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Why Are You Waiting to Apply for the Beaglebone AI RoadTest

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A famous person once said, "The Future Is Now."

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So, why wait to the future, what you can do now. Like, apply for the BeagleBone AI Roadtest: BeagleBone AI

 

Built on open source Linux, BeagleBoneRegistered AI fills the gap between small single board computers (SBCs) and more powerful industrial computers.

 

BeagleBoneRegistered AI makes it easy to explore how artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning can be used in everyday life. Machine learning is supported by an optimized TI Deep Learning (TIDL) software framework and pre-installed software tools. Here's a few specs:

 

  • Works with existing BeagleBoard.orgRegistered BeagleBoneRegistered cape add-on boards and many available third-party cape add-on boards and enclosures
  • 1GB RAM and 16GB on-board eMMC flash with a high-speed interface
  • USB Type-C for power and superspeed dual-role controller; and USB Type-A host
  • Gigabit Ethernet, 2.4/5GHz WiFi, and Bluetooth 4.2/BLE
  • microHDMI video and audio output
  • Zero-download out-of-box software experience
  • TI SitaraTm AM5729 processor with: Dual 1.5GHz ArmRegistered CortexRegistered-A15 microprocessor subsystem 2 C66x Floating-Point VLIW DSPs
  • 4 Embedded Vision Engines (EVEs) supported by the TIDL software framework library for machine learning
  • 2x Dual-Core Programmable Real-Time Unit (PRU) subsystems (4 PRUs total) for ultra-low latency control and software generated peripherals
  • 2x Dual ArmRegistered CortexRegistered-M4 co-processors for real-time control and subsystem management
  • IVA-HD subsystem with support for 4K at 15fps H.264 encode/decode and other codecs at 1080p60
  • VivanteRegistered GC320 2D graphics accelerator
  • Dual-Core PowerVRRegistered SGX544Tm 3D GPU

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So here's my question:

 

what's keeping you from applying to get a free Beaglebone AI to experiment with and get into the world of Machine Learning?

 

At this point it's a complete mystery to me? Kindly inform me, Watson!

 

 

 

 

 

 

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  • I am very interested in do a road test on the BB AI, but when I see 51 applicants for 5 kits, I am discouraged to apply.

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    (Hey, 51 applicants is a great thing, good for e14.)

     

    And . . . there is my standard excuse, my day job has been exhausting lately, so I don't have the time.

  • in reply to mp2100

    Allen,

     

    I'm glad you wrote. I've been wanting to address this question/comment for awhile.

     

    As an applicant, it may appear that 51 applicants is a lot of competition. It really isn't. In every roadtest, there are applicants who do not answer every question in the application, so they are eliminated. It is stated clearly in red on the application: all questions must be answered or else your application will not be considered.

     

    In every roadtest, there are applicants who do not tell me what they are going to do with the product or they say "I don't know. I'll figure it out when I get it." These sort of applicants are not chosen because they have not demonstrated to me they know what to do with the product. You don't have to write a book. But you have to tell me enough to indicate you know what to do with it.

     

    In every roadtest, there are people who do not log into the community for months. My data correlates quite clearly that a recent login is a good indication of someone who will complete the review. Thus, if you join the community one day, apply the same day, and never login again, you are not a good bet as someone who will complete the review.

     

    If you can write a decent application and demonstrate that you participate in the element14 community, you have a better than average chance of being selected.

     

    Oh, one more thing: after I select the people, I send them a notification. If they do not respond, I am compelled to choose someone else.

     

    I read every application usually twice. I have a detailed pre-screening process. If you put some effort in it and behave in a mature manner, you are likely to being chosen.

     

    I encourage you to apply.

     

    Randall Scasny

    RoadTest Program Manager

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  • in reply to mp2100

    Allen,

     

    I'm glad you wrote. I've been wanting to address this question/comment for awhile.

     

    As an applicant, it may appear that 51 applicants is a lot of competition. It really isn't. In every roadtest, there are applicants who do not answer every question in the application, so they are eliminated. It is stated clearly in red on the application: all questions must be answered or else your application will not be considered.

     

    In every roadtest, there are applicants who do not tell me what they are going to do with the product or they say "I don't know. I'll figure it out when I get it." These sort of applicants are not chosen because they have not demonstrated to me they know what to do with the product. You don't have to write a book. But you have to tell me enough to indicate you know what to do with it.

     

    In every roadtest, there are people who do not log into the community for months. My data correlates quite clearly that a recent login is a good indication of someone who will complete the review. Thus, if you join the community one day, apply the same day, and never login again, you are not a good bet as someone who will complete the review.

     

    If you can write a decent application and demonstrate that you participate in the element14 community, you have a better than average chance of being selected.

     

    Oh, one more thing: after I select the people, I send them a notification. If they do not respond, I am compelled to choose someone else.

     

    I read every application usually twice. I have a detailed pre-screening process. If you put some effort in it and behave in a mature manner, you are likely to being chosen.

     

    I encourage you to apply.

     

    Randall Scasny

    RoadTest Program Manager

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