In a recent edition of CxO Stories for the Nordics (Iceland, Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Finland) C-level executives discussed trends and made some predictions for next year about what lies ahead for the CIO. At the heart of it all is the ever growing importance of data, and the way automation can help in successfully leveraging these data. A prima example of this is healthcare.
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Tetraplegic patients are prisoners of their own bodies, unable to speak or perform the slightest movement. Researchers have been working for years to develop systems that can help these patients carry out some tasks on their own.
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When it comes to robots, bigger isn’t always better. Someday, a swarm of insect-sized robots might pollinate a field of crops or search for survivors amid the rubble of a collapsed building.
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In a nine-part interview series, the editors of CFO Magazine focus on Robotic Process Automation. In this article, we take a closer look at the RPA story of Volvo Cars. Volvo Cars is rolling out its RPA applications globally. Anton Edlund, Intelligent Automation Leader, underscores the scalability and sustainability of the various models. “Have we reached the maximum potential of RPA? Absolutely not. We still have a lot of work to do.”
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A maze is a popular device among psychologists to assess the learning capacity of mice or rats. But how about robots? Can they learn to successfully navigate the twists and turns of a labyrinth? Now, researchers at the Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) in the Netherlands and the Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research in Mainz, Germany, have proven they can.
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Bots & BulletsInternational
Israel approves consortium to develop human-robot interaction technologies
Israel Innovation Authority has recently approved the establishment of a new innovation consortium, led by Elbit Systems C4I and Cyber, for Human-Robot Interaction (HRI) technologies research and development.
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By 2023, at least 85% of governments without a total experience (TX) strategy will fail to successfully transform government services, according to Gartner. Governments that continue to focus on citizen and employee experience initiatives separately will miss out on essential synergies to effectively transform their services. AI and hyperautomation play an increasing role in this transformation.
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CM.com, provider of cloud software for conversational commerce, intends to acquire Consumer AI technology company Building Blocks. The company combines data science software with data science services empowering its customers to build more relevant and personalized interactions across their businesses.
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US airline to experiment with autonomous flying technology
Merlin Labs has reached an agreement with Ameriflight to equip the cargo airline’s fleet with autonomous and semi-autonomous flight capability. Ameriflight cites potential for enhanced safety, cost savings, and a solution to the pilot shortage.
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Europe rehabilitation robots market to reach $708.87 million by 2028
Europe’s Rehabilitation Robots market is expected to reach US$ 708.87 million by 2028 from 185.69 US$ million in 2021. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 21.1% from 2021 to 2028, according to a report by ResearchAndMarkets.com.