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On Location: MSC Seascape is a twin beauty with a robotic twist
Curated from news.paxeditions.com - December 12th, 2022 by igor_X

MSC Cruises' newest ship, Seascape, is just as glamorous as her twin sister Seashore, writes "Cruiseguru" Diane Tierney, who represented PAX at the ship's naming ceremony in New York City on Dec. 7. Except Seascape has a wild side – a first-at-sea Robotron thrill ride. Read Tierney's ship review and...

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How a robotic arm could help the US Army lift artillery shells
Curated from www.popsci.com - December 12th, 2022 by igor_X

An artillery shell can weigh as much as 90 pounds, making lifting the rounds a good task for a robotic arm. Here's what to know.

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Jersey fishing boat sinking: Robot used to inspect vessel
Curated from www.bbc.com - December 12th, 2022 by igor_X

The underwater vessel is surveying the L'Ecume II trawler which sank after a collision off Jersey.

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In Person: Jim Lawton of Zebra Technologies
Curated from www.dcvelocity.com - December 12th, 2022 by igor_X

In our continuing series of discussions with top supply-chain company executives, Jim Lawton discusses Zebra’s entrance into the robotics industry and how robotics can scale to meet demand. 

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New robots could be workers’ best friends
Curated from english.elpais.com - December 12th, 2022 by igor_X

More sophisticated machines in Europe are on the way, accelerating a drive to ensure they help employees rather than take their place

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SpaceX launches Japanese robotic lander and NASA ice mapper to the moon
Curated from www.cbsnews.com - December 12th, 2022 by igor_X

Tokyo-based ispace's Hakuto-R, the first privately developed moon lander, is carrying small UAE and Japanese rovers to the lunar surface.

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Robco links up with $14M led by Sequoia to bring modular robotics to industrial SMBs
Curated from techcrunch.com - December 12th, 2022 by igor_X

After years of outsourcing and offshoring manufacturing to countries with cheaper labour and bigger production ecosystems, the U.S. and Europe are on a mission to bring some of that industrial work back to its own shores. Today, a startup that believes it can help with that shift is announcing some ...

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Video Friday: Liquid Metal Bubble Actuator
Curated from spectrum.ieee.org - December 10th, 2022 by igor_X

Your weekly selection of awesome robot videos

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DeXtreme Gives Low-Cost Robot Hands Human-Like Dexterity using Rapid Simulation Training
Curated from www.hackster.io - December 10th, 2022 by igor_X

Performing 42 years' training in just 32 hours, DeXtreme can give low-cost robot hands a major dexterity boost.

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Intuition Robotics launches ElliQ 2.0 and companion app - The Robot Report
Curated from www.therobotreport.com - December 10th, 2022 by igor_X

Intuition Robotics launched an updated version of its digital care companion for aging adults, that includes hardware and software updates, called ElliQ 2.0. 

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Learning to 'think like a robot'
Curated from www.cadillacnews.com - December 10th, 2022 by igor_X

CADILLAC — Programming a robot requires a basic understanding of some fairly abstract concepts.

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Robotic vehicles will drive UVA North Fork Research Park employees
Curated from www.nbc29.com - December 10th, 2022 by igor_X

We’ve all heard robots are the future, and now you can ride in one. Perrone Robotics has devised a completely self-driving vehicle, and soon it will be taking more than 1,000 people to places they want to go in UVA’s North Fork Discovery Park.

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VR Robots: Enhancing Robot Functions With VR Technology | ARPost
Curated from arpost.co - December 10th, 2022 by igor_X

VR robots have applications beyond the usual manufacturing processes. We now see some in the consumer sector delivering robotic solutions that require customization.

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El Camino College community members vie to build the best robots
Curated from www.dailybreeze.com - December 10th, 2022 by igor_X

The robots were made entirely from scratch, with the student competitors using 3D printing.

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See how McDonald's, Subway, Chipotle and other chains are using robots and AI to make faster orders with fewer workers
Curated from www.businessinsider.com - December 10th, 2022 by igor_X

McDonald's and Subway just added automated drive-thrus joining Chipolte, Domino's and Fazoli's, and others in using tech to speed up orders with fewer workers.

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A janitor laid off at Twitter's headquarters said one of Elon Musk's team members told him he'd be replaced by robots
Curated from www.businessinsider.com - December 10th, 2022 by igor_X

Julio Alvarado, a janitor who worked at Twitter for 10 years, told the BBC the tone at the company soured after Elon Musk took over in October.

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The Tesla Robot: Here’s What We Know | Built In
Curated from builtin.com - December 9th, 2022 by igor_X

The prototype of the Tesla robot, Optimus, was unveiled at the company’s AI Day in September 2022. According to Tesla’s CEO, Elon Musk, Optimus will be mass produced and cost less than a car to purchase.

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SHeaLDS Give This Soft "Starfish" Robot the Ability to Detect Cuts — and Heal Them in a Minute
Curated from www.hackster.io - December 9th, 2022 by igor_X

By detecting changes in light intensity along fiber-optic waveguides, this robot reacts to damage — and heals it automatically.

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The Robots Of Fukushima: Going Where No Human Has Gone Before (And Lived)
Curated from hackaday.com - December 9th, 2022 by igor_X

The idea of sending robots into conditions that humans would not survive is a very old concept. Robot’s don’t heed oxygen, food, or any other myriad of human requirements. They can also…

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Surveillance robot dog unveiled in Ferndale
Curated from www.youtube.com - December 9th, 2022 by igor_X

Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc.’s (AITX) in Ferndale, unveils their latest technology robot dog called RADDOG#raddog #robotdog #robotics #...

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Xiaomi’s Humanoid Drummer Beats Expectations
Curated from spectrum.ieee.org - December 9th, 2022 by igor_X

The input for this performance is a MIDI file, which the robot is able to parse into drum beats. It then generates song-length sequences of coordinated whole-body trajectories which are synchronized to the music, which is tricky because the drums need to be actuated exactly on the beat.

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Why AgFunder invested in Verdant Robotics - AFN
Curated from agfundernews.com - December 9th, 2022 by igor_X

Verdant Robotics recently announced a $46.5 million Series A funding, led by Cleveland Avenue. AgFunder first invested in the seed stage round.

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Killer robots have arrived to Ukrainian battlefields
Curated from www.codastory.com - December 9th, 2022 by igor_X

A new generation of autonomous machines is appearing in Ukraine. They augur a new military era, offering capabilities that far outstrip current weapons.

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San Francisco makes U-turn on 'killer robots' plan
Curated from www.bbc.com - December 9th, 2022 by igor_X

San Francisco reverses its decision to allow police to use robots equipped with lethal weapons.

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