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Bosch Rexroth adopts Ubuntu Core and snaps for app-based ctrlX Automation platform

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Bosch Rexroth has selected Ubuntu Core for its app-based platform ctrlX Automation.

ctrlX Automation leverages Ubuntu Core, designed for embedded devices, and snaps, the universal Linux application containers, to deliver an open source platform to remove the barriers between machine control, operation technology and information technology, or OT-IT.

Industrial manufacturing solutions built on ctrlX Automation with Ubuntu Core and snaps will benefit from an open ecosystem, faster time to production and stronger security across devices’ lifecycle. [Read more…] about Bosch Rexroth adopts Ubuntu Core and snaps for app-based ctrlX Automation platform

Nvidia Jetson Developer Days offers comprehensive insights into robotics and more

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This year’s Nvidia Jetson Developer Days aims to provide deep and comprehensive insights into one of the most important computing systems for robotics and artificial intelligence currently on the market.

Nvidia is one of the world’s largest microprocessor manufacturers and high on the Robotics and Automation News list of top 25 AI chip companies.

Its computers are used as the platform for autonomous car development and advanced driver assistance systems by most of the largest automotive companies in the world – companies such as Bosch, BMW, Mercedes and many others. [Read more…] about Nvidia Jetson Developer Days offers comprehensive insights into robotics and more

Now you can make Boston Dynamics’ robot dog as scary as you like with the new SDK

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Boston Dynamics has launched a software development kit for its robot dog, Spot.

Already one of the scariest robots the world has ever seen, now the nightmare canine can be made even more terrifying by sick and twisted developers.

Boston Dynamics says the SDK enables a broad range of developers and non-traditional roboticists to communicate with the robot and develop custom applications that enable Spot to do useful tasks across a wide range of industries. [Read more…] about Now you can make Boston Dynamics’ robot dog as scary as you like with the new SDK

Xsens unveils new motion tracking technology

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Xsens, a provider of 3D motion tracking technology, has today announced the launch of Xsens DOT, a new precision motion tracking solution.

Xsens DOT is a wearable sensor development platform that enables innovators to develop and prototype new applications faster, especially in sports and healthcare.

The platform captures the most reliable and accurate data currently available and is backed by community support from Xsens product experts. [Read more…] about Xsens unveils new motion tracking technology

Misty Robotics launches first Misty II app template for concierge use

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Misty Robotics, the creators of the Misty II platform robot, have launched the “Misty as a Concierge” application template, which provides developers with a starting point to build robot skills and put Misty II to work in the service sector.

The Misty II application templates are open source code for developers to build upon and customize for a specific assignment or task.

The Misty as a Concierge application template has utility in environments such as entertainment and sports venues, hotels, eldercare, retail, commercial real estate, museums, and more. [Read more…] about Misty Robotics launches first Misty II app template for concierge use

The mundane revolution: Unexpected innovations in robotics

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By Rhys Davies, product manager at Canonical, publishers of Ubuntu

Today’s headlines tend to focus on the weird and wonderful robots of this world: the Hollywood Terminators or mechanical dogs developed by Boston Dynamics and other Silicon Valley start-ups.

The greatest innovations, however, can often be found in the more mundane corners of our society, within the industries and environments people least expect.

It’s happened with medicine and the discovery of penicillin, for example, while Archimedes had his eureka moment in the bath. [Read more…] about The mundane revolution: Unexpected innovations in robotics

B&R unveils new simulation tool for digital twin development

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B&R has integrated its “industrialPhysics” simulation tool into its Automation Studio engineering environment.

The company says the 3D simulation software greatly simplifies model-based machine development, enabling easier digital twin development.

B&R says developers can import CAD data from machine components or entire machines directly into the simulation tool, and then they can quickly and easily generate a digital twin for developing and testing the machine software. [Read more…] about B&R unveils new simulation tool for digital twin development

5 Reasons To Use A Docker Registry For Enterprise Applications

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Docker registries enable developers to store and distribute Docker images. Most developers use Docker registries instead of other packages because they simplify development processes significantly.

As a developer yourself, you may be wondering if this solution can benefit you on an enterprise level.

Fortunately, it can benefit your corporation or development team in many ways. Read this post to learn the main reasons to use a Docker registry for enterprise applications. [Read more…] about 5 Reasons To Use A Docker Registry For Enterprise Applications

Mercedes-Benz makes its mobile SDK available to developers

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Mercedes-Benz is making its mobile software development kit available to developers. The automotive giant says it is one of the first in its market to do so.

Mercedes-Benz says the opening of the SDK is intended to “enrich the Mercedes me offering” with additional external services to create an even better customer experience.

Merceded me is a range of online services accessible via mobile, tablet or PC. It can be used to manage maintenance and support. [Read more…] about Mercedes-Benz makes its mobile SDK available to developers

DJI uses Ubuntu in drone computer

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Ubuntu, the most popular Linux operating system for the Internet of Things, is now available on the Manifold 2, a high-performance embedded computer offered by drone manufacturer, DJI.

The Manifold 2 is designed to fit onto DJI’s drone platforms via the onboard SDK and enables developers to transform aerial platforms into truly smarter drones, performing complex computing tasks and advanced image processing, which in-turn creates rapid flexibility for enterprise usage.

As part of the offering, the Manifold 2 is planning to feature snaps. Snaps are containerised software packages, designed to work perfectly across cloud, desktop, and IoT devices – with this the first instance of the technology’s availability on drones.

[Read more…] about DJI uses Ubuntu in drone computer

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