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Anyware Robotics emerges from stealth mode to reveal robotic container and truck unloading system

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Anyware Robotics has emerged from stealth mode to unveil its AI-powered robotic solution, Pixmo, for container and truck unloading. Every year an estimated 28 million containers enter the US with contents, usually boxes, that need to be unloaded.

Anyware Robotics Pixmo robots enable companies to ease the heavy burden on human workers who currently unload these. The versatile mobile robots autonomously unload boxes in containers and trucks more safely, cost-effectively, reliably, and quickly than humans can – without the related injuries.

The autonomous mobile Pixmo robots are ideal for unloading at transload facilities, cross docks, third-party logistics providers (3PLs), distribution centers, and e-commerce fulfillment warehouses. The robots can be installed within days and provide enhanced operational efficiencies and predictability.  [Read more…] about Anyware Robotics emerges from stealth mode to reveal robotic container and truck unloading system

Virtual Incision’s miniaturized surgical robot en route to International Space Station

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Virtual Incision, the developer of the MIRA Surgical System, says that spaceMIRA is currently in transit to the International Space Station.

The device is aboard a Northrop Grumman Cygnus cargo spacecraft carried by a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.

The 2024 technology demonstration mission is driven by a grant awarded from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to the University of Nebraska through the Established Program to Competitive Research (EPSCoR) program. [Read more…] about Virtual Incision’s miniaturized surgical robot en route to International Space Station

Innovative methods of protection against fraud in the banking system

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Trends in the use of artificial intelligence are no longer new, but the application of AI-based fraud detection in banking is intriguing.

After all, the emergence of online payment platforms and digital banking means that banks are no longer just physical institutions it is much more.

Also, it has become very convenient to use not only for users but also for fraudsters who want to make money. They are constantly improving and inventing new schemes, which gives impetus to the development of new security systems. [Read more…] about Innovative methods of protection against fraud in the banking system

Asensus Surgical completes in vivo surgeon lab for LUNA surgical robotic system

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Asensus Surgical, a medical device company that is digitizing the interface between the surgeon and the patient, has unveiled “a key development milestone” for LUNA, the company’s second-generation surgical robotic system.

During the week of December 11, 2023, the Company hosted a Surgeon Lab in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina to conduct an in vivo evaluation of LUNA’s hardware, software and instruments in porcine models.

The lab allowed nine participating surgeons to evaluate the system’s functionality through thirteen different procedures across gynecology, urology, and general surgery. [Read more…] about Asensus Surgical completes in vivo surgeon lab for LUNA surgical robotic system

How Real-Time Location Systems are Modernizing the Smart City

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By Blueiot

The rapid development of the Internet and information technology – coupled with the utilization of big data, cloud platforms, the Internet of Things (IoT), and other related technologies – has facilitated the transformation of the “Smart City” from its inception in the United States under the name “Smart Earth” into the preferred architectural style and development trend in contemporary urban areas.

A “Smart City” is a city that applies information and communication technology (ICT) to collect, analyze, and integrate key data about urban operations, and uses this data to intelligently address various issues, such as industrial and commercial activities, public safety, urban services, and the well-being of the people.

In this article, we will explore how real-time location systems (RTLS) are modernizing smart cities by providing accurate and timely location information for people and assets, and how RTLS can enable new applications and benefits for smart city stakeholders. [Read more…] about How Real-Time Location Systems are Modernizing the Smart City

Comau and LiNa Energy develop automated manufacturing for battery production

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Comau has joined forces with LiNa to design an “innovative and scalable manufacturing” solution for solid-state sodium-metal-chloride battery cells.

Through simultaneous engineering, the team has finalized a concept design, allowing LiNa, a provider of low cost solid-state sodium battery technologies, to automate their battery production process.

The companies intend to validate the sustainable, safe, and efficient oxygen-free dry box environment as a step towards larger-scale manufacturing. [Read more…] about Comau and LiNa Energy develop automated manufacturing for battery production

Exotec opens new hub for its automated conveyor range

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Exotec, a provider of robotic solutions for warehouses, has opened a new production space in Croix, France. The new space will house the production of Exotec’s Skypath conveyor range, producing an average of thirty modules per day.

Located in Rue du Creusot in Croix, near Exotec’s headquarters, the new 2,500 sq m space marks a strategic milestone in the company’s rapid growth.

The building will house production workshops for the Skypath range, as well as acting as a dedicated service centre for the maintenance of Skypod robots, with thirty collaborators initially contributing to the developments. [Read more…] about Exotec opens new hub for its automated conveyor range

Mitsubishi Electric and Visual Components form joint venture for 3D simulators

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Mitsubishi Electric has recently announced that it has partnered with Visual Components headquartered in Espoo, Finland in a joint venture company, named ME Industrial Simulation Software Corporation, to develop and sell 3D simulators for manufacturing applications.

Mitsubishi Electric and Visual Components hold 70 percent and 30 percent stakes respectively in the company, which began operating on November 1.

Through the new company, Mitsubishi Electric plans to enhance its digital twin platform for circular digital-engineering business solutions. [Read more…] about Mitsubishi Electric and Visual Components form joint venture for 3D simulators

7 Benefits of Drupal 10 for Web Development

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Drupal is one of the most popular frameworks when it comes to web development. Today, more than a million websites on the Internet use Drupal. These are both small startups or online stores and the pages of world-famous large organizations.

The combination of practicality, efficiency, and security that this system can offer makes it an attractive option, which is why many organizations often look to a Drupal CMS development company to implement their ideas.

Drupal has several versions, the latest of which is Drupal 10. In addition, the developers then released 10.1, bringing several new features and improvements to the system. [Read more…] about 7 Benefits of Drupal 10 for Web Development

DHL and AutoStore expand partnership to further automate global warehousing

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DHL Supply Chain, one of the world’s largest contract logistics companies, and AutoStore, a robotic technology company specializing in automated storage and retrieval systems, are expanding their partnership in a move set to further automated warehouse operations on global scale.

DHL Supply Chain, already involved in nine operational AutoStore warehouse projects with four more in the planning stage, is poised to become one of AutoStore’s largest 3PL clients, reinforcing their commitment to digitalization and automation.

The nine existing Systems effectively operate 800,000 bins, with the forthcoming four Systems elevating the total number of bins to a remarkable 1.2 million. In the future, DHL also intends to construct five further facilities in addition to those already in operation or planning. [Read more…] about DHL and AutoStore expand partnership to further automate global warehousing