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Warehouse Robots to Automate Your Living Room

Cars That Think

A couple decades ago Kiva Systems had the brilliant and certainly very valuable realization that it was possible to make an entire environment (like a fulfillment warehouse) robotic without filling that entire environment with robots. So what if you take that philosophy out of the warehouse and into your living room ?

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CTA Foundation, IBM, Local Motors collaborate on accessible, self-driving vehicles

Green Car Congress

At CES 2017, the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) Foundation announced an alliance with IBM and Local Motors to help create the world’s most accessible, self-driving vehicle. The CTA Foundation is a public foundation with the mission to link seniors and people with disabilities with technologies to enhance their lives.

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Charity expands services with support from mygrimsby fund

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Members are encouraged to focus on using art and social contact to build trust and encourage personal development to create a sense of positive wellbeing, while rebuilding confidence and self-esteem. The ‘Great Escape’ is a unique heritage restoration project on Grimsby’s docks, converting a historical building into a creative workspace.

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Interim assessment finds Volkswagen’s “Think Blue. Factory.” program reduced resource consumption by average 24.3% since 2011

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Energy technology is being completely modernized under the “New Future-oriented Assembly” construction program. This year, Volkswagen also honored the personal engagement of employees who have shown outstanding commitment to the conservation of resources. Earlier post.).

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NSF leads $400M federal effort to boost advanced wireless research

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These investments will support the research community in experimenting with and testing novel technologies, applications and services capable of making wireless communication faster, smarter, more responsive and more robust. Earlier post.).

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The Electric Vehicle Era Needs a Skilled Workforce

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Moreover, regulatory bodies must continually update these standards to align with evolving EV technology, maintaining the relevance and efficacy of certifications. Additionally, gamification techniques can make training engaging and compelling, fostering skill development in a dynamic learning environment.

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Leading the Way for More LGBTQ Inclusivity in STEM

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After graduating in 2005 from the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi , with a doctorate in physics, Agrawal decided to move to the United Kingdom. “I But she discovered there were fewer women in science, technology, engineering, and math at the university than at her alma mater. Fighting for Diversity and Inclusivity in STEM.

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