October 16, 2024

Robotics

Robotics Summit 2025 call for speakers

Listen to this article [embedded content] The Robot Report invites you to submit a session abstract to be considered for presentation at the Robotics Summit & Expo, which will be held April 30-May 1, 2025 in Boston at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. The Robotics Summit is the leading event focused on the technical issues involved with developing commercial robots. We are seeking sessions that should be technical and educational to help attendees overcome

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Dean Kamen Says Inventing Is Easy, but Innovating Is Hard

3 min read Dean Kamen is trying to create a runway for startups that will revolutionize biomanufacturing. FIRST Robotics Over the past 20 years, technological advances have enabled inventors to go from strength to strength. And yet, according to the legendary inventor Dean Kamen, innovation has stalled. Kamen made a name for himself with inventions including the first portable insulin pump for diabetics, an advanced wheelchair that can climb steps, and the Segway mobility device.

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Robotics

A&K Robotics refocuses micromobility testing in select airports – The Robot Report

Listen to this article Micromobility trials in Vancouver International Airport could lead to wider deployments. Source: A&K Robotics Demand for mobility assistance in spaces such as airports is increasing as populations age and more people travel. Robots and autonomous vehicles can help meet that demand amid persistent labor shortages, according to A&K Robotics Inc. Since 2016, the Vancouver, B.C.-based company has been developing electric micromobility platforms and self-driving robotic pods to help improve quality of

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Hardware

DJI Air 3S Drone Takes Flight With Dual Cameras And LIDAR For Nighttime Photo Buffs

DJI announced its latest dual-camera drone, the Air 3S, designed for travel photography. The new drone features a 1-inch-CMOS primary camera and a 70mm medium tele camera, each with up to 14 stops of dynamic range that support the new Free panorama feature. Even with the threat of the US government banning the drones, the company continues to deliver new and more advanced drones to the market. In fact, it has been a busy few

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Robotics

RoboBusiness: Your Guide to Day 1 – The Robot Report

Listen to this article [embedded content] RoboBusiness, produced by The Robot Report, kicks off today at the Santa Clara Convention Center. The two-day event will bring together more than 60 speakers, over 100 exhibitors and demos on the expo floor, 10+ hours of dedicated networking time, the Pitchfire Robotics Startup Competition, a Women in Robotics Luncheon, and more. The show will focus on the technical challenges of building commercial robots and the business challenges of running a robotics company. Here’s a

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Start-ups

Build Your PoC with Iberdrola Wind Measurement for Turbine Assessment Challenge!

Iberdrola Efficient Wind Measurement Campaigns for Turbine Assessment Challenge is focused on identifying startups that offer innovative wind measurement technology to enhance the efficiency of turbine assessments across large wind farms. Iberdrola is inviting startups offering flexible, easily deployable devices designed to optimize turbine performance through precise data collection, including wind speed, wind direction, and more. As one of the world’s largest renewable energy companies, Iberdrola has been driving innovation in the energy sector for

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AI

The Accuracy vs Interpretability Trade-off Is a Lie

Why, if we look at the bigger picture, black-box models are not more accurate Conor O’Sullivan · Follow Published in Towards Data Science · 7 min read · 22 hours ago — Photo by Nathan Cima on Unsplash When I started as a data scientist, I was expecting to use state-of-the-art models. XGBoost, Neural Networks. These things are complex and interesting and surely they would drive improvements. Little did I know, the models faced a

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AI

How to Build a Multi-Target Regression Model for Macroeconomic Prediction

A step-by-step guide to predicting multiple economic indicators. Leonardo Anello · Follow Published in Towards Data Science · 21 min read · 22 hours ago — Photo by Joachim Schnürle on Unsplash I’m now bringing you a data Science project applied to economics, predicting several macroeconomic indicators using multi-target regression. Do I need to learn about economics now? Well, whether you’re working as a data scientist or not, it’s always a good idea to learn

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Hardware

Corsair’s new VIRTUOSO MAX gaming headset promises ‘ultra-immersive’ Dolby Atmos audio

Corsair has launched its latest flagship gaming headset, the VIRTUOSO MAX. The spec sheet is impressive, with 50mm Graphene drivers, high-res Dolby Atmos spatial audio, Active Noise Cancellation technology, and a “broadcast-grade microphone.” The physical design and look are also slick and stylish; the large cushions are reminiscent of audiophile at-home headphones. VIEW GALLERY – 3 IMAGES There’s also dual Bluetooth and low-latency 2.4 GHz wireless connectivity, so you can play games and still receive

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Hardware

Crucial unveils DDR5 CUDIMM memory: up to 6400MT/s, with 64GB modules dropping in 2025

Micron and its sub-brand Crucial have just unveiled their new DDR5 CUDIMM memory modules, featuring an on-module Clock Driver (CKD) which improves the speed and stability of the modules, packing higher rbandwidth than regular DDR5 kits, and more. VIEW GALLERY – 4 IMAGES This style of memory is also known as unbuffered dual inline memory, which was released alongside clocked small outline inline memory modules (CSODIMM) that were made for laptops. But now, Crucial has

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