A McDonald’s in Fort Worth, Texas has become its first largely automated location worldwide, with customers going to the golden arches able to be served up a Big Mac by a conveyor rather than being handed it by a human.…
Researchers find greater freedom of movement with muscle-powered robots
Welcome to the world of muscle-powered robots. No, we’re not quite at the level of Arnold Schwarzenegger in Terminator, but there has been a development that brings us one step closer. Researchers led by Northwestern University and the University of…
Could ChatGPT herald the next stage for CX AI adoption?
Joe O’Brien, Global Corporate Communications Manager, Sabio Group, explores what’s next for ChatGPT and CX AI. Over the last few weeks, you may have heard lots of noise about ChatGPT, the new model for conversational AI that was launched by…
Can AI planning alleviate retail issues in 2023?
AI-driven inventory management systems process hundreds of demand-influencing factors and draw conclusions that increase forecast accuracy. This is according to Mikko Kärkkäinen, CEO and co-founder of RELEX Solutions. “In a world where uncertainty is the only certainty, grocery retailers are…
Why Industrial IoT can fail to improve operational performance
Business owners are bombarded every single day by companies trying to sell the magic bullet that is IIoT technology but beware the hype. In fact, your industrial IoT solution has a good chance it will just waste your time. It’s…
COPA-DATA, SIGMATEK and B&R invest in new centre for Intelligent and Secure Industrial Automation
Automation software developer, COPA-DATA is one of three companies investing in the new Josef Ressel Centre for Intelligent and Secure Industrial Automation (ISIA) at the Salzburg University of Applied Sciences. Collaborating with B&R Industrial Automation and SIGMATEK, COPA-DATA will lead…
Addressing manufacturing’s sustainability shortfalls
While COP27 reaffirmed the urgency of the climate crisis, concerns are rising around whether meeting global targets is feasible. But as world leaders debate whether enough is being done, many sustainability actions can be taken at a manufacturing level. Here,…
Revelation on birds flight poised to propel flapping drone development
It’s a bird…it’s a drone…it’s…a bit of both. It looks like the UAV (uncrewed aerial vehicles) industry could get an uplift, as a recent study by Lund University in Sweden assert to have broadened its understanding of bird flight through…
The Edge Hub appoints board leaders in technology and investment
The Edge Hub, an innovation and digital upskilling and business growth collaboration, has announced the expansion of its team and a unique global partnership along with several new roles to support the acceleration of skills delivery to businesses across the…
Edge computing will be key to combat zero-day attacks and IoT dangers in 2023
Balancing cybersecurity and user experience needs is no mean feat. As threats increase rapidly and customer demands spiral, it can be tricky for businesses to know where to focus their efforts to reap the most reward. In 2023, leaders will…
