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Helm.ai Announces DNN Foundation Models for Intent Prediction and Path Planning

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Company Applies Deep Teaching to Build Scalable AI Approach for L2/L3 ADAS through L4

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Dec. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Helm.ai, provider of next-generation AI software for autonomous driving and automation of robotics, today announced DNN (Deep Neural Network)-based foundation models for behavioral prediction and decision-making as part of the company’s AI software stack for high-end ADAS L2/L3 and L4 autonomous driving.  

The company has trained DNN foundation models to make predictions about the behavior of vehicles and pedestrians in complex urban scenarios, as well as to predict the path an autonomous vehicle would take in those situations, which are critical ingredients of the decision-making capabilities for self-driving cars. Helm.ai leveraged its industry-validated surround view full scene semantic segmentation and 3D detection system as the core representation to enable training intent prediction and path planning capabilities. Additionally, the foundation models are trained using the company’s proprietary Deep Teaching technology to achieve broad predictive capability in a scalable way.

Helm.ai’s technology learns directly from real driving data and uses the company’s highly accurate and temporally stable perception system to capture information about complex behaviors of vehicles and pedestrians and the surrounding driving environment, leading to DNNs that automatically learn subtle yet important aspects of urban driving. The foundation models powering Helm.ai’s intent and path prediction gather input from a series of observed images and generate predicted video sequences that represent the most likely possible outcomes of what happens next. The models also provide a predicted path for the autonomous vehicle that is consistent with the intent prediction. Both the intent prediction and path prediction capabilities are essential for planning the safest optimal action by the autonomous vehicle.

Importantly, the Helm DNN foundation models for intent prediction and path planning are trained in the highly scalable Deep Teaching paradigm, enabling unsupervised learning about complex urban driving scenarios directly from real driving data. This approach circumvents cumbersome physics-based simulators and hand-coded rules, which are insufficient to capture the full complexity of driving in the real world. In particular, the Helm.ai development and validation pipeline, while optimized for high end ADAS L2/L3 mass production software, can also be directly applied to L4 fully autonomous applications. Moreover, the Helm.ai scalable AI approach readily generalizes to robotics domains beyond self-driving vehicles.

Helm.ai is building an AI-first approach to autonomous driving that is designed to seamlessly scale from high-end ADAS L2/L3 mass production programs all the way to large scale L4 deployments. The company’s software-only platform is hardware-agnostic and vision-first, addressing the critical perception problem for vision yet also incorporating sensor fusion between vision and radar/lidar as needed. The technology advancements announced today accelerate the value of Helm.ai’s software offering by paving the way for scalable development and validation of AI-based intent prediction and path planning software for autonomous vehicles.

“At Helm.ai we are pioneering a highly scalable AI approach that addresses high end ADAS L2/L3 mass production and large scale L4 deployments simultaneously in the same framework,” said Helm.ai CEO Vladislav Voroninski.

“Perception is the critical first component of any self-driving stack. The more comprehensive and temporally stable a perception system is, the easier it is to build the downstream prediction capabilities, which is especially critical for complex urban environments. Leveraging our industry-validated surround-view urban perception system and Deep Teaching training technology, we trained DNN foundation models for intent prediction and path planning to learn directly from real driving data, allowing them to understand a wide variety of urban driving scenarios and the subtleties of human behavior without the need for traditional physics based simulators or hand-coded rules.”

Helm.ai closed a $55 million Series C funding round in August 2023. The round was led by Freeman Group and includes investments from venture capital firms ACVC Partners and Amplo as well as strategic investments from Honda Motor, Goodyear Ventures, and Sungwoo Hitech. This financing brings the total amount raised by Helm.ai to $102M.

About Helm.ai
Helm.ai is building the next generation of AI software for high-end ADAS, L4 autonomous driving and robotics. Founded in November 2016 in Menlo Park, CA, the company has re-envisioned the way AI software is built to make truly scalable autonomous driving a reality. For more information on Helm.ai, including its products, SDK and open career opportunities, visit https://www.helm.ai/ or find Helm.ai on LinkedIn.

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Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Partners with Clinical.ly to Enhance Regulatory Operations with eReg Solutions

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NEW YORK, Sept. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, a world leader in cancer treatment and research, chose Clinical.ly’s (www.clinical.ly) Research Suite™ to streamline regulatory operations, marking a significant step toward more efficient and compliant clinical trial management. Dana-Farber joins a growing number of research organizations that leverage Clinical.ly’s innovative solutions to streamline clinical trial processes. Clinical.ly’s eReg platform offers a comprehensive, paperless solution that centralizes regulatory workflows, ensuring compliance and transparency across clinical trials.

