Just a week ago, the smart money was on artificial intelligence to dominate the Consumer Electronics Show. But someone forgot to tell the robots. Because when the show opens on Tuesday (Jan. 9) in Las Vegas, robots will literally be roaming the aisles and stealing...
European eCommerce giant Otto Group says it is embracing an “AI-driven future.” To that end, the company announced Tuesday (May 9) it has formed a partnership with Covariant, an artificial intelligence (AI) robotics company, using its robots to automate a range of fulfillment activities. “Logistics...
A smart factory in South Korea has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) solution to help people stay socially distanced and keep the coronavirus contained as the country reopens. A cafe in Daejeon, South Korea is using a robot barista to serve people lattes and make...
Robots have a long track record of generating buzz, but not quite so much in the way of results. Interest in robots as a novelty remains high; there is no doubt that people think they’re neat. But in terms of actual experiences of robots in...
January 08, 2024
Just a week ago, the smart money was on artificial intelligence to dominate the Consumer Electronics Show. But someone forgot to tell the robots. Because when the show opens on Tuesday (Jan. 9) in Las Vegas, robots will literally be roaming the aisles and stealing some thunder from some of the more practical uses of […]
May 15, 2020
Robots have a long track record of generating buzz, but not quite so much in the way of results. Interest in robots as a novelty remains high; there is no...
August 02, 2017
There’s been no shortage of speculation — including doomsday declarations — about the potential impact of automation, smart technology and artificial intelligence (AI) on the employment market. But could a realistic future...
May 05, 2017
From devices that can clean a user’s house with just a simple request to dryers that can restock dryer sheets automatically, IoT technology is turning common household items into entirely...
July 28, 2026
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has blocked the importation, marketing or sale of new foreign-produced mobile robots and connected power inverters. These products were added to the FCC’s Covered List, which identifies communications equipment and services that pose an unacceptable risk to U.S. national security or to Americans’ safety, the regulator said in a Tuesday […]
May 10, 2023
European eCommerce giant Otto Group says it is embracing an “AI-driven future.” To that end, the company announced Tuesday (May 9) it has formed a partnership with Covariant, an artificial...
May 25, 2020
A smart factory in South Korea has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) solution to help people stay socially distanced and keep the coronavirus contained as the country reopens. A cafe...
November 07, 2019
As it bolsters its self-driving car, restaurant app and eCommerce services, Yandex intends to roll out an autonomous delivery robot fleet. The Russian search company says it has begun piloting...