Small businesses open to AI and automation but worry about evolving tech, Visa research finds

Small businesses open to AI and automation but worry about evolving tech, Visa research finds

OLeary Ventures’ Kevin OLeary reacts to a crisis emerging for small businesses on Kudlow. Small businesses are open to using artificial intelligence (AI) tools to boost their competitiveness and efficiency but have concerns about their ability to keep pace with evolving technology, according to new research from credit card giant Visa. Visa revealed the seventh…

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Reshoring and Automation: Where Do Cobots Fit in?

Reshoring and Automation: Where Do Cobots Fit in?

For North American businesses of all types, especially those in the manufacturing sector, 2022 was anything but typical. Or boring. Or easy. “Labor shortages” and “supply chain issues” became go-to phrases that encapsulated the most significant challenges for industry, continuing well into 2023.  The good news? Supply chain issues are improving monthly, and inflation has…

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Robot software firm Mujin raises M

Robot software firm Mujin raises $85M

An increasing number of companies are looking to automate as a shortage of skilled workers is expected to take a toll on manufacturers through 2030.  Tokyo- and Atlanta-based startup Mujin, which develops AI-based software for industrial automation, believes that robots can improve productivity and safety. Today, the startup is announcing an $85 million Series C, bringing its total…

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How Will Robotics and Automation Impact on Healthcare Sector?

How Will Robotics and Automation Impact on Healthcare Sector?

How Will Robotics and Automation Impact on Healthcare Sector? Enhancing Efficiency, Precision, and Patient Care Intro: Robotics and automation on healthcare sector have transformed, enhancing precision, efficiency, and patient care. These cutting-edge technologies, through AI-driven robots and automated systems, have transformed surgeries, diagnostics, and patient monitoring, ushering in a new era of healthcare industry. Robotics…

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Rockwell Automation acquiring AMR developer Clearpath Robotics

Rockwell Automation acquiring AMR developer Clearpath Robotics

Listen to this article Clearpath Robotics’ Ridgeback autonomous mobile robot. | Source: Clearpath Robotics Rockwell Automation is acquiring Clearpath Robotics, an Ontario, Canada-based developer of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) for research and development purposes. OTTO Motors, a division of Clearpath, develops AMRs for manufacturing and logistics applications and is also part of the acquisition. Financial…

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