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Nauto and Beans.ai partner to optimize last-mile delivery solutions

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Nauto is partnering with Beans.ai have formed a strategic partnership to offer a “comprehensive solution” tailored to the unique needs of commercial fleets engaged in the last mile delivery.

Nauto is a developer of AI-powered safety and operations for commercial vehicles and an approved Video Event Data Recorder (VEDR) solution provider for FedEx service providers.

Beans.ai is a technology firm specializing in AI-powered routing and dispatch solutions to optimize last-mile operations. [Read more…] about Nauto and Beans.ai partner to optimize last-mile delivery solutions

Brain Corp and JRTech Solutions partner to bring autonomous inventory management solutions to Canada

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Brain Corp, the autonomous technology company creating transformative solutions in robotics and AI, and JRTech Solutions, the largest provider of Electronic Shelf Labels (ESL) in Canada, has formed an exclusive partnership to bring autonomous inventory management solutions to retailers in the Canadian market.

Under this agreement, JRTech Solutions will become the exclusive provider to retailers in Canada of Brain Corp’s BrainOS Sense Suite, an end-to-end inventory management platform that helps retailers autonomously manage their in-store inventory with robots and artificial intelligence (AI).

This partnership marks a step forward in bringing intelligent and interconnected inventory management solutions to retailers. [Read more…] about Brain Corp and JRTech Solutions partner to bring autonomous inventory management solutions to Canada

Khalifa University showcases 23 robotics solutions at IROS

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Khalifa University of Science and Technology showcased 23 innovative robotics and AI solutions as well as drone technology during the 36th edition of the International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS 2024).

The university says the significantly number of solutions on show validate its status as an academic institution that “remains proactive in advancing automation and technology”.

With its theme “Robotics for Sustainable Development”, the event marks the Middle East and Africa (MENA) region’s first-ever IROS 2024 to be held in Abu Dhabi.

The Khalifa University stand at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center (ADNEC) is displaying projects encompassing all areas of robotics and AI solutions for sustainable development in the marine sector, as well as industries such as Space, Telecom, Computing, Transportation, Agriculture and wildlife conservation.

The projects include “TomFormer” for real-time disease detection in tomato leaves, “UTM: Unmanned Traffic Management”, “Lunar Rover” for lunar exploration, Exoskeleton wearable robot for enhancing human capabilities, “Smart Trash Bin” using computer vision for efficient waste separation, “Ocean Monitoring and Cleaning” for sustainable marine ecosystems, “Autonomous Port Inspection” for maritime security, “Houbara Robot” for behavioral studies of the Houbara bird in its natural habitat, “Coral Reef Inspection”, “Autonomous Driving Platform”, and various drone projects including firefighting drones and UAV swarms for inspection and tracking.

Also featured at the Khalifa University stand are the Droneleaf project which focuses on monitoring and analyzing agricultural field, ‘Spider Robot’ for various applications in climbing different terrains, “Soft Robotics at KU” feature flexible and adaptable applications of technology, a “Heterogeneous Swarm of Underwater Autonomous Vehicles” for underwater tasks, “Quadrotor Control Projects” enhancing quadrotor flight control, “Satellite Control Levitation Setup” demonstrates satellite control mechanisms, as well as the project on “Design and Performance Evaluation of a Marine-Compliant Gripper” for handling uneven large objects in marine environments.

“Autonomous Underwater Robotic System for Aquaculture”, “Autonomous Driving Platform” for developing and testing autonomous technologies, “Robotic Manipulator” for precise manipulation tasks and projects focused on innovative maritime solutions are part of the Maritime Grand Challenge.

Finnish automation company integrates tiny Mecademic SCARA robot in desktop work cell

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International Innovation Network (IIN), a Finland-based automation solutions company, has designed a desktop robot cell which features Mecademic’s MCS500 SCARA robot as a central component.

IIN has released the new design as a white-label desktop robot cell. Mecademic specializes in making small industrial robots that can fit easily on a small desk. 

According to IIN’s CEO Teijo Fabritius, this new robot cell will be a cost-efficient standard automation solution ideal for operations requiring little or no customization.

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Peachtree Corners launches autonomous vehicle in partnership with May Mobility and T-Mobile

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Peachtree Corners, a smart city in the state of Georgia, United States, has agreed a partnership with autonomous driving technology provider May Mobility to implement its autonomous vehicle solutions.

The implementation will utilize the vehicle 5G communications infrastructure Peachtree Corners has developed in the city with T-Mobile.

This marks May Mobility’s first-ever deployment in the state of Georgia, providing its one-of-a-kind on-demand autonomous solution for reliable transportation. [Read more…] about Peachtree Corners launches autonomous vehicle in partnership with May Mobility and T-Mobile

How AI is Transforming Diagnostics for Faster and Precise Healthcare Solutions

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Today, the field of healthcare is facing many changes. Finding ways to increase patient satisfaction is a priority, and new trends, such as AI and robotics, have taken over.

In the same way that automation systems have impacted production and supply chains, they are now enhancing medical diagnosis.

Think about robotic appendages helping medical personnel interpret X-rays or an AI program scanning the vast amount of data to find disease trends. [Read more…] about How AI is Transforming Diagnostics for Faster and Precise Healthcare Solutions

The Challenges of Web Scraping and Cost-Efficient Solutions

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Web scraping has emerged as a powerful tool for businesses and researchers, enabling automated extraction of vast amounts of data from websites.

This process, when executed effectively, provides access to real-time information, from price comparisons to market trends, all without manual intervention. However, as useful as it is, web scraping faces numerous hurdles.

In this article, we will explore the technical challenges and the cost-efficient solutions that can address them.

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How Do Modern Technologies and Software Complement Logistics?

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Today, logistics and transportation industries are popular destinations around the world that allow all of us to get our orders quickly. Just imagine the way your small parcel ordered in the online store AliExpress from China travels.

Fast delivery of goods is mostly the merit of transportation companies that have managed to establish their transportation system well, which ensures high efficiency.

No one logistics company in the world will be able to provide the best conditions and demonstrate high efficiency without special technology programs. In 2024, tailored logistics software solutions perform many functions that are simply necessary for smooth operations. [Read more…] about How Do Modern Technologies and Software Complement Logistics?

Enthusiasm ‘high’ for SPS as international firms pursue Chinese market growth

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Advancing rapidly in both capability and application, intelligent manufacturing technologies have become increasingly important enablers of China’s ongoing industrial transformation.

For years, SPS – Smart Production Solutions has contributed to the industry’s development. The event has grown into a leading showcase platform for next-generation automation solutions, expanding its influence beyond South China into the wider Southeast Asian market.

In 2025, it will once again bring together top brands from the domestic and international markets to present their latest advancements in intelligent manufacturing and accelerate the industry’s technological development. [Read more…] about Enthusiasm ‘high’ for SPS as international firms pursue Chinese market growth

KSP partners with Peak Technologies and Locus Robotics to install 60 robots at Minnesota site

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KSP Fulfillment, a third-party logistics company, is partnering with Peak Technologies, a provider of digital supply chain and mobile workforce solutions, and Locus Robotics, a provider of autonomous mobile robot solutions for fulfillment warehouses.

KSP has deployed 60 of Locus’s autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) at its warehouse in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, with operations initiated in August 2024.

Josh Haynes, senior vice president and general manager at KSP Fulfillment, says: “Locus’s cutting-edge robotics are revolutionizing warehouse fulfillment and distribution. [Read more…] about KSP partners with Peak Technologies and Locus Robotics to install 60 robots at Minnesota site