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Groundlight raises $10 million to launch ‘natural language powered computer vision’ service for robotics

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AI startup Groundlight has launched its visual understanding service based on natural language instructions.

Groundlight says its service “enables any developer to understand images programmatically using simple English language instructions and just a few lines of code”.

Groundlight says its platform can be integrated into applications such as industrial automation, process monitoring, retail analytics, video stream analysis, and robotics. This pilot service is now available to select customers. [Read more…] about Groundlight raises $10 million to launch ‘natural language powered computer vision’ service for robotics

iFarm to build ‘world’s largest’ automated vertical farm in Mexico

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iFarm, a vertical farming technologies provider, has agreed a collaboration with Opus 2G Group (Mexico) to build a whopping automated high-tech vertical farm in the Smart City of Tehuantepec in Oaxaca in the south of Mexico.

Built with cutting-edge vertical farming technologies, the farm will have a cultivation area of 38.500 square meters and will become the largest vertical farm in the world.

Smart City of Tehuantepec will be set up by the holding Opus 2G Group in frames of the project The Smart Industrial Corridor Benito Juarez (CIINT). The initiative forms part of the governmental project, Interoceanic Corridor of Tehuantepec Isthmus. [Read more…] about iFarm to build ‘world’s largest’ automated vertical farm in Mexico

Doosan Industrial Vehicle partners with Kollmorgen for automation

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Doosan Industrial Vehicle (DIV), a global South Korean forklift manufacturer, is partnering with German industrial automaton specialist Kollmorgen to secure its “leading position” in the material handling industry.

The objective is to innovate and build efficient, sustainable, and reliable custom made automated guided vehicles that exceed their customers’ future requirements.

Present in over 90 countries, DIV is known for their award-winning vehicles that focus on powerful performance, comfort, and ease-of-use. [Read more…] about Doosan Industrial Vehicle partners with Kollmorgen for automation

Nvidia expands availability of its robotics development software and hardware

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Nvidia says it is making its robotics software and hardware more widely available.

The chipmaker says its Omniverse Cloud will be hosted on Microsoft Azure, increasing access to Isaac Sim, the company’s platform for developing and managing artificial intelligence-based robots.

The company also says that a full lineup of Jetson Orin modules is now available, offering a “performance leap” for edge AI and robotics applications. [Read more…] about Nvidia expands availability of its robotics development software and hardware

Want to Learn Coding? Here Are the Best 6 Courses Available

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Coding might seem like a foreign language to a designer. However, having knowledge of coding can not only enhance your work but also give you more control over your creations.

Luckily, there are numerous courses available online that are catered specifically to creative specialists who want to learn how to code.

In this article, we’ll take a closer look at some of the best courses available for designers to satisfy their coding needs. Here you’ll have 6 top-picked ones, but you can find even more on The Designest. So, let’s dive in! [Read more…] about Want to Learn Coding? Here Are the Best 6 Courses Available

Intel to invest $20 billion in building two new chip factories in Ohio

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Intel has announced plans for an initial investment of more than $20 billion in the construction of two new leading-edge chip factories in Licking County, Ohio.

The investment will help boost production to meet the surging demand for advanced semiconductors, powering a new generation of innovative products from Intel and serving the needs of foundry customers as part of Intel’s IDM 2.0 strategy.

As the largest single private-sector investment in Ohio history, the initial phase of the project is expected to create 3,000 Intel jobs, 7,000 construction jobs over the course of the build, and support tens of thousands of additional local long-term jobs across a broad ecosystem of suppliers and partners. [Read more…] about Intel to invest $20 billion in building two new chip factories in Ohio

Foxconn plans to build autonomous vehicles on Nvidia computing platform

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Foxconn, one of the world’s largest contract manufacturers and Apple’s main iPhone maker, is planning to build autonomous cars and will use Nvidia chip technology to do so.

Nvidia and Hon Hai Technology Group – Foxconn’s domestic name – have agreed a strategic partnership to develop automated and autonomous vehicle platforms.

As part of the agreement, Foxconn will be a tier-one manufacturer, producing electronic control units (ECUs) based on Nvidia Drive Orin for the global automotive market. [Read more…] about Foxconn plans to build autonomous vehicles on Nvidia computing platform

How Do I Build a Marketplace Website From Scratch?

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It’s difficult to resist the urge to embark on the most lucrative business venture today and build an online marketplace. With so many people entering the field, an abundance of similar products, and the dominance of big players, you should give much consideration to the choice of a software company that can either aid you on a challenging journey or greatly hamper it.

One of the things Fively is undoubtedly good at is custom marketplace development. A profound understanding of the current trends in eCommerce helps our experts in software engineering create unique and secure software products.

Whether you will end up bringing your outstanding idea to a software agency or building it with the help of one of the ready-made online templates, this general outline will enlighten you on the aspects you should ponder at the start of your marketplace entrepreneur journey. [Read more…] about How Do I Build a Marketplace Website From Scratch?

Addverb Technologies expands US presence with R&D center in Silicon Valley

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Addverb Technologies, an automation solutions provider for warehouses and distribution centers, has opened a new Center of Excellence for Advanced Robotics Research and Development in Fremont, California.

The center, located in the heart of Silicon Valley, will focus on developing state-of-the-art platforms for autonomous mobile robotics and automated guided vehicles, as well as advanced algorithms for human-machine collaboration and biomedical robotics.

Overseeing the center’s operation is Tapan Pattnayak, who was named director of system architecture at Addverb in April 2022. [Read more…] about Addverb Technologies expands US presence with R&D center in Silicon Valley

PickNik Robotics releases MoveIt Studio developer platform and SDK

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PickNik Robotics, a robotics software and engineering services company, has released both its MoveIt Studio Developer Platform and MoveIt Studio SDK (software development kit). The new software products help robotics and software engineers to create, debug, and ship complex manipulation projects faster.

Dr Dave Coleman, CEO of PickNik Robotics, says: “These premium offerings leverage cutting edge approaches that we have developed over seven years working with some of the best robotics companies in the world.

“Both MoveIt Studio products ensure customers don’t have to waste time programming common manipulation behaviors. This will further evolve the robotics industry by making it more practical to use advanced manipulation techniques in more applications.” [Read more…] about PickNik Robotics releases MoveIt Studio developer platform and SDK