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Robotics stories - Page 6

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Now you can control Iron Man with this customisable robot
Mon, 8th Apr 2019
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Marvel fans beware – Tony Stark is going to do his best to steal the money right from your pocket and replace it with a robot.
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Preparation for Tokyo 2020 Olympics begins - with robots
Mon, 18th Mar 2019
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Tokyo 2020 revels in robotic innovation, enhancing the Olympics with tech to aid and entertain fans.
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Data61 to expand robotic infrastructure with new facility
Tue, 12th Mar 2019
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CSIRO's Data61 opens robotics innovation centre in Queensland to develop highly autonomous systems. Industry expected to be worth $23bn by 2025.
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Universal Robots aims for ANZ growth with new hire
Tue, 19th Feb 2019
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Peter Hern takes on the role of leading customer support, sales and partner development for Universal Robots in Australia and New Zealand.
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Samsung's going all-in on home robots
Fri, 11th Jan 2019
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Samsung unveils AI home robots for health, air purity, and shopping at CES 2019.
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Malaysia investing in data-driven future – but obstacles remain
Thu, 6th Dec 2018
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The country has openly expressed its desire to become the prime destination for high-tech industries in Southeast Asia.
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Spending on robotic systems and drones will be on the rise in 2019
Wed, 5th Dec 2018
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Global robotics and drone spend to hit £88bn in '19, with 20.2% growth by '22.
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AWS RoboMaker supports future of robotics development
Wed, 28th Nov 2018
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Amazon Web Services (AWS) is venturing deeper in the world of robotics services for developers with the launch of AWS RoboMaker.
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Why the automation industry is living up to the hype
Thu, 22nd Nov 2018
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The use of robots to eliminate mundane and repetitive tasks is helping retailers to cut costs without compromising service quality.
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'Tech supported by people' paradigm the way forward
Thu, 1st Nov 2018
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Adopt 'tech supported by people' model to optimise intelligent automation impact, advises Uni Expert.
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China vs the US – who’s winning the ICT market battle?
Wed, 17th Oct 2018
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US-China tech rift widens as IDC reveals diverging ICT investments.
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Bye bye Baxter - Rethink Robotics bites the dust
Tue, 9th Oct 2018
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Pioneering robot maker Rethink Robotics shuts down following a failed buyout and low sales.
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Konica Minolta's new Aussie partnership pledges more automation in manufacturing
Tue, 18th Sep 2018
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Konica Minolta and mobile robot manufacturer Mobile Industrial Robots say they’re about to bring even more automation to their Australian clients.
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NVIDIA and Arrow Electronics bring Xavier to industrial market
Thu, 13th Sep 2018
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The new platform enables AI and robotics technology to transform manufacturing, logistics, smart cities, healthcare and more.
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Vector the AI-powered home robot to land in NZ from October
Mon, 13th Aug 2018
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Introducing Vector: Anki's new in-home assistant that brings personality and utility to the world of consumer robotics.
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How robots gave one call centre worker an entirely new career
Tue, 17th Jul 2018
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Ex-call centre agent Mark Annas says automation doesn’t have to present a career crisis for those willing to grab the bull (or robot) by the horns.
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Mini Robot Rumble set to slice and dice Kiwis' robots of war
Wed, 11th Jul 2018
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Mini Robot Rumble is happening this weekend, when robots take to the arena to battle, slice and dice their opponents in a fierce game of war.
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The future of farming is in agritech, says Callaghan Innovation
Thu, 28th Jun 2018
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New Zealand can capitalize on its reputation as a global agritech hotspot to boost its own sector, says Callaghan Innovation.
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Robotic pharmacies and mobile apps: How GPs will make sure you take your meds
Wed, 27th Jun 2018
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The current healthcare system provides no way for doctors to check if patients or filling their prescriptions or taking their medicine on time.
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Invert Robotics recognised for its life-saving robots
Wed, 27th Jun 2018
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'Alfie', a Kiwi-made robot, impresses abroad for enhancing workplace safety in high-risk industries.
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Don’t be the bug - the benefits and dangers of DX
Mon, 18th Jun 2018
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On Friday, IDC IT executive programs group VP Joseph Pucciarelli presented to a room of Kiwi CIOs with advice on how to get past the digital deadlock.
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You were right all along - Robotic Process Automation really is the answer. But what’s the question?
Wed, 6th Jun 2018
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ANZ firms ramp up RPA investment, with market predicted to hit $870m by 2020, revolutionizing business ops.
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Effective security needs a balance of both humans and robots
Wed, 30th May 2018
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cybersecurity
Robots give security analysts more time to get up to speed on the latest threats and improve their technical skills.
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Accenture: Data is king in age of disruption
Tue, 22nd May 2018
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To survive and thrive, companies need to make the most of their data to see trends and act quickly, just as digital disruptors do.