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Tackling Legal Issues in Robotics Startups is Doable with the Right Legal Support

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Entrepreneurs starting a robotics startup often feel a mix of excitement and pressure – they’re of course eager to embrace the potential to innovate and disrupt industries with cutting-edge technology.

However, they also recognize the challenges, from securing funding and assembling a skilled team to steward complex regulations.

According to reports, the global robotics market is set to grow by 11.25% from 2024 to 2028, hitting around $65.59 billion; and with that kind of growth comes heightened scrutiny from regulators, which means that the legal landscape will require more than just tech savvy. [Read more…] about Tackling Legal Issues in Robotics Startups is Doable with the Right Legal Support

Summer Berry Company partners with Tortuga AgTech

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Cibus Capital says one of its portfolio companies, UK berry grower The Summer Berry Company (TSBCo), has extended its partnership with Tortuga AgTech, a provider of commercial harvesting robot fleet.

TSBCo has deployed 52 Tortuga robots in its 26 ha of glasshouses and 140 ha of polytunnels in Southwest England to harvest strawberries, provide forecasting on yields, plant health as well as providing support to their agronomists in fighting pests via UV light application.

Cibus Capital advises on investments that support sustainable agricultural production and the incorporation of disruptive technologies into its portfolio companies is pivotal to its mission. [Read more…] about Summer Berry Company partners with Tortuga AgTech

Electric Future: Stalled car revolution

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How green are electric vehicles?

Believe it or not, if you had been walking through Manhattan in 1900, there is a good chance you would have seen an electric car. Roughly one third of cars on the road in New York back then were electric, while the city’s taxi fleet had 30 electric vehicles (EVs). It was to be a brief heyday.

It was Henry Ford’s Model T – first produced in 1908 – that signalled the beginning of the end of the electric car. Suddenly, petrol-fuelled cars were relatively affordable and, thanks to Ford’s pioneering use of the production line, ubiquitous.

Improved roads and cheaper petrol prices saw the electric car all but disappear by the mid-1930s, and it wasn’t until the 1970s – amid soaring oil prices and gasoline prices – that the potential of EVs began to be seriously considered again. [Read more…] about Electric Future: Stalled car revolution

Most Common Software Bugs Found During Testing in 2022

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Before you launch an app or a platform, you should test it. It ensures the product function as expected. However, even with testing, some software bugs can still make it through.

If you don’t have an in-house software team, you can outsource the task to a software tester company. Either way, it helps to know what you’re up against. Here are the most common errors found during testing in 2022: [Read more…] about Most Common Software Bugs Found During Testing in 2022

The future of fleet management: Trends in system design

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Though the use of technology and prevalence of businesses converting online has skyrocketed across most industries – few sectors rival how indispensable fleet management software has become within the automotive space.

For companies dedicated to managing fleets that can number in the hundreds, it’s proving crucial. The ability to customize and control things like equipment tracking, vehicle diagnostics, maintenance, fuel consumption and driver management not only helps these companies win business, but allows them to thrive in an industry that’s expected to be worth $11.4 million by 2027. [Read more…] about The future of fleet management: Trends in system design

The Ambitious Entrepreneur: How to Elevate Your Startup

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New company owners are at the precipice of something great – or something that could potentially cause them grief for months, if not years to come. It’s not the kind that offers a comfortable in-between, which is why startup management is typically associated with stress and anxiety.

While that all sounds pretty gloomy, remember that failure is one of the stepping stones to success, and that rings true with startup management. The good news is you have plenty of examples from other successful businesses to help you succeed.

Here’s how ambitious entrepreneurs can elevate their startups. [Read more…] about The Ambitious Entrepreneur: How to Elevate Your Startup

How to Ensure Your Drivers Stay Safe on the Road

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If your business has a fleet of vehicles and employs drivers, one of your top priorities needs to be how to ensure they’re always safe on the road.

You don’t want to be dealing with accidents that could have been avoided had further steps been taken.

We’re going to talk today about what some of those steps might look like, so read on to find out more about them. [Read more…] about How to Ensure Your Drivers Stay Safe on the Road

The Most Typical Flaws in Used Cars

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Used cars are a viable purchase option when you have a limited budget. You can get a lot of value if you research diligently and inspect the vehicle thoroughly before buying it. Combine this with used car warranties and you won’t need to worry about excessive repair costs.

You’re prone to getting a car with failing parts without doing your research. Knowing the usual issues in used vehicles will enable you to check for potential problems so you can avoid a bad purchase. Here are the most common flaws in used cars. [Read more…] about The Most Typical Flaws in Used Cars

Sonatus unveils platform for building software-defined vehicles

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Sonatus, a developer of software defined vehicle technology, has released the next generation of its Sonatus Digital Dynamics Vehicle Platform, which “lives both in-vehicle and in the cloud”, says the company.

Following a successful debut in the Genesis GV60, Sonatus has further enhanced the cloud-side of its platform to bolster automakers’ ability to build software-defined vehicles that can be updated with new features and functionality throughout their entire lifetimes – without requiring new software development.

Given the time and resources required to develop new software, removing this barrier significantly accelerates innovation and bolsters agility, claims Sonatus. [Read more…] about Sonatus unveils platform for building software-defined vehicles

How to Handle Failing Car Parts

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Nobody wants car parts to fail, but vehicle owners don’t always have control over what happens with their cars. They can keep the rides properly maintained to prevent some issues, but car parts can still break down.

Therefore, the question you should probably be asking yourself is, “How will you handle failing car parts when they creep into the picture?”

Unfortunately, these incidents typically happen at the most inopportune times. For instance, if you plan a road trip with your significant other, don’t be surprised if an engine component decides to go kaput. The point is that you need to try and be prepared for dilemmas, and that is where these tips can be of assistance. [Read more…] about How to Handle Failing Car Parts