The market for artificial intelligence processors at the edge is projected to expand from $31 billion in 2022 to $60 billion by 2028, according to research by Omdia. This growth, which translates to a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11%, is largely attributed to the increasing role of personal computers in this sector.
Marco van der Hoeven
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Earlier this year, at the Consumer Electronic Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Walmart CEO Doug McMillon delivered a keynote speech, setting the stage for how the retail giant plans to integrate AI into its operations. The event, which drew an estimated 130,000 attendees and 4,000 exhibitors, provided a platform for Walmart to outline its technological advancements, particularly in AI, to improve customer experience and operational efficiency.
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Probably more than in other editions, the coexistence of robots and humans characterizes the solutions of the ERF, says Professor Lorenzo Marconi, chair of this unique event. Rocking Robots, official media partner for European Robotics Forum 2024, sat down with him to talk about ERF and trends in robotics
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SORA by OpenAI dissolves boundaries of real and virtual video
OpenAI has announced the introduction of Sora, an advanced text-to-video model. This innovative AI model is designed to generate videos up to a minute long, maintaining high visual quality and adhering closely to user prompts. Sora’s capabilities include generating complex scenes featuring multiple characters, specific types of motion, and detailed environments.
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Xwing and autonomous flight provider Reliable Robotics have received a military airworthiness approval for their autonomoud Cessna Caravan, as the U.S. military is investing in autonomous flight technology.
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The stock of operational robots around the globe hit a new record of about 3.9 million units. This demand is driven by a number of technological innovations, says the international Federation of Robotics.
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BetterAI, a data technology company, recently unveiled “VinoVoss,” a web-based application designed to assist users in selecting wines. This application employs artificial intelligence (AI) to offer personalized wine recommendations, functioning as a virtual wine sommelier. The launch of VinoVoss is particularly notable given the anticipated growth of the United States wine market, which is projected to generate $39 billion in revenue in 2024.
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Rotor recently hosted an event featuring New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu, showcasing the first live flight test of its autonomous helicopters. The event also included a tour of Rotor’s new Research & Development Center and a naming ceremony for the R550X prototype. Attended by Rotor staff, their families, and invited VIPs, the event took place at the company’s facilities, which are situated on the historical site of Daniel Webster College.
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After record orders in both 2021 and 2022, robot sales in North American declined by 30% in 2023, according to the latest report from the Association for Advancing Automation (A3). Companies purchased 31,159 robots in 2023, compared to 44,196 ordered in 2022 and 39,708 in 2021. These 2023 orders were divided almost equally among automotive (15,723 robots sold) and non-automotive companies (15,436 robots sold), a 34% drop in sales to automotive OEMs and automotive suppliers over 2022 and a 25% total decrease in all other industries.
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KUKA has introduced new augmented reality (AR) software, KUKA.MixedReality, designed to facilitate the setup and operation of robotic systems. This software combines the real and virtual worlds to enhance the environment of robotic cells with clear digital information accessible via smartphones.