If you want to put your machine learning skills to the test Amazon has just announced an exciting and fun product called AWS DeepRacer. AWS DeepRacer is an autonomous 1/18th scale race car driven by reinforcement learning.
You use Amazon tools to build a machine learning model which you can test in a virtual environment. Then, when you’ve tested everything properly you can take your DeepRacer on a physical track and see how your coding holds up in real life.
The most fun part is that Amazon will launch a DeepRacer league where developers can compete head to head with other DeepRacer owners for points and glory.
DeepRacer specs
| CAR | 18th scale 4WD with monster truck chassis |
| CPU | Intel Atomā¢ Processor |
| MEMORY | 4GB RAM |
| STORAGE | 32GB (expandable) |
| WI-FI | 802.11ac |
| CAMERA | 4 MP camera with MJPEG |
| SOFTWARE | Ubuntu OS 16.04.3 LTS, IntelĀ® OpenVINOā¢ toolkit, ROS Kinetic |
| DRIVE BATTERY | 7.4V/1100mAh lithium polymer |
| COMPUTE BATTERY | 13600mAh USB-C PD |
| PORTS | 4x USB-A, 1x USB-C, 1x Micro-USB, 1x HDMI |
| SENSORS | Integrated accelerometer and gyroscope |
Where can I buy the AWS DeepRacer
Being launched by Amazon it’s no secret where you can get this new product.
Pre-order now and receive the DeepRacer on March 6, 2019.
