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Hyundai unveils mobile service robot for restaurants

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Hyundai Robotics has launched what it describes as a “food and beverage service robot” for the restaurant and catering sector.

An example of the new robot can be found in the “Genie Room” of the newly opened shabu-shabu (a popular Japanese dish) restaurant, Modern Shabu House at Gwanghwamun D Tower.

With the introduction of KT’s customized AI service, when a customer places a voice order through the Giga Genie terminal, the robot delivers food, refills, plates, water, and other items to the table. [Read more…] about Hyundai unveils mobile service robot for restaurants

Seoul Robotics launches ‘breakthrough’ perception software platform

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​Seoul Robotics​, a 3D computer vision company using AI and machine learning to power the future of mobility, has made its formal debut in the US market with the launch of its first commercial product, Discovery.

The company, which has been developing sensor agnostic perception software for 3D sensors for the past three years, provides large-scale companies, institutions, and governments with access to LiDAR solutions to support a range of functions and increase efficiency and safety.

The LiDAR market is currently on track to reach more than $3 billion by 2025, fueled over the last decade by companies focused on the development of autonomous vehicles. [Read more…] about Seoul Robotics launches ‘breakthrough’ perception software platform

ABB helps Indian district manage its water amid drought

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Global industrial giant ABB is supporting India’s Koppal district to ease water shortages with its digital water management solutions.

In a unique project led by L&T Construction Water & Effluent Treatment IC for the Government of Kartanaka, ABB’s solutions will help the local water authority to track, measure and optimize water use in this drought-stricken region of southwest India, as well as pump and distribute clean treated river water to village homes.

The solution includes 635 digital flowmeters and technologies to improve control at pumping stations and reservoirs. [Read more…] about ABB helps Indian district manage its water amid drought

AV&R and APN partner to develop robotics for aeronautical manufacturing

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AV&R and APN, two Quebec companies operating in the aerospace market, combine their expertise in a collaborative and innovative project.

This initiative is part of Mach Fab 4.0 (Aéro Montreal) and aims to develop technologies for the complete automation of high product mix deburring operations.

Manufacturers in the aerospace supply chain, despite the use of automation, still rely on the human touch in the manufacturing of aerospace parts. [Read more…] about AV&R and APN partner to develop robotics for aeronautical manufacturing

DHL expands its global logistics operation to include outer space missions

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DHL Global Forwarding, the air and ocean freight specialist of Deutsche Post DHL Group, normally moves goods that stay in the Earth’s atmosphere. Now they have partnered with D-Orbit, a specialized company covering the entire lifecycle of a space mission, including logistics services, for the first time.

Together with the company’s own innovation team DHL Customer Solutions & Innovation (CSI), the freight forwarding expert set up logistics to help the ION Satellite Carrier in its journey into space. Developed and designed by D-Orbit, the satellite carrier is planned to launch at Cape Canaveral, the world’s most famous space base in Florida in January 2021.

Tim Scharwath, CEO, DHL Global Forwarding, Freight, says: “We are excited about this partnership for two key reasons. First, D-Orbit shares our vision of reliable, safe and sustainable logistics to connect people and to improve lives. [Read more…] about DHL expands its global logistics operation to include outer space missions

Hyundai partners with Samsung Engineering to unveil robotic system for piping and steel frame manufacturing

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Hyundai Robotics has signed a deal with Samsung Engineering for the “construction of the Smart Piping Shop” and a business agreement for “the automation of steel frame manufacturing”.

Seo Yoo Seong, COO of Hyundai Robotics, and Choi Sung-an, president of Samsung Engineering, attended the signing ceremony held at Samsung GEC (Global Engineering Center) in Sangil-dong, Gangdong-gu recently.

This agreement is for the automation of the manufacturing of pipe spools and steel frames, which are core materials of plant construction. [Read more…] about Hyundai partners with Samsung Engineering to unveil robotic system for piping and steel frame manufacturing

What will become of the Bitcoin post covid-19?

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Since many jobs had to be done remotely during the pandemic, we have become used to the idea and this practice will probably continue once it is over. For instance, there are robots doing remote surgery and many other things which would have seemed impossible before.  This trend will most likely continue once Covid-19 is just a bad memory. 

This will be the case, sooner rather than later. With many vaccines coming out as viable candidates and even pharmaceuticals that help people with the virus heal faster, we will be out of the woods in the not so distant future. Once it does, will life get back to normal?

We are going to see some changes that occurred during the pandemic become permanent. The next question is, how does the bitcoin fit into the future once the pandemic has gone?

In this article, we will take a look at a few factors that may give us an indication of what the future of bitcoin will look like post Covid-19.

The price will only go up

A lot of things came together during the pandemic that helped bitcoin and cryptocurrency in general out quite a bit. One was that the uncertainty of the stock market drove a lot of people to buy bitcoin to store their money while they waited to see what would happen. Many weren’t doing it as an investment, but the value rose so much that they made a tidy profit from doing so. And this made a lot of people bullish on the currency.

Another factor is that you can now buy BTC with PayPal which has made it much easier for the general population to buy bitcoin. Those that don’t have a bank account can now safely and easily buy the currency and use it to invest, trade or use to make purchases. This will surely lift cryptocurrency out of an underground currency that only the tech savvy among us use into a mainstream one used by the masses.

