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3 Important Reasons to Balance User Convenience and Security in Access Control

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Access control may be defined as the process of identifying a user based on their credentials and, when they have been authenticated, granting them the proper degree of access.

To identify and authenticate a user, credentials like passwords, pins, security tokens, and biometric scans are frequently utilized.

Balancing user convenience and security requires designing intuitive systems with strong protections, frictionless access, and minimal risks. [Read more…] about 3 Important Reasons to Balance User Convenience and Security in Access Control

Comau developing fully automated system for battery recycling

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Comau has renewed its commitment to the EU’s Flexible Battery Dismantling (Flex-BD) project for the second year, to help deliver a fundamental pillar on the path towards a truly circular economy.

Flex-BD is a robotized system that automates the entire process of dismantling worn-out electric batteries using a highly flexible, repeatable and standardizable process.

Now, having validated the proof-of-concept, Comau has expanded the scope to include second life repurposing of automotive batteries. [Read more…] about Comau developing fully automated system for battery recycling

Features Your E-commerce Business Must Have to Grow Sales

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It is good news for e-commerce owners as more people opt to shop online by the day. However, it can also mean tough competition for you as more e-commerce stores emerge to grab this lucrative opportunity. If you haven’t packaged your business well, you risk struggling to get your business off the ground.

What you need to start working on right now is implementing ways that can help you grow sales. This starts with developing a solid e-commerce strategy. So what should this strategy include?

In this article, we have rounded up a few must-have features that will ensure more sales and increased success. Let’s dive in. [Read more…] about Features Your E-commerce Business Must Have to Grow Sales

May Mobility launches third-generation of its autonomous driving system

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May Mobility, a developer of autonomous vehicle technology, has launched its third-generation autonomous driving system, describing it as “another significant step” on the path to driverless commercial operations that will improve safety, efficiency and rider satisfaction.

Improvements include increased speed, tele-assist capabilities and improved detection accuracy.

May Mobility’s technology improvements benefit communities and riders in urban, suburban and rural areas who have access to cutting-edge transit. [Read more…] about May Mobility launches third-generation of its autonomous driving system

Ethics and robotics: A match made in heaven for risk management?

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By Lee Bristow, CTO of Phinity

If your business uses third parties to support core operations (and most do, from SMEs to corporates), you’ll know they need to access essential data. Without this, they can’t deliver the services you require.

Therefore, alongside this new relationship between you and your third party suppliers, comes a new responsibility for you.

You now have an ethical and legal onus to protect the customer information entrusted to you. [Read more…] about Ethics and robotics: A match made in heaven for risk management?

iFollow boosts capacity of its mobile robot range to 1500 kg

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iFollow has expanded its iLogistics autonomous mobile robot range to include a unit with a 1500 kg capacity.

Made at iFollow’s state of the art facilities outside Paris in France, The iL 1500 tops the range that includes units with capacities of 300 kg, 600 kg and 1000 kg.

And with a unit height of just 17 cm, iFollow claims it is “the thinnest mobile robot in the world that can carry 1.5 tons”. [Read more…] about iFollow boosts capacity of its mobile robot range to 1500 kg

Peer Robotics raises $2.3 million in seed funding round

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Peer Robotics, a new mobile robotics solution for manufacturing, has raised $2.3 million in seed funding led by Kalaari Capital, with participation from existing investors Axilor Ventures, Connecticut Innovations and Innopact VC.

Rishabh Agarwal, co-founder, and CEO of Peer Robotics, says: “Small and medium-size companies are struggling with the labor shortage today, not to mention high turn-over.

“Also, many operations are still manual with employees operating at a high risk of injuries and fatigue. Solutions to date have been too expensive and complex. [Read more…] about Peer Robotics raises $2.3 million in seed funding round

Why is Biopharma So Crucial for Our Future?

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Biopharmaceuticals are transforming medicine daily and saving countless individuals’ lives.

Biopharmaceuticals, which offer focused treatment and fewer side effects, currently aid patients with cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, immunological illnesses, and other health issues.

This novel method of disease treatment will soon help billions of people all around the planet. [Read more…] about Why is Biopharma So Crucial for Our Future?

Massive growth predicted for robotic last-mile delivery

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Worldwide robotic last-mile delivery revenues are forecasted to grow from $70 million in 2022 to $670 million in 2030.

This is according to new research from global technology intelligence firm ABI Research.

Furthermore, the value of those parcels delivered by autonomous mobile robots could reach $3.3 billion by 2030. [Read more…] about Massive growth predicted for robotic last-mile delivery

ICE Cobotics launches new compact autonomous floor scrubber

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ICE Cobotics has launched Cobi 18, a compact autonomous floor scrubber available through an all-inclusive subscription.

Designed by cleaning professionals for cleaning professionals, Cobi 18 delivers high-performance scrubbing and is easy to use.

The user interface is clear and simple, and its “teach and repeat” feature allows users to train a route once and deploy it with the click of a button each time thereafter. [Read more…] about ICE Cobotics launches new compact autonomous floor scrubber