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First robotic assisted transcatheter heart valve implantation in an animal
Caranx Medical (‘Caranx’), a French medical device company developing an autonomous robot for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI), has announced the successful robotic assisted heart valve (aortic valve) implantation in an animal. The assisted heart valve implantation in the animal was successfully performed by Dr. Stéphane Lopez, Caranx CMO Dr. Eric Sejor, Caranx CTO Pierre Berthet-Rayne and Caranx team.
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The logistics automation market is anticipated to reach a valuation of $65.14 billion by 2031, marking a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.0% over the period from 2024 to 2031. A new research report says this growth is primarily fueled by the expansion of e-commerce and an increased integration of robotics into logistical operations. Despite the growth, the sector faces hurdles such as high initial investments and a lack of standardization, which could impede market progression.
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New Mitsubishi Electric robot handles larger payloads with longer reach
Mitsubishi Electric has unveiled its MELFA RV-12CRL vertical articulated robot, which is designed to accommodate larger payloads and longer reaches, specifically offering a reach of 1,504 mm and a payload capacity of 12 kg. The robot’s extended capabilities are aimed at improving operational efficiency in a diverse array of industries, including food and beverage, automotive, lithium-ion battery manufacturing, and logistics.
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Yaskawa Electric Corporation will use Wind River Linux in the development of its new industrial robot, MOTOMAN NEXT. This robot is designed to be autonomous and adaptable to its environment, utilizing advanced AI capabilities to perform complex tasks in unstructured settings. The robot is powered by NVIDIA Jetson Orin.for its alleged human-like perception and decision-making abilities.
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Generative AI software revenue in Asia and Oceania to exceed $18 billion by 2028
Since ChatGPT emerged, Generative AI (GenAI) development and deployment have been gaining significant momentum in Asia and Oceania, Omdia’s new, Generative AI in Asia & Oceania – 2024: Democratization through localization report indicates that software revenue for GenAI in this region is estimated to be around $3.4 billion by the end of 2024 but is projected to exceed $18 billion by 2028.
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Boston Dynamics has introduced a new chapter in its robotic development with the launch of a fully electric version of its Atlas robot. This advancement marks a shift from the previously hydraulic models towards a more versatile and commercially viable platform. The new electric Atlas is designed to perform a variety of tasks in real-world applications, enhancing the company’s robotic offerings alongside other models like Spot and Stretch.
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Milrem Robotics has secured a contract with the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Forces to provide three THeMIS unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs). These vehicles, tailored for various operational tasks such as supply transportation and intelligence gathering, are integrated with the Milrem Intelligent Functions Kit (MIFIK). This technology enables autonomous navigation both on and off-road, with capabilities for mission planning and behavior settings during operations.
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Gartner identified the top five government technology trends for 2024 that can guide public sector leaders to deliver better, faster and increasingly more cost-effective citizen services. Prominent among them AI for Decision Intelligence, as more than 70% of government agencies will use AI to enhance human administrative decision making by 2026.
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The 135th China Import and Export Fair, known as the Canton Fair, has kicked off in Guangzhou, China, and will continue until May 5, 2024. This year, the Fair will feature a significant emphasis on robotics, showcasing various robots with new technologies and designs across multiple industries. A growing number of Chinese companies enter the global robotics market.
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ABB partner RobWelding was, like Teqram, winner of a European Award in the ‘Outstanding Performance’ category. RobWelding, supplier of welding robots, has upgraded the manufacture of stairs for their customer EeStairs with the robot solution ‘Lassie’. Instead of producing two stairs per day, EeStairs can now produce eight stairs in the same time, this video shows.