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Automatic Identification and Data Capture (AIDC) Market Worth $115.8 billion by 2028 – Exclusive Report by Meticulous Research®

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London, Oct. 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — According to a new market research report titled, Automatic Identification and Data Capture Market by Technology (Barcode, RFID, Biometrics, and Smart cards), Product (Scanner, Mobile Computers, and Software), End-User (Logistics, Healthcare, BFSI, Manufacturing, and Retail) – Global Forecast to 2028”, published by Meticulous Research®, the automatic identification and data capture market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 11% from 2021 to reach $115.8 billion by 2028. In terms of volume, the AIDC market is expected to reach 819.6 million units by 2028, growing at a CAGR of 12.2% from 2021 to 2028.

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Automatic identification and data capture is a technology that identifies, verifies, records, communicates, and stores information on discrete, packaged, or containerized items. Because the process is automated (rather than reliant on pens, paper, and people), information is gathered quickly and accurately. The most common technologies used to identify and capture data are barcodes, handheld and fixed-position scanners and imagers, radio frequency identification (RFID) tags and readers; and voice recognition, weighing, and cubing devices.

The AIDC market growth is primarily driven by factors, such as technological advancements along with widening applications of AIDC technologies in retail, transportation & logistics, manufacturing, BFSI, and healthcare devices. Furthermore, the rising acceptance of advanced technologies, such as barcode, RFID, and biometrics; increasing consumer demand for AIDC devices; and increasing usage of smartphones and e-commerce are also encouraging the demand for AIDC devices. Although the adoption of AIDC-enabled devices is on the rise, there is still a certain level of reluctance towards adopting new technologies. This, coupled with the high cost of some AIDC devices, may restrain the growth of the automatic identification and data capture market to some extent.

Impact of COVID-19 on the Automatic Identification and Data Capture Market

The automatic identification and data capture (AIDC) industry suffered considerable losses owing to COVID-19 in the first and second quarter of 2020 (1Q20 and 2Q20). Players operating in the AIDC market witnessed a decrease in net sales in the first half of 2020 due to the recessionary global environment driven by the COVID-19 pandemic. For instance, Zebra Technologies Corporation, a global leader in enterprise asset intelligence, designing and marketing specialty printers, mobile computing, data capture, RFID products, and RTLS, registered a decrease of USD 141 million or 12.9% in net sales in the second quarter of 2020.

Favorable government initiatives, increasing healthcare expenditure, and demand for innovative medical devices are creating opportunities for players operating in the automatic identification and data capture market. In addition, the increasing adoption of biometric and contactless smart card devices is also expected to support the growth of this market during the forecast period. This is expected to mitigate the severe impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the overall automatic identification and data capture market.

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To arrive at the most precise impact assessment for the automatic identification and data capture market, Meticulous Research® applied different scenarios to estimate the market size. As the demand for AIDC technologies increased among end users from various sectors, including healthcare, pharmaceuticals, cold chain transportation, e-commerce, and manufacturing, significant developments were observed in the AIDC market post-COVID-19.

Market forecasting was performed by assessing the impact of COVID-19 on individual AIDC technologies, and the revenue growth patterns of key players from each technology segment were considered for market estimation.

The overall automatic identification and data capture market is segmented based on technology (barcode, RFID, biometrics, and smart cards), product (scanners, printers, biometric scanners, mobile computers, consumables, and software), end user (transportation & logistics, healthcare, banking and financial, manufacturing, and retail), and geography. The study also evaluates industry competitors and analyzes the market at the country level.

Based on technology, the biometrics technology segment is expected to account for the largest share of the overall automatic identification and data capture market in 2021. The large share of this segment is attributed to the increase in demand for AIDC systems to reduce personalized data entry errors, consistently growing identity frauds, the growing significance of access control, and increasing demand for contactless data access post-COVID-19. This segment is also slated to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period.

