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Carnegie Mellon builds killer robot to save economy

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A team from Carnegie Mellon University’s Robotics Institute has developed an autonomous robot to find and kill dangerously spotted lanternflies before they’re even born. Spotted lanternflies are invasive insects known to destroy economically important crops. (See video below.)

TartanPest uses an all-electric tractor, a robotic arm and computer vision to traverse fields and forests while it detects and destroys spotted lanternfly egg masses.

The egg masses – which contain 30-50 eggs and are often found on trees, rocks, outdoor furniture and rusty metal surfaces – are laid in the fall and hatch in the spring, birthing a new generation of the pests each year. [Read more…] about Carnegie Mellon builds killer robot to save economy

Tackling Kubernetes Costs: Tips and Tools

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Are you a busine­ss owner seeking to de­ploy applications at scale using Kubernete­s? Have rising costs been causing challe­nges in achieving your business goals?

Re­st assured, many others are facing similar obstacle­s. As Kubernetes continue­s to be the prefe­rred platform for container orchestration in the­ business world, understanding how to manage Kube­rnetes costs is esse­ntial for smooth operations.

This article e­xplores various tips and tools for reducing Kuberne­tes costs. It covers topics such as understanding the­ cost structure of Kubernete­s, effective budge­t planning, and much more. [Read more…] about Tackling Kubernetes Costs: Tips and Tools

Why Selling Your Car to a Junkyard Makes Financial Sense

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If you have an old car that’s past its prime, you might be pondering your next move. While the conventional approach often leans towards trade-ins or private sales, selling your car to experienced used car buyers at B.Y.O.T. in Waco is an option worth considering.

From simplicity to immediate returns, there are several reasons why this choice can make solid financial sense. [Read more…] about Why Selling Your Car to a Junkyard Makes Financial Sense

Understanding Bike Accident Laws: Your Rights and Legal Options

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Cycling is one of the best ways to get around Chicago, especially during warmer days. It allows you to enjoy fantastic views while getting your workout.

From the Lakefront Trail to the 606 and the North Branch Trail, there are various trails for those who want to get out on their bikes. But even with the separate cycling lanes, accidents occasionally happen. Around 440 accidents were recorded in the city’s cycling lanes in 2020-2022.

Such accidents can leave people with various damages and substantial medical costs. It’s only fair that you seek compensation if the accident is someone else’s fault. A Chicago bicycle accident lawyer can help you assert your rights and seek restitution. [Read more…] about Understanding Bike Accident Laws: Your Rights and Legal Options

Netrush and Brightpick partnership ‘cuts fulfillment costs by 50 percent’

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At a time when consumer expectations have never been higher and a positive workplace culture is more crucial than ever, e-commerce growth expert Netrush is investing in a solution that the company says is “sure to help the company further improve customer and employee satisfaction while also enabling it to significantly reduce costs”.

The initiative is part of an agreement between Netrush and its newest partner Brightpick, whose warehouse automation solutions “have helped e-commerce retailers cut order fulfillment costs by as much as 50 percent”, according to the companies.

Netrush CEO Shane Atchison says: “With this partnership, we’re innovating to deliver a logistics operation that is four times more efficient and a corporate culture that is second to none. [Read more…] about Netrush and Brightpick partnership ‘cuts fulfillment costs by 50 percent’

5 Ways Robotics Can Improve Manufacturing Output

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The introduction of robotics in the manufacturing sector has been advancing quickly over the past few decades, with a resulting increase in production outputs and reducing associated costs.

Automation is proving to be a powerful tool for manufacturers at all levels; it eliminates labor costs and provides large increases in scalability of product output. Companies now have access to new technologies that allow greater levels of customization while also increasing overall efficiency levels. [Read more…] about 5 Ways Robotics Can Improve Manufacturing Output

Maximizing ROI: How Investing in a High-Quality Case Erector Can Benefit Your Business

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Case erectors are an integral part of every business, and their role is essential in keeping your company running smoothly.

They maintain equipment running properly, reduce downtime and increase productivity in your workplace. But how can you get the most out of having a high-quality case erector? [Read more…] about Maximizing ROI: How Investing in a High-Quality Case Erector Can Benefit Your Business

Plus One Robotics raises $50 million in new funding

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Plus One Robotics, a provider of advanced AI vision software and solutions for robotic parcel handling, has raised $50 million in Series C funding.

The round was led by Scale Venture Partners, with Partner Rory O’Driscoll joining the board of directors. Top Tier Capital Partners, Tyche Partners, ROBO Global Ventures, Translink, McRock, and Pritzker Group Venture Capital also participated in the round alongside existing investors, which brings the company’s total funding to date to nearly $100 million.

Plus One’s technology helps to alleviate the persistent shortage of manual labor through robotic solutions, dramatically streamlining the parcel picking and depalletizing processes. [Read more…] about Plus One Robotics raises $50 million in new funding

Future of Agriculture: What Does Automated Vertical Farming Look Like?

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Today, automation is revolutionizing productivity and bringing other benefits across almost all industries. Agriculture is also shifting from manual labor towards a highly automated model where almost no workers are required on site.

Challenges faced by conventional agriculture such as limited water resources and farmland have facilitated the development of high-tech greenhouses and indoor vertical farms.

They, in turn, spurred smart technologies for professional cultivation in controlled environments.

Automated indoor farming makes use of modern technologies such as sensors, big data, vertical farming robotics and AI-powered software to increase yield, reduce costs and minimize environmental impact. [Read more…] about Future of Agriculture: What Does Automated Vertical Farming Look Like?

Construction robotics company Kewazo raises $10 million in Series A funding

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Kewazo, a construction robotics startup, has closed its $10 million Series A funding round, bringing the total funds raised to date to approximately $20 million.

The round was led by Fifth Wall, with notable participation from Cybernetix Ventures, Unorthodox Ventures as well as the construction software company Nemetschek.

Existing investors True Ventures and MIG Capital also participated in the round. This round comes on the heels of Kewazo’s $5 million Pre-Series A that closed in September 2021. [Read more…] about Construction robotics company Kewazo raises $10 million in Series A funding