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Welcome to our Podcast Session with yet another eminent guest of the Technological Industry - Mr Balaji Thiru, who has been significantly working in the Robotics Area for over a decade!
He has been a torch bearer of educating the student community primarily in the robotics domain. He has introduced over a 1000 government school and 3400+ students online to the art of robotics and motivated them to explore this area.
He has also submitted 7 patent, out of which 2 have already been published and holds over a 100 paper publications in national and international journal conferences.
To add to his endless achievements, he started the First Rural Robot Industry: Village Tech School and Tamil Robotics Club
Welcome to the show Balaji! What a wonderful opportunity to be interacting with you!
Well, let's start with the basic!
Could you provide our audience an overview of Robotics and Robots?
Robotics is a multidisciplinary subject that involves computer science, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering and many other sciences. Robot is a rep-programmable machine. Robot has three main functions think, act, sense.
Well, now that we know about Robots, could you through some light on the various types of Robots and which one do you think would the the most common ones?
Generally we have Unmanned Arial Vehicles, Underwater Vehicles. But based on applications we have Industrial Robots, Healthcare Robots, Space Robots, Rescue Robots etc.
Now that we know a lot about the robots, can you tell us about the architecture design or the Technology behind making it?
There are three main Components:
Mechanical System: CAD, drive systems, wheels, body, suspension etc.
Electrical System: Electric CAD, Micro Controllers, power systems, Control System etc.
Software System: Programming Languages, Image Processing, ROS etc.
However, our audience might want to know as of how can anyone even without any prior experience of robot-designing, make his/her own robot? Could you tell us some methods of making a basic Robot?
I have given 100+ webinars on how to build a basic robot. The construction of robot depends on the application, drive system ,sensor, micro-controller, battery. The basic robot is a line follower robot that follows a particular line.
I have designed a DIY robotic kit called "LILLY BOT" that is low cost model and can de used to teach robotics, programming, AI, and many advanced technologies to people and is very easy to use. All people above 10 years can use this and learn from this.
While we see a lot of articles on the future being taken over by Robots, what are your views on the future of robots and human race?
Future will be dominated by robotics and the advancements in robotics will definitely overshadow humans.
As you have done some significant advances to educating children about robotics to working with startups in this field, what do you think is the motivational factor behind your interest? Or the story behind you?
When i saw Honda robot for the first time during my childhood I was very much influenced by it and this sparked an interest in me to pursue robotics.
What is your reason for choosing a government school?
Basically, I am from a government school and I have seen that people there lack the resources but not the fire to perform. So, I want to empower these children with the resources and create rural innovators and that is my aim which I want to achieve in the future
Thank you Balaji for such an intuitive session and sharing your extensive knowledge. We believe our audience has gained much more insights on robots and its design.
We will be bringing many more exciting episodes on Technological advances. Till then, Jharna here, signing off.
But you stay safe and stay healthy.
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Today’s topic is very interesting and that is- “Job Theory”
What is job theory? How exactly did it come into existence?
Graeber, a professor at the London School of Economics and a founding member of the Occupy Wall Street movement, has a new book called Bullshit Jobs: A Theory. He claims that millions of individuals around the world are toiling away in worthless, unnecessary jobs and are aware of it.
According to him, Bullshit jobs are jobs that even the people who do them can't truly justify their existence, but they have to pretend there's a purpose for them to exist. That's when the nonsense comes in. Many people mix up the terms "bullshit job" and "shit job," but they're not the same thing.
Awful jobs are bad because they are difficult, have poor working conditions, or pay poorly.In reality, in our society, the more valuable the task, the lower the remuneration. Bullshit jobs, on the other hand, are generally well-liked and well-paid, but they are absolutely useless, and the individuals who perform them are well aware of this.
He says as technology has progressed to the point where machines can now undertake the majority of complex, labor-intensive jobs. Instead of breaking free from the oppressive 40-hour workday, we've created an entire universe of pointless jobs that are both professionally and spiritually useless.
How are these jobs emotionally and spiritually corrosive?
We're always taught that people want anything for nothing, which makes it simple to condemn poor people and disparage the assistance system because everyone is lazy at heart and wants to take advantage of others.
However, the truth is that many people are being given large sums of money to do nothing with. This is true for the majority of middle-management roles, and the people who work in them are absolutely dissatisfied since they know their work is a waste of time.
The researchers discovered strong evidence of a link between a person's psychological well-being and their assessment of their job as pointless, although a correlation rather than a direct link. In 2015, workers in the United Kingdom who did not believe their employment was beneficial scored significantly lower on the WHO Well-Being Index than those who believed they were doing useful work (a mean average of 49.3 compared with 64.5)
Is the loss of vital employment as a result of automation a good or negative thing?
