AI & Software

What do Danish beer, a White House council, and British drones have in common? They're examples of why businesses and governments should show leadership or address automation fears.

Ethical decisions for autonomous cars continue to spark debate worldwide, the Middle East sees rising investments in AI, and countries bring robotics and AI technologies to a space race.

One of the promises of automation is that it will lead to manufacturing reshoring, but there has been little evidence of that so far, states a report. However, the reality is more complex than a zero-sum game.

Through a mix of homegrown innovation, international partnerships, and industrial policy, the China robot market should continue to grow, note analysts.

The July 4 holiday week saw funding for companies developing self-driving capabilities for vehicles, robots, and other devices.

Restaurants, nursing homes, museums, and theme parks are just some of the places where service robots and AI are becoming useful. Nations must develop strategies and address fears of automation taking jobs.

Some of the robot intelligence trends discussed at Automatica 2018 included the need for good data, how cobots can help smaller businesses, and the roles of AI and human workers.

The promise of peace with North Korea offers opportunities for international robotics providers, but they should be aware of the challenges and the competition.

Thailand and Japan plan to work together to build robotics and AI talent, and drones cause national security headaches for law enforcement and defense authorities.

With the first half of 2018 almost over, companies continue to invest heavily in robotics, AI, and autonomous vehicle systems.