Surrey Festival of Skills’ Post

I will be hosting a session on "How AI is Transforming the Animation Industry" for members of the Producers Guild of America on Thursday, May 2. This presentation will offer live demonstrations and take a deep dive into the various tools leading the transformation in the animation industry. Whether you're new to experimenting with AI or seeking to deepen your expertise, the event will provide a rich environment for exploration and knowledge. Please note that this is a private event exclusively for Producers Guild Members.  Further details can be found in the PGA newsletter. #AIAnimation #AnimationIndustry #AItechnology #ProducersGuildofAmerica #PGAevent #AItransformations #AnimationTools #CreativeTechnology #IndustryInnovation #LinkedInLearning #AIexpertise #DigitalCreativity #Immix #AI

🌟 An exciting Milestone for me at APH! 🌟 When I joined APH, we offered product demonstrations and webinars, but rarely online on a regular basis. I’ve had the privilege of building APH’s live product demonstration program into a consistent, accessible resource. Today, we proudly showcase seven incredible assistive technology products online live, including: ✅ Polly– Enhancing early braille learning for children ✅ Code Jumper– Making coding accessible and fun ✅ The Monarch– Our groundbreaking multifunctional device that combines braille text, tactile graphics, and interactive applications. ✅ Low Vision Video Magnifiers – Like Juno, Jupiter, and Video Mag HD, bringing clarity to text and images ✅ Braille Displays – Innovative tools for seamless braille reading and digital access These regular online demonstrations allow us to connect directly with educators, parents, and users, making it easier than ever to explore our life-changing products. If you’re passionate about assistive technology, sign up for a live demo and experience these innovations firsthand! 💡 👉 https://lnkd.in/eVcBKfd3 Let’s continue breaking barriers and empowering individuals with accessibility tools! #AssistiveTechnology #AccessibilityMatters #BlindAndLowVision #TechForGood #InnovativeSolutions #InclusiveEducation #BrailleTechnology #LowVisionSupport #AssistiveTechInnovation #AccessibilityForAll #LiveDemonstrations #InclusiveDesign #DisabilityInclusion

Here is the Fair Worlds 2023 highlight reel! (better late than never). Feast your eyes on 3D visualizations, VR experiences, augmented reality apps, IRL audio-based geo-mapped experiences, videos, and more. If you or someone you know is ready to bring product go-to-market into engaging 3D and virtual experiences, DM me! I can also share an article I wrote on the 'full journey' companies can take to evolve their product marketing, sales demos, web sites and more into the virtual future. #augmentedreality #3dexperience #virtualreality #vr #ar #productmarketing https://lnkd.in/geyew7qk

"Virtual Hype: The Interactive Demo Spectacle! 🌐 When the tech brand aimed to showcase their latest gadgets in a captivating way 📱, they launched an Interactive Virtual Demo platform - allowing customers to explore product features through virtual simulations, - sparking interest 🔍, - enhancing understanding 🤓, - and providing an immersive tech experience from any device, anywhere 🌍. The result? A digital tech revolution! 💻 Within hours of its launch, the Virtual Demo platform received 100,000 views, leading to a 50% increase in product inquiries and positioning the brand as a tech innovator in the market. This cutting-edge D2C marketing tactic not only engaged tech enthusiasts but also set a new benchmark for interactive product demonstrations in the digital space! 🚀 #virtualdemo #techinnovation #D2Cexperience"

Let's knock down some misconceptions about #XR #productions. When our team set out to invent the world's first real-time multi-camera XR broadcast driven by a game engine (shoutout #unrealengine ) for The International 11, it was "crazy"...that is, until we delivered it, then it was "brilliant" And, it's also highly accessible and beneficial for productions and applications of all shapes and sizes. Misconception #1. "It's expensive and inaccessible": Yeah, high-end setups exist, but more affordable user-friendly XR tools have emerged, making it accessible for smaller productions. #unrealengine5 #pixotope Misconception #2. "It's just about spectacle": While visually impressive, XR is valuable for more than just wowing audiences. It enhances storytelling, provides remote experts with immersive access to sites, or even offers training simulations in real-time. Misconception #3. "It's too complicated to execute live": Unlike movies, live XR can't be heavily edited, but with planning and rehearsals we can ensure seamless integration of XR elements with the live environment and performance. Misconception #4. "It's only for tech-savvy audiences": Engaging XR experiences are enjoyable for anyone, regardless of their technical knowledge. The focus should always be on clear storytelling and intuitive interaction. When technology and storytelling are seamlessly merged, they combine to create a viewer or player experience unparalleled, ultimately, the viewer shouldn't even think about the tech, and just love their experience. #livebroadcast #extendedreality #augmentedreality #broadcasting #ghostframe #myreze https://lnkd.in/gBVQP6Yk

