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Geek+ robots was in the spotlight at Microsoft Ignite as the software giant demonstrated the future of cloud data applications with the Geek+ AI robotics sorting solution. (See video below.)
Microsoft Ignite is Microsoft’s annual gathering of over 26,000 technology leaders and practitioners from around the world.
This year, Geek+ AI robotics solution was a cornerstone of Microsoft Azure CTO Mark Russinovich’s keynote address. [Read more…] about Microsoft highlights Geek+ robots at Ignite event
by Mai Tao
CloudMinds has unveiled the XR-1, which it describes as “one of the first intelligent 5G humanoid robots”.
CloudMinds Technology is a provider of cloud artificial intelligence architecture that makes robots and businesses smarter.
The company demonstrated its “revolutionary” XR-1 robot interact with guests at the Sprint exhibit at Mobile World Congress Los Angeles this week. [Read more…] about CloudMinds partners with Sprint to develop 5G humanoid robot
CloudMinds Technology, a provider of cloud artificial intelligence architecture for robots, has opened a new support centre in Santiago, Chile.
The company says the office will expand support for customers across Mexico and South America. The new operation will report to the company’s global co-headquarters in Santa Clara, California.
said Robert Zhang, company co-founder and president of international business development, says: “Our new operation in Latin America is a reflection of the continued global momentum CloudMinds has been building, driven by our proprietary cloud artificial intelligence architecture and cloud robot solutions that are already helping to transform various industry verticals around the world. [Read more…] about CloudMinds opens cloud robotics support centre in Chile
Formant, a San Francisco-based startup, has launched its new cloud robotics platform, which enables businesses to automatically collect and analyze robotics data.
By centralizing all application data in a single web user interface, Formant allows business teams, operators, and engineers to improve the efficacy of their robotic workforce.
Jeff Linnell, CEO of Formant.io, says: “Robots are leaving the factory and adventuring into our world. They could use some guidance. This release facilitates this journey by enabling robot fleets to thrive through human observability and assistance.” [Read more…] about Formant launches cloud platform to manage robot fleets
by Liv
In a recent survey, industry insiders predicted over 80 percent of workloads will run in a public, private, or hybrid cloud by 2020.
This shift towards cloud computing is one of the key drivers of SD-WAN overtaking traditional telco services like MPLS (Multi-Protocol Label Switching) as the go-to WAN connectivity solution for enterprises.
However, enterprises also care about reliability and managed services, areas where SD-WAN solutions that only offer overlay functionality come up short. [Read more…] about Traditional telco services hamstring WAN agility. Is cloud-based SD-WAN the solution?
Salesforce has launched a new service called “Manufacturing Cloud”, which the company says enables companies to align their sales activities with their manufacturing operations.
Salesforce is one of the world’s leading customer relations management platforms, and the company says its new industry offering allows manufacturers to strategically plan to meet customer commitments and better react to market changes.
Salesforce has collaborated with major manufacturing and sales companies through the product pilot program, including Kawasaki Motors, Hitachi Chemical, CF Industries, Mipox, Gelita and more. [Read more…] about Salesforce launches ‘Manufacturing Cloud’ to help align sales with operations
by Mai Tao
CloudMinds Technology says it has been contracted to provide 10,000 intelligent cleaning robots to Jin Yu Ao Environmental Technology for government schools, large entertainment venues, national research institutes, office buildings and residential units.
CloudMinds will also deliver up to 3,700 various types of cloud service robots to Zhongtai Min’an Security Services Group to “enhance property management operations”.
CloudMinds Technology specialises in cloud artificial intelligence architecture that “makes robots and businesses smarter”. [Read more…] about CloudMinds to supply 14,000 cleaning robots to two clients
by Anna
Denso Corporation, the world’s second largest mobility supplier, has celebrated the grand opening of its Seattle Innovation Lab, which will strengthen the company’s development of connected technologies and advance its Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) platform.
The lab supports Denso’s recent expansion into software-based solutions to complement its hardware expertise, bolsters its North American R&D strategy and helps bring to life its long-term plan aimed at creating new value for future mobility.
It also furthers Denso’s exploration of new business domains, like MaaS, to propel its technology development and contribute to better, safer and more sustainable transportation solutions.
[Read more…] about Denso focuses on connected technology at new Seattle innovation lab
by Anna
Freedom Robotics, which provides cloud and on-device software for monitoring, control and management of robots and robotic fleets, has closed a $6.6m seed round.
The funding was led by Initialized Capital, with Toyota AI Ventures, Liquid 2 Ventures, Andrew Miklas from S28 Capital, and James Lindenbaum, alongside existing investors Green Cow Venture Capital, Justin Kan, Josh Buckley, Kevin Mahaffey, and Arianna Simpson.
Freedom Robotics creates tools and infrastructure that all robotics companies require but are not core to their product or value creation.
[Read more…] about Freedom Robotics receives $6.6 million in seed funding
by Sam Francis
Fetch Robotics, a provider of warehouse automation technologies, has raised $46 million in its Series C round of funding.
The round was led by Fort Ross Ventures, with additional participation from CEAS Investments, Redwood Technologies, TransLink Capital and Zebra Ventures.
All existing investors – O’Reilly AlphaTech Ventures, Shasta Ventures, Softbank Capital and Sway Ventures – also participated in this round. [Read more…] about Warehouse automation company Fetch Robotics raises $46 million in latest funding round
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