They could potentially be replaced with those who do not have work. Great economists like John Maynard Keynes predicted that by the end of the century, technology would have advanced to the point where we would have a 15-hour workweek, but this did not happen. Instead, we continued to manufacture nonsense jobs.
What if : We simply accepted that technology can handle many of the necessary duties and worked less? Spent more time doing what we really love to do instead of pretending to work for 40 hours a week at an office?
Will people be happier if these bullshit jobs are removed from existence?
There are numerous cultures in which people work three or four hours every day. During harvest season, you'd labour 12 hours a day, and during the off-season, you'd work two or three hours. The ordinary mediaeval serf worked far less than we do, and tribal civilizations around the world are no different.
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Today’s topic is very interesting- “7 ways how Google is using AI”
Let’s discuss some head turning inventions of Google.
- HUM to search
Users can use Google's "hum to search" feature to hum, whistle, or sing a song then google search makes use of music recognition technology, which includes deep neural networks and low-power music identification on mobile devices. The functionality is currently accessible in English on iOS and in over 20 languages on Android.
- Advanced Search for Journalists
Google has released a new suite of tools as part of Journalist Studio that will enable reporters and journalists to accomplish their jobs more swiftly. This year, it also introduced Pinpoint, a new tool that gives journalists access to the power of Google Search. This tool automates the identification and organization of the most often cited persons.
- MUM and LaMDA
LaMDA, which stands for "Language Model for Dialogue Applications," is a machine learning model for dialogue that is based on Transformer, a neural network architecture developed by Google and made open-source. They believe that this preliminary research could lead to more natural methods of interacting with technology as well as whole new types of useful applications.
MUM can learn 75 languages at once and understand information in a variety of formats, including text, graphics, video, and more.
- Starline
Project Starline is a technology initiative that combines breakthroughs in hardware and software to allow friends, family, and coworkers to feel connected even when they are separated by thousands of miles. They're using computer vision, machine learning, spatial audio, and real-time compression research to create this experience.
- Google Shopping Graphs
Google Shopping displays the finest goods for your specific requirements. To assist customers in finding what they're looking for, salespeople must have a thorough awareness of all the products accessible. Their AI-enhanced model keeps track of products, sellers, brands, reviews, product information, and inventory data, as well as the relationships between them. With over a billion individuals shopping on Google every day.
- Cinematic Moments
When you're striving to capture the perfect photograph, you'll often repeat the process. We can use neural networks to fill in the gaps between two almost identical images by producing new frames in the gaps. This results in Cinematic moments, which are vibrant, moving pictures. Professional animators would need hours to create this effect from scratch, but thanks to machine learning, we can build these moments automatically and add them to your Recent Highlights.
- Dermatology Tool
Each year, billions of Google searches for skin, nail, and hair problems are conducted. As a result, its CE-certified AI-powered dermatology support tool, helps you figure out what's wrong with your skin. Simply capture three photographs of the skin, hair, or nail concern from different angles with your phone's camera. The AI will next ask you questions and this helps to narrow down the options. Out of 288 possibilities, the AI evaluates the data and provides you with a list of possible situations. It's not meant to be a full-fledged diagnosis, but rather a starting point.
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Let's straightaway dive into the topic of the day- “Chip Shortage: Policies and Market”
What is chip storage?
A chip shortfall which occurs when demand for silicon chips exceeds supply in the integrated circuit industry. It is also known as a semiconductor scarcity or a chip famine.
What is this chaos with chip shortage?
Global market is witnessing chip shortage in almost all sectors. Qualcomm Inc is one of the big chipmakers that is having difficulty keeping up with demand. The chip shortage is hurting supply lines to clients, according to Apple Inc.'s main supplier, Foxconn.
Currently, the majority of chip production takes place in Asia, where big contract manufacturers such as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd (TSMC) and Samsung handle production of hundreds of semiconductor companies.
The shortage situation is majorly because of a few reasons.
1.Fire at Japan’s Renesas Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. on March 19.
2.Chip manufacturing disruption in Texas from the severe weather in February.
3.Indicates a sudden spike in demand for electronic products because of Work from Home culture.
Due to the deployment of the 5G smartphone and trade penalties imposed by the US on China prior to the pandemic, Huawei, one of China's largest 5G smartphone manufacturers, was unable to purchase processors after a set period of time. So, they put large purchase orders keeping foundries busy.
What are the effects of chip shortage?
The highly affected sector is the automobile industry. It is estimated that chip shortage can impact around 1.3 million units of global light vehicle production. Automobiles have become increasingly reliant on chips.
Many companies have been compelled to reduce production of less profitable automobiles as a result of the crisis.
