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Archives for May 3, 2023

Your gateway to explore vertical farming industry in the Gulf – GVF 2023 will go live this September in Dubai

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As days pass and the Middle East’s largest and only exclusive event – the Global Vertical Farming Show 2023 by TAB group in Dubai happening on 13th and 14th September, gets near – it is being exceptionally acclaimed and talked about amongst the industry professionals.

The summit will bring together experts, innovators, and leaders in the vertical farming industry from across the globe.

The event will serve as a platform for discussions on the latest trends, ideas, and innovative solutions in the field of vertical farming, and its potential to transform the future of agriculture and food industry. [Read more…] about Your gateway to explore vertical farming industry in the Gulf – GVF 2023 will go live this September in Dubai

Can robotics improve the environment?

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Although conversations about the impact of robots on society more often than not focus on the negative aspects of automation – such as the number of jobs that might be threatened by the rise of AI and robotics – there is also a very real possibility that new technologies like robots can be used to help tackle some of the world’s most pressing problems.

Nowhere is this possibility truer than in relation to climate change, which is undoubtedly the most pressing problem of our time. But what exactly is the scope of the environmental problem we face and how can robots be used to tackle it? [Read more…] about Can robotics improve the environment?

Data Annotation as the Key to Successful AI Implementation

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Today, AI is transforming every industry, from healthcare to finance, from transportation to retail.

While a successful AI strategy has the potential to revolutionize the way we live and work, it always depends on the quality of the data used to train the models.

And this is where we need data annotation. Annotating data serves the function of telling machine learning models specifically what we want them to perceive. [Read more…] about Data Annotation as the Key to Successful AI Implementation

Sarcos and VideoRay partner to offer integrated underwater robotic systems

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Sarcos Technology and Robotics, a maker of advanced robotic systems, and VideoRay, a manufacturer of underwater robotic systems, have signed an agreement to offer integrated underwater robotic systems combining VideoRay remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) with the Sarcos Guardian Sea Class robotic system including its power-efficient dexterous arms.

Under the terms of the agreement, Sarcos and VideoRay will each be able to sell an integrated underwater robotic system, as well as their respective individual products, and provide replacement parts and repair services and support.

Kiva Allgood, president and CEO, Sarcos, says: “This collaboration is significant for the industry as it will enable Sarcos and VideoRay customers to easily purchase a pre-integrated system combining VideoRay’s best-in-class remotely operated vehicles with our advanced one- or two-armed Sea Class system. [Read more…] about Sarcos and VideoRay partner to offer integrated underwater robotic systems

Nasa awards AeroVironment $10 million contract to design helicopters for Mars mission

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The success of Ingenuity Mars helicopter, co-designed and co-developed by AeroVironment and NASA/JPL, lays the foundation for the development of the Sample Recovery Helicopters

AeroVironment has been awarded a $10 million contract by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) to co-design and co-develop conceptual designs and engineering development units of Mars Sample Recovery Helicopter flight systems.

Future efforts could include detailed design, build, and test of qualification and flight hardware. The helicopters build upon the Ingenuity Mars Helicopter design heritage and feature upgraded robotics to supplement aerial mobility.

AeroVironment engineers from the MacCready Works team previously worked with NASA JPL to co-design and develop the Ingenuity Mars Helicopter, which has completed 52 successful flights to date on Mars and survived 781 sols on the surface, far outperforming its design objectives. [Read more…] about Nasa awards AeroVironment $10 million contract to design helicopters for Mars mission

Denali becomes Universal Robots’ biggest Certified Solution Partner

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Denali Advanced Integration has become Universal Robots’ biggest Certified Solution Partner.

Denali is now expected to use its integration expertise and market reach to bring Universal Robots’ collaborative robot technology to major business across the globe as part of its new Automation-As-A-Service (AaaS) portfolio, which it announced in April.

This will offer large scale companies end-to-end integration and service support and corresponds with a growing interest from large businesses in cobot automation. [Read more…] about Denali becomes Universal Robots’ biggest Certified Solution Partner

The Impact of Robotics on Automotive Manufacturing

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The automotive manufacturing industry is one of the largest industries in the US, employing about 9 million people with $1.3 million in annual revenue. The bustling industry like automotive requires the use of robotic technology to reach higher productivity and efficiency.

This technology has impacted automotive plants globally and is one of the most extensive users of robots. Automotive manufacturing plants utilize robots for different purposes like material handling, painting, assembly handling and welding.

Some robots also work outside the car plant and perform tasks, including moving materials, inspecting parts, and spraying paint onto cars. [Read more…] about The Impact of Robotics on Automotive Manufacturing

Create Professional-Sounding Audio in a British Accent Using Text-to-Speech Technology

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Text-to-speech (TTS) technology has come a long way in recent years, and it can now be used to create professional-sounding audio with a British accent.

With text-to-speech technology, you can generate realistic-sounding voices perfect for podcasts, videos, radio broadcasts or any other type of audio production.

The best part is that the process is incredibly simple – all you have to do is enter your script into the software’s text box and select the desired British accent from the list of available options. [Read more…] about Create Professional-Sounding Audio in a British Accent Using Text-to-Speech Technology