Elon Musk's Ire and the Tesla Factory Robot Incident: A Cautionary Tale
Elon Musk is not too thrilled about a recent report that indirectly hinted at one of his beloved robots being involved in an incident at Tesla's Austin, Texas factory two years back
ESA Launches Competition to Develop Commercial Robotic Cargo Capsule for Space Missions
The European Space Agency (ESA) is launching a competition to develop a robotic cargo capsule for missions to the International Space Station (ISS).
27 Countries, Including US and China, Sign Bletchley Park Declaration on AI for Responsible Development
The United States and China, along with 27 other countries and the EU, have signed the Bletchley Park Declaration on AI during a two-day AI Safety Summit held in the UK.
Enhancing Worker Safety by Eliminating Heavy Lifting
New advances in computer vision are improving worker safety by addressing the deficiencies that have hindered robotic automation in taking over dangerous tasks for workers.
Amazon's Cutting-Edge Robotics Fulfillment Center Debuts in Detroit
Amazon has opened its first robotics fulfillment center in Detroit, covering 823,000 square feet and employing over 1,200 workers.
Kodiak Robotics Leads Pilot Program for Autonomous Truck Inspections, Streamlining Roadside Interactions
Kodiak Robotics is leading the pilot of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance's new protocol for autonomous trucks called the Enhanced Commercial Motor Vehicle Inspection Standard program.
Automated Storage & Retrieval System Revenues Set to Exceed $15 Billion by 2030 as Supply Chains Address Vulnerabilities
Investment in warehouse automation and management systems is on the rise as supply chains seek to address vulnerabilities and enhance resilience.
Experts Highlight AI Maturity Gap and Emphasize Human Expertise
Experts from leading companies such as ServiceNow, Fannie Mae, Fujitsu, and Enable have expressed the view that AI is not yet mature enough to bring about a revolution in procurement.
Exploring New Frontiers: Automation Opportunities in Agriculture, Food Processing, and Healthcare
While the automotive and logistics industries have embraced automation, there are other sectors that offer potential investment opportunities for automation companies.
Serve Robotics Partners with Uber Eats to Roll Out 2,000 Delivery Bots
Serve Robotics and Uber Eats' partnership significantly advances the widespread adoption of autonomous delivery robots.
The grocery industry is experiencing a significant transformation through the integration of robotics into its operations
Robotic technology is revolutionizing various aspects of the grocery sector, including inventory management, order fulfillment, and customer service.
Zipline Secures GNC and Other Customers for Home Delivery Drone Service
Zipline, a drone company, is expanding its customer base for its Platform 2 technology, which focuses on last-mile delivery.
Is Sidewalk Delivery Feasible?
The development of robot sidewalk delivery by Amazon and FedEx has been in its early stages for years, even gaining some notoriety on late-night talk shows in 2019.
San Francisco's Robot Taxis Take to the Streets
One of the busiest cities in the country is planning to revolutionize transportation by introducing driverless taxis.
Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com brings new tech to California warehouses
Dubbed “self-operating warehouses”, the logistics service provider is expanding its technology to North America with the goal of optimizing inventory and storage for retailers.
Human labor and robots should work hand in hand
While there are many benefits to using robots in the workplace, it is important to recognize that robots cannot completely replace human workers.
Amazon self-driving startup Zoox Inc. will begin shuttling passengers in California
Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Foster City, California, Zoox's vehicles are designed to be fully autonomous, with no driver or passengers, and can operate in both urban and suburban environments.
Robotics need a proper human labor management system to operate effectively
Robots and humans - we need to work together. Robotics need a proper human labor management system to operate effectively in the supply chain logistics industry for a number of reasons.
Looming Recession? No worries. Manufacturing is ready to invest
Despite rising interest rates and a (possibly?) looming recession, the manufacturing sector is ready to invest in new equipment and technology to improve its operations this year.
Is 2023 ready for breakthrough Artificial Intelligence advancements?
In 2022, Artificial Intelligence made some serious progress.