According to AutoForecast, the chip shortfall has resulted in Ford pulling 324,616 vehicles from production, GM pulling 277,966 cars from manufacturing plans, and Stellantis cutting output by 252,193 units as a result of the deficit. The shortage has cost Honda, Nissan, Subaru, Toyota, and Volkswagen between 20,000 and 46,000 units. According to the research, Volvo had the fewest vehicles affected by the chip shortage, with only 1287.
According to another survey, semiconductor scarcity has an impact on a staggering 169 industries.
How to deal with it; now and for the long term?
Biden ordered a government-wide 100-day supply chain review focused on semiconductor production and sophisticated packaging, essential minerals, medical supplies, and high-capacity batteries to address the shortage in the United States. America must also increase its investment in advanced semiconductor research and development.
IBM has long aided in the strengthening of the US microelectronics supply chain, and it has recently begun laying the groundwork for an ecosystem to help secure and advance the US microelectronics supply chain, as well as leading the charge on domestic next-generation AI chips and systems innovation to meet future needs.
There will, however, be no quick remedy. The supply of semiconductors will eventually catch up with market demand, but there will be some short-term hardship.
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Since the previous conversation had been so enlightening for our audience, we’re back with more interesting questions to our guest, Mr. Abhishek MR, advocate at Karnataka High Court, Bengaluru and also a founding partner at Lawsmith & Co. He also carries the experience of working with Holla Associates.
Who is an intermediary as per the IT Act? What are their obligations?
Intermediaries are entities that provide services enabling the delivery of online content to the end user. Let us look at the players involved in this chain:
Section 2 (w) of the Information Technology Act,2000 (IT Act, 2000) :
Defines Intermediaries as - “intermediary”, with respect to any particular electronic records, means any person who on behalf of another person receives, stores or transmits that record or provides any service with respect to that record.
Intermediaries and liability for user generated content:
The best illustration for the liability of intermediaries is the Baazee case in which Avnish Bajaj, the CEO of Baazee.com, an auction portal, was arrested for an obscene MMS clip that was put up for sale on the site by a user. The Baazee case showed the legal risks that corporates in the online business space could be exposed to.
The Baazee.com case resulted in an appeal by the industry to amend the Information Technology Act, 2000 by providing protection to intermediaries from liabilities arising out of user-generated content. The Information Technology (Amendment) Act, 2008 amended Section 79 of the It Act, 2000 to provide for a safe – harbour protection to intermediaries.
The safe harbour protection available to intermediaries is conditional upon their observing “due diligence” while discharging their duties and observing guidelines issued by the Government in this regard. These guidelines have now been issued in the form of the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines) Rules, 2021
How do the intermediary rules operate?
● The new intermediary rules mandate the intermediaries to impose a set of rules and regulations on users.
● Any person aggrieved by any content on the internet can ask the intermediaries to take down such content. Intermediaries are obliged to remove access to such content within a period of 36 hours from the time of receipt of the complaint.
● The intermediaries that do not comply with take-down notice loses the protection from any legal liability that could arise over user content.
● The Rules mandate that intermediaries have to co-operate with government agencies and provide information to them for the purpose of verification of identity, or for prevention, detection, investigation, prosecution etc when a request has been made by the agency in writing.
What are the chilling effects of IT Act?
● The rules empower the Government agencies to obtain information of users from intermediaries. This power granted to the Government agencies do not have any system of checks and balances to safeguard the interests of users. The rules also mandate the intermediaries to inform the users that their services can be terminated if they violate the terms of service. This provision could have far serious consequences than the three strikes legislation that has been introduced in countries like France, South Korea and Taiwan.
● The Intermediary rules, in short, affect the right to freedom of speech and expression of the users.
Welcome to our podcast session of Techbreaks where you enjoy your sip of tea and we bring the tech content across the globe just for you.
We have an eminent guest with us Mr Abhishek M.R. who is an advocate at Karnataka High Court, Bengaluru and also a founding partner at Lawsmith & Co. He also carries the experience of working with Holla Associates.
We will be discussing one of the most burning topics of the hour : IT laws and its Impact.
We are witnessing several e-commerce startups coming under the radar of IT. How are IT laws relevant for e-commerce businesses?
● IT Act was enacted in the year 2000, to recognize electronic transactions and records so as to ensure a safe and regulated electronic world after witnessing a spike in e-commerce businesses. It was enacted during a time when there was no framework for regulating transactions initiated over internet.
● IT Act was the answer to all cyber crimes which went undetected and not prosecuted in the course of several ecommerce transactions.
● This is an act to provide legal recognition for transactions carried out by means of electronic data interchange and other means of electronic communication, commonly referred to as ecommerce, to facilitate electronic filing of documents with govt agencies and further to amend IPC, IEA and Bankers Book Evidence Act and RBI Act.
● IT Act seeks to secure electronic records by recommending reasonable safety standards to ensure secure electronic data and sensitive personal information of users.