Based on product offering, the biometric scanners segment is expected to account for the largest share of the overall automatic identification and data capture market in 2021. The large share of this segment is primarily attributed to the rapid adoption of biometric AIDC, particularly in BFSI, healthcare, and hospitality sectors; technological advancements; and increasing demand in line with the growing customer acceptance.

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However, RFID scanners are expected to grow at the highest growth rate over the forecast period. With the growing demand for contactless data entry processes and thriving transportation & logistics sector post-COVID-19, particularly in the cold chain for vaccination distribution, RFID scanners are expected to grow with considerable growth over the forecast period.

In terms of volume, AIDC consumables, including RFID tags and stickers, barcode labels, thermal transfer ribbon and foil, accounted for the largest market share of the overall AIDC market. In proportion to the growth in RFID and barcode technology across different end users, the demand for RFID consumables is also growing consistently. Thus, AIDC consumables emerged as the dominant segment in terms of volume.

Based on end user, the transportation & logistics segment is expected to account for the largest share of the overall automatic identification and data capture market in 2021. The large share of this segment is primarily accounted for the consistently growing e-commerce coupled with the incorporation of AIDC technology for logistic applications, such as fleet management and improved speed & accuracy of delivery services. However, the healthcare segment is slated to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period due to the ease of integrating AIDC technologies with various healthcare devices & platforms and increasing investments in the healthcare sector for developing and exploring AIDC-enabled healthcare devices, particularly due to the spread of COVID-19 pandemic.

Based on geography, Asia-Pacific is expected to emerge as the most dominant region in the automatic identification and data capture market in 2021. The large share of this region is primarily accounted for the significantly increasing government investments for security and transparency, particularly for BFSI, healthcare, and retail industry sector. Furthermore, the region’s economic growth, growing per capita income, rising consumption capacities with a large population base, and high economic growth rate are also attracting many global AIDC players to launch their technologically advanced products and aiding market growth in the APAC region. Furthermore, Asia-Pacific is also expected to account for the largest share of the overall AIDC market by volume.

The report also includes an extensive assessment of the key strategic developments adopted by the leading market participants in the industry over the past four years (2017–2020). The automatic identification and data capture market has witnessed new product launches & enhancements that enabled companies to broaden their product portfolios, advance existing products’ capabilities, and gain cost leadership in the automatic identification and data capture industry.

In September 2021, Epson unveiled the Epson FastFoto app1 for use with the Epson FastFoto FF-680W High-Speed Photo Scanning System to help families easily scan, rediscover, and share memories. Similarly, in April 2021, Avery Dennison Smartrac introduced ultra-small Minidose U8 RAIN RFID inlays for pharma applications.

The major players operating in the global AIDC market are B.O.S. Better Online Solutions Ltd. (Israel), TSC Auto ID Technology Co. Ltd. (Taiwan), Epson America, Inc. (U.S.), Avery Dennison Corporation (U.S.), Alien Technology Corporation (U.S.), Newland EMEA (Netherlands), Seagull Scientific, Inc. (U.S.), Zebra Technologies Corporation (U.S.), Honeywell International Inc. (U.S.), Datalogic S.P.A (Italy), Bluebird Inc. (South Korea), Godex International (Taiwan), Code Corporation (U.S.), Toshiba Tec Corporation (Japan), SATO Holdings Corporation (Japan), JADAK (U.S.), Cognex Corporation (U.S.), Axicon Auto Id Ltd. (U.K.), Omron Microscan Systems, Inc. (U.S.), Unitech Electronics Co. Ltd. (Taiwan), Opticon Sensors Europe B.V. (Netherlands), Impinj, Inc. (U.S.), Cardlogix Corporation (U.S.), NEC Corporation (Japan), Winmate, Inc. (Taiwan), Fujitsu Ltd. (Japan), HID Global Corporation (U.S.), BioRugged (South Africa), Aratek (Taiwan), Suprema, Inc. (South Korea), Thales Group (Gemalto NV) (France), Integrated Biometrics LLC (U.S.), Iris ID, Inc. (U.S.), and IDEMIA (France) among others.

