EP.24 GINGERBREAD COOKIES PREPARED BY A ROBOT
A robot that can cook, a robotised inspector, a new addition to ABB portfolio & much more ...
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Robo-inspector in power distribution! ⚡️
Picture this: a high-tech squad inspecting the power distribution room with cutting-edge tools! Meet the inspection trio - a mobile platform, a versatile robot arm from Dobot Robotics, and an AI-enhanced vision system. Together, they form a powerhouse team that can automatically scrutinize power cabinets.
Think of the system as an inspector; it can identify and understand the status of each element in the cabinet. Need a switch adjusted? No problem! The robot arm steps in to do the job. What's cool is that this dynamic trio can carry out inspections even in the dark, contributing to energy savings.
This collaboration of technology is a shining example of how we can unlock new possibilities and make tasks easier! Get ready for a future where smart machines work alongside us to make things smoother and more efficient.
Chinese humanoid company goes public! 🤖
UBTech Robotics, a Chinese company creating robots, recently gained USD128 million in its first public sale of company shares in Hong Kong, which is 20% more than its initial target.
This achievement makes UBTech the first Chinese company specializing in humanoid robots to go public. The company's stock price increased by 0.9 percent, reaching HKD90.85 per share, giving it a market capitalization of USD 4.9 billion.
UBTech plans to use the funds to enhance its humanoid robot technologies, repay loans, improve research facilities, and increase brand awareness. Despite operating since 2012, UBTech has not yet turned a profit, with most of its income coming from educational and logistics robots.
I love how they introduced the robots on stage! 👀
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When everyone strives for AI, sell hardware that enables that.
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ABB with VSLAM technology in their portfolio 🤖
ABB, a company that makes robots and automation solutions, has bought a Swiss start-up called Sevensense. Sevensense is good at making robots that can see and move on their own using artificial intelligence. It started in 2018 as a part of a university in Switzerland. ABB first invested in Sevensense in 2021 and has now decided to buy the whole company.
The cool thing about Sevensense's technology is that it helps robots move around in tricky places where there are lots of things going on. ABB will use this technology (Visual SLAM, where 3D cameras instead of classical LiDARs are used) in its own robots that can move around on their own.
This is already helping companies like Ford and Michelin to make their production and warehouses work faster and better. ABB says that with Sevensense, their robots will become even smarter and work well with humans. This technology is not just for robots that move things around; it can also be used in cleaning and other types of robots. So, it's like a big step forward in making robots helpful in many different jobs.
Domestic humanoid company raised $100M 💸
A Norwegian startup, 1X, has secured a significant $100 million in funding to bring its domestic humanoid robot, Neo, closer to the consumer market. The funds will be utilized to develop Neo, a versatile android designed for everyday household tasks like laundry and tidying.
The CEO of 1X, Bernt Øivind Børnich, envisions creating commercial androids that work alongside people, freeing up time and improving living standards globally. Unlike industrial machines, Neo is soft, light, and inherently safe, with human-like attributes, such as a height of 165 cm and dexterous hands capable of lifting 75 kg.
Neo learns tasks through embodied AI and offers a conversational functionality reminiscent of ChatGPT. OpenAI, a lead investor in 1X's Series A raise, continues to play a crucial role in guiding the development of Neo, marking a significant step towards the integration of humanoids into households.
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