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How drones are advancing civil engineering and surveying
Drones mean a quantum leap for surveying. They provide eyes that can reach and hover above specific sites. Their height and cameras can be adjusted remotely. And, equipped with sensors, they can measure, transmit and store data.
The ‘cobots’ are coming. Is your IT team ready?
These collaborative robots work alongside human employees, sending productivity sky-high. But IT teams must be ready to take on complex programming, deal with connectivity issues and get used to sharing workspace with 6-foot-tall...
5 challenges confronting enterprise drones
The drone market is not taking off as quickly as expected. Here are five factors inhibiting the adoption of drone-based solutions in the enterprise.
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This smart exoskeleton will keep you on your feet
The exoskeleton can detect when the wearer's gait changes, and, using a set of motors, can help the person regain their footing.
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Delphi does self driving without the ugly tech
A self-driving car test bed from Delphi has the scanners and cameras integrated into the body of the car so it's almost indistinguishable from a normal car.
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This mini drone can be a soldier's eyes
The lightweight drone can be easily deployed to scope out a potentially hostile environment without putting soldiers in danger.
Industrial robots are security weak link
Industrial robots used in factories and warehouses that are connected to the internet are not secure, leaving companies open to cyberattacks and costly damages, a study finds.
14% off iRobot Roomba 960 Robotic Vacuum Cleaner - Deal Alert
Roomba 960 seamlessly navigates room to room to clean an entire level of your home, recharging and resuming until the job is done. Featuring the revolutionary AeroForce Cleaning System, Roomba 960 delivers up to 5x the air power and...
Get 42% off The Grillbot Automatic Grill Cleaning Robot - Deal Alert
Grillbot is the first automated grill cleaning robot. Just sit back while it scrubs away in 10, 20 or 30 minute cleaning cycles. Grillbot has a rechargeable Lithium-ion battery, removable dishwasher-safe brushes, and works with...
Self-driving cars now ‘way more’ inevitable with launch of Waymo’s first test fleet
Google's sister company Waymo is getting serious about real-world testing.
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Mingis on Tech: How IT can prep for robots and avoid big cloud gotchas
The one constant in tech is change. Here's how IT can get ready for the robotics revolution at work -- and avoid messing up a move to the cloud.
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Mingis on Tech: How IT can prep for robots and avoid cloud migration woes
Here's how IT can get ready for the coming robotics revolution at work -- and avoid messing up a big move to the cloud.
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These grippers are giving bots a helping hand
Sake Robotics is creating the "hands" that will help robots pick things up and put them down.
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Anyone can command these live streaming bots via chat room
Bay area start-up, Let's Robot, is letting anyone control it's robotic fleet using commands entered in a Twitch chat room.
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These shape shifting bots could help NASA explore planets
The robots are made from a number of rods and cables allowing them to easily adapt to moving through challenging terrains and making it much easier for them to be dropped onto the surface of planets than current rovers.
With robots on the job, it won't be IT as usual
With more companies welcoming robots into the workforce, IT managers need to start prepping for the changes coming their way.
17% off UBTECH Jimu Robot DIY Buzzbot/Muttbot Robotics Kit - Deal Alert
The Jimu Robot BuzzBot & MuttBot Kit is a DIY robotics building kit with Bluetooth. The Kit includes a central control unit, six digital servo motors, wiring, a rechargeable lithium battery and power adapter, 249 interlocking parts...
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Sanbot is the Jill of all trades
With an array of sensors, cameras, a projector, and voice interaction, Sanbot is building an impressive resume.
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