Author: Philip English
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Drones for Industrial Inspection – Safety and Legal Considerations
Drones for Industrial Inspection: Safety and Legal Considerations A comprehensive guide to deploying drones safely and legally in industrial environments Introduction The industrial landscape is experiencing a transformative shift as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), commonly known as drones, revolutionize how companies approach inspection, maintenance, and monitoring tasks. From towering wind turbines to sprawling oil refineries,…
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Honor’s Robot Phone – The World’s First AI Phone with a Robotic Camera Arm (Wall-E in Your Pocket?)
Honor’s Robot Phone – The World’s First AI Phone with a Robotic Camera Arm (Wall-E in Your Pocket?) Hey everyone, let’s talk about one of the most interesting teases in tech right now — the Honor Robot Phone. Yep, Honor is developing a smartphone with a robotic camera arm that literally pops out and…
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Ati Motors’ Sherpa Mecha – The Dual-Armed Robot Revolutionizing American Manufacturing
Ati Motors’ Sherpa Mecha – The Dual-Armed Robot Revolutionizing American Manufacturing Today, we’re talking about a new kind of factory worker that never gets tired, never calls in sick, and doesn’t complain about the coffee. Meet the Sherpa Mecha — the latest dual-armed mobile manipulator from Ati Motors. This isn’t your typical humanoid robot trying…
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America’s New Microwave Robot Can Fry Drone Swarms in Seconds – Meet Leonidas AR!
America’s New Microwave Robot Can Fry Drone Swarms in Seconds – Meet Leonidas AR! Right then — picture this: a 10-ton robot rolling across the battlefield, and instead of shooting missiles… it fries drones with microwaves. Not your kitchen kind, mind you — this is the Leonidas AR, the world’s first high-pulse microwave robot from…
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Figure 03 – The $39 Billion Humanoid Robot Built to Work in Your Home!
Figure 03 – The $39 Billion Humanoid Robot Built to Work in Your Home! Right — let’s talk robots. Figure AI, the San Jose startup making waves in humanoid design, just unveiled their latest creation — Figure 03. It’s smarter, lighter, and built not just for factories, but for your home. Yep, we’re officially one…
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Farming Robots – From Crop Monitoring to Harvesting
Farming Robots: From Crop Monitoring to Harvesting In recent years, the agricultural sector has begun a transformation: robots are no longer sci-fi curiosities but real, practical tools helping farmers monitor crops, optimize inputs, and harvest produce. The shift toward automation is driven by labor shortages, rising costs, climate pressures, and demand for more sustainable, data-driven…
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Meet Charlotte – The Spider Robot That 3D Prints a House in 24 Hours
Meet Charlotte – The Spider Robot That 3D Prints a House in 24 Hours “Imagine ordering a brand-new house — and having it built before your morning coffee goes cold. Meet Charlotte, a spider-like robot that can 3D print a full-sized home in just 24 hours. Yes, really.” “Charlotte comes from Crest Robotics and Earthbuilt…
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Exoskeletons – How They Can Reduce Workplace Injuries
Exoskeletons – How They Can Reduce Workplace Injuries The Silent Epidemic of Workplace Injuries Every year, millions of workers worldwide suffer from musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) caused by repetitive strain, heavy lifting, and awkward postures. In the UK alone, work-related MSDs account for over 470,000 cases annually, costing businesses billions in lost productivity, compensation claims, and…
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SoftBank Just Bought ABB’s Robotics Business for $5.4 Billion — Here’s Why It Matters
SoftBank Just Bought ABB’s Robotics Business for $5.4 Billion — Here’s Why It Matters ABB, the Swiss engineering powerhouse, is selling its entire robotics division to SoftBank for a staggering $5.4 billion. It’s one of the biggest moves in industrial automation this year — and it could reshape the future of AI-powered manufacturing. ABB, known…
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How Robots Are Solving America’s $4.7 Million Home Crisis – Reframe Systems’ AI Microfactories Explained
How Robots Are Solving America’s $4.7 Million Home Crisis – Reframe Systems’ AI Microfactories Explained The United States is short of around 4.7 million homes, and many existing houses can’t handle the growing challenges of climate change. A startup called Reframe Systems, based in Andover, Massachusetts, believes robots could help fix that. Founded in…