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Build Physical AI Kernels for Vision Applications with AMD ROCm

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This beginner to intermediate session introduces kernel-level development using ROCm. Participants will build a kernel application in C++, analyze performance using AMD profiling tools, and apply optimization techniques. Prior familiarity with kernel programming is recommended.

July 22, 2026 15:30 - 16:15

Alok Gupta
Alok Gupta

Product Application Engineer | AMD

Topic

Physical AI & Robotics

Developer Platforms & Open Ecosystems

Session Type

Workshop

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