Deep learning could predict car trouble before you notice it

Trying to replicate the sounds your car is making to the mechanic you're talking to is equal parts frustrating and embarrassing. But neural networks could put your best "worn out wheel bearing" impression into retirement. Israeli company 3DSignals uses deep learning to keep track of sounds, listening for deviations from the norm in musical and mechanical acoustics. According to an interview with IEEE Spectrum, the company is in talks with "leading European automakers" to put its ultrasonic microphones in their cars. But rather than consumer vehicles, the focus seems to be on applications for autonomous taxis.