The […]
Vaccinate now! How to spot AI imposters in 3 easy steps
This morning I was sipping my usual espresso before starting the day, peacefully browsing LinkedIn posts, when I came across the nth+1 article authored by […]
Changing AI mindset for 2019
(This article has appeared on the December 26th, 2018 edition of Xconomy – by Jeff Engel) It was an eventful year for the artificial intelligence […]
4 Predictions on AI for 2019
AI is a topic that has definitely become mainstream in the tech circles, yet it is still an area that is developing. Where is a AI […]
Neurala & NASA: How AI that was designed for Mars impacts our life on Earth
A feature article from NASA on Neurala’s work developing AI algorithms that live at the Edge. From Mars Rover constraints to everyday application on drones, […]
Laserpas chooses Neurala to enable AI-powered drone inspection
Deep learning neural networks company Neurala has today announced a partnership with Laserpas, one of the fastest growing utility asset management companies in the EU. Neurala’s computer […]
Max Versace on Rai Uno Codice – AI, drones, and more
Interview in Rai 1 Codice – artificial intelligence Intervista su Codice – Rai 1
WHY AI THAT LIVES AND LEARNS ON THE DEVICE WILL SAVE OUR PRIVACY
Seeing Mark Zuckerberg summoned to Washington as a consequence of the improperly accessed personal data of millions of Facebook users by Cambridge Analytica marks a powerful defining […]
Neurala launches Brain Builder
Artificial intelligence startup Neurala Inc.wants to help developers create deep learning applications faster by speeding up the process of feeding data to neural networks to train […]
Neurala top 100 AI company in 2018 by CB Insights
DECEMBER 17TH, 2017 Emerging Leader in Deep Learning Neural Networks AI Technology Recognized as One of the Most Promising Private Artificial Intelligence Companies in the […]
Patent awarded to Neurala: GPU Brains for mobile devices, drones, cars enable Edge computing and learning
The U.S. Patent Office issued to Neurala, Inc. a new patent (US 9,189,828) that extends the US patent 8,648,867 (Graphic Processor Based Accelerator System and […]
NASA features work with Neurala in NASA Spinoff 2018
Planet-Navigating AI “Brain” Helps Drones and Cars Avoid Collisions (https://spinoff.nasa.gov/Spinoff2018/it_1.html) NASA Technology From left to right: Matt Luciw (Neurala), Mark Motter (Langley Research Center), and […]
Neurala Honored with 2018 Edison Award
Artificial Intelligence Company Wins an ‘Oscar of Innovation’ in the Category of Social Innovation BOSTON—February, 27, 2018— Artificial intelligence company Neurala has won a prestigious 2018 […]
Overcoming the Catastrophe of Forgetful AI
“Catastrophic forgetting,” is a major hurdle toward fully autonomous artificial intelligence. In a video interview, Anatoli Gorchechnikov, co-founder of Neurala, discusses current trends in AI […]
Neurala and UAV & Drone Solutions win Edison Award for anti-poaching project
UAV & Drone Solutions’ (UDS) Air Shepherd programme, founded by the Lindbergh Foundation and developed to protect elephants and rhinos from poaching by using unmanned […]