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Archives for November 20, 2016

Singapore: ‘From successful city to smart nation’

November 20, 2016 by Mark Allinson

Singapore is a city state which blends tradition and modernity.

Now, authorities are looking to take the next step and go from being a successful city to a smart nation.

Among the many technology initiatives the authorities have embarked on is to introduce robots into the lives of elderly people, as well as teach them how to use computers to basic and advanced levels.

This video shows a robot designed to guide elderly residents through a series of exercises to help maintain them in the best possible health, and computer classes.

Filed Under: Miscellaneous Tagged With: authorities, city, elderly, robots, singapore, smart, technology

Video: Industrial robots market

November 20, 2016 by Mark Allinson

The industrial sector is currently the largest market for robots – with applications in automotive; electronics or electrical; metal fabrication; and other segments.

According to the International Federation of Robotics, the market for industrial robots is at record levels.

In 2015, robot sales increased by 15 per cent to just over than 250,000 units sold worldwide. China was estimated the biggest buyer.  [Read more…] about Video: Industrial robots market

Filed Under: Industrial robots, Industry Tagged With: Automotive, collaborative, industrial, market, robot, robots, universal

Connected cars: A massive new market for chipmakers

November 20, 2016 by Mark Allinson

The Benz Patent Motorwagen, invented by Carl Benz in the 1880s, is regarded as the first motor car ever made. 

It was a purely a mechanical machine with no electronics.

It wasn’t until the 1930s that electronics started playing a part in cars, which had become much more complex and more powerful since the original motorwagen.

And electronics have played an increasingly large role ever since.  [Read more…] about Connected cars: A massive new market for chipmakers

Filed Under: News, Transportation Tagged With: Automotive, cars, connected, connected cars, electronics, market, microprocessors, nxp, qualcomm, vehicles

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  • The mundane revolution: Unexpected innovations in robotics
  • OnLogic unveils new line of mini PCs powered by AMD Ryzen Embedded processors
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