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Opinion: Brain Corp president outlines how robotics can transform information overload into operational intelligence

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By Michel Spruijt, president, Brain Corp International

Here’s an uncomfortable truth: we’re drowning in data – and it’s making us dumber, not smarter.

Global data production is accelerating at a breathtaking pace, from 64 zettabytes (or 64 trillion gigabytes) in 2020 to an estimated 170 ZB by 2025.

To put that in perspective, that’s enough data to stream every movie ever made simultaneously on 50 billion devices. [Read more…] about Opinion: Brain Corp president outlines how robotics can transform information overload into operational intelligence

Hexagon launches humanoid robot ‘built for industry’

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Hexagon, a provider of measurement technology, launches a humanoid robot, Aeon, at its flagship Hexagon LIVE Global event.

Aeon, launched by Hexagon’s previously announced Robotics division, has been specifically designed to meet real-world customer needs and address labour shortages.

Aeon combines Hexagon’s world-class sensor suite with advanced locomotion, AI-driven mission control, and spatial intelligence to deliver exceptional agility, versatility, and awareness. [Read more…] about Hexagon launches humanoid robot ‘built for industry’

From Dubai to the NYSE: Interview with Micropolis Robotics CEO

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In a world rapidly embracing automation and artificial intelligence, one company is architecting the very fabric of tomorrow’s cities.

Fresh from a landmark debut on the NYSE American stock exchange, Micropolis Robotics is executing a meticulously planned strategy to scale its autonomous innovations for a global market.

Under the guidance of founder and CEO Fareed Aljawhari, the company is moving decisively from high-impact pilot programs with partners like the Dubai Police and The Sustainable City to full-scale commercialization, with a clear roadmap for growth and profitability. [Read more…] about From Dubai to the NYSE: Interview with Micropolis Robotics CEO

Robo-oceanographers: The next wave of automated solutions tackling marine pollution

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Fleets of bio-inspired robots and cutting-edge automation are gearing up to address the ocean’s plastic plague and chemical contaminants, with nature’s own microscopic powerhouses offering a complementary strategy.

The challenge of ocean pollution is vast, a tidal wave of plastics, chemical effluents, and debris threatening marine ecosystems and, ultimately, human health. Traditional cleanup methods, while valuable, often struggle with the scale and complexity of the problem.

But a new generation of innovators is looking to robotics and automation, drawing inspiration from nature itself, to turn the tide.

From nimble robotic fish targeting microplastics to autonomous surface vessels scooping up debris, the future of ocean cleanup is looking increasingly automated, with intriguing possibilities for commercial deployment. [Read more…] about Robo-oceanographers: The next wave of automated solutions tackling marine pollution

DEEP Robotics launches new robot to navigate ‘complex industrial environments’

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DEEP Robotics has unveiled the LYNX M20, a medium-sized wheel-legged robot designed for industrial inspection and emergency operations in unstructured environments.

Combining the terrain agility of legged robots with the speed of wheeled systems, the LYNX M20 aims to modernise inspection tasks in sectors like power distribution, utilities, and urban safety.

Substations, tunnels, and other critical infrastructure often suffer from inefficient, manual inspection routines prone to human error. [Read more…] about DEEP Robotics launches new robot to navigate ‘complex industrial environments’

7-Eleven Japan trials autonomous delivery robots built by Suzuki and robotics startup Lomby

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7-Eleven stores in Japan are trialling an autonomous delivery robot developed through a collaboration between automotive giant Suzuki and Tokyo-based robotics venture Lomby.

This initiative marks a significant step in addressing Japan’s growing labor shortage and exploring the potential of last-mile delivery automation in urban environments.

Convenience store giant 7-Eleven Japan has commenced real-world testing of autonomous delivery robots in a suburb of Tokyo. [Read more…] about 7-Eleven Japan trials autonomous delivery robots built by Suzuki and robotics startup Lomby

Dyna Robotics unveils ‘breakthrough in robust, real-world embodied AI’

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Dyna Robotics has unveiled what it describes as a “breakthrough” in robotic autonomy with the release of Dynamism v1 (Dyna-1), the company’s first robot foundation model capable of sustained, high-performance operation on complex dexterous tasks using a pair of stationary robotic arms.

Dyna-1 distinguishes itself through exceptional robustness and reliability, even over extended periods of continuous use.

In a demonstration of its capabilities, Dyna-1 was assigned a production-grade task: folding napkins to restaurant standards. [Read more…] about Dyna Robotics unveils ‘breakthrough in robust, real-world embodied AI’

Perks of Localization Strategies for Autonomous Robots

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Self-localization for autonomous robots effectively bridges the gap between different phases of perception, cognition, and motion control.

Mobile robots are responsible for remarkable achievements in social science, medical science, agriculture, education, and space research in industrial manufacturing.

A LinkedIn insight by Daniëlle Rietberg, the marketing lead for Sweetesthome fueled significant expert contention. [Read more…] about Perks of Localization Strategies for Autonomous Robots

Motor Controllers Used in Autonomous Mobile Robots

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Internal logistics is an indispensable part of the supply chain, especially in large manufacturing enterprises.

However, the tasks involved can also be quite repetitive. Humans can easily do such tasks, but that’s neither cost-effective nor efficient.

Why waste employee resources doing mundane and repetitive tasks when they can be automated? [Read more…] about Motor Controllers Used in Autonomous Mobile Robots