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…
Comau unveiled as Intrinsic’s first industrial and innovation partner
Comau has been unveiled as the first industry partner of Intrinsic, which is on a mission to make industrial robotics accessible and usable for millions more businesses, entrepreneurs, and developers. On stage, Pietro Gorlier, Comau’s CEO, demonstrated how the company…
Report estimates 5G IoT market to be worth $89.42bn by 2030
The global 5G IoT market size is expected to reach $89.42 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 50.2% from 2023 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The growth can be ascribed to improved dependability,…
Access control and hybrid working – a time for change
Approaches to improving employee wellbeing have evolved over recent years. A laser focus on culture among many organisations has led to various initiatives being put in place to encourage a greater level of job satisfaction, providing the necessary mental health…
Smart manufacturing, AI, and sustainability: Tracy Green reveals how Thai Summit is dealing with challenges
Tracy Green, Executive Manager of Engineering at Thai Summit, an automotive parts manufacturer in Asia, with global manufacturing facilities in China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, USA and Vietnam, talks to IoT Insider about the company’s use of Plex smart manufacturing…
UK hospital trials smart glasses to reduce waiting lists
Smart glasses are being used at a British hospital in a bid to reduce waiting lists for heart procedures. The hospital is the first in the UK to use the device when patients are having surgery to replace faulty heart…
Fujitsu AI supports Toyota GAZOO Racing’s real-time driving analysis during WEC
Fujitsu has revealed that it leveraged AI technology to support the development of TOYOTA GAZOO Racing’s (TGR)(1) new video analysis system, which debuted in competition at the 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps event, held from April 27-29 at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps…
EMO Hannover 2023: Megatrends supporting manufacturing companies in international competition
European manufacturing companies are faced with multiple challenges when competing internationally. The hurdles that have to be overcome range from high energy and personnel costs to shortages of skilled workers and unstable supply chains for a wide variety of components.…
Kontron with new strategic IoT focus now listed on TecDAX
Kontron AG was added to the TecDAX on 9th May 2023 and is thereby included in the calculation of the German share index of the 30 biggest companies in the technology sector. Kontron is also listed in the SDAX as a leading IoT technology…