NVIDIA's $99 Jetson Nano is an AI Computer for DIY Enthusiasts (engadget.com)

Sophisticated AI generally isn't an option for homebrew devices when the mini computers can rarely handle much more than the basics. NVIDIA thinks it can do better -- it's unveiling an entry-level AI computer, the Jetson Nano, that's aimed at "developers, makers and enthusiasts." From a report: NVIDIA claims that the Nano's 128-core Maxwell-based GPU and quad-core ARM A57 processor can deliver 472 gigaflops of processing power for neural networks, high-res sensors and other robotics features while still consuming a miserly 5W. On the surface, at least, it could hit the sweet spot if you're looking to build your own robot or smart speaker. The kit can run Linux out of the box, and supports a raft of AI frameworks (including, of course, NVIDIA's own). It comes equipped with 4GB of RAM, gigabit Ethernet and the I/O you'd need for cameras and other attachments.

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Nvidia Cannot Be Trusted With Anything IMHO

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Nvidia claims that the realtime raytracing tech in its uber-expensive RTX 20xx cards "took 10 years to develop". Hmm. A full 10 years to turn decades old raytracing techniques into working hardware circuitry! Either Nvidia's hardware engineers have an IQ in the double digits and take ages to implement old techniques in hardware. Or good old Nvidia is one of those lovely tech companies that _could_ have given us exactly what we wanted 6 to 7 years ago, but simply opted to sell old tech for another few years instead - it was more profitable that way, you see? GPU buyers are idiots - Nvidia gives its architecture a radical name change every few years (Maxwell, Turing, bla bla bla), unlocks a bit more of the processing potential the architecture had 5 years ago, and boasts - GASP! - that the "new" architecture is now 20% faster. I wouldn't be surprised if Nvidia already has RTX 40xx or even RTX 50xx GPUs running in its laboratory. When will we get those babies? WHEN NVIDIA FEELS LIKE IT OF COURSE. LMAO!