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Horizon Robotics becomes highest valued AI chip startup

AI chip startups are the hottest investment space in Artificial Intelligence startups in recent years. This is a huge positive for investment in semiconductor startup space as the investment had almost dried out in the 2000’s. Developing a new chip is an extremely costly affair where design and manufacturing costs run over 100 million USD. …

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The Agricultural Revolution - WhatNnext

The Agricultural Revolution begins with the help of AI and Robotics

Almost all the process of agriculture has been automated to some extent. Harvesting has also been done mechanically for decades in crops such as potatoes and wheat. But, for crops like iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, strawberry, and other delicate fruits and vegetables, it is still challenging. Currently, available types of robots can’t be employed in the …

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Anti-Amazon move - WhatNext

Anti-Amazon move?

Canada based e-commerce firm Shopify has acquired 6 River Systems through a $450 million deal to enhance its supply chain system and logistics management. The deal includes a 60 per cent cash consideration and 40 per cent Shopify stock. The cloud-based software platforms at Shopify enable sellers from across the world to avail built-in online …

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Robot Companions in the Post-Covid Era – WhatNext

Robot Companions in the Post-Covid Era – Robots to Manage Stress and Support Mental Health?

Robot companions are the ultimate future. Whether it is R2-D2 from Star Wars or Linguo from the Simpsons, these robots embody the future that we all see for humanity. The real question, however, is just how realistically possible is this future? And is it really as far as we think it is? The answer is …

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Food Safety Using Robotics - WhatNext

Food Safety Using Robotics – Prevention of Contamination During Food Processing

Food manufacturing is a very complex & labour intensive process. Human intervention is required at each stage of food processing – from the milling of grains or the deboning of meat to the storage and packaging of processed food. However, the recent pandemic and rise in food-borne diseases such as stomach flu and cholera have …

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In-Store Robots – Transforming Retail Experience

Technology is revolutionizing our shopping experiences. From simple service kiosks to online and mobile shopping, from visiting store catalogs through augmented reality to the virtual installation of interior design in 3D modeled rooms – technology is combining the physical aspects of brick and mortar stores with digital experiences in more ways than we can imagine. …

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Robotic Exoskeletons

Demand for Robotic Exoskeletons in Rehabilitation

World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates that a staggering 2.4 billion people globally are living with health conditions that can benefit from rehabilitation. Medical rehabilitation helps individuals with disabilities attain and maintain optimal functioning of their bodies. While the benefits of rehabilitation are immense, the sector faces a lot of challenges owing to limited access to …

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Oil and Gas Industry - Whatnext

Snake Robots in the Oil and Gas Industry

Digital innovations are inevitable to reduce environmental footprint, ensure safety, and reduce costs. The use of robotics to automate the oil and gas industry is a great way to increase productivity and make operations more efficient. Many Oil and Gas assets are located in highly inaccessible places either deep underground or deep underwater which are …

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