● The major part of IT laws also emphasise on intermediary guidelines and monitoring the structure of data collection and processing.
● IT laws also make it feasible for ecommerce to sign documents digitally and electronically to bind the parties to an electronic contract which is covered by the principles laid down by the Indian Contract Act 1872.
Is there any difference between digital signature and electronic signature?
Yes, there’s a vast difference between the two. IT Act plays a major role in defining the said words.
IT Act 2000 enunciates that a digital signature is primarily composed of a private key and a public key using hash and algorithmic functions. It is more secured compared to the electronic signature. Digital signatures can be issued by way of certificates from certifying authorities who are authorised by the authorities under IT Ministry to empower them to issue digital certificates. Digital signatures will ensure greater encryption of the electronic record.
Electronic signatures on the other hand are of various kinds. It can be a mere “clickwrap”, tick the box, using the actual signature on an electronic document etc. These signatures are more prone to manipulations and tampering. However, IT Act also recognises electronic signatures as a means of authentication of electronic records.
What are the IT compliances for companies with online market presence?
1. Compliance under the Information Technology Act 2000
2. Information Technology (Intermediary guidelines) Rules,2021
3. Information Technology (Procedure and safeguard for monitoring and collecting traffic data or information) Rules 2009
4. Information Technology (Reasonable security practices and procedures and sensitive personal data or information) Rules 2009
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Let's dive into the topic " Recent Advances in Battery Technology"
Our phones, laptops, watches, and almost every other essential product, all are battery operated. And this is only going to increase. So, big companies are finding ways to build the bridge between technology and fast charging. They have achieved some phenomenal leads.
NAWA Technologies has created and patented an Ultra Fast Carbon Electrode, which the company claims will revolutionize the battery industry. It employs a vertically aligned carbon nanotube design, which NAWA claims may increase battery power by tenfold, energy storage by threefold, and battery lifespan by fivefold. Electric vehicles will be the biggest beneficiaries, as they will reduce the carbon footprint and cost of battery production while improving performance. According to NAWA, a 1000km range might become the standard, with charging durations of only 5 minutes to reach 80%.
Researchers at N1 Technologies, Inc. introduced tungsten and carbon multi-layered nanotubes to battery anode materials, which link to the copper anode substrate and form a web-like nano structure. During recharge and discharge cycles, this creates a large surface for additional ions to adhere to. This allows the NanoBolt lithium tungsten battery to be recharged faster while also storing more energy.
A team from the DOE's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory investigated standard assumptions and discovered an unanticipated chemical conversion reaction in a zinc-manganese oxide battery. If that process can be regulated, traditional batteries' energy density can be increased without raising their cost. As a result, the zinc-manganese oxide battery could be a viable replacement for lithium-ion and lead-acid batteries.
Researchers at the University of California, Irvine, who were looking for a better electrolyte for lithium ion batteries, experimented with gels, which are less flammable than liquids. They experimented with manganese dioxide coating gold nanowires and then covered them with electrolyte gel. Normally, nanowires are too delicate to be used in batteries, but these have proven to be durable. When the researchers charged the resulting electrode, they discovered that it could hold a charge for 200,000 cycles without losing it.
TankTwo explored modularizing a battery as a method to turn hours of battery charging into minutes. Their String Cell battery is made up of a slew of microscopic, self-organizing cells. Each string cell is made out of a plastic container that is covered in a conductive substance that allows it to make quick and easy interactions with other string cells. The connections in the electrochemical cell are controlled by an internal processing unit. To make speedy charging of an electric vehicle possible, the battery's tiny balls are sucked out and replaced with recharged cells at the service station.
SVOLT, based in Changzhou, China, has announced the production of cobalt-free batteries for the electric vehicle industry. Aside from lowering rare earth metals, the company claims that they have a higher energy density, which might result in electric car ranges of up to 800 kilometers while also boosting battery life and safety.
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Let's dive into the topic of the day.
“Oxygen Concentrators”
But first let’s find out what an oxygen concentrator is?
An oxygen concentrator is a device that selectively removes nitrogen from a gas supply and provides oxygen-enriched gas stream. The industries require oxygen of 99.5% purity and for medical purposes the oxygen concentration needs to be around 90-95%.
What is ISRO’s ‘Shwaas’ and how does it work?
The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) said that its rocket Centre VSSC has created the 'Shwaas' medical oxygen concentrator, which can give an enriched level of oxygen (over 95%) than in air to help patients with respiratory illnesses. It can deliver enriched oxygen at a rate of 10 litres per minute, which is enough for two patients at once.
Moving on, let me introduce you to a Remotely controlled Low-Cost Medical Oxygen Plant.
