A place for every robot and every robot in its place

Robots are continuing to advance significantly, creating a diverse ecosystem of solutions, which support an increasing variety of industries and applications. As a result, future-oriented factories are able to select robotic systems that meet the requirements and goals of virtually…

Smart eye technology: medical and marketing applications

Smart eye tracking technology can be used for a multitude of applications. Here, IoT Insider explores specifically the use cases of smart eye technology for marketing purposes and medical applications. Smart contact lenses Smart contact lenses, although still in development,…

Gas sensor with AI: Bosch’s BME688 complements the Rutronik sensors portfolio

Environmental sensor technology with artificial intelligence: this is the first gas sensor with artificial intelligence and integrated highly linear and highly accurate pressure, humidity and temperature sensors. With the BME AI-Studio tool, it is also possible to train the BME688…

AgTech’s grand vision (Farm Different: Episode 2)

This three-part documentary from Digi-Key dives deeper into the people, technology and challenges of modern agriculture. To farm better we must farm different. The previous episode highlighted the key role drones will play in farms of the future. In the second episode, they…

The ReBeL of low cost automation: smart igus cobot

Low cost and about 8kg, the plug-and-play ReBeL cobot is one of the lightest cobots on the market. Digital services provided with it, such as the RBTXpert and new online offerings, enable customers to create complete automation solutions in just…

Satellite-based remote monitoring for cathodic protection installations

Omniflex has released the latest in its Teleterm range of remote monitoring instruments — the Teleterm SW1 module — an IoT-focused satellite-based remote monitoring module for the global cathodic protection (CP) market. Suited for use in a variety of applications,…

The future of process automation

ABB has released a white paper entitled “The DCS of tomorrow: ABB’s process automation system vision,” which outlines how process automation systems will evolve to support industries as they undergo digital transformation and shift to sustainable energy sources. For more…

How robotics and automation are transforming North American economy

At Automate 2022 Show and Conference in Detroit, robotics industry leaders will discuss how robotics and automation are transforming the North American economy in an executive roundtable co-sponsored by the International Federation of Robotics (IFR) and the Association for Advancing…

Drones in agriculture (Farm Different: Episode 1)

This three-part documentary from Digi-Key dives deeper into the people, technology and challenges of modern agriculture. To farm better we must farm different. They delve into the key role drones will play in farms of the future. In the first episode of…

North America digital twin market size to surpass $1.5bn by 2026

According to a recent study from market research firm Graphical Research, the North America digital twin market forecast is likely to witness a spiraling demand from multiple industrial sectors through the next five years. The development of cutting-edge technologies has…