ABB Robotics has transformed its Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) with the addition of Visual Simultaneous Localisation and Mapping (Visual SLAM) technology, enabling its AMRs to make intelligent navigation decisions based on their surroundings. Using AI-enabled 3D vision to perform location…
Skilled labour shortages effects smart homes and buildings
A new report from Guidehouse Insights explores the impact of skilled labour shortages on smart homes and intelligent buildings. The “Great Reshuffle” in labour brought on by the coronavirus pandemic has worsened an already existing skilled labour shortage, but its…
Automatica 2023: Stäubli Robotics to showcase digital solutions
Digital transformation will be one of the major topics and trends dominating this year’s Automatica. At Stand 359 in Hall B5, Stäubli Robotics will demonstrate the facility and speed with which its four- and six-axis robots can be integrated into…
Indoor photovoltaics spark a sustainable revolution
Led by Dr Marina Freitag, the research group from the School of Natural and Environmental Sciences created dye-sensitised photovoltaic cells based on a copper(II/I) electrolyte, achieving an unprecedented power conversion efficiency of 38% and 1.0V open-circuit voltage at 1,000 lux…
Robots manufactured for emergencies at nuclear plants
Remotely operated rescue robots capable of withstanding hazardous environments will make emergency jobs across UK nuclear plants significantly safer and more cost-effective. Pioneering engineering firm Forth has designed and manufactured the Rescue Robot which can be sent into disaster zones…
Cloud increasingly influential in delivering AI and machine learning projects
New research from the Cloud Industry Forum (CIF) has found that while 62% of organisations are still in the process of migrating applications to the Cloud, 14% have now completed this process and are using Cloud to help develop their…
Honeywell real-time health monitoring system
Honeywell has announced it has developed a real-time health monitoring system, which captures and records patients’ vital signs both within the hospital setting and remotely. Honeywell’s solution uses advanced sensing technology to monitor vital signs via a skin patch, which…
Fujitsu launches its AI platform ‘Fujitsu Kozuchi’
At its Fujitsu Activate Now Technology Summit in Madrid, Fujitsu unveiled a new platform, the ‘Fujitsu Kozuchi AI platform,’ delivering access to a range of powerful AI and ML technologies to commercial users globally. The new platform enables customers from…
Mouser offers wide range of wireless modules and antennas
Mouser Electronics has added several new products to its IoT and cellular connectivity portfolio recently, including wireless SoCs and antennas. Alongside providing engineers with the latest wireless products for their next designs, Mouser also helps engineers with their diverse challenges…
Agriculture and robotics
The field of agriculture is undergoing a revolution of sorts, one that is continually being brought on by the integration of robotics technology. The once-traditional way of farming has been changing gradually, with farmers adopting modern farming techniques to enhance…