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Scope of the Report:

AIDC Market, by Technology

  • Barcode
  • RFID
  • Biometric
  • Smart Card
  • Magnetic Strip
  • OCR

AIDC Market, by Product

  • Scanner & Readers
    • Barcode Scanners
      • Pen Type Readers
      • Laser Barcode Scanners
      • CCD Barcode Scanners
      • Camera-based Scanners
    • RFID Scanners
    • Smart Card Readers
      • Contact Type
      • Contactless
    • Magnetic Strip Readers
    • Optical Character Recognition (OCR)
  • Biometric Scanners
    • Face Recognition
    • Voice Recognition
    • Fingerprint Recognition
    • IRIS Recognition
  • Printers & Recorders
    • Barcode Printers
      • Dot Matrix Printers
      • Inkjet Printers
      • Laser Printers
      • Thermal Printers
    • RFID Printers
    • Label Printers
    • Smart Card Printers
    • Magnetic Stripe Printers
  • Mobile Computers
  • Consumables
    • Barcode Labels
    • RFID Tags & Sticker
    • Thermal Transfer Ribbon/Foil
  • Software

AIDC Market, by End User

  • Retail
  • Manufacturing
  • Transport & logistics
  • Banking and Financial
  • Healthcare
  • Others

AIDC Market, by Geography

  • North America
    • U.S.
    • Canada
  • Europe
    • Germany
    • France
    • U.K.
    • Italy
    • Spain
    • Rest of Europe
  • Asia-Pacific
    • Japan
    • China
    • India
    • Indonesia
    • Singapore
    • Vietnam
    • Rest of Asia-Pacific
  • Latin America
    • Mexico
    • Brazil
    • Rest of Latin America
  • Middle East and Africa

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Meticulous Research® was founded in 2010 and incorporated as Meticulous Market Research Pvt. Ltd. in 2013 as a private limited company under the Companies Act, 1956. Since its incorporation, the company has become the leading provider of premium market intelligence in North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa.

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IBM, Government of Canada, Government of Quebec Sign Agreements to Strengthen Canada’s Semiconductor Industry

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Up to $187M CAD to be invested to progress expansion of chip packaging capacity and capabilities and to strengthen R&D at IBM Canada’s Bromont plant
BROMONT, QC, April 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — IBM (NYSE: IBM), the Government of Canada, and the Government of Quebec today announced agreements that will strengthen Canada’s semiconductor industry, and further develop the assembly, testing and packaging (ATP) capabilities for semiconductor modules to be used across a wide range of applications including telecommunications, high performance computing, automotive, aerospace & defence, computer networks, and generative AI, at IBM Canada’s plant in Bromont, Quebec. The agreements reflect a combined investment valued at approximately $187M CAD.

