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I don’t know that I agree with the wording of the parent post, but I understand the sentiment. It does include a lot of hardware that is relatively cutting edge
by arijun 3y ago
I don’t know that I agree with the wording of the parent post, but I understand the sentiment. It does include a lot of hardware that is relatively cutting edge, and the insanely low latency on the system is reflected in that.
While calling it “the most advanced” might be a bit of a stretch, the sophistication of the hardware was something that I wouldn’t have previously thought possible. Some of your counter examples fall short of that complexity. The actual mRNA vaccines are pretty technologically simple, the complexity in differential gps is in its algorithms rather than hardware, and is that camera really groundbreaking (genuine question).
- justapassenger 3y ago> The actual mRNA vaccines are pretty technologically simple, Apple vision is even more technologically simple. You get the screen, attach some sensors to it, sprinkle cameras, add CPU, battery, lenses and you’re done. > the complexity in differential gps is in its algorithms rather than hardware, I could somehow understand your ignorance when it comes to mRNA - it’s outside of typical software engineer field of expertise. But GPS? Yeah, complexity is just in algorithms. Building a satellite that can survive decades in space, building and attaching extremely precise clock to, some solar panels and antennas, thrusters and few other minor details, then getting that onto the rocket and injecting into very precise orbit - that’s an easy part! And especially doing that in 1970s! All those things are easy compared to leet code! /s
- as_bntd 3y agoThat said, the Vision Pro will also push the envelope when it comes to software, or so it seems.