Formal Definition of the Conscious Turing Machine Robot

:::info Authors: (1) Lenore Blum (lblum@cs.cmu.edu); (2) Manuel Blum (mblum@cs.cmu.edu). ::: Table of Links Abstract and 1 Introduction 2 Brief Overview of CtmR, a Robot with a CTM Brain 2.1 Formal Definition of CtmR 2.2 Conscious Attention in CtmR 2.3 Conscious Awareness and the Feeling of Consciousness in CtmR 2.4 CtmR as a Framework for … Read more

Lumoz Quidditch Match is live! Claim 50 Million Points and 30+ top-tier ecosystem project rewards!

Dear Wizards, We are thrilled to announce that after over two years and nearly 1,000 days of preparation, Lumoz is about to launch its third and final incentive testnet — the Lumoz Quidditch Match. This will be an unprecedented adventure. The Lumoz Quidditch Match officially started on August 27th, and we are offering 50 million … Read more

Controlling Automated Vehicles on Large Lane-free Roundabouts: Simulation Results

:::info Authors: (1) Mehdi Naderi; (2) Markos Papageorgiou; (3) Dimitrios Troullinos; (4) Iasson Karafyllis; (5) Ioannis Papamichail. ::: Table of Links Abstract and Introduction Vehicle Modeling The Nonlinear Feedback Control OD Corridors and Desired Orientations Boundary and Safety Controllers Simulation Results Conclusion Appendix A: Collision Detection Appendix B: Transformed ISO-Distance curves Appendix C: Local Density … Read more

Integrating Boundary Control and Safety Measures in Lane-Free Traffic Systems

:::info Authors: (1) Mehdi Naderi; (2) Markos Papageorgiou; (3) Dimitrios Troullinos; (4) Iasson Karafyllis; (5) Ioannis Papamichail. ::: Table of Links Abstract and Introduction Vehicle Modeling The Nonlinear Feedback Control OD Corridors and Desired Orientations Boundary and Safety Controllers Simulation Results Conclusion Appendix A: Collision Detection Appendix B: Transformed ISO-Distance curves Appendix C: Local Density … Read more

Optimizing Vehicle Flow in Complex Roundabouts: OD Corridors and Desired Orientations

:::info Authors: (1) Mehdi Naderi; (2) Markos Papageorgiou; (3) Dimitrios Troullinos; (4) Iasson Karafyllis; (5) Ioannis Papamichail. ::: Table of Links Abstract and Introduction Vehicle Modeling The Nonlinear Feedback Control OD Corridors and Desired Orientations Boundary and Safety Controllers Simulation Results Conclusion Appendix A: Collision Detection Appendix B: Transformed ISO-Distance curves Appendix C: Local Density … Read more

Advanced Nonlinear Feedback Control Techniques for Automated Vehicles

:::info Authors: (1) Mehdi Naderi; (2) Markos Papageorgiou; (3) Dimitrios Troullinos; (4) Iasson Karafyllis; (5) Ioannis Papamichail. ::: Table of Links Abstract and Introduction Vehicle Modeling The Nonlinear Feedback Control OD Corridors and Desired Orientations Boundary and Safety Controllers Simulation Results Conclusion Appendix A: Collision Detection Appendix B: Transformed ISO-Distance curves Appendix C: Local Density … Read more

Collision Detection and Control in Automated Vehicle Simulations

:::info Authors: (1) Mehdi Naderi; (2) Markos Papageorgiou; (3) Dimitrios Troullinos; (4) Iasson Karafyllis; (5) Ioannis Papamichail. ::: Table of Links Abstract and Introduction Vehicle Modeling The Nonlinear Feedback Control OD Corridors and Desired Orientations Boundary and Safety Controllers Simulation Results Conclusion Appendix A: Collision Detection Appendix B: Transformed ISO-Distance curves Appendix C: Local Density … Read more

Meet Algolia: HackerNoon Company of the Week

We are back with another Company of the Week feature! Every week, we share an awesome tech brand from our tech company database, making their evergreen mark on the internet. This unique HackerNoon database ranks S&P 500 companies and top startups of the year alike. This week, we are proud to present Algolia – the world’s only end-to-end AI … Read more