“Today’s announcement is a massive win for Canada and our dynamic tech sector. It will create high-paying jobs, invest in innovation, strengthen supply chains, and help make sure the most advanced technologies are Canadian-made. Semiconductors power the world, and we’re putting Canada at the forefront of that opportunity,” said the Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada
In addition to the advancement of packaging capabilities, IBM will be conducting R&D to develop methods for scalable manufacturing and other advanced assembly processes to support the packaging of different chip technologies, to further Canada’s role in the North American semiconductor supply chain and expand and anchor Canada’s capabilities in advanced packaging.
The agreements also allow for collaborations with small and medium-sized Canadian-based enterprises with the intent of fostering the development of a semiconductor ecosystem, now and into the future.
“IBM has long been a leader in semiconductor research and development, pioneering breakthroughs to meet tomorrow’s challenges. With the demand for compute surging in the age of AI, advanced packaging and chiplet technology is becoming critical for the acceleration of AI workloads,” said Darío Gil, IBM Senior Vice President and Director of Research. “As one of the largest chip assembly and testing facilities in North America, IBM’s Bromont facility will play a central role in this future. We are proud to be working with the governments of Canada and Quebec toward those goals and to build a stronger and more balanced semiconductor ecosystem in North America and beyond.”
IBM Canada’s Bromont plant is one of North America’s largest chip assembly and testing facilities, having operated in the region for 52 years. Today, the facility transforms advanced semiconductor components into state-of-the-art microelectronic solutions, playing a key role in IBM’s semiconductor R&D leadership alongside IBM’s facilities at the Albany NanoTech Complex and throughout New York’s Hudson Valley. These agreements will help to further establish a corridor of semiconductor innovation from New York to Bromont. 
“Advanced packaging is a crucial component of the semiconductor industry, and IBM Canada’s Bromont plant has led the world in this process for decades,” said Deb Pimentel, president of IBM Canada. “Building upon IBM’s 107-year legacy of technology innovation and R&D in Canada, the Canadian semiconductor industry will now become even stronger, allowing for robust supply chains and giving Canadians steady access to even more innovative technologies and products. This announcement represents just one more example of IBM’s leadership and commitment to the country’s technology and business landscape.”
Chip packaging, the process of connecting integrated circuits on a chip or circuit board, has become more complex as electronic devices have shrunk and the components of chips themselves get smaller and smaller. IBM announced the world’s first 2 nanometer chip technology in 2021 and, as the semiconductor industry moves towards new methods of chip construction, advances in packaging will grow in importance. 
“Semiconductors are part of our everyday life. They are in our phones, our cars, and our appliances. Through this investment, we are supporting Canadian innovators, creating good jobs, and solidifying Canada’s semiconductor industry to build a stronger economy. Canada is set to play a larger role in the global semiconductor industry thanks to projects like the one we are announcing today. Because, when we invest in semiconductor and quantum technologies, we invest in economic security.”  — The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry
“This investment by IBM in Bromont will ensure that Quebec continues to stand out in the field of microelectronics. An increase in production capacity will solidify Quebec’s position in the strategic microelectronics sector in North America.” — The Honourable Pierre Fitzgibbon, Minister of Economy, Innovation and Energy, Minister responsible for Regional Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Metropolis and the Montreal region
About IBMIBM is a leading provider of global hybrid cloud and AI, and consulting expertise. We help clients in more than 175 countries capitalize on insights from their data, streamline business processes, reduce costs and gain the competitive edge in their industries. More than 4,000 government and corporate entities in critical infrastructure areas such as financial services, telecommunications and healthcare rely on IBM’s hybrid cloud platform and Red Hat OpenShift to affect their digital transformations quickly, efficiently and securely. IBM’s breakthrough innovations in semiconductors, AI, quantum computing, industry-specific cloud solutions and consulting deliver open and flexible options to our clients. All of this is backed by IBM’s legendary commitment to trust, transparency, responsibility, inclusivity and service. Visit www.ibm.com for more information. 
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HITACHI ACQUIRES MA MICRO AUTOMATION OF GERMANY IN EFFORT TO ACCELERATE GLOBAL EXPANSION OF ROBOTIC SI BUSINESS IN THE MEDICAL AND OTHER FIELDS

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HOLLAND, Mich., April 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Hitachi Ltd. (TSE: 6501, “Hitachi”) has signed a stock purchase agreement on April 26 to acquire all shares of MA micro automation GmbH (“MA micro automation”, headquartered in St. Leon-Rot, Germany) from MAX Management GmbH (a subsidiary of MAX Automation SE). MA micro automation is a leading provider of robotic and automation technology (robotic SI) including high-speed linear handling systems, high-precision assembly lines, and high-speed vision inspection technology for Europe, North America, and Southeast Asia, for EUR 71.5M million. The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2024, pending completion of the customary regulatory filings. After the acquisition is completed, MA micro automation will join JR Automation Technologies, LLC (“JR Automation”), a market leader in providing advanced automation solutions and digital technologies in the robotic system integration business for North America, Europe, and Southeast Asia as a continued effort to expand the company’s global presence.

