Robotics stories

Why there’s never been a better time to invest in 5G rugged solutions
Last month
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cloud
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wireless networks
In recent years, there’s been a growing general appreciation of the economic benefits of wireless broadband networks.

Mid-market not immune to digital disconnection, MYOB survey
Wed, 25th Jan 2023
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digital transformation
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big data
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ai
The research highlighted that despite the rise of digitisation, outmoded, siloed and ineffective systems are costing businesses valuable time and resources.

Manhattan Associates predicts retail tech trends for 2023
Wed, 18th Jan 2023
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bnpl
The Australian retail landscape will see limited stock, growing volumes of returns and increased customer expectations for online deliveries.

SoftBank introduces an AI-powered floor cleaning robot
Fri, 16th Sep 2022
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ai
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fleet management
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robotics
SoftBank Robotics says the robot requires low maintenance and is easily monitored by operators through an interactive fleet management system.

Evonik relies on Getac F110 tablet to control autonomous robot
Fri, 1st Jul 2022
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robotics
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autonomy
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getac
The aim of the project is to evaluate the practicality of an automated robotic maintenance and inspection solution in the chemical industry.

NVIDIA announces a spate of new innovations at Computex 2022
Fri, 27th May 2022
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gaming
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creative technologies
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technology gifts
NVIDIA has announced its latest innovations in data center, robotics, content creation, and gaming in a virtual keynote address on the opening day of Computex 2022 in Taipei.

Robotics automation: Current thoughts, expected trends, and meeting consumer demands
Wed, 27th Apr 2022
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storage
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strategy
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robotics
As companies seek to not only survive, but thrive in these disruptive times, many are looking to automated systems for their labour-strapped warehouses and distribution centres.

Tata Consultancy Services and DeakinCo. tackle Australia's skills gap with new programs
Fri, 4th Feb 2022
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bi
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big data
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data analytics
These programs are designed to meet the growing demand of talent in emerging technologies such as machine learning, artificial intelligence, data analytics and robotics.

Robopreneurs to emerge amid pandemic triggered disruptions
Thu, 6th Jan 2022
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robotics
Tech analytics company 5Jewels Research has predicted that robopreneurs will emerge aggressively amid frequent disruptions triggered by the pandemic.

2022 will see 452,000 mobile robot shipments, a massive increase over 2021
Thu, 6th Jan 2022
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robotics
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whitepaper
ABI Research's 2022 trend report identifies the two industrial, collaborative, and industrial robotics market trends that will deliver in 2022 -and the one that won't.

New robotics deal paves way for innovative industry applications
Wed, 22nd Dec 2021
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robotics
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partnerships
A new partnership between global robotics company Nexxis and Invert Robotics will see the new technology become available across multiple industries.

Roadmap launched to grow New Zealand's robotics industry
Tue, 14th Dec 2021
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robotics
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callaghan innovation
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the university of waikato
"There is a lot of work happening in the sector in New Zealand but currently it is quite scattered and not very well connected."

Hands-on review: Ecovacs Deebot N8 Pro
Mon, 6th Dec 2021
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gaming
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reviews
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technology gifts
Ecovacs’ Deebot N8 Pro has wormed its way into my affections. I was initially unaware of a transformation gradually occurring, but by the end of the review, my heart had been won over.

Five industrial robotics trends during times of digital transformation
Tue, 23rd Nov 2021
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printing
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bi
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big data
Adaptability has always been a cornerstone principle for successful organisations. With the uncertainty the world has faced over the past two years, there has never been a more important time for this quality to come to the fore.

OnRobot makes software debut with the WebLytics solution
Mon, 15th Nov 2021
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big data
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bi
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data analytics
OnRobot, the maker of plug-and-produce robotics tools for collaborative applications, has launched the WebLytics software solution to enhance productivity and minimise downtime.

Tesla's actually serious about the Tesla Bot
Thu, 2nd Sep 2021
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cartech
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robotics
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tesla
Many commentators are calling the Tesla Bot a late April Fools joke, but it looks like Tesla still wants to give it a go anyway - and it's calling for talent.

Hyundai Group buys Boston Dynamics as SoftBank faces mass layoffs
Thu, 1st Jul 2021
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cartech
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robotics
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softbank
SoftBank purchased Boston Dynamics from Alphabet in 2017, also for an undisclosed amount. Four years later, Boston Dynamics has been sold again.

Think 5G for business innovation is out of your company’s reach? Think again
Wed, 10th Mar 2021
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iot
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5g
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vr
Today more than ever, Australia is seen as ‘the lucky country’, writes Cradlepoint's Gavin Wilson.

GlobalData: Supply chains and the digital revolution
Tue, 25th Aug 2020
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bi
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big data
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data analytics
Companies are leveraging digital technologies in the supply chain to create new disruptive product offerings, services and business models.

The Royal Australian Air Force, Konica Minolta, and a robot called SARAH
Fri, 21st Aug 2020
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printing
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it automation
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rpa
The Royal Australian Air Force’s number 36 Squadron is on a mission to understand more about how the movement of aircraft parts can be automated.

Robots in the wild – how COVID-19 has brought robots from the factory to the forefront
Wed, 19th Aug 2020
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rpa
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fleet management
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robotics
If organisations get it right, the potential global impact of robotics will be vast and exponential.

Robot-related services powered by cloud computing to soar - research
Tue, 14th Jul 2020
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cloud
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iot
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robotics
The journey of the robot industry from one of individual vehicles and units, to fleets and larger systems, is being driven by its wider incorporation into the IoT ecosystem.

'Is that a robot herding sheep?' Kiwi startup teaches old dog new tricks
Fri, 22nd May 2020
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it automation
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robotics
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boston dynamics
It's all thanks to a partnership between global robotics stalwart Boston Dynamics, a Kiwi startup called Rocos, and a robotic dog called Spot.

Opportunity knocks for robotics in world of COVID-19
Tue, 7th Apr 2020
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drones
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surveillance
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robotics
ABI Research highlights that while manufacturing opportunities are down, the worlds of disinfecting, surveillance and delivery are opening.