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Airdog’s founders are back with a precision-strike drone meant for modern warfare
- Latvian defense tech startup Origin, founded by the creators of Airdog, has developed BEAK, an autonomous drone for modern warfare.
- BEAK is an ISR drone with precision guidance technology, capable of delivering munitions to targets while remaining intact for reuse.
- The cost per strike with BEAK is approximately 20 times lower than alternatives, making it affordable for smaller countries.
- Origin has raised a total of €4 million in funding, including €2.4 million in an early-stage funding round led by Change Ventures.
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AI and Robotics: The Synergy Driving Innovation
- The fusion of AI and robotics has resulted in new frontiers of innovation. Robots are moving from mechanical fundamentality and learning and adapting to decide as needed.
- The synergy between AI and robotics provides the impetus for innovation globally as robots are becoming more intelligent and versatile. AI powers robotics, enabling machines to see, learn and respond. Robots may learn from the data, change in the environment and perform more complex tasks autonomously.
- Several sectors, including manufacturing, healthcare, logistics, and space exploration, make use of AI and robotics for automation. Innovative trends emerge across sectors including manufacturing, where AI enables predictive maintenance while collaborative robots work together with humans on the shop floor improving workplace safety.
- In healthcare, AI-based robots assist in robot-assisted surgeries, care for rehab patients and help the elderly perform daily tasks. Predictive algorithms are also used to forecast inventory demand in logistics.
- Emerging trends in AI and robotics include generative AI in robotics, which enables robots to learn new behaviors and skills autonomously. Humans and robots are becoming closer collaborators, working together not as tools but as smart teammates. AI and robotics are increasingly being injected into public safety, traffic control, and waste management sectors to enhance and improve our overall infrastructure.
- Challenges exist around data privacy and security, ethical and legal considerations, and technical issues such as battery life, processing power, and accuracy of sensor faults that obstruct better functioning in a robot.
- The future of AI and robotics seems limitless with possible advances such as robots in space exploration, personal service robots aiding in daily household chores and health monitoring, and AI assisting rescuers during disasters.
- As AI continues to advance, it is important to manage the challenges of data privacy, ethics, and technology limitations while exploring the full potential of the synergy between AI and robotics.
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EDP tests a pilot project in Spain to automate the construction of PV plants
- Portuguese energy company EDP will test the construction of its first photovoltaic solar park in real-life, large-scale installation conditions in Spain using its Hyperflex automation technology.
- The pilot project in Peñaflor will utilize Comau's Hyperflex mobile factory, which includes an automatic assembly station and a rover to transport and position the pre-assembled photovoltaic structure in its final location.
- The Hyperflex mobile factory enables automatic installation of solar trackers and can accommodate different types of trackers and panels, providing flexibility for energy providers.
- EDP aims to achieve greater efficiency and a 50% reduction in assembly time for the solar panel structure through the use of automation, while also improving safety in the workplace.
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From the Floor of FIX2024: Boar-Catching Drones, Ramen-Making Robots – and the Coolest Thing I’ve Ever Seen on a Golf Course
- FIX2024 in Daegu, South Korea showcases innovations in drones, robotics, and AI.
- Run System's boar-catching drone with a deployable net provides a modern solution to manage wild boars.
- Finn Scooters offer a sleek and motorized alternative to traditional golf carts.
- YOUNG HYUN Robotics' automated systems serve ramen, ice cream, and pour-over coffee in service stations.
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Tesla’s Optimus: A Leap Towards Robotic Synergy
- Tesla’s Optimus is redefining human-robot interaction.
- It is designed to be a general-purpose helper, capable of performing various tasks.
- Optimus could lead to new job categories and elevate human workers to more specialized roles.
- The integration of Tesla’s AI and expertise in batteries and automotive tech makes Optimus efficient and sustainable.
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Universal Robots AI Accelerator offers to ease development of cobot applications
- Universal Robots has announced the UR AI Accelerator, a hardware and software toolkit to develop AI-powered collaborative robot applications.
- The UR AI Accelerator provides a platform for developers to build commercial and research applications, reducing development time and de-risking AI-based solutions.
- It includes NVIDIA Isaac libraries and models, as well as a 3D camera for enhanced cobot performance.
- Universal Robots plans to showcase systems developed with its platform and AI at the PolyScape X Festival.
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Mini Robotic Arm Lets You Start Your Own Mini Assembly Line
- FABRI Creator has a tutorial on building a mini robotic arm for small tasks.
- The tutorial guides through the entire build, step-by-step.
- The arm uses an Arduino Nano to record and replay a set of positions.
- It can perform various small tasks, allowing users to focus on other activities.
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A Game-Changer for AI: The Tsetlin Machine’s Role in Reducing Energy Consumption
- The rapid rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has transformed numerous sectors, from healthcare and finance to energy management and beyond. However, this growth in AI adoption has resulted in a significant issue of energy consumption.
- The Tsetlin Machine offers a promising solution. Unlike traditional neural networks, which rely on complex mathematical computations and massive datasets, Tsetlin Machines employ a more straightforward, rule-based approach.
- TMs operate on the principle of reinforcement learning, using Tsetlin Automata to adjust their internal states based on feedback from the environment. These automata function as state machines that learn to make decisions by flipping bits.
- The most notable advantage of Tsetlin Machines is their energy efficiency. They use lightweight binary operations, significantly reducing their computational burden.
