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BMW installs 294 robots in major upgrade of factory in Germany

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BMW has taken a significant step forward in its automation strategy with the commissioning of an expanded body shop at its Regensburg vehicle plant in Neutraubling, Germany.

The upgrade involved installing a total of 294 industrial robots into the facility – a clear signal of the company’s continued investment in high-efficiency, digitally integrated car manufacturing.

Spanning 40,000 square meters, the newly inaugurated body shop is designed to support rising global demand for the BMW X1 and BMW X2 models. [Read more…] about BMW installs 294 robots in major upgrade of factory in Germany

Google Might Be the First to Put Real AI in a Robot Body

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Robot technology is moving forward, thanks to heroic efforts by Boston Dynamics and various robot vacuum companies. But it seems like a gap is opening up between what chatbots like Gemini, Claude an ChatGPT can do, and the capabilities of physical machines. The former are writing symphonies while the latter are struggling to stumble across an empty room.

Incredibly, Google engineers foresaw this problem nearly a decade ago. Boffins believed that the invention of the transformer would assist with artificial cognition and improve language models, but they didn’t think it would translate easily into physical activity.

“This problem is currently dogging the household appliance sector,” says Vacuum Wars, a company that is always looking for the best robot vacuum on the market. [Read more…] about Google Might Be the First to Put Real AI in a Robot Body

Personalizing Your Ride with Custom PPF: Elevate Your Vehicle’s Style

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Transforming your vehicle into a personalized masterpiece involves more than just choosing the right color. Customizing your ride with Paint Protection Film (PPF) opens up a world of possibilities, allowing you to safeguard your vehicle while expressing your unique style.

In this blog, we’ll explore the art of personalization through custom PPF, diving into the details that make your ride stand out on the road. [Read more…] about Personalizing Your Ride with Custom PPF: Elevate Your Vehicle’s Style

Hyundai and Kia to develops mobile robots for space exploration

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South Korean automotive giants Hyundai and Kia have agreed a partnership to develop robotic technology for space exploration.

The two companies say they “are now expanding their vision beyond the bounds of Earth and into space” are specifically concentrating on robotics and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM).

Hyundai and Kia recently signed joint research agreements with six Korean research institutes and formed a consultative body to develop mobility solutions to explore the surface of the moon. This follows Korea’s successful launch of a domestically produced rocket in June. [Read more…] about Hyundai and Kia to develops mobile robots for space exploration

Columbia University engineers build robot that ‘learns to imagine itself’

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Columbia Engineers build a robot that learns to understand itself, rather than the world around it

As every athletic or fashion-conscious person knows, our body image is not always accurate or realistic, but it’s an important piece of information that determines how we function in the world. 

When you get dressed or play ball, your brain is constantly planning ahead so that you can move your body without bumping, tripping, or falling over.

We humans acquire our body-model as infants, and robots are following suit. A Columbia Engineering team has created a robot that – for the first time – is able to learn a model of its entire body from scratch, without any human assistance. (See video below.) [Read more…] about Columbia University engineers build robot that ‘learns to imagine itself’

EAVX unveils autonomous ‘walk-in van’ prototype

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EAVX, a subsidiary of JB Poindexter & Co (JBPCO), and REE Automotive, a provider of electric vehicle platforms and automotive technologies, have unveiled the companies’ new fully electric “walk-in van” prototype will begin customer evaluation this summer.

The class 5 vehicle debuts the EAVX body design powered by REE’s modular P7 platform, making it the first fully drive-by-wire walk-in van on the market.

Evaluations of the new electric walk-in van will take place over several weeks in the Detroit metropolitan area. [Read more…] about EAVX unveils autonomous ‘walk-in van’ prototype

Tips for Minimizing Bodily Injury in the Field

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It might seem strange that painters would need to watch out for injuries, but they do. Whether it’s minor sprains or painful falls, there are countless things that you need to protect yourself from.

This post will explore some of the most common painting injuries and how you can minimize them. [Read more…] about Tips for Minimizing Bodily Injury in the Field

The Most Typical Flaws in Used Cars

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Used cars are a viable purchase option when you have a limited budget. You can get a lot of value if you research diligently and inspect the vehicle thoroughly before buying it. Combine this with used car warranties and you won’t need to worry about excessive repair costs.

You’re prone to getting a car with failing parts without doing your research. Knowing the usual issues in used vehicles will enable you to check for potential problems so you can avoid a bad purchase. Here are the most common flaws in used cars. [Read more…] about The Most Typical Flaws in Used Cars

Robotic Desk in Your Home

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Modern living conditions have turned tables into a kind of high-tech device, literally stuffed with electronics, and has several useful functions. Thanks to modern technologies, such tables provide maximum convenience while working at it.

But not only built-in gadgets are important here, pay attention that your new piece of furniture has an adjustable desk base. If you purchase just such a table, then you will close the issue for a long time, if not forever, of course. [Read more…] about Robotic Desk in Your Home

Comau to build ‘full-scale’ automation solution for electric vehicle maker Mullen Automotive

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Comau has agreed a strategic alliance with Mullen Automotive, an emerging electric vehicle manufacturer, for the build-out of a vehicle body shop at Mullen’s Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Center in Tunica, Mississippi, United States.

Comau and Mullen Automotive are joining forces to develop the state-of-the-art body shop for the new and upcoming Mullen “Five” EV Crossover.

Comau’s competency stems from over 45 years of field proven-experience and a strong presence within every major industrial country. [Read more…] about Comau to build ‘full-scale’ automation solution for electric vehicle maker Mullen Automotive