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Using CNNs in Cars
Convolutional neural networks (CNNs) are going to play a crucial role in the development of self-driving cars. Applications include driver alertness monitoring, driver gaze tracking, seat occupancy and more
How Self-driving Vehicles Contribute to a Culture of Safety
Companies recognize that maintaining a safe work environment is just as important as increasing productivity. It’s maximizing the safety and efficiency of a facility that matters most, and SDVs are a tool both manufacturers and warehouses can use to makes this possible
Dürr Building Smart and Resource-efficient Paint Shop in Mexico
Dürr is building a paint shop in Mexico for its customer BMW Group that meets the requirements for connected Industry 4.0 production. This ultra-modern plant features the first integrated smart factory concept from Dürr in the world is being built at San Luis Potosi
Advancement of Robots in Medicine
Robotic surgery is deemed by and large safer than open surgery. The hospital stay is shorter, reducing the risk of infection; pain and discomfort is reduced; recovery time is faster; and blood loss and transfusions are lessened.
Robotic Process Automation vs. Business Process Automation in the Modern Customer Centric Enterprise
RPA is just one automation tool that can play a role in a larger automation / improvement strategy, where technologies such as Business Process Automation or Business Process Management (BPM) also play a role.
What's Driving Investments in Surgical Robots?
Ideally, hospitals and clinics would be able to justify the cost of a new robot based on scientific studies on its effectiveness and business cases on its usability. But for new platforms, these are very scarce.
Tracking rogue drones with DJI's new Aeroscope system
Lauren Goode for The Verge: Martino calls this box “the gizmos,” but its real name is Aeroscope. It’s DJI’s new solution for detecting rogue drones that are flying nearby.
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Colleges Are Marketing Drone Pilot Courses, but the Career Opportunities Are Murky
Elizabeth Woyke for MIT Technology Review: At least 15 community colleges offer them, but it’s not clear how many students parlay their new skills into jobs.
U.N. Aviation Arm Seeks to Establish Global Drone Guidelines
Andy Pasztor for The Wall Street Journal: Prompted by the proliferation of drones, international aviation authorities on Friday will kick off a first-of-its-kind symposium soliciting industry ideas about potential global operating standards.
EU's future cyber-farms to utilise drones, robots and sensors
Anthony King, From Horizon Magazine: Bee-based maths is helping teach swarms of drones to find weeds, while robotic mowers keep hedgerows in shape.
- News Headlines
Humatics & Hangar Partner to Deliver Precision Autonomous Drone Navigation
Microlocation services to support autonomous drones in Smart Cities and other challenging environments
Kukamet Featured on TraceParts CAD-content Platform
Includes CAD Models for its Toogle Clamps Components
Cementex Announces Insulated Torque Wrenches and Torque Screwdrivers
Cementex, the safety tool specialists, announces the availability of torque wrenches and torque screwdrivers with the company's industry-leading double-insulation technology.
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Denso Small Assembly Robots
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Len Calderone - Contributing Author
Len contributes to this publication on a regular basis. Past articles can be found with an Article Search and are listed below.
He also writes short stories that always have a surprise ending. He has also written a book on wedding photography on a budget. These can be found at http://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/Megalen
