Challenges of Independent Verification & Validation of Intelligent Systems
Leave a Comment(This piece was written by ChatGPT. Learn more about this experiment here) Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) is an important process for ensuring the safety and reliability of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) software systems that are used in safety-critical applications. These applications include self-driving cars, medical devices, military systems, and aviation systems, […]
Four Examples of SiMD IV&V Gone Wrong
Leave a CommentWhen we go to a hospital or doctor’s office to be treated, we know that sometimes things might not go perfectly. Typically, we worry about the human elements. What happens if I don’t respond to the prescription my doctor gives me? What if a mistake during a routine surgery leaves me injured? However, one all-too-real […]
NVIS Display Selection Guide
Leave a CommentCertain operating environments for ruggedized systems call for the need to be unseen. This is where Night Vision Imaging Systems (NVIS) come in. In simplest terms, these infrared-driven solutions allow operators to use their tactical equipment, without emitting significant light. As you could imagine, the most popular application is military. These systems are found in […]
Pros and Cons of Agile Development for Safety-Critical Applications
Leave a CommentAgile software development methods are growing increasingly popular in product development. You can see why—an emphasis on speed, collaboration, and innovation sounds like a great concept. However, in safety-critical applications, there are concerns that agile methodology is insufficient in ensuring that the end product will not malfunction out in the field. So do those concerns […]
Five Benefits of Working with US-Based Manufacturers
Leave a CommentOver the last several decades, the commercial world has become smaller and smaller. While there are many contributing factors, trade policies and technological advances such as the Internet are considered the biggest ones. Regardless of the exact influences, they all add up to the ability for you to buy products made just about anywhere in […]
Key Considerations when Sourcing a Sealed Monitor
Leave a CommentFor most monitor applications, a standard off-the-shelf unit gets the job done. But there are certain situations that require a sealed monitor to protect it from the elements. Uses vary from car washes, boats, grain silos, mining, to explosive and other extreme environments. You get the idea. But it’s not just as simple case of: […]
Understanding Key Options for Ruggedized Displays
Leave a CommentWhen it comes to configuring ruggedized equipment, there’s no shortage of options. In fact, our modeling system provides over 120 million configurations in total! That’s a lot to cover. So today, we’ll focus on the primary attributes available for ruggedized displays. Physical Size Ultimately, this will drive a lot of your decision making. In order […]
Why You Want an Extended Warranty
Leave a CommentGeneral Digital’s ruggedized hardware solutions are built here in the United States with the highest-quality components and labor available. From workstations and display systems to keyboards, power supplies, and cables—you need to have confidence that your product is going to work when you need it to. However, despite taking every measure possible to avoid product […]
What are the True Costs of Saving when Purchasing Ruggedized Equipment?
Leave a CommentRuggedized electronics are found worldwide in many markets today: military, industrial, marine, mining and others. While they are all seeking the benefits of longevity and durability, each application tends to have its own set of requirements. Sometimes these specifications come with a higher price tag when compared to off the shelf solutions that appear to […]
Custom Development of Ruggedized Systems
Leave a CommentUses for ruggedized computer systems are highly specialized, and are likely to vary greatly from use to use. With these challenging and rather inflexible demands, off the shelf just won’t do. However, development, engineering and manufacturing costs for truly unique systems may be cost prohibitive to the end user. This is where custom product development […]