The relationship between robotics and AI was a hotly debated topic at ERF 2024, as is clear from this new report by Rocking Robots from Rimini. Our team interviewed both Dr. Bernd Liepert, President of euRobotics, and Dr. Werner Kraus, who is responsible for organizing next year’s event in Stuttgart.
Dexory has announced the launch of DexoryView, a new AI-powered logistics engine designed to enhance the efficiency of warehouse operations. This technology is used in warehouses manage their operations, focusing on optimizing operational efficiency, inventory management, and overall responsiveness.
The Dutch tech ecosystem, despite showing resilience during the pandemic, faces challenges in maintaining its growth momentum. The absence of newly established billion-dollar companies and IPOs in 2022 and 2023, along with a slight decline in the overall ecosystem value to approximately €240 billion, signals a deceleration in growth. This contrasts with the steady growth in other European countries like the UK and France.
A recent report on the Europe Industrial Robotics Market indicates a significant growth trajectory for the industrial robotics sector in Europe. This market is projected to increase from USD 4.5 billion in 2022 to USD 9.87 billion by 2030, demonstrating a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.3% over this period.
Dexory, provider of AI and robotics solutions, announced a partnership with Iron Mountain, provider of information management, storage, data centre infrastructure, and asset lifecycle management. Since 2021, Iron Mountain has expanded into a third-party logistics (3PL) provider in the Warehouse & Logistics industry. The company will adopt DexoryView as its preferred inventory and tracking solution at four strategic Iron Mountain warehouses across Kettering Symmetry Park, Lutterworth Magna Park North and Rugby Symmetry Park.
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
Researchers at the University of Glasgow, in collaboration with industry partners and two charities, are developing an AI-powered four-legged robot, named RoboGuide, designed to assist blind and partially sighted individuals. The robot aims to enhance the independence of visually impaired people by aiding their navigation in indoor environments such as museums, shopping centers, and hospitals.
In the UK two, out of only three in the world that are known, of the very first ever desktop computers were found. The discovery was made during a house clearance when company Just Clear saw the machines during a house clearing and thought they looked quite interesting.
The University of Liverpool and Imperial College London have been chosen to lead a new £12 million research hub, named AI for Chemistry Hub or AIChemy. This initiative is funded by the Engineering & Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) and various consortium partners. AIChemy’s goal is to advance Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the field of chemistry and expedite its integration into relevant applications.
AI and robotics company Dexory has announced plans to expand into the North American market. This move is aimed at addressing the evolving needs of the logistics and warehousing sector, where demands for quicker turnaround times and improved efficiency are growing. Dexory’s technology, which includes autonomous robots and the AI-powered DexoryView platform, is designed to enhance visibility and efficiency in warehouse operations.