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Slip Robotics Wins Best New Innovation in the Supply Chain at MODEX 2024
At MODEX 2024 Slip Robotics received the MHI Innovation Award for Best New Innovation. This recognition was for their SlipBot ALR (automated loading robot). The conference featured over 1,200 exhibitors and attracted around 48,000 attendees.
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Bots in SocietyInternational
UN’s First AI Resolution: Experts Warn That Recommendations Alone Won’t Safeguard Democracy
The United Nations voted on its inaugural resolution to safeguard the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) worldwide. However, recommendations and calls are quite late, as the EU has already passed its first regulatory EU AI Act, which is far more specific and mandatory.
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The Photoneo’s MotionCam-3D Color camera will be integrated into Fizyr’s Vision Packs, with the capability to address complex automation challenges in various industries. Photoneo’s technology and Fizyr’s vision will be combined in robotic systems in applications such as Pick & Place, Singulation, Palletization/Depalletization, Detection, Trailer/Container Unloading, and Laundry handling.
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Accenture has made a strategic investment in Sanctuary AI through Accenture Ventures. This collaboration is aimed at enhancing the capabilities of humanoid general-purpose robots in the workforce. Sanctuary AI, based in Vancouver, British Columbia, specializes in the development of robots that integrate artificial intelligence. These robots are designed to perform a diverse range of tasks with efficiency and safety, potentially addressing labor shortages in various industries.
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Siemens, Universal Robots (UR), and Zivid announced their collaboration on a solution aimed at enhancing warehouse automation and addressing the ongoing challenges in intra-logistics fulfillment. This announcement comes as these companies have been showcasing their new solution at various trade shows and events.
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There is a significant amount of innovation occurring in the logistics sector, which was evident at ERF 2024. Among the companies serving this market is the Milan-based robotics firm Alascom, showcasing its AGV (Automated Guided Vehicle) and Cobot (Collaborative Robot) combination. The Rocking Robots team received a demonstration of this technology from Arshia Bahrami Moayed and Carmine Paladino.
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Helsinki-based company Hookle, specializing in social media technology, has recently updated its AI-powered tool, Hookle AIDE, to support more than 50 languages. This enhancement aims to assist small businesses in their social media marketing efforts by enabling them to communicate with a global audience. The tool, designed to democratize social media marketing for smaller companies, now allows users to generate content in various languages, enhancing communication authenticity and relevance.
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The DeployAI project, an Artificial Intelligence flagship initiative in Europe, officially launched, aimed at making AI solutions more accessible and deployable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and the public sector across Europe. With €28 million funding from the European Commission, DeployAI represents a collaborative effort to shape the future of AI deployment in Europe.
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Multiply Labs, a company specializing in automated manufacturing systems, has announced the publication of a peer-reviewed study in Cytotherapy, a journal associated with the International Society for Cell & Gene Therapy. The study focuses on a robotic system developed by Multiply Labs for the expansion phase of T cells in cell therapy manufacturing.
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A new report indicates that 79% of UK manufacturers plan to implement generative AI in their operations by 2024. In comparison to a global average of 91%, 94% of UK manufacturers expect to utilize AI and ML in advanced analytics, representing the highest percentage among the surveyed countries.