LG Electronics just announced its first overseas investment on a robotic technology from Bossa Nova Robotics, a US-based startup. Apart from this recent move, the company also invested a little over $90 million in other robotics companies based in Korea.
White-Collar Jobs in the Fashion Industry Could Now Be Replaced by Machines
In former US Pres. Barack Obama’s farewell address, he acknowledged that outsourcing is stripping the country’s white- and blue-collar jobs. However, an even more threat that’s guaranteed to be transformative is already looming.
Check Out the First Ever Automatic Suitcase: Travelmate
Looking for a travel hack? This prized suitcase may be something you’ll want for your next stress-free holiday!
Walmart and Target Announcement Automation of More Tasks
As reported by the WSJ, Walmart and Target will both add new automation initiatives as labor costs continually rise.
Grasping and Gripping – Monumental Problems for a Robotic Hand
Westworld, a science-fiction film from 1973, features robots acting as hosts in a prestigious holiday resort. The robots are indistinguishable from humans, except in one category: the robotic hands are not yet up to par when compared to human hands.
AI Expo Europe and NTR LAB – The Good Stuff
Last week, the NTR Lab team attended the highly anticipated AI Expo Europe. The expo was held in Amsterdam. The NTR Lab team attended the expo for the primary reason of showing off the company’s Autonomous UAV, commonly known as self-driving drones.