- The rapid growth of AI has led to a massive increase in energy use. The main reason is the training and deployment of deep learning models.
- A study from the University of Massachusetts Amherst shows the significant impact of AI's high energy consumption. Researchers found that training a single AI model can emit over 626,000 pounds of CO₂.
- Traditional AI models, especially deep learning architectures, require extensive matrix computations and floating-point operations. These processes are computationally intensive and result in high energy consumption.
- Comparing Tsetlin Machines with neural networks shows a clear difference in energy use. Neural networks require significant energy during both training and inference. They often need specialized hardware, which increases both environmental and financial costs.
- Tsetlin Machines have substantially impacted the energy sector, where efficiency is of utmost significance. Smart grids and energy management, predictive maintenance, and renewable energy management are some of the critical applications where they are being employed.
- Alongside the continuous AI developments, Tsetlin Machines offer a path forward where advanced technology and environmental responsibility go hand in hand. This approach is a technical breakthrough and a step toward a future where AI serves humanity and the planet.
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Dr. Ron Boucher, Chief Medical Officer of Teleradiology at Experity – Interview Series
- Dr. Ron Boucher serves as the Chief Medical Officer of Teleradiology at Experity, a software and services company focused on the U.S urgent care market.
- Experity offers an integrated operating system that includes electronic medical records, practice management, patient engagement, billing, teleradiology, business intelligence, and consulting solutions. Nearly half of the urgent care clinics in the U.S. use Experity’s platform.
- Teleradiology is a medical service that enables radiologists to provide clinical interpretation services on X-rays, Ultrasounds, and other diagnostic imaging without needing to be physically present with the patient.
- AI integration in teleradiology has contributed to faster turnaround times. This speed is particularly beneficial in urgent care settings where quick diagnosis and treatment are essential.
- AI in teleradiology has also contributed to faster turnaround times. This speed is particularly beneficial in urgent care settings where quick diagnosis and treatment are essential.
- Radiologists will need to adapt to the changing landscape of AI integration. AI will not replace radiologists, but instead will enhance their roles as a clinical provider by improving patient care and quality while reading more efficiently and accurately.
- One Danger of AI is a clinician or patient taking the AI result at face value without the professional insight of a radiologist or clinical expert to ensure the output is accurate and verified.
- Regulations surrounding AI are going to drastically change over the next few years, and this drives meaningful resistance among radiologists. Radiologists are the licensed physicians delivering care to patients, so there are gray areas that need to be explored and addressed as AI becomes more prominent across the industry.
- Teleradiology alone provides new opportunities for patients to receive care in rural areas with a lack of medical resources and care available.
- With AI being integrated into these more rural practices, the quality and efficiency of care can be prioritized more and even standardized to the care a patient would receive in a more urban setting.
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Meet The Ascender, the world’s first robot vacuum that can climb stairs
- Migo Robotics has developed Ascender, a revolutionary robot vacuum cleaner that can climb stairs. In a video demonstration, the robot showcased its ability to transform its shape and deploy two legs when encountering stairs.
- The innovative design of Ascender allows it to navigate staircases effortlessly, using its legs to climb each step while continuing to perform its cleaning functions. This unique feature sets it apart from traditional robot vacuum cleaners that are limited to flat surfaces.
- Migo Robotics proudly claims that Ascender is the world's first stair-climbing robot vacuum, representing a significant advancement in robotic cleaning technology and offering a solution for efficient cleaning in multi-level environments.
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New York police unveil 'Digidog', high-tech robotic police dog to fight crime
- The New York Police Department (NYPD) has introduced a robot police dog named 'Spot' made by Boston Dynamics to fight crime.
- Spot can help humans during crises, patrol dangerous areas, monitor construction sites, and communicate with people.
- The NYPD also deployed other latest technologies such as the StarChase system and the K5 ASR pilot for automated patrol in confined areas.
- However, the use of 'digidog' was previously cancelled after critics raised concerns about surveillance and weaponisation of the police.
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Figure, a previously undisclosed startup, unveils images of its multi-functional humanoid robot
- Figure has unveiled a general-purpose bipedal humanoid robot, currently in testing at its Sunnyvale offices.
- The team is comprised of experts from Boston Dynamics, Tesla, Apple SPG, IHMC, Cruise, and Alphabet X.
- The robot's first applications will focus on manual labor tasks such as warehouse, manufacturing, and retail.
- The company's vision is to build horizontal hardware that can revolutionize multiple industries and scale to many applications.
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Kerala becomes 1st state to use robotic scavengers to clean manholes
- The Kerala government has launched a robotic scavenger called 'Bandicoot' to clean sewages in Guruvayur, a temple town in the state.
- According to Kerala's Water Resources Minister Roshy Augustine, this initiative makes Kerala the first state in India to use robotic scavengers to clean manholes.
- The robot, which has been developed by Thiruvananthapuram-based company Genrobotics, is expected to reduce the risk of manual scavenging and improve the efficiency of sewage cleaning.
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Scientists create shapeshifting robot that can liquefy & reform
- Researchers have made a breakthrough in shapeshifting robot technology by discovering a way to make magnetic matter liquify.
- This allows for robots to change shape and move in a more fluid and dynamic manner.
- The technology could have potential applications in areas such as medical devices and search and rescue operations.
- The study was led by Chengfeng Pan, an engineer at The Chinese University of Hong Kong.
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