Softbank’s Pepper robot will greet customers at the b8ta retail store in Palo Alto, Calif. from August 11-18 as the humanoid robot gears up for its launch in the United States.
Google’s Project Wing Delivery Drones Cleared for US Testing
Project Wing will be allowed to test beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) capabilities, one of the major roadblocks for drone delivery services, and develop an airspace management system to ensure safe integration of drones in airspace under 400 feet.
ABB introduces the IRB 1660ID
The most versatile robot in the mid-size class will allow end-users to increase productivity and quality, with reduced cycle times. ABB Robotics has introduced the IRB 1660ID, its latest compact robot for arc welding and machine tending applications. The most versatile robot in the mid-size class, the IRB 1660ID’s Integrated DressPack design makes it easier […]
July fundings, acquisitions and failures
Despite all the high-profile billion-dollar acquisitions, eg: ARM by SoftBank, KUKA by Midea and Uber China by Didi Chuxing, M&A are down 19% this year according to both Forbes and CB Insights. Buyers are buying, but they are seeking cash-positive market-realistic targets. Values (both monetary and vanity) are taking a hit. What’s a startup to do? According…
Amazon’s Drone Delivery Tests Horrifying Some UK Residents
Supporters of the Roman Road and Fleam Dyke are “horrified” that Amazon plans to test its Prime Air delivery drones above the site.
Delphi Self-Driving Taxis Will be Tested in Singapore
Delphi has partnered with the Singapore Land Transport Authority in one of the first real-world tests of self-driving rides on demand.
DJI Drone Arena Opens in Korea
The DJI Arena will give drone enthusiasts of all skill levels a place to gather and fly. The DJI Arena will be equipped with safety nets, an adjustable LED-lit obstacle course, and a LCD TV for a first-person view from the drones.
Machine Intelligence
The Machine Intelligence debate goes on, with the latest topics including predictive maintenance. The implication seems to be that if a machine can predict equipment failures and eliminate them by creating messages to human operators or maintenance technicians to take preventive action, that this is a sign of intelligence. The root of the confusion is […]
Singapore to begin testing on-demand robot taxis
Delphi Automotive, the global provider of vehicle electronics components, will begin testing 6 phone-dispatched autonomous taxis in Singapore that will go point-to-point based on customer requests with a goal of providing no-driver-in-the-car service by 2019 and cars without steering wheels by 2022. Delphi Automotive already provides some of the autonomous systems that are beginning to appear in new…