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ITU planning ‘world’s first press conference featuring humanoid social robots’

Robotics Automation News

The International Telecommunications Union’s upcoming AI for Good Global Summit will include what the organization says is “the world’s first press conference featuring humanoid social robots”. At this “unprecedented media event”, nine robots and their creators will be available for questions from reporters in Geneva, Switzerland on 7 July.

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Glass vs. Plastic: BBC Article Makes Surprising Call

Plastics Today

Despite conventional wisdom, glass is no better than plastic from an environmental perspective.

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Robot-based automation: 3 tips for a time and cost-efficient implementation

Robotics Automation News

Why no-code and low-code tools have become indispensable in robotics Using robots is almost always worthwhile for companies. They can reduce labor costs, relieve employees, and make production more flexible – because the required batch sizes are becoming smaller and production processes more individual.

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How suppliers are adjusting to automakers' carbon emission reduction targets

Plastics News

As automakers push suppliers to reduce their carbon footprints, the companies are responding by setting targets of their own and coming up with new products and manufacturing processes to cut down on emissions.

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Navigating the Future: Generative AI, Application Analytics, and Data

Generative AI is upending the way product developers & end-users alike are interacting with data. Despite the potential of AI, many are left with questions about the future of product development: How will AI impact my business and contribute to its success? What can product managers and developers expect in the future with the widespread adoption of AI?

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Mastering Conversion Optimization: Lessons from Healthcare and Legal Websites

Robotics Automation News

The digital landscape is constantly evolving, and businesses must adapt to stay ahead of the curve. One key aspect of maintaining a strong online presence is optimizing your website for conversions.

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EtherCAT reaches almost 60 million nodes

Control Engineering

For the first time since EtherCAT was introduced 20 years ago, the EtherCAT Technology Group (ETG) is publishing node figures. Excluding modular I/O devices, ETG counts 59.1 million nodes, with recent growth being particularly impressive. Since 2014, growth has been exponential, with 18.4 million nodes added in 2022 alone. These figures include EtherCAT chips sold in a respective year, though this does not include the chips for I/O terminals.

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Why suppliers are critical to reducing the auto industry's carbon footprint

Plastics News

Automakers aim to reduce the industry's carbon footprint. But whether they're successful will come down in large part to whether their suppliers cut down on theirs.

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mHUB investing $50 million to build ‘largest independent manufacturing center in America’

Robotics Automation News

Historic 80,000 sq ft facility in Chicago Near West Side Opportunity Zone will expand to make mHUB the ‘largest independent manufacturing center in US’ Manufacturing and “hardtech” innovation center, mHUB, is investing $50 million in the acquisition and build-out of a historic manufacturing facility within Chicago’s Kinzie Industrial Corridor on the city’s Near West Side.

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ABB unveils AI-enabled robotic item picker for warehouses

Robotics Automation News

ABB Robotics has enhanced its industry-leading logistics automation portfolio with the launch of the Robotic Item Picker – a new AI and vision-based solution that can accurately detect and pick items in unstructured environments in warehouses and fulfillment centers.

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BrainBox AI receives $20 million investment from Québec Government and ABB. Then decides to buy ABB business unit

Robotics Automation News

BrainBox AI, a developer of autonomous building technology, has raised $20 million to support the continued development of BrainBox AI’s decarbonization technology and its global commercialization efforts.

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Manufacturing Sustainability Surge: Your Guide to Data-Driven Energy Optimization & Decarbonization

Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions

In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets.

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Recycling company EverestLabs raises $16 million and reports 200 percent growth

Robotics Automation News

EverestLabs, developer of RecycleOSSM, which it claims is “the first AI-enabled operating system for material recycling facilities” (MRFs), has reported its key milestones accomplished in 2022.

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Logistics robots market set to grow to almost $40 billion by 2033

Robotics Automation News

The logistics robots market is expected to expand at a strong compound annual growth rate of 16.5 percent between 2023 and 2033. This is according to a new report by Future Market Insights. The market is anticipated to cross a market share of $38.

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Configuration of SMS and email notifications to monitor your device

Robotics Automation News

Monitoring your device is a critical aspect of ensuring its proper functioning. When a device goes down, it can result in downtime, loss of data, or even more significant issues. Therefore, it is essential to configure SMS and email notifications to monitor your device’s status.

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Dimensionics invents automated method for density determination technology in additive manufacturing

Robotics Automation News

Dimensionics Density has unveiled a density determination technology for additive manufacturing which “contributes to the automation of the additive manufacturing process chain”.

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How Embedded Analytics Gets You to Market Faster with a SAAS Offering

Start-ups & SMBs launching products quickly must bundle dashboards, reports, & self-service analytics into apps. Customers expect rapid value from your product (time-to-value), data security, and access to advanced capabilities. Traditional Business Intelligence (BI) tools can provide valuable data analysis capabilities, but they have a barrier to entry that can stop small and midsize businesses from capitalizing on them.

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Overcoming interoperability challenges: Keeping remote renewables assets connected

Robotics Automation News

Technology is always evolving to improve modern life. The latest in artificial intelligence (AI), technology-based tactics, automation and cybersecurity are essential to master, particularly for those working in these sectors, and there is always something new to discover.

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African-engineered food delivery robots debut at Brigham university

Robotics Automation News

A unique food delivery robot is on campus at Brigham Young University (BYU). The robot is a collaboration between Professor Benjamin Terry of BYU and a robotics startup called CAYTU Robotics.

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Groundlight raises $10 million to launch ‘natural language powered computer vision’ service for robotics

Robotics Automation News

AI startup Groundlight has launched its visual understanding service based on natural language instructions. Groundlight says its service “enables any developer to understand images programmatically using simple English language instructions and just a few lines of code”.

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Dyson Repair: How to Extend the Life of Your Vacuum

Robotics Automation News

Dyson vacuums have become one of the most popular brands in the market. Their innovative designs and powerful suction capabilities have made them a favorite among homeowners. However, like any appliance, Dyson vacuums may require repair and maintenance over time.

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Modernizing MES: A Guide for Complex Manufacturers Adapting to Industry 4.0

As engineers push the boundaries of innovation with groundbreaking hardware products, their success depends largely on the speed and efficiency of production. The challenge? Manual processes and disparate systems lead to multiple versions of documents, incomplete records, and duplicated work, creating a chaotic system of records that is difficult to manage.

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Coval adds communications interface to ‘new and improved’ robotic vacuum grippers

Robotics Automation News

Coval has integrated a communications interface to its “new and improved” robotic vacuum grippers. Coval offers manufacturers a range of vacuum grippers suitable for handling of parts of various sizes, weights, and materials. This gripper range has been extended with the latest CMS HD series multistage vacuum pumps, developed by Coval.

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German Museum of Technology: What You Need to Know Before Visiting

Robotics Automation News

It is one of Germany’s most visited museums, the most engaging for kids of all ages, and fascinating even for adults who detest perusing museum displays. All of this has to do with the Technical Museum of Berlin, which is housed in a number of sizable structures close to the iconic Angertian Station.

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