Raspberry Pi

EPAM Supports Scratch Conference Europe, Advancing Tech Education Among Children Around The World

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Thursday, August 22, 2019
Education, EPAM Systems, Articles, Raspberry Pi Foundation, Raspberry Pi, EPAM, Technology

EPAM is a long-standing partner of the Scratch Foundation and has sponsored the Scratch Conference for the past three years.

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  • EPAM is a long-standing partner of the Scratch Foundation and has sponsored the Scratch Conference for the past three years.
  • "As a company, it's always been important to us to invest our time and resources in furthering tech education around the world.
  • Through eKids, EPAM employees have donated over 55,000 volunteer hours to teach more than 10,000 children across 19 countries how to code.
  • "We are delighted that EPAM is joining us in supporting the first-ever Scratch Conference Europe in the UK," said Philip Colligan, CEO, Raspberry Pi Foundation.

VanDyke Software Contributes $20,000 in Scholarships to New Mexico Students in the 29th Annual Supercomputing Challenge

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Thursday, August 8, 2019
Computing, Digital technology, Computer architecture, Supercomputing, ACM/IEEE Supercomputing Conference, Explora, Raspberry Pi, Supercomputer

VanDyke Software has participated in the Supercomputing Challenge for several years as a sponsoring organization, becoming a 2018/2019 Platinum Sponsor with its $20,000 scholarship award for college-bound seniors.

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  • VanDyke Software has participated in the Supercomputing Challenge for several years as a sponsoring organization, becoming a 2018/2019 Platinum Sponsor with its $20,000 scholarship award for college-bound seniors.
  • VanDyke Software, Inc. is committed to encouraging and supporting young people in their pursuit of computer science/STEM education.
  • In addition to the Supercomputing Challenge awards, VanDyke Software funds a scholarship at the University of New Mexico Department of Computer Science, and regularly provides funding assistance to the Explora Museum's Raspberry Pi summer programming camp in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
  • More information about the annual Supercomputing Challenge can be found at their website at: https://supercomputingchallenge.org .

DFRobot drives innovation with launch of HuskyLens

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Wednesday, August 7, 2019
Single-board computers, Embedded systems, Electronics, Computer architecture, Microcontrollers, ARM architecture, Linux-based devices, Physical computing, Arduino, Raspberry Pi, Micro Bit, Maker culture

HuskyLens is driven by the power of image processing algorithms and is constantly learning new objects, faces, and colours at the click of a button.

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  • HuskyLens is driven by the power of image processing algorithms and is constantly learning new objects, faces, and colours at the click of a button.
  • HuskyLens is compatible with a range of microcontrollersincluding Arduino, Raspberry Pi, LattePanda, and micro:bit.
  • "HuskyLens has been developed using the latest AI technology, exceptionally fast processors, and the most user-friendly experience,with the intention of unlocking creative potential and we're excited to witness the innovation this drives."
  • DFRobot is one of the early evangelists of the Maker Movement and strongly supports greater access to the maker culture.

DFRobot drives innovation with launch of HuskyLens

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Wednesday, August 7, 2019
Single-board computers, Embedded systems, Electronics, Computer architecture, Microcontrollers, ARM architecture, Linux-based devices, Physical computing, Arduino, Raspberry Pi, Micro Bit, Maker culture

HuskyLens is driven by the power of image processing algorithms and is constantly learning new objects, faces, and colours at the click of a button.

Key Points: 
  • HuskyLens is driven by the power of image processing algorithms and is constantly learning new objects, faces, and colours at the click of a button.
  • HuskyLens is compatible with a range of microcontrollersincluding Arduino, Raspberry Pi, LattePanda, and micro:bit.
  • "HuskyLens has been developed using the latest AI technology, exceptionally fast processors, and the most user-friendly experience,with the intention of unlocking creative potential and we're excited to witness the innovation this drives."
  • DFRobot is one of the early evangelists of the Maker Movement and strongly supports greater access to the maker culture.

Creoqode Lyra - Retro Game Console

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Tuesday, July 30, 2019
Video game console, She-Hulk, Science and technology in the United Kingdom, Raspberry Pi, Video game, Nintendo, Technology, Entertainment

Well we just created a game console that packs in all the excitement in the palm of your hands!

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  • Well we just created a game console that packs in all the excitement in the palm of your hands!
  • Powered by Raspberry Pi CM3L, Lyra can virtually emulate any game console of the classic era, making it possible for you to carry and play hundreds of your all-time favourite video games anywhere you want, right from your pocket.
  • Founder of Creoqode, Cem Eltutar, says that "While bringing back the nostalgia of classic video gaming in your pocket, Lyra also provides a fundamental education about hardware and software.
  • Assembling Lyra makes users familiar with the components of a game console and their working principles.

DFRobot launches innovative AI camera

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Wednesday, July 24, 2019
Articles, Technology, Embedded systems, Single-board computers, Artificial intelligence, Computational neuroscience, Cybernetics, Raspberry Pi, Arduino

Founded on three keyfeatures of the user-experience - click, learn, and play - HuskyLens' AI technology saves creators' time from the jargon-heavy image-processing algorithms, and through the 'knowledge' acquisition of each image capture, provides a seamless user experience.

