Fugro has reached a binding agreement for the acquisition of the remaining shares in Sea-Kit International, a long-standing partner in the development of hi-tech uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) for low carbon emission maritime operations and research. [Read more…] about Fugro strengthens position in marine robotics with acquisition of Sea-Kit International
Falling Demand is Undermining Government Investment in Battery and Semiconductor Tech
Improvements in battery and semiconductor technology are essential for automation. Physically instantiated AI systems need power cells that can fuel them for work. Tethering them to long cables is impractical in most situations.
Unfortunately, demand for these ancillary technologies is drying up, despite billions of dollars in direct U.S. government funding. Slowing growth in electric vehicle sales is partly to blame.
Still, pundits are also anticipating Donald Trump’s return to the Whitehouse, dampening sentiment in the science and technology sector’s long-term investment plans. [Read more…] about Falling Demand is Undermining Government Investment in Battery and Semiconductor Tech
The Advantages of Using the Ionic Framework for Cross-Platform App Development
Recent years have been marked by a dramatic increase in the use of portable devices, thus bringing more mobility and comfort into our lives. As the demand for smartphones keeps growing, it creates the need for top technologies to use for app development.
Among all the readily available solutions, developers tend to use the Ionic Framework, which possesses a great deal of benefits for mobile app development.
Let’s explore all the advantages the Ionic platform offers and discover why it is the first to consider when looking for web and app development services. [Read more…] about The Advantages of Using the Ionic Framework for Cross-Platform App Development
Geofencing and its Role in Layered Counter Drone Solutions
Imagine a future where drones only fly when invited and under boundaries drawn digitally across the sky. This is the new reality that airspace management is redefining thanks to geofencing, a technological marvel.
This article explores the many uses of geofencing as a component of a multi-layered counter drone solution, assisting organizations in preventing unwanted incursions and optimizing drone-powered services.
Are counter-drone solutions essential?
Drones could pose significant security issues, such as interfering with privacy rights or interrupting vital operations. This is the developing drone age reality, and to protect our skies and ground, we need effective counter-drone technologies. [Read more…] about Geofencing and its Role in Layered Counter Drone Solutions
Autonomous excavator constructs 6-metre-high dry-stone wall
ETH Zurich researchers from Gramazio Kohler Research, the Robotics Systems Lab, Vision for Robotics Lab, and the Chair of Landscape Architecture deployed an autonomous excavator to build a 6-metre-high and 65-metre-long dry-stone wall.
The wall is embedded in a digitally planned and autonomously excavated landscape and park. The team developed this innovative design application as part of the National Centre of Competence in Research for Digital Fabrication (NCCR dfab). [Read more…] about Autonomous excavator constructs 6-metre-high dry-stone wall
ABB extends no-code Wizard Easy Programming to industrial robots
ABB Robotics has extended the scope of its free Wizard Easy Programming software to include its six-axis industrial robots powered by an OmniCore controller in addition to its collaborative robots.
This makes ABB the first robot manufacturer to offer an easy-to-use, no-code programming tool for cobots and six-axis industrial robots, lowering barriers to automation for new users and offering ecosystem partners and integrators an efficient tool to support their customers.
“Addressing industry challenges and opportunities is essential to sustain and accelerate the worldwide adoption of robotics automation,” says Marc Segura, president of ABB Robotics. [Read more…] about ABB extends no-code Wizard Easy Programming to industrial robots
Hyundai to manufacture robotaxi in Singapore
Hyundai and Motional – a specialist developer of autonomous vehicle technology – have opened the Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Center Singapore (HMGICS) and announce that Hyundai and Motional’s jointly developed all-electric IONIQ 5 robotaxi will be manufactured at HMGICS.
The first production-ready IONIQ 5 robotaxis will be deployed as part of Motional’s commercial services in the US, starting in 2024.
Additionally, Motional and the Group revealed today that the IONIQ 5 robotaxi is one of the first SAE Level 4 autonomous vehicles (AVs) to be certified under the US Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS). [Read more…] about Hyundai to manufacture robotaxi in Singapore
The Impact of CNC Machining Across Industries
In the realm of modern manufacturing, few technologies have been as transformative as computer numerical control (CNC) machining.
This method, where computer programming guides the movement of factory tools and machinery, has revolutionized how we produce everything from everyday items to complex components.
Its journey from the earliest numerical control systems to today’s sophisticated multi-axis CNC machines encapsulates a saga of innovation and technological advancement.
As industries from aerospace to healthcare continuously evolve, CNC machining stands as a pivotal force driving this change, enabling unparalleled precision, efficiency, and versatility in production. [Read more…] about The Impact of CNC Machining Across Industries
Can Manufacturing Become More Precise than it is Today?
Whether manufacturing can become more precise than it is today depends primarily on advancements in other fields. While some manufacturing is accurate on the nanoscale, other types aren’t. [Read more…] about Can Manufacturing Become More Precise than it is Today?
Optimizing Email Campaigns Through Template Design and Automation
Have you ever wondered why some emails capture your attention while others get lost in the shuffle?
The secret lies in optimized email campaigns, where the art of template design meets the efficiency of automation.
Discover how email campaign optimization and automation tools can jumpstart your digital marketing strategy and connect you more effectively with your audience. [Read more…] about Optimizing Email Campaigns Through Template Design and Automation