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Robust AI raises $22.5 million to build ‘world’s first’ industrial-grade cognitive engine for robotics

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Robust.ai, the company pioneering an industrial grade cognitive engine for robots, announced today the close of a $15 million Series A investment round, taking the company’s total funding to date to $22.5 million.

JAZZ Venture Partners led the Series A round and was joined by previous investors Playground Global, Liquid2, Fontinalis, Jaan Tallinn and Mark Leslie. Esther Dyson, Steve Blank and Tim O’Reilly are also angel investors in Robust.ai.

Historically, robots have largely been confined to highly predictable environments; Robust aims to change that by creating a new cognitively-driven AI platform that gives robots the problem-solving capabilities they need to work alongside humans in dynamic, open-ended environments, vastly increasing their potential in complex public spaces. [Read more…] about Robust AI raises $22.5 million to build ‘world’s first’ industrial-grade cognitive engine for robotics

The Most Important Things to Keep in Mind When Creating an App

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Creating an app is a fun process because you never know how much your app could impact and improve the lives of its users. Also, there is fear involved because you could put in a lot of work and the app could never flourish and become successful.

Both scenarios are possible, but if you take the proper measures then you can limit a lot of risk when you are building your app. I have included some of the major tips that could save you a lot of frustration, time, and money. [Read more…] about The Most Important Things to Keep in Mind When Creating an App

Automating image-based inspection with artificial intelligence

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High demands on products as well as high time and cost pressure are decisive competitive factors across all industries and sectors.

Whether in the food or automotive industry quality, safety and speed are today more than ever before factors that determine the success of a company.

Zero-defect production is the goal. But how can it be guaranteed that only flawless products leave the production line? [Read more…] about Automating image-based inspection with artificial intelligence

Business Management: Using Current Tech to Your Advantage

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Technology is revolutionizing our personal and business lives. There is always new software emerging that can make your life easier, as well as solve problems you currently face.

If you are willing to make the investment, you can take advantage of current technology and upgrade your business. [Read more…] about Business Management: Using Current Tech to Your Advantage

Locomation integrates Nvidia chip into autonomous vehicle

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Locomation, a provider of autonomous trucking technology, says it will use the Nvidia Drive AGX Orin autonomous vehicle computing platform for the commercialization of self-driving trucks starting in 2022.

Locomation’s first commercial product in a series of planned product rollouts is Autonomous Relay Convoy (ARCTM).

ARCTM allows one driver to pilot a lead truck equipped with technology augmentation while a fully autonomous follower truck operates in tandem. [Read more…] about Locomation integrates Nvidia chip into autonomous vehicle

How to Earn Microsoft Certified Dynamics 365: Finance and Operations Apps Solution Architect Expert Certification

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Microsoft Solution Architects for Finance and Operations Apps Solution Architects are expert professionals who can devise cost-effective solutions to cater to the business needs of the industry.

They are also capable of providing the complete solution design to the organizations and guide team members.

To qualify the worthwhile status of Microsoft Certified Dynamics 365: Finance and Operations Apps Solution Architect, you have to pass Exam MB-700: Microsoft Dynamics 365: Finance and Operations Apps Solution Architect (beta) and one of the four optional certification exams. [Read more…] about How to Earn Microsoft Certified Dynamics 365: Finance and Operations Apps Solution Architect Expert Certification

Steps to Take if You Want to Fix Macbook Performance

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Macbooks are known for their reliability, but even the newest models are known to have some problems. Yes, a lot depends on how you take care of the computer, but certain issues can happen when you least expect it. And when you end up with an underperforming computer, you may start to think about getting a replacement.

While spending money on a new Mac or another computer is an option, not everyone can afford that. Instead, they need to look for other solutions.

The steps below should be enough to help you fix the most common performance problems on a Macbook. Read and apply the suggestions. You should notice a difference in your Macbook performance right away. [Read more…] about Steps to Take if You Want to Fix Macbook Performance

How to Choose a PCB Assembly Company?

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Once you have printed your circuit boards after putting in a lot of hard work and time, the next phase is assembling them.

When it comes to PCB assembly, you have to be very careful with it. If you get even a tiny bit careless with it, you would not be able to do justice to your entire project.

A lot of companies outsource their PCB assembly to PCB manufacturers or assembly companies. [Read more…] about How to Choose a PCB Assembly Company?

PostgreSQL vs MySQL for Robotics Companies: What Are the Similarities and Differences?

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PostgreSQL and MySQL are both Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS), which have been the choice management systems for many robotics companies for decades.

Do you want to learn more about the similarities and differences between these two platforms? Are you trying to figure out which one is best for you? In this article, we’ll compare PostgreSQL vs. MySQL to equip you with the right information to make an informed decision. [Read more…] about PostgreSQL vs MySQL for Robotics Companies: What Are the Similarities and Differences?

Yaskawa and Phoenix Contact partner to develop new PLC platform

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Yaskawa, a manufacturer of motion control, robotics, and variable speed drives, and Phoenix Contact, a manufacturer of automation solutions, have agreed a partnership to develop a new programmable logic controller platform.

The companies say they will utilize PLCnext Technology from Phoenix Contact in the development of the “next generation machine controller and PLC platform”, realizing the i3-Mechatronics solution concept lead by Yaskawa.

The common goal of both companies is to offer an open and future-proof ecosystem for industrial automation. In this context, Phoenix Contact has licensed its PLCnext runtime environment to Yaskawa and agrees on further joint developments. [Read more…] about Yaskawa and Phoenix Contact partner to develop new PLC platform