There are more robots working in the United States than ever before [Video]
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Estimates of the potential impacts of robots on the US economy vary widely, with some studies predicting that as many as 50% of all workers are at risk of losing their jobs to automation in the coming decades. …
Sit anywhere, even without a chair [Video]
This innovative device allows you to “sit” anywhere, even if you don’t have chairs! Could help increase productivity of workers! …
Smart pivoting sorter of the future! [Video]
Design and development of a smart pivoting sorter in industrial automated machine using AI and machine learning. …
Self-driving cars: How close are we from full autonomy?
We are in 2020 now. Where’s my robot taxi? Let’s look at the current state of the technology and do an educated guess It’s unquestionable that full self-driving technology (or level 5 autonomy) will be part of our future. The question is — when it …
Japanese convenience stores will use VR-controlled robots to stack shelves
Whether it’s offices, restaurants, or retail stores, every business is trying to figure out the best way to get back to “business as usual” now that the first wave of coronavirus around the world is starting to subside. In Japan, the FamilyMart chain of convenience …
A friendly, autonomous robot that delivers your food
Meet the friendly robot that could deliver your next burrito. Ali Kashani introduces us to Postmates’ autonomous delivery robot and explains how it could help reduce carbon emissions and free up valuable real estate in cities everywhere. Learn more about how it was specially designed …
Reimagining Supply Chain: Four Technologies To Watch
Imagine owning a manufacturing business that holds no inventory and fulfills orders at lightning speed with minimal labor. That’s exactly what happens in the world of independent book publishing. If you find a Sam Polakoff novel at your favorite online bookseller, the book is printed …
‘Robot scientist’ completes months-long research project in just three days
Scientists may start to feel a little bit uneasy after it emerged an autonomous robot completed a months-long research project in just three days. The £100,000 robot, which used to work in a car factory, was reprogrammed by British scientists to work in a chemistry …
Nonfungible Tokens and the Future of Commerce
The unlimited potential of blockchain technology is unleashed when used in conjunction with nonfungible tokens. Close your eyes and imagine the future. You walk into a shoe store. You buy a pair of expensive shoes with your favorite cryptocurrency. You did not have to pay …
Will smart contracts usher in a new wave of financial inclusion?
Digital financial inclusion involves leveraging technology to reach communities that are excluded from—or have limited access to—a range of formal financial services. World Bank Findex data indicate that while progress has been made in expanding access to transaction accounts, individuals’ access to other financial services, such as credit, …
