Richard Cloete, a computer scientist at Harvard and founder of SEAQR Robotics, joins the discussion on the cutting-edge intersection of AI with UAP tracking. He shares insights from the Galileo Project, detailing the advanced sensor setups and challenges in training AI for sky surveillance. The conversation also highlights Aerosynth, a tool for simulating aerial objects to enhance detection, and Seeker Robotics' innovations in ocean exploration. Cloete emphasizes the importance of AI in classifying interstellar objects and advancing our understanding of both space and oceanic mysteries.
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Non-Traditional AI Applications
Richard Cloete's AI work focuses on non-traditional applications.
He uses AI for tracking unidentified aerial phenomena (UAPs) and other unique purposes.
insights INSIGHT
Galileo Project Overview
The Galileo Project uses a suite of sensors to monitor the electromagnetic spectrum.
This data helps detect and track unusual aerial phenomena (UAPs).
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Synthetic Data for AI Training
When training AI models, use simulated data if real-world data is scarce or unavailable.
Richard Cloete's team created AeroSynth to generate synthetic training data for their UAP detection models.
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Richard Cloete is a computer scientist and a Laukien-Oumuamua Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Center for Astrophysics, Harvard University. He is a member of the Galileo Project working under the supervision of Professor Avi, having recently held a postdoctoral position at the University of Cambridge, UK.
AI & Aliens: New Eyes on Ancient Questions // MLOps Podcast #288 with Richard Cloete,
Laukien-Oumuamua Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Harvard University.
// Abstract
Demetrios speaks with Dr. Richard Cloete, a Harvard computer scientist and founder of SEAQR Robotics, about his AI-driven work in tracking Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAPs) through the Galileo Project. Dr. Cloete explains their advanced sensor setup and the challenges of training AI in this niche field, leading to the creation of AeroSynth, a synthetic data tool.
He also discusses his collaboration with the Minor Planet Center on using AI to classify interstellar objects and upcoming telescope data. Additionally, he introduces Seeker Robotics, applying similar AI techniques to oceanic research with unmanned vehicles for marine monitoring. The conversation explores AI’s role in advancing our understanding of space and the ocean.
// Bio
Richard is a computer scientist and Laukien-Oumuamua Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Center for Astrophysics, Harvard University. As a member of the Galileo Project under Professor Avi Loeb's supervision, he develops AI models for detecting and tracking aerial objects, specializing in Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP).
Beyond UAP research, he collaborates with astronomers at the Minor Planet Center to create AI models for identifying potential interstellar objects using the upcoming Vera C. Rubin Observatory.
Richard is also the CEO and co-founder of SEAQR Robotics, a startup developing advanced unmanned surface vehicles to accelerate the discovery of novel life and phenomena in Earth's oceans and atmosphere.
Before joining Harvard, he completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Cambridge, UK, where his research explored the intersection of emerging technologies and law.Grew up in Cape Town, South Africa, where I used to build Tesla Coils, plasma globes, radio stethoscopes, microwave guns, AM radios, and bombs...
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Website: www.seaqr.net
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