The real opportunities

For a long time, people saw the bitcoin as merely a vehicle for speculation. You bought the coins to trade at a profit and that’s as far as it went. Now that inflation is rearing its ugly head due to many governments pumping cash reserves into the economy, it is being used as a way to store value and to use as an actual currency. 

The biggest advantage that a cryptocurrency has is that it is never prone to inflation. There is a cap on how many bitcoin will be mined, for instance. This is not the case with fiat cash as it can be printed on demand by a reserve or government. This leads to inflation that is immune to cryptocurrency. The value may fluctuate due to many factors, but it won’t lose its value due to more bitcoins being produced.

The other real benefit is that bitcoin is portable. It can be used to pay for things in any part of the world without dealing with any currency conversions. In the post Covid-19 world, we may see the world get even smaller as people work and operate remotely. People will start moving to areas where the cost of living is lower and rely more on cryptocurrency than the devalued local currency. 

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SaaS app: how to start it?

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What is SaaS Application?

SaaS or popularly known as Software as a service, allows us to access an application via the Internet. With the help of Saas, people don’t have to go through the process of downloading any software and updating it to use any application.

Google Apps, Slack, and Dropbox are some of the examples of Saas products which we use daily. The advantage of it is that it allows people to have a lower upfront cost. This advantage makes it easier for smaller companies by allowing them to empower the suppliers.

Another advantage of a SaaS product is that it includes both compatibility and operational management. In today’s market, building a SaaS application will benefit you. The demand for it is rising with the passing day. Hence investing your money and time in building a SaaS application will never go in vain.

How to build a SaaS App?

Before investing in SaaS application development, it is vital to know how to build a SaaS app, and Aimprosoft’s article would be a perfect assistant in it! So here are some steps which you should follow while creating a SaaS app.

Start with proper planning: Before investing in any app development, it is essential to start with the right plan. Research the market and know about the target audience.

It may take a lot of time, but with proper analytics, you will be able to understand whether your niche will work or whether your plan is off the table. Planning with your team members will be better since their input can give you the idea.

While planning, you have to think about how your audience will use the SaaS application. In simpler words, your plan must include how you will convince your audience to use your application and in your app is convenient for which situation.

Pricing: This step is challenging, but you have to do it for your audience’s benefit. While pricing your application, you have to keep in mind that not having a profit margin will put you at risk. But if you overprice your application, you won’t find many customers who will use your application.

If you want to attract more customers, make sure that the price of it is affordable. Knowing about the companies which have developed similar applications and learning about their pricing will benefit you in the long run.

Start Knowing About Technologies: The market is overflowing with several technologies that can help you to build the SaaS application. But not every technology is going to benefit you. Hence it is imperative to have proper knowledge about them to be easier for you to understand, which will work in your favour.

Here are some points which should be in your mind while knowing about the technologies.
It would be best if you opted for a programming language that is emerging in the market.
You have to question yourself whether you are going to integrate the technology with several platforms. Taking the roadmap of the programming language into consideration is a must.

Hire Developers: Hiring Developers who will meet your needs can be challenging. With the development of Information Technology in the market, finding a developer won’t be a hassle. But finding the one team who will understand your plan and dedicate themselves to make it a success is what you need.

While hiring a development team, make sure that they have experience working with more than one Javascript Libraries. It would be best if you also kept in mind that skills like front-end development, server-side programming, and business development are also necessary, and your developers must have it in them.

Build a Marketing Strategy: Without a proper marketing strategy, your efforts will go in vain. Digital marketing is the best way to market your application, and you should invest in it. Marketing will increase the app’s reach, and it will make people aware of it.

You can always start marketing about it before the application’s launch by creating hype among the audience. Applications like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Reddit can help you in your marketing.

While marketing your product, the primary strategy must be to get the word out and create hype about it. Hiring a marketing strategist will benefit you since they can suggest how to promote your application without investing much.

After marketing, you have to be patient enough and let it grow because no investment will give you overnight success.

The Most Popular Enhanced Security and Surveillance Robots Today

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Robotic systems are an excellent representation of how much technology has achieved in these past few decades.

Advanced robots in the modern era utilize innovative mechanisms such as HD camera systems, long-distance sensors, AI, and computer processing technology. This is a clear indicator of the future of technology.

It can serve as a representation of what to expect in the world of IT and car tech. Mechanical components are designed to interconnect through an intelligent machine structure. The robot utilizes a high-speed internet server connection to maintain a link between the various aspects of functionality. [Read more…] about The Most Popular Enhanced Security and Surveillance Robots Today

ABB launches Wizard Easy Programming software for industrial robots

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ABB has launched its Wizard Easy Programming software for its IRB 1100 industrial robot.

The company says this allows first time users to introduce robotic automation into their production lines without the need for specialist programming skills or any knowledge of Rapid code. Rapid is a high-level programming language used to control ABB industrial robots.

Based on simple graphical blocks, Wizard Easy Programming makes it easy for non-specialists to automate their applications, says ABB. [Read more…] about ABB launches Wizard Easy Programming software for industrial robots