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
President Biden's Executive Order Strengthens AI Safety and Regulation
President Biden has issued an executive order aimed at addressing concerns over the safety, security, and trustworthiness of AI technology.
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.
Tech Giants Commit to AI Safeguards in Deal with Biden Administration, But Regulation Concerns Remain
Several major tech companies, including Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft, and others, have made voluntary commitments to meet a set of artificial intelligence (AI) safeguards brokered by the White House.
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.
Robotaxis in San Francisco Now Operate 24/7
General Motors' autonomous taxis, 'Cruise', are now available around the clock in certain areas of the city.
Regulatory Nightmare: Delivery Robots May Cause Challenges
Since their rollout, sidewalk-roaming robots have faced regulatory challenges across the country, complicating the expansion plans for AI companies.
2030 Projection: Significant Increase in Demand for Robots for Inventory Picking
Inventory picking robots are autonomous machines designed to retrieve items from shelves or storage locations in a warehouse or fulfillment center.
Employees Eagerly Anticipate Integration of AI in the Workplace
The majority of younger workers seem to be ecstatic to be able to work alongside AI in their work setting.
AI poses a threat to American workers
The brand-new AI technology known as the AI Genie is capable of doing tasks that were once exclusive to human workers, raising concerns about the future of employment.
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.
Robotic sales surge by 11% in 2022, signaling more growth in the near future.
Industrial robot sales increased 11% last year in North America, up by 44,200 units.
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.
Asia’s labor cost advantages in manufacturing can be fought with investments in AI domestically
AI can be used to optimize supply chain management, reducing lead times and increasing efficiency in the movement of goods between manufacturing facilities and warehouses.
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.
Warehouse workers trust robots as partners, in a new survey
According to “Competing for The Warehouse Workforce of the Future”, a study commissioned by Lucas Systems of 500 on-floor warehouse workers, 3 out of 4 workers say that they trust robots to assist them to perform better at work.
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.
China’s ports are looking to robots to save the day
Covid disruptions certainly slowed down operations at Chinese ports, but the industry is looking to implement for robotic technology to make up for the lost time.
Walmart aims for 1 million drone deliveries on an annual basis
Boasting 6,000+ drone deliveries in 2022, the retailer had big goals for a rapid expansion of the service.