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The Future of IoT Revealed: Inside Samsara's Data Revolution with Evan Welbourne

Over the Air · 11 Jul 2024 · 20m

What this episode covers

Evan Welbourne, Head of AI and Data at Samsara, discusses the evolution of IoT from a distinct technology to an invisible infrastructure, emphasizing that the real value lies in data analytics and edge computing. He details Samsara's pivot from a temperature sensor to a vehicle gateway, highlighting how thermal constraints in AI dash cams drive hardware design decisions. The conversation explores the future of neuromorphic computing, data ownership in connected devices, and the rise of edge AI for real-time safety insights.

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Samsara, Very, Peridio, Garmin, Strava, Stanford, IBM, Hubble Network

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