The CSIR has created a medical oxygen generating machine that can be controlled remotely via the Internet of Things. The facility was built by the Indian Institute of Petroleum in Dehradun by tweaking an existing Pressure Swing Absorption (PSA) technology. This facility produces 0.2 tonnes of medical-grade oxygen per day at 5 atmospheres pressure at a rate of 100 litres per minute (LPM).The plant reached a purity level of 96 percent of oxygen.
The plant is smaller and consumes around 10% less energy. Its operating costs are half that of a similar number of cylinders.
Lieutenant Commander Mayank Sharma has developed an Oxygen Recycling System. The ORS is designed to extend the life of the existing medical oxygen cylinders to 2-4 times. Therefore, the oxygen recycling cylinder is a boon in difficult times like these. It is expected to save almost 3000 INR everyday.
Tata Group announced that it would acquire 24 cryogenic containers to deliver liquid oxygen, to help alleviate the shortfall.
Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) has also pledged to expand liquid oxygen supply to states like Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat to around 700 metric tons per day.
Jindal Steel and Power has pledged to provide 500 metric tons of oxygen and is actively delivering it to hospitals in need.
IFFCO, a multinational fertilizer company, announced that it will build four oxygen plants in the next 15 days at a cost of around Rs 30 crore
Another business, Paradeep Phosphates Limited (PPL), has decided to deploy three pressure swing adsorption (PSA) oxygen
The top 5 producers of oxygen concentrators are:
- PHILIPS
- DEDAKJ DE
- EVOX
- NIDEK NUVO
- OXYMED
What is the market size of oxygen concentrators?
According to reports, the global medical oxygen concentrators market is worth US$ 1,600.3 million and is predicted to reach US$ 3,087.8 million by the end of 2027.
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Let's dive into the topic of the day.
That is Technological Aid in recent times!!!
Technological tools are designed to improve outcomes and offer social benefit, whether it's managing the logistics of feeding thousands of refugees, distributing immunizations, giving education, creating job opportunities, or fighting for human rights. So, let’s discuss a few of the latest technological advances.
Fujitsu Laboratories Ltd., said in October 2020 that it has developed the first-ever industrial technology that allows enterprises to assign and manage valid digital signatures without the use of specialist business systems. Through the use of cloud services, the technology also aids in the effective management, integration, and verification of data generating processes. Several government and corporate institutions that handle sensitive data and demand the highest level of security will benefit from the technology.
Oticon More, hearing aids was introduced by Oticon, a prominent leader in hearing aid technology. The new hearing aid improves hearing loss and is the first of its kind to include a Deep Neural Network (DNN). Oticon More ,helps the brain work in the most efficient and natural way possible. Hearing is dependent on the brain, hence promotion of brain functioning is quite advantageous. Oticon More, provides brain access to a wide range of sounds while still giving ear comfort.
Polaris Inc. announced a grant financing assistance programme for its clients who require passenger and utility cars in August 2019. According to the corporation, the support programme would assist clients in conducting research and obtaining reviews on vehicles via their own websites. The platform is a dedicated automotive solution designed to assist our clients in overcoming obstacles and completing tasks swiftly and effectively. Grant money, on the other hand, is critical for securing financing for vehicle purchases. Similarly, various companies are concentrating on increasing micro EV sales by providing unique solutions around the world.
Fastenal has created a presence in the vending market with over 100,000 active devices for its industrial vending programme. The company's goal of industrial automation with its "FAST 5000" to 23 specialised devices and other goods will move the market forward in the next few years. The company's dominance in vending services will allow for rapid market expansion in the near future. Furthermore, in the near future, the development of technologically improved and novel software for industrial vending machines would further boost the market's potential.
AutoCrib, a leading provider of industrial vending solutions, announced the debut of Arcturus, a cloud-based enterprise inventory management platform that uses ERP software to store and track vending machine inventories.
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Let's straightaway dive into the topic of the day- “Technology against Pandemic”
When the world is hit by the pandemic, technology has proved to be a boon. It has helped tremendously right from confirming the carrier to providing the drugs.
Baidu, a Chinese multinational technology corporation, has developed AI-based solutions for screening large groups of people and detecting changes in their body temperature while they are on the go.
When it comes to avoiding human interaction, self-driving cars, drones, and robots can all help. Autonomous vehicles can safely transport patients to and from medical facilities without endangering the lives of healthy individuals.
Working from home enables companies to continue their work. Technologies that offer secure data access, enterprise apps, virtual meetings, cloud conferencing, and virtual/mixed/augmented reality are the frontrunners in ensuring that deliverables are not impacted.
Quinn Callander, a Canadian boy scout, designed an ear guard that sits behind the head and keeps the elastic bits that traditionally go around one's ears. This has helped health care workers a lot.
South Korea has launched free COVID-19 analytic software for early viral diagnosis and assessment based on CT image processing. The software can detect, segment, and create 3D models of COVID-19 lung injury.