MA micro automation is a technology leader for automation solutions within micro-assembly. Through its state-of-the-art proprietary high-speed and high-precision automation know-how, combined with unique optical image inspection capabilities, MA micro automation serves high-growth med-tech automation end-markets, covering the production, assembly, and testing medical and optical components including contact lenses, IVD and diabetes diagnostics consumables, and injection molding for medical use. The company was established in 2003 through a carve-out from Siemens*1 and since 2013 has been part of the MAX Automation group. 
JR Automation is a leading provider of intelligent automated manufacturing technology solutions, serving customers across the globe in a variety of industries including automotive, life sciences, e-mobility, consumer and industrial products. With over 20 locations between North America, Europe, and Southeast Asia, the leading integrator offers nearly 2 million square feet (185,806 sq. m) of available build and engineering floorspace. This acquisition allows JR Automation to further grow and strengthen both the company’s geographical footprint and their continued commitment on expanding support capabilities within the European region and medical market vertical.
“MA micro automation provides engineering, build and support expertise with established capabilities in complex vision applications, high-speed and high-precision automation technologies. When integrated with JR Automation’s uniform global process and digital technologies, this partnership will further enhance our ability to deliver added value and support to all of our customers worldwide and continue to grow our capabilities in the medical market,” says Dave DeGraaf, CEO of JR Automation. “As we integrate this new dimension, impressive talents and abilities of the MA micro automation team we further enhance our ability to serve our customers, creating a more robust and globally balanced offering.”
With this acquisition, Hitachi aims to further enhance its ability to provide a “Total Seamless Solution*2” to connect manufacturer’s factory floors seamlessly and digitally with their front office data, allowing them to achieve total optimization and bringing Industry 4.0 to life. This “Total Seamless Solution” strategy links organizations’ operational activities such as engineering, supply chain, and purchasing to the plant floor and allows for real time, data-driven decision-making that improves the overall business value for customers.
Kazunobu Morita, Vice President and Executive Officer, CEO of Industrial Digital Business Unit, Hitachi, Ltd. says, “We are very pleased to welcome MA micro automation to the Hitachi Group. The team is based in Europe, providing robotic SI to global medical device manufacturing customers with its high technological capabilities and will join forces with JR Automation and Hitachi Automation to strengthen our global competitiveness. Hitachi aims to enhance its ability to provide value to customers and grow alongside them by leveraging its strengths in both OT, IT, including robotic SI, and “Total Seamless Solution” through Lumada*3’s customer co-creation framework.”
Joachim Hardt, CEO MA micro automation GmbH says, “Following the successful establishment and growth of MA micro automation within the attractive automation market for medical technology products, we are now opening a new chapter. Our partnership with Hitachi will not only strengthen our global competitive position, but we will also benefit from joint technological synergies and a global market presence.  We look forward to a synergistic partnership with Hitachi and JR Automation.”
Outline of MA micro automation    
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MA micro automation GmbH
Head Office
St. Leon-Rot, Germany
Representative
Joachim Hardt (CEO)
Outline of Business
Automation solutions within micro-assembly
Total no. of Employees:
Approx. 200 (As of April 2024)
Founded
2003
Revenues (2023)
€ 46.5 million
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“Siemens” is a registered trademark or trademark of Siemens Trademark GmbH & Co. KG in the U.S. and other countries.
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“Total Seamless Solution” is a registered trademark of Hitachi, Ltd. in the U.S. and Japan.
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Lumada: A collective term for solutions, services and technologies based on Hitachi’s advanced digital technologies for creating value from customers’ data accelerating digital innovation. https://www.hitachi.com/products/it/lumada/global/en/index.html
About JR AutomationEstablished in 1980, JR Automation is a leading provider of intelligent automated manufacturing technology solutions that solve customers’ key operational and productivity challenges. JR Automation serves customers across the globe in a variety of industries, including automotive, life sciences, aerospace, and more.  
In 2019, JR Automation was acquired by Hitachi, Ltd. In a strategic effort towards offering a seamless connection between the physical and cyber space for industrial manufacturers and distributers worldwide. With this partnership, JR Automation provides customers a unique, single-source solution for complete integration of their physical assets and data information, offering greater speed, flexibility, and efficiencies towards achieving their Industry 4.0 visions. JR Automation employs over 2,000 people at 21 manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe, and Asia.  For more information, please visit www.jrautomation.com.   
About Hitachi, Ltd.Hitachi drives Social Innovation Business, creating a sustainable society through the use of data and technology. We solve customers’ and society’s challenges with Lumada solutions leveraging IT, OT (Operational Technology) and products. Hitachi operates under the 3 business sectors of “Digital Systems & Services” – supporting our customers’ digital transformation; “Green Energy & Mobility” – contributing to a decarbonized society through energy and railway systems, and “Connective Industries” – connecting products through digital technology to provide solutions in various industries. Driven by Digital, Green, and Innovation, we aim for growth through co-creation with our customers. The company’s revenues as 3 sectors for fiscal year 2023 (ended March 31, 2024) totaled 8,564.3 billion yen, with 573 consolidated subsidiaries and approximately 270,000 employees worldwide. For more information on Hitachi, please visit the company’s website at https://www.hitachi.com.
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$10 million Artificial Intelligence Mathematical Olympiad Prize appoints further advisory committee members

