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Robots increasingly taking over film camera work

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Robots are increasingly taking over from what has traditional been the preserve of human creative people – film camera work.

According to a company called SISU Cinema Robotics, more and more film creators are turning to automated systems for recording moving images.

“Businesses, both large brands and independent retailers, have seen a rise in sales after the spike in high quality content across platforms,” says a SISU spokesperson in an email to Robotics and Automation News. [Read more…] about Robots increasingly taking over film camera work

MIPI introduces new networking tech that doubles mobile data transfer rate to 23 gigabits per second

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The MIPI Alliance, an international organization that develops interface specifications for mobile and mobile-influenced industries, has unveiled a major update to its MIPI M-PHY physical-layer interface for connecting the latest generation of flash memory-based storage and other high data rate applications in advanced 5G smartphones, wearables, PCs, industrial IoT, and automobiles. 

Version 5.0 of the M-PHY interface adds a fifth gear – “High Speed Gear 5” (HS-G5) at 23.32 Gigabits per second (Gbps) – enabling engineers to double the potential data rate per lane compared with the previous specification. [Read more…] about MIPI introduces new networking tech that doubles mobile data transfer rate to 23 gigabits per second

Foxconn invests in wireless power startup’s $25 million Series B funding round

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Powermat Technologies, a wireless power technology startup, says Foxconn has made a “significant investment” as part of a $25 million Series B round.

Foxconn Interconnect Technology, the contract manufacturing giant’s connectivity solutions developer,took part in the funding round along with Hudson Sustainable Group, a founding shareholder of Powermat.

Powermat’s innovative wireless power technology is a critical enabler of the smart mobility, autonomous robotics, industrial drones, medical devices, telecom, and internet of things industries, where Powermat is experiencing exponential growth. [Read more…] about Foxconn invests in wireless power startup’s $25 million Series B funding round

What is the Internet of Robotic Things and What Can it Do?

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The internet is a miracle on its own. According to statistics on internet usage, it has taken the world by storm.

Then, the Internet of Things arrived to help humans connect smart devices and improve the functionality of homes and factories.

Still, there’s more improvement to come. The ever-evolving robotics already merged with the IoT, generating something called the Internet of Robotic Things. Here’s what it is and what it can do. [Read more…] about What is the Internet of Robotic Things and What Can it Do?

What Is the Smallest Earth Observation Camera System?

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Satellite cameras are becoming more sophisticated each passing day. Whether it’s a space mission or advanced research, mini cameras are vital.

Remote sensing technologies are terrific. Satellite images provide advanced information of the earth’s surface. Satellite subsystems, including Earth observation satellites, present countless opportunities.

Picturing and analyzing helps to plan, watch, or predict the outcome of your farm. A satellite camera allows you to get panchromatic, multispectral, and hyper spectral images. [Read more…] about What Is the Smallest Earth Observation Camera System?

5 Building innovations that are redefining engineering

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Within the last few decades, the construction industry has witnessed tremendous innovations in materials, architectural design, technology revolution, big data, and energy.

All these advancements have resulted in quick construction, massive project monitoring, cost-effectiveness, and high productivity.

The need for energy-efficient housing is on the rise while construction projects are leveraging intelligent procedures like innovative tools. [Read more…] about 5 Building innovations that are redefining engineering

How are businesses utilizing blockchain technology in their practices?

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Modernization is the need of the hour as the global community continues to reach new heights of innovation and digitization in almost every sector and industry.

As much as this sounds exciting, it puts a lot of responsibility on businesses and organizations to introduce new trends in their normal routines.

However, it gives them a lot of room for improvement, and helps them to be more efficient. One such opportunity was brought upon by the advent of modern blockchain technology. [Read more…] about How are businesses utilizing blockchain technology in their practices?

Finding the ideal provider for Mac backup services

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As a business user or individual, you may be looking for a suitable means of protecting the data you have stored on your Mac, and there are a few options you can consider.

However, in addition to choose the right solution for your specific needs, you also have to look at choosing the right provider.

Your choice of provider can have a big impact on the quality and efficiency of the service or solution you choose, so this is something that requires careful consideration. It can also affect how much you pay, which will impact your finances. [Read more…] about Finding the ideal provider for Mac backup services

Innovative high-tech furniture designs

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In the early seventies, a departure from classical directions, standard forms in favor of something fantastic, original began.

This is how we describe the modern high-tech style, which is laconic and multifunctional in nature. Interior items related to this style direction are characterized by several essential features.

First of all, they are extremely practical, do not contain any decor or unnecessary parts. In other words, such furniture is the result of a combination of design and function. [Read more…] about Innovative high-tech furniture designs