Controlling Automated Vehicles on Large Lane-free Roundabouts

:::info Authors: (1) Mehdi Naderi; (2) Markos Papageorgiou; (3) Dimitrios Troullinos; (4) Iasson Karafyllis; (5) Ioannis Papamichail. ::: Table of Links Abstract and Introduction Vehicle Modeling The Nonlinear Feedback Control OD Corridors and Desired Orientations Boundary and Safety Controllers Simulation Results Conclusion Appendix A: Collision Detection Appendix B: Transformed ISO-Distance curves Appendix C: Local Density … Read more

10 Days of .Net Aspire: Day 4 — Using Oracle Component in Visual Studio

A Step-by-step guide on how to use the .Net Aspire Oracle component in Visual Studio. .Net Aspire framework is used to develop cloud and production-ready distributed applications. It consists of components to handle cloud-native concerns such as Redis, Postgres, etc. Prerequisites Install .Net 8 Install Visual Studio 2022 version 17 or higher .Net Aspire Workload … Read more

Code Smell 267 – Objects Aliasing

Favor immutability to retain control of your objects TL;DR: Use immutable objects to prevent unexpected changes caused by aliasing. Problems Unexpected mutations Difficult bug tracking Unpredictable code behavior Reduced code predictability Increased coupling Compromised thread safety Solutions Use immutable objects Implement defensive copying Favor functional programming Refactorings https://maximilianocontieri.com/refactoring-008-convert-variables-to-constant?embedable=true Context Aliasing happens when multiple references point … Read more

RemotiveLab’s RemotiveBroker Now Supports SecOC Integration Directly in Signal Database

The RemotiveBroker, the platform’s core component, now supports message authentication through SecOC along with E2E protection. SecOC data is automatically extracted to simplify configuration. The AUTOSAR SecOC protocol is designed to protect communication, within a vehicle, from cyber-attacks by providing integrity and authentication for messages. Message authentication in all modern automotive protocols We are thrilled … Read more

Gamification: A Key Driver of Mass Adoption

Gamification will be one of the main drivers for mass adoption in the brave new world. By tearing down barriers to entry, it allows complex technologies like blockchain to intersect with gaming to create a unique digital experience. The Power of Gaming in the Crypto Space The gaming industry has already felt the presence of … Read more

Evidence-Based Management: Where to Start?

If you haven’t read my article about evidence-based management’s history and core principles, I recommend you do so by following the link: https://hackernoon.com/evidence-based-management-in-business-will-it-make-a-difference n n If you have decided to start implementing evidence-based management in your organization, I would like to talk about the first steps. The whole idea is to use the objective evidence … Read more

Flight to Quality in Crypto Explained

You may have heard the term ‘flight to quality’ many times in the financial press. The term refers to the situation when investors shift their funds to the highest-quality instruments within an asset class or choose a ‘safer’ asset class. Flight to quality occurs when investors believe in the solid long-term prospects of specific assets. … Read more

What Is a Digital Garden?

The topic of note-taking remains relevant today. We know the benefits it provides to the author. We are familiar with various approaches to note-taking and tools that can be used, and we have choices. Imagine you have found your approach, your tool, and your note base is growing and pleasing to the eye. What next? … Read more

Educational Byte: Using Coins and Tokens in Different Crypto Networks

Sometimes, transferring cryptocurrency funds or using certain applications could have a steep learning curve. That’s partly because there aren’t only one or three cryptocurrencies around these days, but thousands of them. Besides, it isn’t uncommon anymore to handle funds across several crypto platforms, using different coins. That’s why all crypto users need to know the … Read more

The Specifics Of Data Affect Augmentation-Induced Bias

:::info Authors: (1) Athanasios Angelakis, Amsterdam University Medical Center, University of Amsterdam – Data Science Center, Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Amsterdam, Netherlands (2) Andrey Rass, Den Haag, Netherlands. ::: Table of Links Abstract and 1 Introduction 2 The Effect Of Data Augmentation-Induced Class-Specific Bias Is Influenced By Data, Regularization and Architecture 2.1 Data Augmentation … Read more

Class-specific Bias in Image Data Augmentation: Data Augmentation Robustness Scouting

:::info Authors: (1) Athanasios Angelakis, Amsterdam University Medical Center, University of Amsterdam – Data Science Center, Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Amsterdam, Netherlands (2) Andrey Rass, Den Haag, Netherlands. ::: Table of Links Abstract and 1 Introduction 2 The Effect Of Data Augmentation-Induced Class-Specific Bias Is Influenced By Data, Regularization and Architecture 2.1 Data Augmentation … Read more