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D. Sculley, Kevin Buzzard, Leo de Moura, Lester Mackey and Peter J. Liu appointed to the advisory committee for the Artificial Intelligence Mathematical Olympiad Prize.
LONDON, April 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — XTX Markets’ newly created Artificial Intelligence Mathematical Olympiad Prize (‘AIMO Prize’) is a $10mn challenge fund designed to spur the creation of a publicly shared AI model capable of winning a gold medal in the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO).

XTX Markets is delighted to announce the appointment of five further advisory committee members. This group brings great expertise in machine learning, including D. Sculley, the CEO of Kaggle; Lester Mackey, a Principal Researcher at Microsoft Research and a Macarthur Fellow; and Peter J. Liu, a research scientist at Google DeepMind.
Prolific mathematicians Kevin Buzzard, who achieved a perfect score in the International Mathematical Olympiad, and Leo De Moura who is the Chief Architect for Lean, the automated reasoning tool, also join the advisory group.
They join the existing advisory committee members Terence Tao and Timothy Gowers, both winners of the Fields Medal, as well as Dan Roberts, Geoff Smith and Po-Shen Loh.
The AIMO Advisory Committee will support the development of the AIMO Prize, including advising on appropriate protocols and technical aspects, and designing the various competitions and prizes.
Simon Coyle, Head of Philanthropy at XTX Markets, commented:
“We are thrilled to complete the AIMO Advisory Committee with the appointments of D., Kevin, Leo, Lester and Peter. Together, they have enormous experience in machine learning and automated reasoning and are already bringing expertise and wisdom to the AIMO Prize. We look forward to announcing the winners of the AIMO’s first Progress Prize soon, and then publicly sharing the AI models to support the open and collaborative development of AI.”
Further information on the AIMO Prize
There will be a grand prize of $5mn for the first publicly shared AI model to enter an AIMO approved competition and perform at a standard equivalent to a gold medal in the IMO. There will also be a series of progress prizes, totalling up to $5mn, for publicly shared AI models that achieve key milestones towards the grand prize.
The first AIMO approved competition opened to participants in April 2024 on the Kaggle competition platform. The first progress prize focuses on problems pitched at junior and high-school level maths competitions. There is a total prize pot of $1.048m for the first progress prize, of which at least $254k will be awarded in July 2024, There will be a presentation of progress held in Bath, England in July 2024, as part of the 65th IMO.
For more information on the AIMO Prize visit: https://aimoprize.com/ or the competition page on Kaggle: https://www.kaggle.com/competitions/ai-mathematical-olympiad-prize/
Advisory Committee member profiles:
D. Sculley
D. is the CEO at Kaggle. Prior to joining Kaggle, he was a director at Google Brain, leading research teams working on robust, responsible, reliable and efficient ML and AI. In his career in ML, he has worked on nearly every aspect of machine learning, and has led both product and research teams including those on some of the most challenging business problems. Some of his well-known work involves ML technical debt, ML education, ML robustness, production-critical ML, and ML for scientific applications such as protein design.
Kevin Buzzard
