ABB Robotics has enhanced its logistics automation portfolio with the launch of the Robotic Item Picker – a new AI and vision-based solution that can accurately detect and pick items in unstructured environments in warehouses and fulfilment centres. “The explosion…
Advances in edge computing and their impact on driver safety
Any discussion on driver safety should perhaps start with a brief analysis of why car crashes happen in the first place. And what measures exist currently to moderate them. The number one cause of vehicle crashes is driver distraction and…
Edgio reveals how Edge Computing helps organisations reduce costs and boost efficiency
The world is experiencing a period of economic uncertainty and the IT industry is feeling the effects, but that doesn’t mean it should stop investing. Edgio, the platform of choice for speed, security, and simplicity at the edge, identifies how…
A Smart approach to the global air pollution problem
The safety of the air we breathe should be our greatest concern. Current statistics create a dire outlook. According to UNEP, air pollution is ‘the greatest environmental threat to public health globally.’ The organisation has reported that it is responsible…
Robot Lab Live returns for UK Festival of Robotics 2023
The EPSRC UK Robotics and Autonomous Systems (UK-RAS) Network is inviting viewers across the world into some of the UK’s top robotics research labs in this year’s Robot Lab Live – the UK’s only mass robotics livestream event (Wednesday 21st June…
How does IoT impact risk management & insurance in manufacturing?
IoT technology is revolutionising manufacturing by improving efficiency, productivity, and profitability. Alongside these identified benefits, IoT technology also enables a reduction in specific types of risk: worker safety, machinery breakdown, business interruption and product recall. IoT technology can also improve…
Industry calls for royal commission on industrial strategy
Britain’s manufacturers are calling for the establishment of a Royal Commission as a starting point to develop a long-term, modern Industrial Strategy which would help provide companies with a vision and a stable environment to invest, access talent and grow…
AI market to become a trillion-dollar sector in the next 5 years
With AI emerging as a game-changing technology with the potential to revolutionise virtually every industry, the issue of trust in related systems has become increasingly important. As AI continues to exhibit its potential, the level of trust in these systems…
CLPA’s digital innovation goes live at DMA Europa
At the forefront of network technology advancements, the CLPA is unlocking new opportunities and possibilities for players in the industrial automation sector. In line with this strategy, the organisation’s new Virtual Presence provides visitors with an innovative digital space to…
Appian infuses process automation with Generative AI
Appian has announced the launch of Appian AI Skill Designer and the integration of Generative AI in the Appian Platform. Through low-code design Appian democratises AI development, eliminating the need for specialised data science and Python coding skills, delivering the…