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IntuiCell unveils ‘world’s first’ digital intelligence that learns like a human brain

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IntuiCell, a Nordic deep-tech startup at the forefront of blending neuroscience and AI innovation, is announcing a world-first scientific and technological milestone: the development of digital intelligence capable of real-world, real-time learning.

This breakthrough by Intuicell, a spin-out of Sweden’s Lund University, marks a paradigm shift in its field: moving beyond static machine learning models (the mainstay of traditional AI) to a fully functional “digital nervous system” capable of scaling naturally to human-level intelligence.

Earlier this month, IntuiCell released the first video footage of an off-the-shelf robot quadruped (with no pre-programmed intelligence or instructions) which the company has augmented with a digital nervous system. [Read more…] about IntuiCell unveils ‘world’s first’ digital intelligence that learns like a human brain

Dane Technologies and Brain Corp launch new inventory scanning robot

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Dane Technologies, a manufacturer of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and power assist solutions, and Brain Corp, a provider of software for robots, have launched the Dane AiR DC, an autonomous mobile robot built to “revolutionize inventory management within distribution centers and warehouses”. 

Engineered to deliver inventory visibility with unmatched speed, accuracy, and efficiency, the Dane AiR DC provides a smart, scalable solution for inventory management.

The manual inventory process used in distribution centers, warehouses, or manufacturing environments can be time-consuming, expensive, and prone to error. [Read more…] about Dane Technologies and Brain Corp launch new inventory scanning robot

Robeauté raises $28 million to develop neurosurgical micro-robots

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Robeauté, a medical technology startup developing neurosurgical micro-robots, has raised $28 million led by Plural, Cherry Ventures and Kindred Ventures.

Other investors including LocalGlobe, Think.Health and previous investors APEX Ventures participated, along with strategic investment from Brainlab.

The new funding will be used to continue developing the technology, starting human trials in 2026 and setting up US operations ahead of FDA approval and full go-to-market. [Read more…] about Robeauté raises $28 million to develop neurosurgical micro-robots

Brain Corp’s autonomous robot fleet reaches ‘250 billion square feet milestone’

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Brain Corp, a developer of software for robots, says its fleet of over 37,000 autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), powered by the BrainOS Robotics Platform, has now “autonomously covered more than 250 billion square feet of space globally”.

The vast majority of the robots which use BrainOS are industrial or commercial large floor cleaning machines (see main image), manufactured by other companies, such as Tennant and and SoftBank Robotics.

Brain Corp says the new milestone emphasizes the “global trend towards automation” as industries around the world increasingly move to intelligent robotic solutions to optimize operations and address rising workforce challenges. [Read more…] about Brain Corp’s autonomous robot fleet reaches ‘250 billion square feet milestone’

European Space Agency to test animal brain autonomy for future space missions

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Opteran works with Airbus to show how nature can revolutionize space robotics

Opteran, which describes itself as ‘the natural intelligence company”, says that Airbus Defence and Space, with support from European Space Agency (ESA) and the UK Space Agency, will test the Opteran Mind, its general purpose neuromorphic software, in Airbus space rovers.

Opteran believes nature offers a more efficient, robust solution for autonomy in space robotics which will enable new mission capabilities for future Mars missions and other space exploration projects.

Based on over a decade of research into animal and insect vision, navigation and decision-making, Opteran is conducting tests with Airbus at its Mars Yard to enable rovers to understand depth perception in the toughest off-world environments.

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How a Neurosensory Condition Causes a Lifetime of Treatment

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Have you wondered what happens if your brain is injured? Have you considered the possibility of taking medications for the rest of your life due to brain injuries?

The occurrence of unexpected activities may at times affect the human brain causing a condition called Traumatic brain damage.

This article serves as a guide to help us understand the concept of traumatic brain injury better. [Read more…] about How a Neurosensory Condition Causes a Lifetime of Treatment

Bio-inspired neuroprosthetics: Sending signals the brain can understand

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Prostheses that connect to the nervous system have been available for several years. Now, researchers at ETH Zurich have found evidence that neuroprosthetics work better when they use signals that are inspired by nature.

A few years ago, a team of researchers working under Professor Stanisa Raspopovic at the ETH Zurich Neuroengineering Lab gained worldwide attention when they announced that their prosthetic legs had enabled amputees to feel sensations from this artificial body part for the first time.

Unlike commercial leg prostheses, which simply provide amputees with stability and support, the ETH researchers’ prosthetic device was connected to the sciatic nerve in the test subjects’ thigh via implanted electrodes. [Read more…] about Bio-inspired neuroprosthetics: Sending signals the brain can understand

Brain Corp partners with Dane Technologies to launch new robotic retail solutions

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Brain Corp, an autonomous technology company, has unveiled its BrainOS InventoryAI Suite, a retail inventory analytics solution designed to analyze inventory data captured by autonomous mobile robots running on its platform.

It also unveiled the “Dane AIR”, a purpose-built inventory scanning robot developed in collaboration with Dane Technologies.

Currently, the majority of retailers manually track in-store inventory by deploying associates to meticulously identify inconsistencies amongst tens of thousands of SKUs, looking for issues with product availability, price tags and product locations. [Read more…] about Brain Corp partners with Dane Technologies to launch new robotic retail solutions

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

Czech retailer’s robots clean 20 million square metres

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Albert, said to be one of the Czech Republic’s largest retail brands, says its fleet of autonomous mobile robots have officially cleaned over 20 million square metres (215 million square feet), completing over 92,000 cleaning routes.

The industrial cleaning robots were implemented across Albert’s Czech Republic hypermarkets and two distribution centres. During 2023, Albert says it will “almost double” the number of stores with robot deployments for the robots.

Albert, an Ahold Delhaize local brand, released the figure in partnership with Brain Corp and Tennant Co, who supply and develop the robots and software. [Read more…] about Czech retailer’s robots clean 20 million square metres