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How humanoid robots can help narrow gaps between automation and labor

Robotics Business Review

The robotics industry has seen major growth and maturity in the past decade. Robots also are getting cheaper and more affordable. Robots are taking a greater role and improving automation in many ways, but are humanoid robots the next step? million unfilled positions in manufacturing.

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New Year, New Popular Articles from MoldMaking Technology

Mold Making Technology

Source: (top left) Boucherie, (top right) TK Mold & Engineering, (bottom left) Emuge-Franken, (bottom right) Plastic Ingenuity The top ten most-viewed articles in January were not only a testament to what our readers took an interest in—they reflect what is trending in our small but mighty world of moldmaking. Dapra Corp.,

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Outlook for Automation in 2024

Mold Making Technology

Wage and productivity gains in US manufacturing are not on par. The uncertainty is expected to persist in 2024, with The Economist describing it as a "second cold war" and "multipolar disorder." Labor shortages have contributed to record robot sales. Check out the full article here. Photo Credit: U.S.

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Karl Storz enters talks to acquire surgical robot developer Asensus Surgical

Robotics Business Review

The Intelligent Surgical Unit powers the Senhance surgical robot system. The agreement enables Karl Storz to engage in due diligence and negotiations over a potential acquisition of the surgical robot maker. premium to the closing price of Asensus stock on April 2, 2024. based Asensus is developing the Senhance surgical robot.

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Digital Transformation Forum to help manufacturers boost competitiveness, efficiency

Robotics Business Review

Manufacturers are under pressure to take on a digital transformation that will add flexibility on the plant floor while increasing productivity. This can’t-miss event will delve deeper into technology integration for manufacturing, discussing not just the “why” but also the “how” of digital transformation.

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Multiple AI models help robots execute complex plans

Robotics Business Review

The HiP framework develops detailed plans for robots using the expertise of three different foundation models, helping it execute tasks in households, factories, and construction that require multiple steps. While we can routinely complete each step without much thought, a robot requires a complex plan that involves more detailed outlines.

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Accenture invests in humanoid maker Sanctuary AI

Robotics Business Review

Credit: Sanctuary AI In its Technology Vision 2024 report , Accenture said 95% of the executives it surveyed agreed that “making technology more human will massively expand the opportunities of every industry.” Accenture Ventures announced a strategic investment in Sanctuary AI , one of the companies developing humanoid robots.

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