Headlines: Top Data News Digest
In the realm of technology, October 14-20, 2023, marked a significant milestone in the world of robotics and automation. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been instrumental in driving this progress, with robots becoming more capable, flexible, and autonomous than ever before.
Leading the charge is Amazon, which has recently introduced a new robotic system, Sequoia, to its warehouse in Houston, Texas. This innovative system integrates multiple warehouse robots to retrieve and store inventory, enabling workers to fulfill orders up to 25 percent faster and identify and store products up to 75 percent faster.
Amazon is also testing a second robot, named Digit, designed to move and manipulate items in a manner similar to human workers at warehouses. Meanwhile, Amazon has partnered with UVeye, a U.S.-based software company, to develop an archway and ground plates for inspecting delivery vans for defects.
Honda has also joined the robotics revolution with its autonomous work vehicle. This versatile machine can identify fence irregularities, transport cargo around tarmacs, conduct groundskeeping, and perform other tasks. Honda's autonomous work vehicle will be used by officials at Toronto's Pearson Airport to inspect perimeter fences for damage or security breaches.
The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) has announced plans to integrate facial matching technology into its sign-in identity verification platform, Login.gov, in 2024. Meanwhile, Google has enabled Android users in Arizona, Georgia, and Colorado to add their state ID or driver's license to their Wallet app for identity verification at TSA PreCheck lines at select airports.
In the realm of AI, Nvidia has created an AI system that can direct a robot to perform nearly 30 complicated tasks with its hands. The AI system uses a trial and error program to teach robots, making it 80 percent more effective than programs created by humans.
IBM and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) have partnered to install a quantum computer on RPI's campus, making RPI the first college in the world to have a quantum computer.
The data news highlights from mid-October 2023 reveal a robotics landscape increasingly shaped by AI-driven autonomy and learning, record deployment numbers especially in Asia, surging investment in humanoid robots, and expanding automation applications across logistics, manufacturing, and food production sectors. This convergence of AI and robotics is positioning the industry for transformative growth and capabilities in the near future.
In other news, Amazon will offer drone delivery services for prescription medications in College Station, Texas. Greece's Culture Ministry has partnered with Cosmote, a Greek telecommunications provider, to launch an app that allows visitors to see the Parthenon in augmented reality.
Lastly, a coalition consisting of Amazon, Glassdoor, and Trustpilot, along with travel companies Expedia, Booking, and Tripadvisor, have launched a campaign to combat fake online reviews. This alliance aims to develop best practices for hosting online reviews and collaborate on fake review detection methods.
These advancements underscore the rapid pace of technological progress and the exciting possibilities that AI and robotics hold for various industries in the near future.
- Amazon's new robotic system, Sequoia, integrated with warehouse robots in Houston, Texas, is capable of data-and-cloud-computing, enabling workers to fulfill orders faster and more efficiently.
- In the realm of technology, IBM and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute have partners to install an AI-powered quantum computer, signifying the convergence of AI and advanced computing.
- The AI system created by Nvidia has demonstrated effectiveness in teaching robots to perform complex tasks, making it 80 percent more effective than human-created programs.
- Smart-home devices, cybersecurity, and gadgets continue to evolve as Amazon, Honda, and U.S. General Services Administration, among others, invest in AI-driven technology, transforming industries such as logistics, manufacturing, and food production.
