Source: analyticsinsight.net In the last decade, the robotics industry has created millions of additional jobs led by consumer electronics and the electric vehicle industry, and by 2020, robotics will be a US$100 billion worth industry, as big as the tourism industry. For example, the rehabilitation robot market has grown 10 times between 2010 and 2016, Read More
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Source: fierceelectronics.com BMW announced Wednesday it is joining forces with chip maker Nvidia to create faster and smarter logistics robots. In a blog, BMW announced it has been using a variety of logistics robots that are “proving vital in the supply chain as they can carry various products and parts from one bay to another, Read More
Source: techerati.com As part of a recent entry to Science Robotics, experts argued that “Covid-19 could be a catalyst for developing robotic systems that can be rapidly deployed with remote access […] to front lines”. It is often in times of great strife that innovation truly comes to the fore – the progress made across both Read More
Source: roboticsbusinessreview.com In many parts of the U.S., robots have been replacing workers over the last few decades. But to what extent, really? Some technologists have forecast that automation will lead to a future without work, while other observers have been more skeptical about such scenarios. Now a study co-authored by an MIT professor puts Read More
Source: AI robotics startup Covariant recently closed Series B funding with a capital infusion of $40 million. The funding spotlights the needs of autonomous robots in industries like manufacturing, warehousing, supply chain and logistics to streamline tasks. To date, the company has raised $67 million. The latest investment will be used to strengthen product development and scale Read More
Source: By getting inspired by the biomechanics of cheetahs, scientists at North Carolina State University have developed the fastest ever soft robot that can move quickly on concrete surfaces or in the water than previous generations of soft robots. What’s more, it can delicately grab objects or with sufficient strength to lift heavy objects. The robot is Read More
Source: zdnet.com One of the big regulatory hurdles to the commercial adoption of drones — the kind that fly as well as the kind that roll down sidewalks and may one day deliver you a pizza — is collision safety. A small handful of safety incidents could have major consequences for adoption, and many regulatory bodies are loath to Read More
Source: news.fiu.edu Future jobs in architecture, engineering and construction are going to look quite different than they do today. These industries will rely heavily on automation and robotics, and FIU’s Robotics Academy is at the forefront of preparing their workforce. For its efforts in this area, the academy has been named one of 40 finalists nationwide for Read More
Source: venturebeat.com A five-year European Union (EU) project to develop a collaborative humanoid that helps workers in industrial environments has concluded, with the participants touting breakthroughs in “AI learning, natural language processing, and robotic manipulation.” The SecondHands project, born from the EU’s €80 billion ($87 billion) Horizon 2020 research program, set out back in 2015 to develop what it Read More
Source: techxplore.com Researchers at Google Research and the University of California, Berkeley, have recently developed an imitation learning system that could enable a variety of agile locomotion behaviors in robots. Their technique, presented in a paper pre-published on arXiv, allows robots to acquire new skills by imitating animals. “This project builds on some previous works from computer Read More
Source: therobotreport.com Most robots are as good as or even better than humans at certain repetitive tasks. However, autonomous systems operating in complex, dynamic environments can benefit from human judgment in edge-case situations. Synthiam Inc. has developed Exosphere, which bids out tasks for cloud-based robots to artificial intelligence and human controllers. Calgary, Alberta-based Synthiam also offers Autonomous Read More
Source: mrt.com No matter the commodity price, the equipment that produces, moves and processes crude and natural gas must be maintained. “Ongoing maintenance is critical,” said Jake Loosararian, co-founder and chief executive officer of Gecko Robotics, in a phone interview. The Pittsburgh-based robotics company he co-founded in 2013 utilizes artificial intelligence-enabled robots to gather data Read More
Source: venturebeat.com In a recent paper published on the preprint server Arxiv.org, researchers at Carnegie Mellon, Facebook, and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign propose Active Neural Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (Active Neural SLAM), a hierarchical approach for teaching AI agents to explore environments. They say that it leverages the strength of both classical and AI-based path- and Read More
Source: analyticsindiamag.com DataRobot has gained traction in the AutoML world due to its intuitive platform that can be leveraged to build ML models without the need for data scientists. In an attempt to further enhance the platform, the firm introduced Visual AI in the DataRobot 6.0 to automate ML workflows with computer vision technology. The company has Read More
Source: itbrief.com.au Enterprise artificial intelligence (AI) provider DataRobot has enhanced its platform to include new capabilities in visual AI and automated deep learning, as well as separate capabilities for MLOps and automated time series. DataRobot’s SVP of product and customer experience, Phil Gurbacki, says the company wants to push the boundaries of what’s possible. “Subject Read More
