Tag: Machines

Vending Machines An American Social History


Free Download Kerry Segrave, "Vending Machines: An American Social History"
English | ISBN: 0786413697 | 2002 | 290 pages | PDF | 35 MB
Although the 1880s are considered the beginning of the vending machine era, these devices have existed for a couple of thousand years. The earliest reference to a vending machine was made by Hero-a Greek mathematician, physicist and engineer who probably lived in Alexandria during the first century a.d.-who described and illustrated a coin-operated device to be used for vending sacrificial water in Egyptian temples. Completely automatic, the device was set in operation by the insertion of a five-drachma coin.

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Theory of Mechanisms and Machines


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English | 2006 | ISBN: 8120329015 | PDF | pages: 723 | 12.8 mb
Intended to cater to the needs of undergraduate students in mechanical, production, and industrial engineering disciplines, this book provides a comprehensive coverage of the fundamentals of analysis and synthesis (kinematic and dynamic) of mechanisms and machines. It clearly describes the techniques needed to test the suitability of a mechanical system for a given task and to develop a mechanism or machine according to the given specifications. The text develops, in addition, a strong understanding of the kinematics of mechanisms and discusses various types of mechanisms such as cam-and-follower, gears, gear trains and gyroscope.

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Why Machines Learn The Elegant Math Behind Modern AI [Audiobook]


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English | ASIN: B0CGRXHS6W | 2024 | 13 hours and 30 minutes | M4B@64 kbps | 394 MB
Author: Anil Ananthaswamy
Narrator: Rene Ruiz

A rich, narrative explanation of the mathematics that has brought us machine learning and the ongoing explosion of artificial intelligence. Machine learning systems are making life-altering decisions for us: approving mortgage loans, determining whether a tumor is cancerous, or deciding whether someone gets bail. They now influence developments and discoveries in chemistry, biology, and physics-the study of genomes, extra-solar planets, even the intricacies of quantum systems. And all this before large language models such as ChatGPT came on the scene. We are living through a revolution in machine learning-powered AI that shows no signs of slowing down.

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What To Do When Machines Do Everything How to Get Ahead in a World of AI, Algorithms, Bots, and Big Data [Audiobook]


Free Download Malcolm Frank, Paul Roehrig, Ben Pring, Jon Vertullo (Narrator), "What To Do When Machines Do Everything: How to Get Ahead in a World of AI, Algorithms, Bots, and Big Data"
English | ASIN: B0D8CNBBJ9 | 2024 | MP3@64 kbps | ~07:35:00 | 209 MB
What To Do When Machines Do Everything is a guidebook to succeeding in the next generation of the digital economy. When systems running on Artificial Intelligence can drive our cars, diagnose medical patients, and manage our finances more effectively than humans it raises profound questions on the future of work and how companies compete. Drawing upon real-world cases, data, and insight, the authors provide clear strategic guidance and actionable steps to help you and your organization move ahead in a world where exponentially developing new technologies are changing how value is created.
Written by a team of business and technology expert practitioners, this book provides a clear path to the future of your work.
The first part of the book examines the once in a generation upheaval most every organization will soon face as systems of intelligence go mainstream. The authors argue that contrary to the doom and gloom that surrounds much of IT and business at the moment, we are in fact on the cusp of the biggest wave of opportunity creation since the Industrial Revolution. Next, the authors detail a clear-cut business model to help leaders take part in this coming boom; the AHEAD model outlines five strategic initiatives that are central to competing in the next phase of global business by driving new levels of efficiency, customer intimacy, and innovation.

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Theory of Machines Kinematics and Dynamics


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English | 2019 | ISBN: 9389447941 | PDF | pages: 525 | 134.5 mb
The Theory of Machines is an important subject to mechanical engineering students of both bachelor’s and diploma level. One has to understand the basics of kinematics and dynamics of machines before designing and manufacturing any component. The subject material is presented in such a way that an average student can easily understand the concepts. The graphical methods of analysis are given preference over analytical wherever possible though they lack in accuracy but can be performed quickly. Particular care has been taken to draw diagrams to scale correctly. The results are compared with analytical ones wherever possible.

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