The evolution of Vision Language Action models
VLAs are poised to change the world
Full-stack engineer, geophysicist, and technology leader.
I'm Dr Murray Hoggett, a full-stack JavaScript and Python engineer. I'm currently VP of Engineering at Apian, building scalable software at the cutting edge of heathtech, AI, and robotics. Previously, I worked as a research scientist on climate change, volcanoes, and geophysics.
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