Paul Larking, Global Robotics & Automation Senior Specialist, R&D at 3M Abrasive Systems Division, talks to IoT Insider about why the UK manufacturing industry is tracking behind other countries with its adoption of robotics, what they’re missing out on, and…
Report shows low consumer trust on IoT device security
A recent report highlighted how consumers hold low-levels of trust on the security of IoT devices. The research found that while IoT devices are becoming more ubiquitous, there remains a lack of trust in their security. Undertaken by IT security…
ABB invests in Edge-to-Cloud platform provider Pratexo
ABB is investing in a strategic partnership with Pratexo, an Edge-to-Cloud acceleration platform company. The partnership involves a minority investment in Pratexo through ABB’s venture capital unit, ABB Technology Ventures (ATV). Financial details of the investment were not disclosed. Pratexo’s…
UK microchip designer Arm motion for US-only stock listing
UK-based microchip designer Arm has lodged paperwork to list its shares on the US Nasdaq stock market, with the anticipated launch set for September. This move has stirred both intrigue and contention from heavyweights such as Amazon, and even drawn…
Robotaxis green-lit for 24/7 rides across San Francisco
Two “robotaxi” firms have been given the green light to start charging for service throughout San Francisco. This makes the city one of the first in the world where two separate self-driving taxi companies can offer paid rides around the…
UK lawmakers raise concern over growing use of smart products in domestic abuse
UK lawmakers have expressed concern that smart products are enabling growth of tech-enabled domestic abuse. The report compiled by MPs called on the government to take action to tackle the situation. The Culture, Media and Sport Parliamentary Committee claimed there…
What can we expect the £40m fund for 5G to be spent on in the UK?
The UK government last week launched a £40 million fund to spark local digital revolutions across the country in a bid to ‘unlock’ 5G and advanced wireless technologies. This is planned to aid in the acceleration of smarter and more…
Swiss company and Deutsche Telekom implementing IoT to detect leak in water lines
Swiss company Gutermann and Deutsche Telekom have announced they are networking infrastructures to detect water supply to detect leaks in the lines. Gutermann is a company dedicated to tackling the worldwide problem of water loss in urban water infrastructure, which…
‘Don’t ignore IoT in energy security’ | Wireless Logic’s Iain Davidson ahead of UK PM’s meet with energy bosses
Senior Product Manager at Wireless Logic, Iain Davidson, has commented on his hope to see IoT on the agenda as British Prime Minister (PM) Rishi Sunak is due to meet with energy bosses. The PM’s meeting comes amid soaring energy costs for…
Researchers develop robot to enable surgeons to use four arms in operations
Researchers at Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL) have developed a robotic system that allows surgeons to perform surgeries with four arms by using their feet on an interface. The results, published in The International Journal of Robotics Research,…
