(CNN) In a Hong Kong warehouse, a swarm of autonomous robots works 24/7. They're not just working hard, they're working smart; as they operate, they get better at their job.
Scientists make highly maneuverable miniature robots controlled by magnetic fields -- ScienceDaily
A team of scientists at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has developed millimetre-sized robots that can be controlled using magnetic fields to perform highly manoeuvrable and dexterous manipulations. This could pave the way to possible future applications in biomedicine and manufacturing.
The research team created the miniature robots by embedding magnetic microparticles into biocompatible polymers -- non-toxic materials that are harmless to humans. The robots are 'programmed' to execute their desired functionalities when magnetic fields are applied.
Amazon details new warehouse robots, 'Ernie' and 'Bert'
Those are the names of the new robots Amazon is testing with the goal of reducing strenuous movements for workers.
While the introduction of robots to the workplace often raises questions about whether human jobs will be replaced, Amazon argues they simply allow workers to focus on tasks that most need their attention while minimizing their potential for injury. Amazon said it's added over a million jobs around the world since it began using robotics in its facilities in 2012.
South Korea to Add Robots-on-Rails and AI Surveillance to DMZ Border - Nextgov
South Korea is preparing to increase its unmanned presence in the no man's land that divides the Korean peninsula
The South Korean military plans to add "moving robots" as part of an "artificial intelligence-based surveillance system," according to Korean news outlet Yonhap . An article posted Tuesday cites a Korean Defense Acquisition Program Administration , or DAPA, contract worth $2.5 million to deploy the bots and AI surveillance system this year.
Delivery robots will be on the road in Austin starting Monday | KXAN Austin
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Robots will roll through Austin starting Monday making food deliveries in the South Congress area and throughout downtown.
Austin Transportation Department officials say the company behind the robots, Refraction AI , will launch a fleet of 10 robots.
ATD officials add the robots will travel in the bike lane unless there is not one. Then, they will travel on the main road. The robots will be monitored by a person who will travel along with the robot. Officials said it is required by state law to ensure safety.
Pizza Delivery Robots From Refraction AI Arrive in South Austin - Eater Austin
Refraction AI's REV-1 robots will deliver Southside Flying Pizza orders throughout downtown, Travis Heights, and South Congress
CEO Luke Schneider tells Eater that the company decided to expand to the Texas city because "the vast array of food and retail options that are woven into Austin's unique neighborhoods — especially South Congress — align with our vision for last-minute delivery and make automated delivery an easy, convenient, affordable option."
Artisan robots with AI smarts will juggle tasks, choose tools, mix and match recipes and even
Glenn S. Daehn has received funding from the National Science Foundation and serves on the Advisory Board of FormLogic.
Failure of a machine in a factory can shut it down. Lost production can cost millions of dollars per day. Component failures can devastate factories, power plants and battlefield equipment.
To return to operation, skilled technicians use all the tools in their kit - machining, bending, welding and surface treating, making just the right part as quickly and as accurately as possible. But there's a declining number of technicians with the right skills , and the quality of things made by hand is subject to the skills and mood of the artisan on the day the part is made.
Meet the robots of the Tokyo Olympics | E&T Magazine
The postponed Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games gives Japan an opportunity to showcase its expertise in robotics and autonomous vehicles.
According to Toyota, the T-HR3 will be able to high-five athletes and even hold a conversation. "With a view to the future, we believe that there will be a high demand for robots that can accomplish delicate tasks in safe interactions with humans," Moridaira adds. "These robots have been designed with redundant degrees of freedom, meaning that most of its joints can continue to operate even if a few components stop working.
FedEx/Nuro: Robots And Autonomous Vehicles | PYMNTS.com
In journeying the last mile, and getting goods where they need to go on the last stretch of transportation — to Point B, as in "points A to B" — the nod is increasingly toward the robots, or toward automation in general. Recent announcements underscore the use of advanced technologies in streamlining the last mile, and in satisfying consumers' demand for ever-shorter delivery times.
To that end, on Tuesday (June 15), FedEx said it had entered into a multi-year agreement with Nuro to test the latter's autonomous delivery vehicles as part of the shipping and logistic giant's operations. The joint efforts began in April with a pilot in the Houston area, where the focus had been on deploying the Nuro technology in various multi-stop and appointment-based deliveries.
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