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The bottom line A robot is a machine that can carry out complex tasks automatically, helping people with work that is repetitive, detailed or potentially hazardous. From factory floors and hospitals to disaster zones and space exploration, robotics improves productivity, precision and safety across industries, while driving discovery, innovation, new markets and global competitiveness. The U.S….
Claire chatted to Josie Hughes from École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne about using AI to develop new designs for robotic manipulators. Josie Hughes is an Assistant Professor at EPFL, where she established the CREATE Lab in 2021. She completed her PhD in the Bio-inspired Robotics Lab at the University of Cambridge, examining the role of…
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Artificial intelligence is consuming enormous amounts of electricity in the United States. According to the International Energy Agency, AI systems and data centers used about 415 terawatt hours of power in 2024. That accounts for more than 10% of the country’s total electricity production, and demand is projected to double by 2030. This rapid growth…
Ambi Robotics and Pickle Robot said they have integrated their respective robotic systems to fully automate package moving, using artificial intelligence (AI) to power the process. The companies announced that their integration came in response to demand from Fortune 500 retail and logistics operators. In addition, they said the result fully automates how they move…
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is updating its 12-year-old safety requirements for personal care robots. A lot has happened since the last revision, both on the technology side and with researchers’ understanding of safety for humans collaborating with domestic robots. The proposed ISO update addresses hazard identification, risk assessment, and different use scenarios. It…