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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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Universal Robots launches new service and repair center in India, elevating customer support

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BENGALURU, India, Nov. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Universal Robots, the Danish collaborative robot (cobot) company, has announced it will open a brand-new service and repair center exclusively for its India customers. Located in Unit No. 107, 1st Floor Brigade Senate 2, Hebbal – 560094, home to Universal Robots’ local headquarters, the center will officially open its doors on November 25.

This new facility is dedicatedly designed to address the rising demand for automation solutions across India. It aims to provide existing and new customers with faster response times and cost-effective service solutions, including refurbishments and repairs for the complete range of cobots in Universal Robots’ extensive portfolio.

“India is a vital market for UR, and we see tremendous potential for cobot automation in Indian manufacturing, particularly with the automation market projected to double by 2029,” states Anurag Thakur, VP of Services at Universal Robots. He adds, “Our new service, repair, and training center represents a strategic investment, underscoring our commitment to the Indian market. This center will enable us to offer faster, localized support, helping our customers reduce downtime and boost productivity to fully leverage their cobots.”

The center in Bengaluru is only one part of the refined UR Care Service Plans which offers customers a complete suite of services, including 24/7 priority access to support, advanced fleet management through digital support platforms, certified training programs and proactive maintenance to keep cobots running smoothly with minimal downtime.

“We see great opportunities for cobot automation in India as part of automation within a wide spectrum of industries, and for research and use in education. Availability of the latest technologies, safety compliance standards, ease of deployment and ease of use makes the UR portfolio a perfect fit for the market,” says Virupakshappa Hovale, Regional Director for South Asia at Universal Robots. He adds, “Our new service, repair, and training center and associated infrastructure positions UR uniquely to enhance customer satisfaction with focus on local value-add.”

See images from  the new service and repair center in Bengaluru, India, here.

Read more about UR Care here.

About Universal Robots

Universal Robots is a global leader in collaborative robotics (cobots), used across a wide range of industries. Our mission is simple: Automation for anyone. Anywhere. With over 90,000 cobots sold worldwide, our user-friendly platform is supported by intuitive PolyScope software, award-winning training, comprehensive services, and the world’s largest cobot ecosystem, delivering innovation and choice to our customers.

Universal Robots is part of Teradyne Robotics, a division of Teradyne (NASDAQ: TER), a leading supplier of automatic test equipment and advanced robotics technology.

For more information, please visit www.universal-robots.com.

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Analytic Partners Recognised as a Leader in Inaugural Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Marketing Mix Modelling Solutions

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Analytic Partners Placed Highest for Ability to Execute and Furthest for Completeness of Vision

MIAMI, Nov. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Analytic Partners, the Commercial Intelligence company for insights-driven brands, today announced it has been recognised as a Leader in the inaugural Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Marketing Mix Modelling (MMM) Solutions. Analytic Partners is positioned highest in Ability to Execute and furthest in Completeness of Vision.

“We believe our position as a Leader underscores our dedication to our customers and our ongoing commitment to innovation,” said Nancy Smith, President and CEO of Analytic Partners. “We appreciate the extensive research Gartner has done in guiding our industry forward. This recognition, we feel, highlights the critical role Commercial Analytics plays in delivering forward-looking decision-making for lasting, meaningful growth.”  

Elevating Insights Beyond MMM and MTA

Analytic Partners’ longstanding commitment to deliver insights and solutions extends well beyond Multi-Touch Attribution (MTA) and MMM. Analytic Partners’ Commercial Analytics solution integrates all factors driving performance outcomes – including finance, supply chain and other enterprise functions. This holistic, company-wide approach provides a forward-looking decision-making framework that brands rely on to measure both short-term and long-term impact, ensuring sustained growth.

GPS Enterprise: A Powerful Platform for Enabling Growth

Powered by the GPS Enterprise platform, Commercial Analytics combines data science and technology to deliver actionable insights that enable brands to make proactive, forward-looking commercial decisions. This end-to-end platform, informed by ROI Genome intelligence, ensures streamlined data management, application of advanced analytics and multi-objective optimisations to help brands meet their growth goals.

