Tag: safer
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Bike Lane Enforcement Cameras
Automated bike enforcement laws are spreading across US cities like wildfire. New AI camera technology is now being used to help identify drivers who are breaking the laws. Unfortunately, the number of drivers being caught blocking biking lanes is on the rise. City officials are hoping that drivers who break the laws will be identified…
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How to Make Classic Cars Safer?
The truth of the matter is that we cannot compare our modern-day car with our old car. They are, in many ways, different. For instance, Older cars are made of steel, while modern cars are made of aluminum. That’s not all; the designs are different; likewise, the interior and the exterior are totally not the…
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DJI’s launches new commercial drone
DJI, the world’s largest civilian drones and aerial imaging technology company, has launched a new drone, which “sets a new standard for any commercial drone operator”, according to the company. It adds that the DJI Matrice 350 RTK (M350 RTK) “redefines the ultimate tool for the commercial drone industry”. The M350 RTK is said to…
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Advanced Robotics and Automation: Reducing Car Accidents and Saving Lives on the Road
Car accidents are a leading cause of death and injury worldwide, with millions of people affected by them each year. Despite the best efforts of law enforcement, education campaigns, and technology advances, the numbers continue to rise. However, recent developments in robotics and automation technology have the potential to reduce the frequency and severity of…
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Fugro and Petrobras pioneer remote subsea inspection in Brazil
Fugro and Petrobras have achieved a major milestone in Brazil’s offshore energy sector by successfully completing the country’s first-ever remote subsea inspection survey. This technology trial was carried out by Fugro in collaboration with Petrobras under an existing multiyear contract with the aim of minimising risk and improving sustainability during inspection, repair and maintenance (IRM)…
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Fugro provides uncrewed surface vessel to TAQA
Fugro has completed its first fully remote offshore survey inspection in the European North Sea for energy company TAQA using one of its Blue Essence uncrewed surface vessels (USV) with Blue Volta electric remotely operated vehicle (eROV). The complex project, in Europe’s busiest part of the North Sea, involved the inspection of two platforms and…
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5 Benefits of Green Alternatives to Fossil Fuel Generators
Having a backup power source for your home during power outages or long road trips is essential for keeping you safe and connected. And while generators have long relied on gas and fuel, there’s no reason to keep using generators that rely on harmful toxic fossil fuels. That’s especially true when you get more from…
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NuPort Robotics to take its autonomous trucks and buses to India
NuPort Robotics, a Canadian autonomous trucking company, says it plans to set up operations in India with a mission to improve safety on Indian roads. NuPort’s technology provides transportation solutions for heavy-duty commercial vehicles, such as buses and trucks, by enabling next-generation automated vehicles to be more fuel-efficient and safer to operate with enhanced driver…
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How Important is Technology in Automation?
Manufacturers face a variety of challenges in today’s evolving world. With security in mind, it is important to create processes to incorporate security into your operations and productivity. When everyone is looking for ways to maintain social distance and monitor activity on the operating system, it can be difficult to promote and improve safety while…
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Sarcos Robotics ‘merges’ with Rotor Acquisition
Shareholders in Rotor Acquisition, a publicly-traded special-purpose acquisition company, have approved what’s being described as a “business combination” – possibly meaning a merger – with Sarcos Robotics, a maker of exoskeletons. Upon completion of the transaction, subject to the satisfaction of certain customary closing conditions, Rotor will change its name to Sarcos Technology and Robotics…