Intel wants to shift the world’s semiconductor supply, which it says is currently too heavily tilted towards Asia. The US chipmaker preaches the need for a “more balanced supply chain” as semiconductors increasingly are needed to support digital transformation. Noting that 80% of all supply currently was in Asia, Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger said this […]
Many companies make mesh network products for home Wi-Fi systems. Those are indeed valid and popular applications, but there are ample opportunities to use mesh networks for robotics, too. Readers Choice 2020: Using Mesh Network Applications for Robotics Kayla Matthews | Productivity Bytes Mesh networks enhance the reach of radio signals when a group of […]
The three companies have collaborated to develop the first 5G Blockchain IoT module that natively record information gathered by devices to blockchain networks. By linking the aitos.io BoAT SDK and the Telefónica Tech’s TrustOS platform, a new IoT solution backed by blockchain can be developed and deployed just in a couple of weeks. The combination […]
EDP Renewables North America LLC and Northern Indiana Public Service Co. LLC (NIPSCO) have executed a build and transfer agreement (BTA) for an Indiana solar energy project. The BTA will allow for the construction of the 200 MW Indiana Crossroads Solar Park in White County, which is anticipated to become operational in 2022. NIPSCO will […]
Over the past few years, AI has made its way to almost every boardroom discussion. It is not just Google, Netflix or Amazon that have benefitted largely from AI, it is also the small and medium business. Businesses are working towards adopting AI for its powers but it comes with its own challenges. Accenture’s report […]
Robot HMI for Projects Automation To customize a robot interface, the only thing required is the robot HMI. However, there is a wide array of HMIs that differ from each other based on several factors. The challenge is to determine which is the best HMI. Shortening Sales Cycles; A Top Priority for Manufacturers Trade publications […]
Haier Smart Home, the world’s leading home appliance brand and smart home ecosystem builder, is ushering in a new era of healthy food storage with the launch of the first Internet of Food-empowered Smart Refrigerator at AWE 2021 in Shanghai. The appliance is the first smart refrigerator to be fully compliant with 22 Chinese national […]
Mitrex, a Canadian manufacturer of solar technology, says it is bringing its roofing panels to market. Mitrex notes its panels are developed to provide a cost-efficient energy solution for homes. The company says its patented building-integrated photovoltaic technology (BIPV) extends a building’s energy-generating potential, allowing every sun-touched surface to generate electricity. The solar roof panels […]
Apple has responded further to the Australian consumer watchdog’s probe of app marketplaces, this time rejecting characterisation that the Apple App Store is the most dominant app marketplace and saying there are other options for iOS users, such as by going to a website. “Apple perceives and treats other distributors of apps, for platforms other […]
The introduction of construction robotics may prove to be a tipping point for this industry. How are robots changing on-site construction today, and where can we expect to see them in the future? Source link