IIT Madras researchers have created a way for real-time monitoring of patients using wireless probes, IoT thermometers, and other IoT devices, and sending information to a dashboard.
IIIT Delhi researchers have created an AI model for drug repositioning in the treatment of Covid-19 which helps to expedite the process and identify the medications with the best chance of success against the sickness.
Google is working on hosting resources on COVID-19 so that individuals can get all of the accurate information without having to filter through false information. The company's DeepMind's goal is to anticipate the protein structures of the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19 so that viable treatments can be developed.
Aruba, an HPE firm, built a network on a ferry, converting it into a medical ship to assist people in the Liguria region who were infected with COVID-19.
Microsoft has created a new chatbot, Plasma Bot to assist people who have recovered from the COVID-19 virus in determining if they are eligible to donate plasma for clinical research and therapy.
Philips has created a patient management system for educating patients and improving healthcare practitioners' workflow efficiency when it comes to managing patient contacts.
Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook are among the apps that are helping to bring attention to emergency needs. As India grapples with the second wave of COVID-19, a lot of influencers are continuously providing COVID-related resources on their Instagram, Twitter, and other social media accounts. They are using their huge followers list to amplify the message.
We are all in this together. And I hope we will eradicate COVID-19 as soon as possible.
I hope this podcast might have cleared your mind and shown you how technology is helping humans to win over this deadly virus.
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Let's dive into the topic of the day that is a report published by Infosys known as :
"Things you didn't know about Electric Vehicles!"
So, what are electric vehicles?
A vehicle that is propelled by one or more electric motors or traction motors is known as an electric vehicle. An electric vehicle can be self-contained using a battery, solar panels, fuel cells, or an electric generator to convert gasoline to energy, or it can be fueled by energy from off-vehicle sources via a collector system.
What will be the market size and opportunity of electric vehicles by 2030 – 2050?
Electric vehicles are getting the maximum eyeballs in the automobile industry. Therefore, the markets are reacting. NIO, the China-based electric car maker has witnessed a 700% year-to-date surge in its stock value. Similarly, Tesla saw 415% growth since January. All these numbers are enough to show the excitement of investors around electric vehicles.
From 2017 to 2018, global EV sales increased by 65 % to 2.1 million vehicles, with sales remaining stable in 2019. The deadly coronavirus pandemic, however, led to a drop of 25% in EV orders in the first quarter of 2020.
Apart from this, General Motors announced a plan to invest $2 billion dedicated to manufacturing EVs.
Who is the manufacturer of Electric Vehicles?
Major production of electric vehicles is taking place in China. Tesla was the first foreign carmaker permitted to open a factory in China without a Chinese majority partner. After opening its Gigafactory in Shanghai, the company became the largest seller of EVs in the country, cutting prices multiple times to qualify for government subsidies. Tesla has recently brought earnings of $8.77 billion in the third quarter.
What about the support of charging stations?
ABB is laying the groundwork for a future of smarter, more dependable, and emission-free mobility that is available to everyone and everywhere.
Connected chargers from ABB provide quick global service and proactive maintenance. As a source to a socket solution provider, ABB is laying the foundation for clean transportation, helping our customers to reduce their impact on the environment.
- Power distribution infrastructure
- Battery energy storage system
- Prefabricated and integrated solutions
- EV Charger infrastructure
- Intelligent asset management
are some of their major checklists.
Will I have to scrap or convert my current petrol or diesel vehicle?
The change in regulations will not require you to scrap or modify your current combustion-powered vehicle. The restriction only applies to new automobile sales, therefore existing petrol and diesel vehicles will continue to be permitted on the road after 2030.
It is possible to convert your current car from petrol or diesel to electric, but the process is currently hugely expensive, with costs lying anywhere in the £20,000-£60,000 region. This makes the process complete nonsense, especially as EV prices continue to drop.
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Who said technology is for men and women who can’t reach their level of intelligence?
We will be discussing 4 women who hold positions in the Humans and AI series on today's podcast. They have used their knowledge to solve the intense problem that exists globally.
Hello people, welcome to yet another podcast of KnowBreaks a section of global tech content aggregator -TechBreaks where we release knowledge bytes for you and make your tea break more knowledgeable. Let's dive into the topic of the day-” Passionate ladies using AI to handle intense problems Globally”
Let’s start with Kriti Sharma from the United Kingdom
Kirti Sharma focused on the problem that almost every country faces, ‘violence against women. Her mother became a journalist in times when society was majorly dominated by men. That left an impression in her mind. Hence she thought of creating an impression on others' minds.
Denise Hardesty from Australia
Dr. Denise Hardesty always had a connection with nature. So, she thought of building something that could help the environment. She is the principal research scientist at CSIRO, which is Australia’s national science agency is finding a solution to finish plastic waste.
