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IEC claims it has established the ‘first’ international AI standards committee for the entire universe

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By Antoinette Price, International Electrotechnical Commission

Information technology has become an integral part of our lives whether it be in the consumer, industrial or commercial aspects. It is hard to imagine life, work or entertainment without it. And artificial intelligence presents the next digital frontier of the IT evolution.

It is capturing the world’s attention and involves many stakeholders including research, academia, industry, practitioners, policymakers and ethics advocates. AI is expected to be one of the most crucial enabling technologies in our lifetime.  [Read more…] about IEC claims it has established the ‘first’ international AI standards committee for the entire universe

How artificial intelligence will impact the future of the business industry

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Artificial intelligence is taking over many areas of life, and it’s not exactly surprising why. Having the capability to process massive amounts of data holds considerable potential for a lot of parties.

Entire governments are funnelling billions into developing powerful AI, which can give them an edge over other nations. Not to mention the tech giants that are also doing the same thing for the same reasons.

The fact of the matter is that AI is now synonymous with power, both for countries and businesses. Those who can take advantage of it have the opportunity to stay ahead of their competitors and thrive in the coming decades if they start travel procedures now. Doing so, however, requires keeping a few aspects of AI in mind.  [Read more…] about How artificial intelligence will impact the future of the business industry

Sony partners with Carnegie Mellon on artificial intelligence and robotics

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Initial efforts to focus on cooking and delivery

Sony has entered into an agreement with Carnegie Mellon University to collaborate on artificial intelligence and robotics research.

Initial research and development efforts will focus on optimizing food preparation, cooking and delivery.

This area of research and development was selected because the technology necessary for a robot to handle the complex and varied task of food preparation and delivery could be applied to a broader set of skills and industries.  [Read more…] about Sony partners with Carnegie Mellon on artificial intelligence and robotics

Hannover Messe: A new software paradigm for industrial hardware

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Within every intelligent machine, such as an industrial robotic arm, there is, of course, software.

The software is what enables it to operate according to its requirements.

And as the machines get more sophisticated, so does the software. [Read more…] about Hannover Messe: A new software paradigm for industrial hardware

Horizon Robotics unveils new AI-embedded smart camera

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AI startup Horizon Robotics has launched a new HD smart camera with embedded artificial intelligence that is capable of facial recognition at up to 99.7 percent accuracy.

The smart camera HR-IPC2143 is a first of its kind with applications in public security for the real-time detection of potential suspects, and in retail for identifying VIP customers as they enter a store.

The device was announced at the International Security Technology Show (ISC West 2018), the largest physical security exhibition in North America.  [Read more…] about Horizon Robotics unveils new AI-embedded smart camera

Marjorie Prime: Virtual relatives provide comfort from the afterlife

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A couple of years ago, a computer game called Pokémon Go!, which could be played on smartphones, became so popular worldwide that it was said to have crashed the Google servers it was running on. 

People everywhere were peering into their smartphones – not that they needed any additional encouragement to do that – and seeing the world through their cameras, except the world through the smartphone screen was augmented with images of the little critter from Pokémon Go!.

The game involved finding the small, dinosaur-like critter here, there and everywhere. I don’t know what the prize was for finding them, but it seems millions of people were looking for them worldwide.  [Read more…] about Marjorie Prime: Virtual relatives provide comfort from the afterlife

Trescon’s World AI Show to make its debut in Dubai

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Dubai is set to host the first edition of World AI Show in the wake of the “Smart Dubai Government” initiative.

World AI Show organised by a global business events company Trescon, is gearing up for the launch of the first leg of the series in the happiest city on the planet, before moving on to Singapore, Mumbai, and Paris.

The city of Dubai is sticking true to its name of being the fastest adopter of AI in the continent and hence, there is no other place that is more apt to host the first edition of the show which is taking place on 11-12 April 2018 at The Address Dubai Mall.  [Read more…] about Trescon’s World AI Show to make its debut in Dubai

Opinion: Putting artificial intelligence to work in industrial operations

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By Michael Ford, Aegis Software

Industry 4.0 describes both a business model and technology process for factories, to both require and enable them to become super-efficient whilst also being super-flexible.

Traditional approaches to automation in machinery and robotics continue to be successful, but, are mainly focused on specific production operations, leaving critical operational level decision-making on the “to do” list.

Well, if we don’t get to it soon, someone else will do it for us, and it may not be a human.  [Read more…] about Opinion: Putting artificial intelligence to work in industrial operations

Kuka expects to double its business to more than $1 billion through Midea’s China connections

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Industrial robot maker Kuka is forecasting sales of more than $1.24 billion in China by 2020, which would be more than double the volume of business it currently does in the country. 

This is according to a report on the South China Morning Post website, which adds that Kuka is looking to make the most of parent company Midea’s China connections.

Kuka reported global sales of $4.3 billion worldwide for 2017, and currently does approximately $558 million worth of business in mainland China now.  [Read more…] about Kuka expects to double its business to more than $1 billion through Midea’s China connections