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Common ground: Are mobile robots technologically the same as autonomous cars?

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For a long time, I’ve been wondering if an autonomous mobile robot – those small wheeled boxes you see moving shelf units and other items in warehouses – could be increased in size, then fitted with a car chassis and body, with a couple of seats inside, and marketed as a road-going, passenger-carrying autonomous vehicle. 

Yes, of course, some serious design refinements of the sketched out idea above would be required and a torrent of regulations would have to be navigated, but beyond that, the internal technologies would not need to change much because, fundamentally, they are the same. Right? Or not?

Actually, I don’t know. I’m not an engineer. But from what’s called a high-level perspective, both AMRs and autonomous vehicles are essentially the same thing or at least perform the same function – carry goods and people around autonomously. [Read more…] about Common ground: Are mobile robots technologically the same as autonomous cars?

A Look at the Different Types of Vehicle Accidents

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When you think of a car accident, you probably envision two vehicles tangled together. However, vehicle accidents can vary, as sometimes, only one car is involved.

Other collisions may involve multiple vehicles. Even the type of vehicle can vary since not all collisions involve only cars.

Today, we’re identifying common vehicle accident types so you’re in a better position to hopefully avoid being in a collision. Understanding the various types of vehicle accidents can also make it easier to file an insurance claim if you’re involved in a car wreck.

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What are the most common web accessibility errors, and how can they be detected?

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Web accessibility errors cause a significant group of society to lose the right to access information or services, whether public or private, available on the Internet.

This problem undermines people’s equality and fairness, as well as their fundamental right to stay informed.

You shouldn’t ignore these types of errors, and you must resolve them to ensure accessibility compliance. Let’s talk more about the mistakes you should avoid. [Read more…] about What are the most common web accessibility errors, and how can they be detected?

Common Mistakes to Avoid When Building Your Own Business Website

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One of the first things everyone thinks about before setting off on a business venture is the website. This is the official online hub of your company.

The way a customer reacts to your products or services is going to largely be determined by how they react to the website – how does it make them feel, what does it tell them, and how does it tell it? This is why choosing the right website builder and including all the necessary pages is so important.

But not every business is savvy enough to put in the right amount of effort. According to a recent study, nearly 50% of all US small businesses didn’t have a website, and for many that do, only a handful of hours are put into perfecting it. [Read more…] about Common Mistakes to Avoid When Building Your Own Business Website

Common Pump Seal Failures and How to Prevent Them

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Pumps are vital components in various industrial and domestic applications, from water treatment plants to home aquariums. A key element of these pumps is the seal, which prevents leaks and maintains efficiency.

However, pump seals can fail for various reasons, leading to costly repairs or replacements. In this blog post, we’ll explore common pump seal failures and how you can prevent them. [Read more…] about Common Pump Seal Failures and How to Prevent Them

How Product Analytics Can Prevent Mistakes in Platform Management: Guide from Menestios LIMITED

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Menestios LIMITED developed this article based on company’s extensive expertise. It delves into the significant role of product analytics in steering clear of common pitfalls and preventing errors in platform management.

By leveraging strategic analytics, platform managers can gain crucial insights, make well-informed decisions, and enhance the overall performance of their platforms.

Effective platform management hinges on a deep understanding of user behavior, product performance, and operational dynamics. Lacking these insights, platforms are vulnerable to mistakes that can impede growth and diminish user satisfaction. [Read more…] about How Product Analytics Can Prevent Mistakes in Platform Management: Guide from Menestios LIMITED

What Are the Most Common Causes of Elevator Accidents?

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Elevators are used to transport individuals up and down buildings with efficiency, and the last thing that passengers are expecting during a ride is an elevator accident that may lead to injury.

Thousands of elevator accidents occur in the United States each year, leading to injury and, in some cases, death. [Read more…] about What Are the Most Common Causes of Elevator Accidents?

5 Common Staff Organization Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

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Failing to properly organize staff is one of the biggest reasons companies get into trouble. They struggle to overcome employee management issues and end up being less successful than they hoped.

What causes this to happen?

Well, you’re about to find out. This post explores some common staff organization mistakes you’re probably making right now and how to avoid them. Often, it is just simple things that cause you to fall off the bandwagon and lose your ability to coordinate what’s happening in your organization. [Read more…] about 5 Common Staff Organization Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Miso Robotics opens Series E funding round after already raising $50 million

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Miso Robotics, the robotics company specialising in the restaurant industry with, is opening its Series E funding round after raising more than $50 million through equity crowdfunding in its Series C and D.

The company is aiming to raise $40 million this round and plans to use the new capital to more rapidly satisfy the product demand it is facing in the marketplace, as well as grow its workforce, which has more than tripled in size in the past year.

It is currently accepting investment reservations in this round while it undergoes the SEC review process.  [Read more…] about Miso Robotics opens Series E funding round after already raising $50 million

MIT unveils dexterous robotic hands that can ‘manipulate thousands of objects with ease’

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MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory has revealed a dexterous robotic hand that scientists say can “manipulate thousands of objects with ease”. (See video below.)

At just one year old, a baby is more dexterous than a robot. Sure, machines can do more than just pick up and put down objects, but we’re not quite there as far as replicating a natural pull towards exploratory or sophisticated dexterous manipulation goes.

OpenAI gave it a try with “Dactyl” (meaning “finger” from the Greek word daktylos), using their humanoid robot hand to solve a Rubik’s cube with software that’s a step towards more general AI, and a step away from the common single-task mentality. DeepMind created “RGB-Stacking,” a vision-based system that challenges a robot to learn how to grab items and stack them.

Scientists from MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL), in the ever-present quest to get machines to replicate human abilities, created a framework that’s more scaled up: a system that can reorient over two thousand different objects, with the robotic hand facing both upwards and downwards. [Read more…] about MIT unveils dexterous robotic hands that can ‘manipulate thousands of objects with ease’