Alice Piterova from the UK
Alice Piterova concentrated on the problem that is spreading like fire, CoronaVirus. She saw the alarming increase in numbers in refugee camps. So, with her cohort at AI permanently, UK, she developed an AI-aided model to simulate the spread of the Covid-19 virus.
Hadas Bitran from Israel
Becoming a doctor was Hada’s passion, but she was into computing since she was 12. So, when Covid hit the world, she found an excellent opportunity to fulfill her passion. She developed a bot to help the frontline healthcare workers. She designed a bot that could perform basic self-assessment tests. People can check their symptoms before they decide if they should go to the already crowded hospital or ER.
These are some of the major achievements that women have made in the world of AI. We are proud of these women who have used their knowledge and power for the betterment of society. I hope this inspires others to take a step towards working on their knowledge to create something exceptional.
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Let's dive into yet another topic of the day.
That's why should I even care about sustainability???
If you are a technology-related person, you need to include sustainability in your personal and professional life. It is because the technology industry linked with sustainability is in the spotlight and therefore, is converting quite a few bucks.
Sustainability is good for business owners:
It is seen that the business linked with sustainability has better financial situations even in the gloomy times of COVID19. Since the consumers are becoming more responsible towards their choices, green firms are generating a very good turnover. The investors are inclined towards sustainable firms, and the stocks are favouring them as well. The segments of green energy, e-waste management, and other similar firms are getting higher ROI with other monetary benefits.
Sustainability is good for the planet:
We all talk about the importance of a clean and healthy environment but do we really work towards it?
Keeping mother Earth clean is as important as cleaning your office space. Mankind is running towards artificial intelligence leaving oxygen behind. We are the generation with maximum access to technology. So, it becomes our duty to protect the Earth even if we need the help of technology. Using sustainable methods such as green energy is one of the best opportunities for this motive.
**There are many companies that have appreciated their awareness regarding sustainability.
Let’s start with IKEA:** Ikea takes the term very seriously, from its supply chain to power used in stores. They use woods for making furniture from sustainable foresters. The source 100% of its cotton from farms that abide by the Better Cotton standards. Apart from that, they have more than 700000 solar panels installed which supply electricity to the entire store.
PANASONIC: Panasonic is one of those companies that don’t get much media coverage but it gets a high rank from the industry experts. They have been working very closely with sustainability for a very long time. They even shifted their headquarters from suburban Seacaucus to a LEED-certified building in downtown Newark. The only motive behind this was to reduce the carbon footprint by reducing the traveling distance of their employees.
I hope today’s episode motivated you about sustainability and includes it in our lives!
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Hello people, welcome to yet another podcast of KnowBreaks a section of tech news aggregator -TechBreaks where we release knowledge bytes for you and make your tea break more knowledgeable. Let's dive into the topic of the day that is a report published by Infosys known as :
"Invisible Tech.Real Impact"
The report highlights how $223 bn of the World's Top 100 Brand's value could be at risk from a Massive Data Breach.
Let's begin with understanding about Data Breaching
So, What is data breaching?
A data breach exposes confidential, sensitive, or protected information to an unauthorized person. The files in a data breach are viewed and/or shared without permission. Anyone can be at risk of a data breach from individuals to high-level enterprises and governments.
Well, What is the ‘Invisible Tech, Real Impact’ report about?
The report named ‘Invisible Tech, Real Impact’ indicates the long-term effect of a data breach on the top brands across different sectors. This gives detailed information about the level of loss an organization can undergo due to data breaching.
You must be curious to know who conducted this study?
The study was conducted by Infosys, a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, and Interbrand, a global brand consultancy firm.
I hope this provokes every business owner to re-evaluate the cybersecurity aspect in order to retain their customer and trust.
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Today we bring for you a unique topic! **A voltage-controlled crystal oscillator (VCXO), which is an oscillator where the principal variable or tuning element is a varactor diode. A new variant of Voltage controlled crystal oscillators from the UK's leading frequency controlled products supplier- Golledge , which provides LV-PECL or LVDS output at frequencies up to 1GHz
But before getting into the technicalities, let us dive into the basics of Voltage controlled crystal oscillators.
So What is a VCXO?**
A VCXO **is a Voltage Controlled Crystal Oscillator whose yield/wavering recurrence changes when a control voltage is applied to it under a steady supply voltage. A VCXO comprises a crystal oscillator with a varactor diode and supporting hardware.
Well, How Does a VCXO Work?**
**There are various kinds of crystal oscillators. OCXOs, TCXOs, and VCXOs are probably the most widely recognized sorts of oscillators. Each has its own benefits and inconveniences. One of the center duties of a lead RF engineer is to pick the oscillators that are an ideal fit for their plans and applications.
