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A Comprehensive Guide to Data Masking: Types and Techniques

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In the present-day scenario, data breaches happen often. Companies must consider it with the utmost importance to protect their data and implement cutting-edge technologies for data protection.

Data masking is a technique that ensures security as it hides sensitive information in databases and apps to prevent theft. The original data’s format and usefulness are maintained.

This guide covers all you need to know about advanced masking techniques. We’ll discuss the types of available, essential methods like tokenization, best practices, examples, and future trends. [Read more…] about A Comprehensive Guide to Data Masking: Types and Techniques

Product design and development: How to bring your idea to life as a tangible product

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You’re in an early-stage hardware startup with a product design set to shake up the market. Not sure how to turn your idea into a product? Here’s a step-by-step guide to the product development journey.

From the initial design sketched out on paper to the final product in your hand, every decision counts. This article will help you avoid costly mistakes and accelerate the process of bringing your product to market.

Instead of just listing the steps, I’ll explain the entire process through a case study of my motorized robot grip project. A gripper is what lets robots grab, hold, and shift stuff around. [Read more…] about Product design and development: How to bring your idea to life as a tangible product

Troubleshooting Chamberlain Garage Door Opener Beeping in Charlotte

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Chamberlain is a widely recognized name in the world of garage door openers. But like all technological devices, sometimes Chamberlain garage door openers may show signs of malfunction or a need for adjustment.

One such sign is the annoying and persistent beeping sound. Let’s dive into the common reasons for this beeping and how residents of Charlotte can troubleshoot the issue. [Read more…] about Troubleshooting Chamberlain Garage Door Opener Beeping in Charlotte

Purdue thermal imaging innovation allows AI to ‘see through pitch darkness like broad daylight’

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Researchers at Purdue University are advancing the world of robotics and autonomy with their patent-pending method that improves on traditional machine vision and perception.

Zubin Jacob, the Elmore Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering in the Elmore Family School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, and research scientist Fanglin Bao have developed HADAR, or heat-assisted detection and ranging.

Their research was featured on the cover of the July 26 issue of the peer-reviewed journal Nature. A video about HADAR is available on YouTube. Nature also has released a podcast episode that includes an interview with Jacob. [Read more…] about Purdue thermal imaging innovation allows AI to ‘see through pitch darkness like broad daylight’

Blendid expands robotic smoothie kiosk presence on California college campuses

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Blendid, a robotic food service solutions leader, has opened its autonomous robotic smoothie kiosk locations at two community colleges in California.

Furthering efforts to expand the reach of Blendid robotic kiosks across US college campuses, two kiosks are opening this week in partnership with the West Valley-Mission College district.

Brad Davis, Chancellor of the West Valley-Mission College district, says: “Our students and faculty deserve easy access to healthy, quick-serve food options across our campuses on any day and at any time. [Read more…] about Blendid expands robotic smoothie kiosk presence on California college campuses

Boxbot raises $12 million in Series A financing round

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Boxbot, the vertical automation solution that sorts and stores packages for last-mile carriers, says it has raised $12 million in its Series A funding round, led by Playground Global.

Maersk Growth (the venture arm of A.P. Moller), Toyota Ventures, Pear Ventures, and Artiman Ventures also participated in the round, which brings the company’s total funding to $29.5 million.

The funds will be used to accelerate the company’s mission of enabling carriers to provide more efficient delivery experiences and bolster the team’s engineering and business operations. [Read more…] about Boxbot raises $12 million in Series A financing round

Brain Corp launches ‘Site Maps’ to advance automated robotic operations and fleet management

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Brain Corp, an artificial intelligence (AI) company creating transformative core technology in robotics, has released “Site Maps”, the latest feature of its BrainOS software for autonomous robots. The update is available to all its customers.

The Site Maps feature empowers facility managers using BrainOS-powered automated robots to gain advanced insights into their site operations, ensuring efficient operations and providing a complete picture of proof-of-work.

One of the major challenges faced by facilities managers is the difficulty in knowing what work has been completed and what has not. [Read more…] about Brain Corp launches ‘Site Maps’ to advance automated robotic operations and fleet management

German Bionic debuts wearable ‘Power Suit’ for healthcare workers in North America

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German Bionic, an exoskeleton developer, has launched its “Apogee+” powered exoskeleton to the North American healthcare market.

Merging cutting-edge robotics with research-backed, data-driven insights, the wearable technology aims to “redefine the landscape of support for caregivers – cultivating a realm of enhanced well-being and sustainable working conditions for nursing and care professionals”, according to German Bionic. [Read more…] about German Bionic debuts wearable ‘Power Suit’ for healthcare workers in North America