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BMW testing Figure 01 humanoid at South Carolina automotive plant

Robotics Business Review

BMW said its Spartanburg facility is the largest automotive exporter in the U.S., Brett Adcock, Figure’s founder and CEO, said the initial tasks include moving bins and boxes and other “various logistics things” inside the BMW body shop. STR is an AMR optimized for intralogistics work in BMW’s automotive factories.

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Five minutes with…Tom Blackie, CEO, VNC Automotive

SMMT

What does VNC Automotive do? VNC Automotive is a world-leader in connectivity solutions for the automotive industry. Our technology enables complex functionality in an increasingly connected world, making time spent in our vehicles more entertaining and productive, while adhering strictly to safety and security protocols.

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RBR50 Spotlight: Robotic ventricle advances understanding of heart disease

Robotics Business Review

It allows scientists to control contractions and observe the function of natural valves and structures. The right ventricle is one of the heart’s four chambers, but its anatomical complexity has made it difficult for clinicians to accurately observe and assess its function in patients with heart disease. Apply to speak.

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Third Wave Automation picks up Series C funding for robotic forklifts

Robotics Business Review

” TWA Reach Forklift is equipped with automotive-grade 3D lidar and vision sensors. On the other hand, the vehicles can function in fully autonomous mode to acquire, lift, and move pallets of goods throughout the facility. Together, we will empower more U.S.

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Everywhere All At Once: ChatGPT to find use in Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, Retail, and In-Vehicle Experiences in the Automotive Industry

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

Data security and privacy remain major concerns as automakers move to embrace ChatGPT across the automotive value chain. Generative AI-powered Large Language Models (LLM), most prominently ChatGPT, are disrupting the automotive industry. Where will it be used? We see four key areas where ChatGPT will have an immediate impact.

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Cloud-based Technologies Can Drive the Future of Europe’s Automotive Industry

i4.0 today

In July 2021, the German Association of the Automotive Industry, known as Verband der Automobilindustrie (VDA), cut its forecast for production growth from 13 percent to 3 percent, citing supply-chain disruptions, including a shortage of semiconductors. billion pounds ($3.30 Euros) to costs. billion pounds ($3.30 Euros) to costs.

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RBR50 Spotlight: Neya Systems developing cybersecurity standards for AGVs

Robotics Business Review

Neya Systems aims to push its autonomy software beyond existing automotive security. “Our team is committed to delivering fully functional cyber autonomy that will help protect the safety and security of our nation’s commercial and defense-related transportation systems.” It will do this by applying U.S.