Daily Archives: January 17, 2018

Welcome Your New Windshield Wiper Overlords

Innovation ExamplesBy Tim Hampton January 17, 2018

Using a neural net to detect rain using cameras (no dedicated rain or sun sensors). Computers are very patient. https://t.co/YM0tQ6vLOV — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) January 3, 2018 Using systems already in the car New, well-optioned cars often include a dedicated rain sensor to turn on the wipers automatically. Tesla has held off adding that feature,…

Segmentation – How Can a Sand Castle Hold Up a Car?

Innovation ExamplesBy Tim Hampton January 17, 2018

In his YouTube video Grady Hillhouse explains “Dirt is probably the cheapest and simplest construction material out there, but it’s not very strong compared to other choices. Luckily geotechnical engineers have developed a way to strengthen earthen materials with almost no additional effort…” The secret is Principle 1 – Segmentation. To prevent a soil structure from…