“We are thrilled to support Dana-Farber’s clinical research operations,” said Henry Kravchenko, Clinical.ly’s CEO.

This partnership continues Clinical.ly’s success in providing best-in-class enterprise tools for conducting clinical research. “We are thrilled to support Dana-Farber’s clinical research operations,” said Henry Kravchenko, Clinical.ly’s CEO. “Our eReg platform and wider set of features in Clinical.ly Research Suite™ will empower that renowned organization, and we all look forward to supporting their teams.”

About Clinical.ly Research Suite™ 

Clinical.ly Research Suite™ is a comprehensive solution that eliminates traditional, paper-based processes. By automating and centralizing essential workflows in the Clinical.ly Research Suite™, organizations achieve huge efficiency improvements, greater trial oversight, document management, and regulatory compliance. The Clinical.ly Research Suite™ includes:

eReg: A best-in-class electronic regulatory bindereSource: An intuitive & feature-rich, paperless data capture solution that streamlines data collection from trial participantseConsent: A fully digital solution for capturing informed consent, improving participant engagement and site complianceClinicallySign: 21 CFR Part 11 compliant eSignature functionalityClinicallyPay: A secure and instantaneous participant stipend payment and reimbursement solution

About Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Founded in 1947, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is committed to providing adults and children with the best treatment available today while developing tomorrow’s cures through cutting-edge research. Based in Boston, Dana-Farber is a teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School and ranks consistently as one of the top cancer hospitals in the world.

About Clinical.ly

Clinical.ly provides differentiated, cloud-native technology solutions to the clinical research industry, enabling research organizations to conduct studies with greater efficiency and ease. Clinical.ly is dedicated to developing technology that eliminates tedious manual labor, allowing clinical research professionals to focus on patient care.

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Fall Into Creativity with the Monport Laser Fall Sale

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NEW YORK, Sept. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Experience laser innovation this Fall with Monport Laser, an industry frontrunner in laser engraving and cutting technology, with an exclusive Fall Sale offering incredible discounts and free accessories on a wide range of high-performance laser engraving machines. From September 19th to September 30th, customers can take advantage of this limited-time opportunity to elevate their laser engraving businesses with cutting-edge laser innovation at unbeatable prices.

Monport Laser has been dedicated to providing innovative and reliable laser machines that empower businesses and individuals to achieve their goals. With a focus on quality, precision, and customer satisfaction, Monport Laser has established itself as a trusted leader in the industry. Their commitment to excellence is evident in every laser they produce, ensuring exceptional performance, reliability, and value.

Embrace the Power of CO2 Laser Technology with Exclusive Offers

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Experience Unmatched Value with Fiber Laser Discounts

Monport Laser offers substantial discounts of up to $4200 and 3 free accessories on selected models for those seeking the precision and speed of fiber laser technology. Fiber lasers are renowned for their ability to process metals with exceptional efficiency and accuracy, making them indispensable for metal fabrication, manufacturing, and jewelry production. Additionally, customers purchasing fiber lasers during the Fall sale will receive three free accessories, further sweetening the deal.

Elevate Your Desktop Laser Experience with a Free Water Chiller

Monport Laser is committed to providing comprehensive solutions for businesses of all sizes. As part of the Fall sale, customers who purchase the 40W Desktop laser will receive a Free Water Chiller Cw3000. This essential accessory ensures optimal cooling and performance, prolonging the lifespan of the laser and guaranteeing consistent results.

Discover Additional Savings on a Wide Range of Accessories

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Unleash Your Creativity and Productivity

Monport Laser’s Fall sale is the perfect opportunity to invest in laser technology that empowers your business or fuels your creative passions. With exceptional discounts and free accessories, you can acquire the ideal laser solution to meet your needs and budget.

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, artist, or manufacturer, Monport Laser’s advanced laser machines offer unparalleled precision, versatility, and reliability. Take advantage of this limited-time Fall sale and unlock your projects’ full potential for laser innovation.

About Monport Laser

Monport Laser is a global leader in designing, manufacturing, and distributing high-quality laser machines and accessories. With a commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction, Monport Laser provides cutting-edge solutions for various industries, including manufacturing, engraving, marking, and more.

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MEDIA ADVISORY – Minister Wilkinson to Make a Critical Minerals Infrastructure Announcement

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VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 19, 2024 /CNW/ – The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, and Ranj Pillai, the Premier of Yukon, will make a funding announcement in support of critical minerals infrastructure projects. A media availability will follow.

Date: September 20, 2024

Time: 10:30 a.m. PT

All accredited media are asked to pre-register by emailing media@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca. A dial-in line is available for media and will be provided upon registration.

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