So, Any new update in VCXO's?**
**GVXO-E76L and GVXO-L76L are the new VCXOs from Golledge. The GVXO-E76L and GVXO-L76L voltage-controlled oscillators offer incredible recurrence pullability of ±130ppm at frequencies from 10.0MHz up to 1GHz.
These voltage-controlled oscillators give a super high recurrence arrangement when wide pullability and small SM bundles are required.**
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Green Technology will be the new normal!
So let's dive into its basics!
What is green technology?
Green Technology is an umbrella term that is used to describe environmental-friendly technologies. It also helps the environment by reducing costs, energy consumption, and waste produced from various industries.
Here are some examples of green technology?
- Wastewater treatment
Wastewater treatment is a huge field in itself. But when we look at the key areas, it includes membrane filtration, nanotechnology, wetlands, and microbial fuel cells to name a few.
2. Self-Sufficient buildings
New generation architects are focused on making buildings that are self-sufficient when it comes to energy. They are using solar energy to meet the demand.
3. Waste-to-Energy
This is another great way to introduce green technology within industries. In this setup, we can generate energy from waste products.
4. Vertical farms and gardens
**With over 100 hectares of vertical farms, we can say it is on the rise of development. By installing vertical gardens we can reduce the energy consumption in the household.
I hope today’s episode has broadened your knowledge on Green Technology!**
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Artificial Intelligence is a huge area of research under computer science which is mainly linked to building smart machines. These machines are capable of making smart decisions almost like human beings.
Is there any significant difference between AI and ML?
AI and ML are always related but if we talk about the actual facts, ML is only a part of AI. ML uses statistical methods to improve experiences with machines whereas AI consists of all the methods used to improve the machines.
What are common misconceptions of AI?
People around the globe have so many misconceptions about artificial intelligence. A few common ones are :
- AI will take away all the jobs
- AI will replace human
- AI is not safe as it will finish the humankind
We agree that there are many tasks that robots and machines are able to do in very little time. But they still need humans to gather those data and form a pattern for them to function. So, let’s just relax!
I hope today’s episode helped you understand more about AI/ML!
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We have been hearing about 5G for quite some time! But what is it actually and why it brings in a digital revolution?
What is 5G?
As the name suggests, 5G is the fifth generation of a mobile network. It is a wireless technology with the idea of combining machines, devices, and other objects virtually.
**There are several companies that are working to bring 5G to life. Among all, Qualcomm holds the top position for inventing many foundational technologies that will develop the new wireless standard.
5G will be used to give a better VR and AR experience with faster and uniform data rates. There will be a possibility of controlling infrastructure and medical operations with the help of 5G.
How fast will 5G be?**
**5G is considered 10 -100 times faster than the 4G network we were using. It is expected to deliver the highest data rates up to 20Gbps. The reason behind 5G is faster than ever is the use of short frequencies. For the 5th generation, millimeter waves in the range of 30GHz to 300GHz are being used.
Telstra worked in collaboration with Qualcomm and Ericsson to achieve a maximum download speed of 5Gbps on a commercial network for a single user. A smartphone form factor test device was used for the testing. It was powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon X60 5G modem-RF system. The mmWave antenna modules used were 3rd generation Qualcomm QTM535.
Why switch to 5G from 4G?**
The 5G or the 5th generation technology is going to be the revolution in the mobile network. Apart from the usual mobile networks, it is going to involve IoT and provide an experience beyond previous mobile experiences.
1. 5G is expected to give real-time interactions while using cloud services. This is possible because of the low-latency. Self-driving vehicles are a reality because of this feature.
2. 5G will be able to connect at least 100 more devices as compared to 4G mobile networks in the given area.
3. 5G is designed to work virtually at a faster rate, which wasn’t possible with the 4G networks.
4. 5G has a faster download link than the 4G network.
5. With the insanely high speed. People will now don’t have to wait hours to download a 1-hour long video, it will be done in like 50 seconds or even less. How amazing is that!
What are some hidden secrets of 5G?
There are certain challenges that can block the growth of 5G networks. But the officials are trying to cover them. The first and most important one is the requirement of a bulky structure.
To use 5G networks, we will need to install small cell units at a distance of a few hundred feet. As you know 5G will work on short-range signals, so these small units can’t be neglected.
According to Professor John William Frank, the radiofrequency electromagnetic field generated because of the 5G setup will cause a harmful impact on the health of people living in nearby areas.
Another problem is that 5G will need up to 1000 times more energy than what we are using now. This can cause a sudden increase in the demand for energy which isn’t easy to manage.
The energy consumption is expected to increase by 150-170% times by the year 2026, i.e., 5 years down the line. It totally depends on us if we want a higher data speed for such a higher price!
**I hope today’s episode has given you a broad view of the 5th generation mobile technology. We need to wait to see how much of what is expected is converted to reality.
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