Tag: Robotics
RSPCA launches “Big Conversation” on Animal Welfare in the Age of AI
The RSPCA has a new initiative called “Animal Futures: The Big Conversation” to explore the future of animal welfare in a society increasingly shaped by technology. This initiative comes amid […]
Vodafone and Three merger could lead to higher prices, Chinese robot breaks speed record
The proposed merger of Vodafone and Three could lead to “higher prices” and “reduced quality” for customers, the UK’s competition watchdog says. The proposed £15bn deal could now be subject […]
Ascento announces £4.3million funding for security robots
Robotics startup Ascento has announced a funding round ($4.3m pre-seed round) for its range of autonomous security patrolling robots. Ascento is developing advanced robotic systems that are popularly known for […]
Tech Digest daily roundup: ‘World’s most advanced humanoid’ Ameca gets an upgrade
The humanoid robot Ameca can be seen winking, pursing its lips, frowning and grinning in a mirror after receiving an upgrade to its facial expression capabilities. The android, was given 12 […]
Ford develops robot EV charging station
Ford has developed a prototype robot charging station that drivers operate via their smartphone from inside their electric vehicle. The technology could enable disabled drivers to stay in the car […]
Tech Digest daily roundup: Is your job under threat from a robot?
One in three businesses are planning to invest in automation as a top priority amid staffing shortages, a survey has suggested. Firms facing recruitment problems are most likely to have […]
7 reasons to buy a cordless vacuum cleaner instead of any other vacuum cleaner
First of all, it’s convenient. And secondly, this is not the only advantage of a robot vacuum cleaner. 1. Mobility The most obvious advantage of any cordless model: you can […]
Young people believe their future jobs don’t yet exist, says BAE Systems survey
Many young people believe the speed of technological advances means they will one day have a job that does not yet exist, according to new research. A survey of young […]
Hopping space robot SpaceBok plays live-action ping pong!
A dog-like robot which is being developed to hop across complex terrain on other planets has been used to play a live-action game of ping pong in its latest phase […]
Tip of the iceberg? Vegebot to plug agriculture labour gaps
Engineers have developed a vegetable-picking robot called a Vegebot to complete the challenging task of harvesting lettuces. The prototype Vegebot, developed by a team at Cambridge University, is nowhere near […]