Source: itweb.co.za InterSystems, a provider of IT platforms for health, business, and government applications, has partnered with enterprise AI company DataRobot, to accelerate the application of AI in healthcare. Through an integration and reseller agreement, InterSystems customers will be able to integrate predictions and insights from DataRobot’s enterprise AI platform into their healthcare applications. Henry Adams, Read More
Source: DataRobot, the leader in enterprise AI, announced enhancements to its enterprise AI platform, including AI Applications, Automated Deep Learning, and Visual AI. These new introductions further unlock the value of AI by putting the power of AI into the hands of more users and making it simpler to build and deploy deep learning models. “Subject Read More
Source: scroll.in Social isolation and loneliness are concerns for many older adults, and can be triggered by the need to transition to a condo, rental accommodation, long-term care facility or retirement home. Sometimes, the only thing standing between an older adult and loneliness may be a beloved pet. This reciprocal relationship of affection and attention between Read More
Source: lawgazette.co.uk Despite much hype – and many millions of pounds in investments – artificial intelligence has yet to take over even the most mundane aspects of legal professionals’ work, according to new research. Just 16% of respondents to a survey of solicitors say they are applying AI technology to due diligence and 12% for ‘e-discovery/e-disclosure/technology Read More
Source: zawya.com DUBAI – DataRobot, the leader in enterprise AI, and InterSystems, a global leader in information technology platforms for health, business, and government applications, today announced a partnership designed to accelerate the application of AI in healthcare. Through an integration and reseller agreement, the partnership makes it easier for InterSystems customers to integrate predictions and Read More
Source: syfy.com As next-generation personal robots, digital voice assistants like Apple’s Siri, and interactive Artificial Intelligence devices similar to Amazon’s Alexa become more a part of humans’ daily lives, their ability to interact with individuals and groups can be fostered by machines admitting mistakes and learning the simple act of humility. In a new study published last week in the Proceedings Read More
Source: bbntimes.com The use of blockchain in robotics can help businesses to make their robotic operations more secure, flexible, and profitable. Robots are already disrupting several industries, including manufacturing, healthcare, entertainment, and transportation. They provide several applications such as efficient manufacturing, smarter weapons, safer surgery, and self-driven transportation. But, in addition to these applications, they also face Read More
Source: searchdatamanagement.techtarget.com San Francisco-based database vendor Splice Machine is taking an integrated approach to enabling machine learning with its eponymous database. Splice Machine is a distributed SQL relational database management system that includes machine learning capabilities as part of the overall platform. Splice Machine 3.0 became generally available on March 3, bringing with it updated machine learning capabilities. It Read More
Source: machinedesign.com Researchers at Columbia Engineering have developed a fully integrated, sensorized robot finger. Until now, touch sensors have been difficult to integrate into robot fingers. Among the challenges were the inability to cover multi-curved surfaces, high wire count and difficulty fitting into small fingertips—all of which prevented applications with dexterous hands. What sets this robot finger Read More
Source: techxplore.com The field of robotics took one step forward—followed by another, then several more—when a robot called Rainbow Dash recently taught itself to walk. The four-legged machine only required a few hours to learn to walk backward and forward, and turn right and left while doing so. Researchers from Google, UC Berkeley and the Read More
Source: nakedsecurity.sophos.com According to its maker, Trifo, the Ironpie home surveillance robot vacuum isn’t just your dust bunnies’ worst nightmare. It also chases intruders away with its “advanced vision system”. Funny thing about that always alert thing. It’s true, the artificial intelligence (AI) -enhanced internet of things (IoT) robot vacuum can indeed be connected to Read More
Source: Roybi, the maker of a pill-shaped robot to teach language and math skills to young children, has acquired additional technology to power its educational features. The Mountain View, Calif.-based company has acquired the KidSense artificial intelligence engine developed by Kadho. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Based in Irvine, Calif., Kadho has spent Read More
Source: tahawultech.com Sophia, the world’s first humanoid robot citizen, is set to speak at a specialised professional forum of internal auditors in Dubai. The event, which will be held on 12th to 14th April 2020 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, will see Sophia conduct a session “AI in the Internal Audit Profession” on the Read More
Source: gulftoday.ae Robots are coming increasingly under the scanner not just at the government level but also in social circles. They are believed to be able to perform a range of tasks, from doing domestic chores to taking care of the elderly and even conducting a human orchestra! In the south Indian blockbuster Enthiran (Robot), Read More
Source: digitaljournal.com Today, the mesh conference announced that the world’s first artificial intelligence android to serve as a teaching assistant for a university course will be featured as a keynote speaker at this year’s event. Maria Bot will be joined on stage by Dr. William Barry an artificial intelligence (AI) ethicist, leadership consultant, education leader and futurist. Maria Bot and Read More