Recognition Extends to Gartner Critical Capabilities Report for MMM Solutions

The recognition also extends beyond the Magic Quadrant™. In the accompanying Critical Capabilities report for MMM Solutions, Analytic Partners received the highest scores across all eight Use Cases, including:

Highest score in Complex Marketing AnalyticsHighest score in Business Scenario PlanningHighest score in Data ManagementHighest score in Media Optimisation

Magic Quadrant reports are a culmination of rigorous, fact-based research in specific markets, providing a wide-angle view of the relative positions of the providers in markets where growth is high, and provider differentiation is distinct. Providers are positioned into four quadrants: Leaders, Challengers, Visionaries and Niche Players. The research enables businesses to get the most from market analysis in alignment with their unique business and technology needs.

To read the full Magic Quadrant™ report, access a complimentary copy here.  

Gartner, Magic Quadrant for Marketing Mix Modelling Solutions, Matt Wakeman, David Walters, Joseph Enever, Weicong Zhao, 19 November 2024

GARTNER is a registered trademark and service mark of Gartner, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and internationally, Magic Quadrant is a registered trademark of Gartner, Inc. and/or its affiliates and is used herein with permission. All rights reserved.

Gartner does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in its research publications and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with the highest ratings or other designation. Gartner research publications consist of the opinions of Gartner’s Research & Advisory organisation and should not be construed as statements of fact. Gartner disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this research, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

About Analytic Partners  

Analytic Partners is the leader in Commercial Analytics, providing adaptive solutions for deeper business understanding, right-time planning and optimisation for marketing and beyond. We turn data into expertise so our customers can create powerful connections with their customers and achieve commercial success. For more information, visit analyticpartners.com.

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Travel Hacks to Unlock the Best Deals on Traveloka Black Friday

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Buy 1 Get 1 deals, and more during Traveloka Black Friday—stay tuned for more exciting campaigns this December and year-end!

SINGAPORE, Nov. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Traveloka, Southeast Asia’s leading travel platform, is thrilled to kick off its highly anticipated Black Friday campaign, running from November 25 to December 1.

Designed to meet the rising demand for festive season travel, the campaign features up to 30% discounts, Buy 1 Get 1 Free deals, and daily coupons worth up to 100 SGD, making holiday dreams more accessible than ever.

Make the most of Traveloka Black Friday with these simple tips:

Activate Price Alerts for the Best Deals

Traveloka’s Price Alerts tool tracks ticket and hotel price changes automatically, helping you grab the best deals without constant checking. To set it up, open the Traveloka app, navigate to the “Price Alerts” section, select your destination and dates, and input your preferred budget.

Choose Flexible Options

Traveloka offers flexibility with its Refundable filter, perfect for those who need adaptable plans, allowing easy cancellations. Enjoy features like easy reschedule, multiple payment methods, and other flexible options that ensure your holiday plans remain safe, comfortable, and stress-free.

Pick the Perfect Moment to Hunt for Deals

Timing is key! Here’s how to make the most of it:

Flash Hour Sale (November 25 to December 1): Twice daily, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Unlock Big Savings with Exclusive Coupon Codes on Traveloka Black Friday

Get ready to save like never before with Traveloka Black Friday! Use exclusive coupon codes to score unbeatable deals on flights, hotels, and more. Whether you’re planning a tropical escape to Bali, a cultural adventure in Vietnam or Bangkok, a vibrant city trip to Singapore or Hong Kong SAR, or even a getaway to Japan, Korea, Taiwan region, or Australia, the possibilities are endless. Enjoy discounts of up to SGD 100 on Singapore Airlines flights, this is your chance to explore the world without overspending.

Don’t wait—download the Traveloka app today, ensure it’s updated, and turn your dream holiday into reality! Visit the official Traveloka website or follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and X for more detailed information about Black Friday Sale.

About Traveloka

Traveloka is Southeast Asia’s leading travel platform, empowering consumers to explore, book, and enjoy a wide range of travel products. The platform offers extensive transportation options, including flights, buses, trains, car rentals, and airport transfers. Traveloka’s accommodation offerings are equally broad, encompassing hotels, apartments, guest houses, homestays, resorts, and villas. Additionally, the platform enhances the travel experience by offering cruise packages and access to various local attractions, such as theme parks, museums, day tours, and more.

Founded in Indonesia in 2012, Traveloka has expanded its operations to Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Australia. The company is committed to providing exceptional customer service with 24/7 support available in local languages and acceptance of over 40 payment methods. With nearly 140 million app downloads and nearly 50 million monthly active users, Traveloka stands as one of the most popular travel apps in the region. For more information, please visit Traveloka.

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