TinyML is like IoT: great on concepts, everyone agrees it's the future, but has been slow to take off.
or, maybe it's just that they're being built into all products now, they just do not need the brand for them such as IoT or TinyML.
or, maybe it's just that they're being built into all products now, they just do not need the brand for them such as IoT or TinyML.
In fact, I hope my home has fewer smart devices in the future. I don't need an electronic door lock if my robot butler unlocks the door when I get home. I don't need smart window shades if the butler opens and closes them whenever I want. I don't need a dishwasher or bread maker or Cuisinart or whatever other labor saving device if I don't need to save labor anymore. Labor will be practically free.
I swear I've read an article on exactly why human-scale robot servants make no sense.
It's something like:
1. Anything human-scale will tend to weigh as much as a human. That means it needs a lot of batteries, compared to e.g. a roomba. Lots more material and lots more weight means lots more cost. 2. Also, they'll be heavy. Which means if they e.g. fall down the stairs, they could easily kill someone. 3. If they run out of power unexpectedly (e.g. someone blocks their path to the charger) then they'll be a huge pain in the ass to move, because they're human scale. Even moreso if they're on the stairs for some reason.
2. Yes, robots will need to be cautious around people, especially children. But if it has a soft cover and compliant joints and good software we should be able to make it safe enough. They will not need to be imposing 7 foot tall giants. I expect they will typically be shorter than the average human. Maybe even child size with built in stilts or other way to reach high things.
3. Extension cord? Swappable auxiliary battery? This seems trivial to solve if it turns out to be a real problem. And if you have two (or borrow your neighbor's) they can help each other out.
PS: it doesn't accept $500 tips anymore ;)
Or the other way around, if a device uses TinyML there's less reason to make it IoT, and the people who appreciate TinyML are probably exactly those who oppose IoT.