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Nvidia unveils ‘major updates’ in new version of Isaac robotics simulation platform

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Nvidia unveiled “major updates” to the Nvidia Isaac Robotics platform at the recent ROSCon 2023 event.

The platform delivers performant perception and high-fidelity simulation to robotics developers worldwide.

These updates include the release of Nvidia Isaac ROS 2.0 and Nvidia Isaac Sim 2023.1 and perception and simulation upgrades that simplify building and testing performant AI-based robotic applications for ROS developers. [Read more…] about Nvidia unveils ‘major updates’ in new version of Isaac robotics simulation platform

ABB Robotics launches OptiFact to unlock full potential of factory data

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ABB Robotics has released its new modular OptiFact software platform, which streamlines data collection, visualization, and analysis in automated production facilities.

The platform enables users to collect, manage, and analyze data from hundreds of factory devices, including ABB robots, to determine key performance indicators including cycle time and overall equipment efficiency (OEE).

By speeding up diagnostics and decision making, OptiFact increases the production line uptime with less engineering effort, ensuring production can keep pace with customer demand. [Read more…] about ABB Robotics launches OptiFact to unlock full potential of factory data

Want to Learn More About the Fascinating World of Bitcoin? Here Are Some Great Ways to Get Involved

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The realm of Bitcoin offers a dizzying blend of technology, finance, and social innovation that captivates experts and novices alike.

It’s not merely a digital currency but an entire ecosystem teeming with new approaches to transactions, contracts, and asset management.

For those intrigued by this pioneering venture, an assortment of resources is available to cultivate a robust understanding. [Read more…] about Want to Learn More About the Fascinating World of Bitcoin? Here Are Some Great Ways to Get Involved

Simbe Robotics raises $28 million in Series B funding

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Simbe Robotics, the company leveraging AI and robotics to elevate the performance of retailers with real-time insights into inventory and operations, has closed a Series B equity financing round of $28 million, led by Eclipse.

As one of the premier venture firms specializing in the digital transformation of essential physical industries that impact daily life, Eclipse brings invaluable knowledge and expertise that will propel Simbe through its next phase of growth.

Their investment marks a vote of confidence in emerging retail and grocery technologies, and will enable Simbe to meet rising global customer demand, enter future product areas, expand its team, and continue delivering value to new and existing partners by optimizing both in-store and e-commerce operations. [Read more…] about Simbe Robotics raises $28 million in Series B funding

Universal Robots launches new software platform to make machine tending automation ‘faster, simpler and more flexible ’

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Universal Robots, the Danish manufacturer of collaborative robots (cobots), has unveiled a new brand-new, innovative software platform specifically developed for machine tending tasks.

The name is PolyScope X and through a new, customisable user interface, it will add new levels of flexibility to high mix, low volume machine tending automation.

With PolyScope X, machine shop operators can achieve changeover times of less than 10 minutes – far below what is possible today with any other software. [Read more…] about Universal Robots launches new software platform to make machine tending automation ‘faster, simpler and more flexible ’

Navigating the Digital Workforce: Harnessing Technology for Effective Employee Management

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In an age where remote work is becoming the new norm and digital tools are an integral part of our daily workflow, navigating the intricacies of a digital workforce can be both challenging and thrilling. Gone are the days of water cooler chats and walk-ins to your employees’ offices.

The contemporary workspace is an amalgamation of video calls, instant messaging, and cloud-based collaboration tools. But how can you manage your employees effectively in such an evolving landscape?

Technology, when skillfully utilized, can be your greatest ally in leading a highly engaged and productive team. [Read more…] about Navigating the Digital Workforce: Harnessing Technology for Effective Employee Management

IoT Platform Market Forecast for 2024: Trends Analysis

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The Internet of Things (IoT) has revolutionized industries worldwide, connecting billions of devices and generating vast amounts of data. IoT platforms play a critical role in managing and harnessing this data, enabling seamless integration and unlocking valuable insights.

Looking ahead to 2024, it is essential to conduct an IoT platform market analysis, identify the IoT platform market trends and understand their impact on businesses and consumers. [Read more…] about IoT Platform Market Forecast for 2024: Trends Analysis

Google’s industrial robotics business unit Intrinsic chooses Comau as first project partner

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Comau, a specialist maker of industrial robotics and automation products and systems, has been unveiled as the first industry partner of Intrinsic, a business unit of Alphabet, which is the stock market name for Google.

Intrinsic says it is on a mission to make industrial robotics accessible and usable for millions more businesses, entrepreneurs, and developers.

At the launch presentation, Pietro Gorlier, Comau’s CEO, demonstrated how the company has recently used Intrinsic’s new Flowstate developer product and underlying platform to create a modular solution to enable the assembly of a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) supermodule – just one of many possibilities for new applications made possible through the platform. [Read more…] about Google’s industrial robotics business unit Intrinsic chooses Comau as first project partner

Nauticus Robotics and Leidos agree $2.7 million contract extension

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Nauticus Robotics, a developer of autonomous robots using artificial intelligence for data collection and intervention services for the ocean economies, has been awarded an additional $2.7 million under its current contract with Leidos, science and technology company.

The funded a extension allows continued development of an Aquanaut-derivative in preparation for customer adoption decisions and government opportunities expected later this year.

The state-of-the-art subsea platform, an unmanned underwater vehicle (“UUV”) with advanced artificial intelligence, sensing capabilities, and more can perform a growing number of jobs without hazarding human divers. [Read more…] about Nauticus Robotics and Leidos agree $2.7 million contract extension

BlueBotics and ProLog Automation partner to drive German AGV adoption

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BlueBotics and ProLog Automation have signed a strategic partnership to help drive the adoption of automated guided vehicles (AGV/FTS) across the German manufacturing and logistics sectors.

This agreement positions ProLog Automation as a key BlueBotics solutions partner for the German market.

Under the terms of the agreement, ProLog’s AGV consulting and integration teams will undergo extensive training by BlueBotics’ engineers on the company’s Autonomous Navigation Technology (ANT), a predominantly software-based platform on which companies can build robust, scalable, and even interoperable fleets of diverse ‘ANT driven’ vehicles. [Read more…] about BlueBotics and ProLog Automation partner to drive German AGV adoption