Kevin a professor of pure mathematics at Imperial College London, specialising in algebraic number theory. As well as his research and teaching, he has a wide range of interests, including being Deputy Head of Pure Mathematics, Co-Director of a CDT and the department’s outreach champion. He is currently focusing on formal proof verification, including being an active participant in the Lean community. From October 2024, he will be leading a project to formalise a 21st century proof of Fermat’s Last Theorem. Before joining Imperial, some 20 years ago, he was a Junior Research Fellow at the University of Cambridge, where he had previously been named ‘Senior Wrangler’ (the highest scoring undergraduate mathematician). He was also a participant in the International Mathematical Olympiad, winning gold with a perfect score in 1987. He has been a visitor at the IAS in Princeton, a visiting lecturer at Harvard, has won several prizes both for research and teaching, and has given lectures all over the world.
Leo de Moura
Leo is a Senior Principal Applied Scientist in the Automated Reasoning Group at AWS. In his spare time, he dedicates himself to serving as the Chief Architect of the Lean FRO, a non-profit organization that he proudly co-founded alongside Sebastian Ullrich. He is also honoured to hold a position on the Board of Directors at the Lean FRO, where he actively contributes to its growth and development. Before joining AWS in 2023, he was a Senior Principal Researcher in the RiSE group at Microsoft Research, where he worked for 17 years starting in 2006. Prior to that, he worked as a Computer Scientist at SRI International. His research areas are automated reasoning, theorem proving, decision procedures, SAT and SMT. He is the main architect of several automated reasoning tools: Lean, Z3, Yices 1.0 and SAL. Leo’s work in automated reasoning has been acknowledged with a series of prestigious awards, including the CAV, Haifa, and Herbrand awards, as well as the Programming Languages Software Award by the ACM. Leo’s work has also been reported in the New York Times and many popular science magazines such as Wired, Quanta, and Nature News.
Lester Mackey
Lester Mackey is a Principal Researcher at Microsoft Research, where he develops machine learning methods, models, and theory for large-scale learning tasks driven by applications from climate forecasting, healthcare, and the social good. Lester moved to Microsoft from Stanford University, where he was an assistant professor of Statistics and, by courtesy, of Computer Science. He earned his PhD in Computer Science and MA in Statistics from UC Berkeley and his BSE in Computer Science from Princeton University. He co-organized the second place team in the Netflix Prize competition for collaborative filtering; won the Prize4Life ALS disease progression prediction challenge; won prizes for temperature and precipitation forecasting in the yearlong real-time Subseasonal Climate Forecast Rodeo; and received best paper, outstanding paper, and best student paper awards from the ACM Conference on Programming Language Design and Implementation, the Conference on Neural Information Processing Systems, and the International Conference on Machine Learning. He is a 2023 MacArthur Fellow, a Fellow of the Institute of Mathematical Statistics, an elected member of the COPSS Leadership Academy, and the recipient of the 2023 Ethel Newbold Prize.
Peter J. Liu
Peter J. Liu is a Research Scientist at Google DeepMind in the San Francisco Bay area, doing machine learning research with a specialisation in language models since 2015 starting in the Google Brain team. He has published and served as area chair in top machine learning and NLP conferences such as ICLR, ICML, NEURIPS, ACL and EMNLP. He also has extensive production experience, including launching the first deep learning model for Gmail Anti-Spam, and using neural network models to detect financial fraud for top banks. He has degrees in Mathematics and Computer Science from the University of Toronto.
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