🎉🤖 Exciting Times at the Rabbit R1 Pickup Party! #RabbitR1Launch #TechInnovation On April 23, 2024, we marked a significant milestone at the iconic TWA Hotel in New York City. It was a thrilling evening where we celebrated the official launch of the Rabbit R1 with the first group of users who had pre-ordered this groundbreaking device. 🚀 Event Insights: Venue: The TWA Hotel, a symbol of innovation and glamour, hosted our vibrant gathering. Unboxing Experience: Attendees experienced the first unboxing of the Rabbit R1, exploring its innovative features firsthand. Live Demos: The event featured live demonstrations, highlighting how Rabbit R1 integrates cutting-edge AI technology to enhance daily interactions. 🌟 Future Milestones: This launch is just the beginning. We're excited about the next steps for Rabbit R1, including broader distribution and the introduction of new functionalities based on the valuable feedback we received from our early adopters last night. 💡 Impact on Industry: Events like these are not just celebrations but pivotal moments that reflect our commitment to pushing the boundaries of technology and user experience. 📸 Miss the Event? Stay tuned for detailed highlights and testimonials posted right here, offering insights into the experiences of our first users and the potential impact of Rabbit R1 on both personal and professional lives. See here - https://lnkd.in/gFYsz6BQ #TechLaunch #AI #InnovationInTech #RabbitTechnology #ProfessionalNetworking

🚀 Augmented Reality in Industrial Trade Shows 🚀 At AR Playground, we’ve been pioneering the use of AR to create immersive, interactive experiences that captivate audiences and provide valuable engagement. In this article, we delve into how AR enhances product demonstrations, facilitates virtual prototypes, and creates interactive booth experiences. We also highlight its role in training and education, and how it offers valuable data collection and analytics. Check out the full post to discover how AR can revolutionise your trade show presence and make a lasting impression. If you’re interested in leveraging cutting-edge AR technology for your next event, let’s connect and make it happen. #AugmentedReality #TradeShows #IndustrialMarketing #WatchThisSpaceAgency #ARApplications #InteractiveExperiences #Innovation #Marketing #ARPlayground #WatchTheSpaceAgency

Today we're gonna 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫 if a Behavior Transformer is able to learn 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐞 in Gran Turismo Sport! 🚀 The paper's title is "𝐁𝐞𝐓𝐀𝐈𝐋: 𝐁𝐞𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐑𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲" 👉The paper introduces BeTAIL, a novel approach that combines a Behavior Transformer with a residual Adversarial Imitation Learning policy, to learn racing policies from human demonstrations in the high-fidelity racing simulator Gran Turismo Sport. 👉 The methodology involves modeling the learning task as a Markov Process and employing a unimodal Behavior Transformer (BeT) for state and action processing, followed by fine-tuning with a residual Adversarial Imitation Learning (AIL) policy to adapt to different tracks and dynamics. 👉 The experiments were conducted in Gran Turismo Sport, testing BeTAIL across three distinct challenges, demonstrating its effectiveness in leveraging both single-track and multi-track demonstrations to achieve smooth, human-like steering and reliable lap completion in unseen tracks. 👉 The paper concludes that BeTAIL effectively accelerates learning from human demonstrations with smoother, more consistent steering behavior, and identifies potential for future improvements in integrating sequence modeling into AIL and enhancing BeT action predictions. The full story is on audiolizer.cloud, go check it out! 🎧

The Dragons Den in the MAGPIE project was a great method to have the demo and tool leads present themselves! 🔎 And to look beyond the demo implementation and tool development towards scaling! 📋 The Dragons from the involved ports - Port of Rotterdam, HAROPA PORT, DeltaPort GmbH & Co. KG, APS - Administração dos Portos de Sines e do Algarve, S.A. and EFIP (European Federation of Inland Ports) - did an amazing job 💡 Questions on the technologies, the business case, the link to different contexts and when implementation could already start Great to host the session & work towards a Handbook that capture the lessons learned on the demo's and tools

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