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Recovering Surveillance Footage: Stellar Photo Recovery in Automated Security Systems

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In today’s rapidly changing security situations, automated security systems have become essential for safeguarding homes, businesses, and public spaces.

These systems rely heavily on surveillance cameras that keep an eye on things around the clock, capturing important video footage that can be vital for preventing crime, helping investigations, or handling insurance claims.

However, despite all the technological advancements, there’s still a significant vulnerability: the risk of losing or corrupting that crucial surveillance footage. [Read more…] about Recovering Surveillance Footage: Stellar Photo Recovery in Automated Security Systems

SeaTrac equips unmanned vessel with mammal monitoring technology

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A landmark project supported by the Innovative Solutions Canada (ISC) “Real-Time Marine Mammal Monitoring Service via Uncrewed Surface Vehicle” program has successfully demonstrated a novel and effective method for real-time marine mammal monitoring.

In a collaborative effort, JASCO Applied Sciences and SeaTrac Systems deployed an advanced Passive Acoustic Monitoring (PAM) system aboard SeaTrac’s SP-48 Uncrewed Surface Vehicle (USV).

Equipped with JASCO’s acoustic technology, a collapsible directional array and heave-compensating winch, the system successfully detected several endangered North Atlantic Right Whales during trials conducted off the coasts of Massachusetts and Rhode Island. [Read more…] about SeaTrac equips unmanned vessel with mammal monitoring technology

Opinion: How co-ordinated multi-robot systems are transforming EV battery swapping

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As electric vehicles transform our transportation landscape, the demand for innovative charging solutions grows. Battery swapping – where depleted batteries are quickly replaced with fully charged ones – offers a compelling alternative to traditional charging.

Yet, this seemingly straightforward concept requires sophisticated engineering behind the scenes. The complexity extends beyond what single-robot automation can effectively handle, pushing the industry toward coordinated multi-robot systems that work in concert to achieve what individual robots cannot.

Single robots have revolutionized many industries but face significant limitations with multi-stage operations. [Read more…] about Opinion: How co-ordinated multi-robot systems are transforming EV battery swapping

Geekplus partners with Invar to install 80 robots into retail giant’s warehouse

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Geekplus, a provider of warehouse robotics technology, and Invar Systems, a specialist in warehouse automation operating in the US, say they are “enhancing the success of their partnership to transform the logistics industry through advanced robotics solutions”.

Their collaboration continues to gain momentum, delivering projects that enhance operational efficiency, flexibility, and scalability for major clients across EMEA and US markets.

Geekplus and Invar Systems have successfully deployed over 80 Tote-to-Person robots for one of the world’s most prominent retail and e-commerce companies. The solution has streamlined warehouse operations, significantly boosting vertical storage space, accuracy, and efficiency. [Read more…] about Geekplus partners with Invar to install 80 robots into retail giant’s warehouse

Opinion: Turnkey robotic systems are already behind the times

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By James Taylor, general manager of Americas, OnRobot

If you needed to buy a device to provide transportation from point A to point B, you wouldn’t buy a motor and then try to turn it into a vehicle. But many manufacturers who need a device to load and unload machines or stack pallets take exactly that approach when they buy a robot arm.

That’s especially true of manufacturers who are the primary targets for the ease-of-use, DIY marketing claims from many robot providers.

Unfortunately, what these manufacturers end up with – for tens of thousands of dollars – is just a robotic arm. It’s a component. An important one, certainly, but the device they need to tend their machine or stack their pallets is a complete robotic system. That includes – at a minimum – the robot arm, one or more grippers, user interface, and programming. [Read more…] about Opinion: Turnkey robotic systems are already behind the times

Advancements in Pedestrian Safety Technology

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Walking is one of the healthiest activities for people of all ages and abilities, yet it can be one of the most dangerous forms of exercise in one’s community.

Pedestrian fatalities have been at an all-time high for the last four decades. The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) reported that 7,522 pedestrians were struck and killed by cars in 2022. In 2021, 104 pedestrians were killed in the state of Oklahoma alone.

The good news here is that advancements in pedestrian safety technology have the potential to save lives and sharply curb these tragedies. [Read more…] about Advancements in Pedestrian Safety Technology

6 New Advances in the Automotive Aftermarket

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The automotive aftermarket industry is all about the parts, services, and upgrades needed to keep a vehicle running after it leaves the dealership.

Over the past few years, this industry has seen big changes thanks to new technology, shifting customer needs, and evolving regulations.

According to Grand View Research, the global automotive aftermarket is expected to grow from $468.91 billion in 2024 to over $585 billion by 2030. [Read more…] about 6 New Advances in the Automotive Aftermarket

Comau provides Geely with ‘powerful’ multi-robot solution

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Industrial automation specialist Comau has provided Geely, one of China’s largest automotive brands, with a ‘powerful process solution’ using multiple robots to install motor rotors

The rapid market evolution of new energy vehicles (NEV) is revolutionizing electric drive systems, propelling motor assemblies toward unprecedented levels of integration, higher voltage capabilities, and enhanced power outputs.

As the driver of energy conversion, the electric motor plays a pivotal role in determining a vehicle’s efficiency, reliability, and overall performance.

At the heart of every motor are the stator and rotor, two critical components that define its operational excellence. [Read more…] about Comau provides Geely with ‘powerful’ multi-robot solution

Symbotic to buy Walmart’s robotics business for up to $350 million

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Symbotic, a developer of AI-enabled robotics technology for the supply chain, has agreed to acquire Walmart’s Advanced Systems and Robotics business.

This transaction expands the long-standing relationship between Walmart and Symbotic with the aim of developing an integrated automated supply chain.

Walmart has chosen Symbotic to develop, build and deploy an advanced solution leveraging Symbotic’s AI-enabled robotics platform to offer Walmart customers greater shopping convenience through accelerated online pickup and delivery (APD) options at stores. [Read more…] about Symbotic to buy Walmart’s robotics business for up to $350 million

Denso to buy shares in onsemi to strengthen ADAS partnership

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Denso and onsemi are strengthening their long-term relationship to support the procurement of autonomous driving (AD) and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) technologies.

For over 10 years, onsemi has been supplying Denso with the latest intelligent automotive sensors to enhance ADAS and AD performance.

These semiconductors have become increasingly vital in improving vehicle intelligence including connectivity, to help reduce traffic accident fatalities. [Read more…] about Denso to buy shares in onsemi to strengthen ADAS partnership