Intuitive Surgical SVP and Asia-Pacific (APAC) GM Glenn Vavoso [Photo courtesy of Intuitive Surgical] China is the second-largest procedure market for Intuitive Surgical‘s da Vinci system and one of the fastest-growing markets for the surgical robotics developer. But China’s been a tough country for medical device manufacturers due to the sales and supply chain challenges…
(Rob Enslin of UiPath during our video interview) Do you remember when we debated the merits of UiPath as an RPA vendor – and watched the drama of a massively-hyped IPO unfold? That IPO was only two years ago, but in enterprise software years, it seems a lifetime. Fast forward to today: UiPath now positions…
The Biden administration has launched its long-awaited Internet of Things (IoT) cybersecurity labeling program that aims to protect Americans against the myriad security risks associated with internet-connected devices. The program, officially named the “U.S. Cyber Trust Mark,” aims to help Americans ensure they are buying internet-connected devices that include strong cybersecurity protections against cyberattacks. The…
I still miss my Windows phones. Well, I still have them (they’re in a drawer), but they hardly provide great or modern experiences as smartphones. I’ve long since moved on to Android, but I’ve never forgotten. A lot of Microsoft apps help. If you’re still bitter about the demise of the much-needed third smartphone ecosystem,…
Artificial Intelligence is quickly becoming an integral tool in various industries. But have you ever thought about how it can reshape construction? Regardless of the type of business, proprietors are always seeking strategies for operations improvement and efficiency enhancement. And with construction, the use cases are intriguing. One could understandably presume that the methods for…
Alibaba Cloud, the digital technology and intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group, has unveiled its latest AI image generation model, Tongyi Wanxiang (‘Wanxiang’ means ‘tens of thousands of images’). The cutting-edge generative AI model is now available for enterprise customers in China for beta testing. In addition, the cloud pioneer announced the launch of ModelScopeGPT, a versatile framework designed…
First soft robot for colo-rectal surgery in human cadaver. Credit by: STIFF-FLOP An overview paper published in the journal Science explores artificial intelligence (AI) applications in medical robots, including Professor Kaspar Althoefer’s scientific research unlocking the potential of flexible and adaptable surgical robots to revolutionize surgical procedures. Robot-assisted minimally invasive surgery (RAMIS) has seen significant…
Tesla is developing a humanoid robot to help with the labor shortage. The Tesla robot will reportedly stand 5’8″ and weigh 125 pounds. Elon Musk thinks that Tesla’s robots could one day outnumber humans and make physical work optional. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed…
