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The field of robotics is truly multidisciplinary, encompassing a wide range of aspects to perfect robotic assistance. And increasingly, virtual reality is being utilized in the interaction with robotics, for example in training. At ERF 2024, the Rocking Robots team discussed these trends with Marcus Laferriere from Clearpath Robotics and Azmat Hossain from Extend Robotics.
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Zoom Video Communications today announced the launch of Zoom Workplace, an AI-driven collaboration platform, along with new functionalities for its AI Companion, aimed at enhancing workplace productivity. The updates include enhancements to Zoom Phone, Team Chat, Events, and Contact Center, as well as the introduction of the ‘Ask AI Companion’ feature across the platform.
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In 2023, businesses across various sectors increasingly turned to automation as a response to persistent labor shortages and the aim to enhance productivity, according to new data from the global automation market platform HowToRobot. The trend of automation was significantly influenced by labor shortages, particularly in the manufacturing sector, which had its roots in the aftermath of COVID-19. This shift towards automation is not just a technological upgrade but also a strategic response to changing market conditions and workforce dynamics.
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Neuroscience Team Unveils Model for AI Interpreting Language-Driven Instructions in Unseen Tasks
Researchers from the University of Geneva’s Department of Basic Neuroscience, Reidar Riveland and Alexandre Pouget, have unveiled a new neural model capable of interpreting linguistic instructions for performing novel tasks, a feat that mirrors a significant cognitive ability in humans.
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Frontline Ventures Raises $200 Million to Invest in B2B Software Companies
Frontline Ventures, which provides venture capital to B2B software companies, announces two new investment funds totaling $200 million. These new funds, called Frontline Growth and Frontline Seed, focus on the transatlantic expansion of B2B software companies, driving innovation in both North America and Europe.
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Research lab to support human performance with exoskeletons
Professors at The University of Texas at El Paso have launched a new industrial engineering lab focused on supporting human performance and behavior in various application areas. Projects include supportive exoskeletons for high-strain occupations and virtual reality that simulates high-stress environments.
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Micropsi Industries released MIRAI 2, the newest version of their AI-vision software designed for robotic automation. This software is an upgrade from the previous version, aimed at assisting manufacturers in solving a variety of automation tasks that involve differences in position, shape, color, lighting, and background.
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Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) are developing a system using multiple swarms of drones to address forest fires. The use of individual drones in fire situations is limited due to the rapid spread of fires. The proposed solution involves a coordinated approach where multiple drones, equipped with cameras, thermal and infrared sensors, and temperature detectors, work together.
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More than 30% of the increase in demand for application programming interfaces (APIs) will come from AI and tools using large language models (LLMs) by 2026, according to Gartner.
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Videoreport ERF2024 #6: Robots in the OR
In the stressful environment of an operating room, surgery robots should be practical, easy to use, and safe. At ERF 2024, Italian company Orthokey demonstrated their knee surgery robot ROBIN at the booth of their partner KUKA. For this report, the Rocking Robots team interviewed Saye Ghadirpour about the challenges of surgical robots.