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  • Founded on three keyfeatures of the user-experience - click, learn, and play - HuskyLens' AI technology saves creators' time from the jargon-heavy image-processing algorithms, and through the 'knowledge' acquisition of each image capture, provides a seamless user experience.
  • On the cutting-edge of AI technology, HuskyLens adopts a new generation of AI- the specialised Kendryte K210 chip- and has an algorithmic processing speed that is 1,000 times faster than most similar products on the market, reading up to 30 frames per second.
  • Targeting the makers, this innovative AI camera is compatible with a range of applications including Arduino, Raspberry Pi, LattePanda, and micro:bit, ensuring that makers can take their inventions to the next level, irrespective of their preferred programming platform.
  • DFRobot is one of the early evangelists of the Maker Movement and strongly supports greater access to the maker culture.

DFRobot launches innovative AI camera

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Wednesday, July 24, 2019
Articles, Technology, Embedded systems, Single-board computers, Artificial intelligence, Computational neuroscience, Cybernetics, Raspberry Pi, Arduino

Founded on three keyfeatures of the user-experience - click, learn, and play - HuskyLens' AI technology saves creators' time from the jargon-heavy image-processing algorithms, and through the 'knowledge' acquisition of each image capture, provides a seamless user experience.

Key Points: 
  • Founded on three keyfeatures of the user-experience - click, learn, and play - HuskyLens' AI technology saves creators' time from the jargon-heavy image-processing algorithms, and through the 'knowledge' acquisition of each image capture, provides a seamless user experience.
  • On the cutting-edge of AI technology, HuskyLens adopts a new generation of AI- the specialised Kendryte K210 chip- and has an algorithmic processing speed that is 1,000 times faster than most similar products on the market, reading up to 30 frames per second.
  • Targeting the makers, this innovative AI camera is compatible with a range of applications including Arduino, Raspberry Pi, LattePanda, and micro:bit, ensuring that makers can take their inventions to the next level, irrespective of their preferred programming platform.
  • DFRobot is one of the early evangelists of the Maker Movement and strongly supports greater access to the maker culture.

UBTECH Partners with Carnegie Mellon Robotics Institute Summer Scholars to Grow the Robotics Innovators of Tomorrow

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Wednesday, July 17, 2019
Hardware, Manufacturing, Technology, University, Primary, Secondary, Education, Science, Software, Other Science, Engineering, Research, Articles, Technology, Robotics, Robot, Humanoid robot, Raspberry Pi, Artificial intelligence, Cloud robotics, Salvius, UBTECH Robotics, UBTECH Education

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190717005156/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190717005156/en/
    Yanshee, a first-of-its-kind, open-source, humanoid robot, combines an advanced AI interface, programmable Raspberry Pi card, and a host of sensors and functionality.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    UBTECH Robotics , a global leader in intelligent humanoid robotics and AI technologies, and Carnegie Mellons Robotics Institute Summer Scholars (RISS) program will invite about 35 RISS scholars to join a three-day summer workshop where they will learn about, build, and code Yanshee, a first-of-its-kind, open-source, humanoid robot.
  • Yanshee combines an advanced AI interface, programmable Raspberry Pi card, and a host of sensors and functionality to create the ultimate platform for educators, students, and robot enthusiasts to learn about, research, experiment, and engage with robotics.
  • The public demonstration is 4:00 p.m.5:00 p.m. on Friday, July 19.

Linux Foundation and the GSMA Announce Partnership to Further Align NFVi Efforts

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Thursday, June 27, 2019
Operating systems, Linux, Computer architecture, Linus Torvalds, Linux Foundation, Internet of things, Trademark, National Confederation of Togolese Workers, Raspberry Pi, GSMA

Hosted by the GSMA and created with input from the Linux Foundation, the Common NFVi Telco Taskforce (CNTT) will operate as an open committee responsible for creating and documenting a Common NFVi Framework.

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  • Hosted by the GSMA and created with input from the Linux Foundation, the Common NFVi Telco Taskforce (CNTT) will operate as an open committee responsible for creating and documenting a Common NFVi Framework.
  • An industry-aligned NFVi framework helps accelerate deployment across the entire telecommunications stack, from infrastructure to Virtual Network Functions (VNFs).
  • "We are pleased to collaborate with the GSMA to simplify NFVi efforts across the industry," said Arpit Joshipura, general manager, Networking, Automation, Edge & IoT, the Linux Foundation.
  • For a list of trademarks of The Linux Foundation, please see our trademark usage page: https://www.linuxfoundation.org/trademark-usage .

MaxLinear’s MxL7704 PMIC Powers the Raspberry Pi 4

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Monday, June 24, 2019
Audio, Video, Hardware, Consumer electronics, Technology, Semiconductor, Other Technology, Single-board computers, Linux-based devices, ARM architecture, Raspberry Pi, B+, Technology, Computing, Computer engineering, Raspberry Pi Foundation, MaxLinear, Inc., Raspberry Pi

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190624005206/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190624005206/en/
    The MxL7704 complete power delivery system already powers the popular Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+.
  • The highly integrated MxL7704 provides all key power rails required by the Raspberry Pi 4, including the low noise voltage rail used for audio circuitry.
  • The Raspberry Pi 4 utilizes the MxL7704s on-board ADC to determine if there is a high current delivery USB power supply.
  • After using the MxL7704 very successfully on the Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+, we were very pleased to select it again to power our next generation Raspberry Pi 4 Model B computer, said James Adams, Chief Operating Officer for Raspberry Pi (Trading) Ltd.