Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.47
September 05, 2024
…and workshops on AI's role in sustainable development and smart cities. Executives from Silicon Valley and worldwide, policymakers, and AI researchers, will lead discussions on the future of AI governance, the ethical implications of AI, and the role of international cooperation in harnessing AI’s potential covering important topics such as the ethical AI framework and the impact of the Islamic World AI Charter. Speakers will include Cristiano Amon, Qualcomm president and CEO; Simon See, NVIDIA AI Technology Center global head; Antony Cook, Microsoft deputy general counsel; Nick Studer, Oliver Wyman Group president and CEO; and Caroline Yap, Google Cloud global…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.32
June 02, 2024
…PRN welcomed agriculture innovators, investors, and industry to the city to explore the future of smart agriculture. The summit was held in April by the Robotics Factory, Innovation Works, and the PRN. Cybernetix, which has focused on vertical robotics applications in manufacturing, logistics, construction, and healthcare since its inception, said it participated in the event as a launchpad for their new expanded focus on agriculture and climate robotics. “The new use cases and overall necessity for robotics innovation in agriculture have accelerated the sector’s investment potential, and we will explore investments in agriculture and climate robotics to add to our…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 18.56
April 08, 2024
…for 5G, industrial internet of things (IIoT), transportation AI, smart city and more - with an emphasis on edge computing AI, operational technology (OT) cybersecurity, and carbon footprint management. NEXCOM provides internet of things (IoT) devices for automation systems, including industrial robot controllers and AI computers for robots. In August 2023, Universal Robots and NexCOBOT, a subsidiary of NEXCOM, announced a partnership to develop a “Smart Robot Box” integration gateway device that is also compatible with ABB, FANUC, KUKA, and Yaskawa Motoman robots. Software defined edge computing with IoT embedded OS The AIC OT-X is NEXCOM’s latest software-defined edge computing…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 25.22
March 26, 2024
…tours; and 16 student demonstrations of robotic projects, spanning smart cities, medical robotics, drones, autonomous driving, smart home applications and more. RASTIC opening years in the making In development over the past year, RASTIC brings together academia and industry to develop the next-generation competitive robotics and autonomous systems workforce. The state-of-the-art laboratory and industry-aligned, hands-on interdisciplinary training and education allows students to design, build, and test all kinds of robots, from simple consumer ‘bots to GPU-fueled, AI-powered systems. The Center was founded in 2022 with a $8.8 million capital investment from the Innovation Institute at the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative (MassTech)…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 18.69
December 20, 2023
…CES Innovation Award Honoree* within the Sustainability, Eco-Design, & Smart Energy and Smart Cities categories. The S7X featuring operator vision technology will be on display at CES along with the Bobcat ZT6200 autonomous mower, Machine IQ telematics, and MaxControl remote operation. Bobcat is also showing its latest iteration of its all-electric/autonomous concept loader known as the RogueX2. Doosan Enerbility is leading the way in driving clean energy innovations, becoming the first company to manufacture core components of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) with Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) design certification. Showcasing its diverse energy portfolio, Doosan will introduce its next generation of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.86
September 27, 2023
…weights, and packaging materials in FedEx's shipping network. Redwood City, Calif.-based Dexterity said its “full-stack” systems include intelligent robots with human-like dexterity to automate repetitive tasks. The company claimed that they enable employees to focus on higher-level, cognitive work in unpredictable environments. Dexterity said its intelligence suite gives mobile robots “the ability to to see, touch, think, and move quickly to pack trailers with stable, dense walls of randomized boxes.” Its proprietary DexR platform is designed to navigate autonomously to the back of trailers and connect to a powered conveyor system that feeds the robot boxes directly from the sortation…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.83
August 16, 2023
…computing technology across multiple embedded industries. The New Taipei City, Taiwan-based company said its systems enable customers to optimize their equipment and ensure high reliability, long life cycles, and 24/7 durability in markets including industrial automation, medical, gaming, transportation, energy, mission-critical, and retail. At the Automation Expo, DFI plans to exhibit in four themed areas: factory automation, rugged products, motherboards, and systems. The company said in a release that it hopes “to become the best partner in the transformation of India's manufacturing industry.” DFI supports mobile robots with Qualcomm As the use of automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and autonomous mobile…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.55
July 31, 2023
…or SMG, announced its intention to be a “robot-friendly city.” It said it plans to establish a technology investment fund, introduce robotic services in healthcare facilities, and build the Suseo Robotics Cluster startup and venture hub. SMG said in a release that it plans to invest ₩202.9 billion (about $160 million U.S.) through 2026 in becoming a leader in the robot services industry. It said the Seoul Comprehensive Robotics Industry Development plan is partly intended to respond to the challenge of an aging population. South Korea has one of the world's lowest birth rates, and the average age of its…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.60
July 28, 2023
…to lead to new industrial success. They also hope to be competitive in bidding for construction projects in Neom City in Saudi Arabia and the “K-brand” capital relocation project in Indonesia, reported the Korea IT Times. “Connecting elevators with robots is considered indispensable for future urban development worldwide,” said Do Ik-han, vice president and head of the Service Business Division at Hyundai Elevator. “During the [signing] ceremony, we also discussed the potential of setting an international standard for smart buildings that integrate elevators, robotics, and communications expertise,” Do told The Korea Herald.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 21.89
July 17, 2023
…real-time system is significantly more effective than attempting a city-wide approach over vast areas. Sales are targeted to begin during Q4 2023. “We are excited to begin the upgrade of our Nation’s public safety infrastructure by deploying technology that can give law enforcement officers and security professionals new capabilities with ‘eyes, ears, and voice’ on the ground driven by artificial intelligence 24/7/365,” said William Santana Li, chairman and chief executive officer, Knightscope, Inc. “This is just the beginning of our long-term march to deploy over 1 million machines-in-network having the capabilities to see, feel, hear, smell and speak,” he said.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.08
June 23, 2023
…data to help businesses get the most out of smart and embedded platforms. “We're very much in industrial computing and have worked with Microsoft on Windows IoT,” said Jason Waldman, business development manager at Advantech. “Our technology is the 'secret sauce' for customers that want support for up to seven years, not 18 months.” Advantech, which has offices in Taipei, Taiwan, and Milpitas, Calif., has also worked with NVIDIA IGX Orin to accelerate development of industrial and healthcare applications. Last week, the company launched the IoTMart International digital commerce platform to serve small to midsize customers. Valor offers customization and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.30
June 12, 2023
…and CEO of Hexagon. “With NVIDIA technologies and Hexagon’s Smart Digital Realities, our solutions will deliver real-time comparisons of real- and virtual-world models.” Stockholm-based Hexagon claimed that it is a global leader in digital reality technologies, combining sensors, software, and autonomous systems. The company said it uses data “to boost efficiency, productivity, quality, and safety across industrial, manufacturing, infrastructure, public-sector, and mobility applications.” Hexagon has about 24,000 employees in 50 countries and net sales of approximately €5.2 billion ($5.59 billion U.S.). Digitalization requires accurate digital twins For businesses to reach the next level of digitalization, they need to create accurate,…
