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Tunnel fit out robot to revolutionise civils work

Tunnel fit out robot to revolutionise civils work

The prototype Automated Tunnel Robotic Installation System (ATRIS) replaces traditionally hazardous, labour-intensive and time-consuming techniques and can autonomously select brackets, locate where they need to be mounted along a tunnel wall, and install them.

Once fully-developed, the final system can be deployed in tunnel construction for a variety of sectors including transport, water and energy.

It is expected to increase productivity by 40% due to faster installation, reduce installation costs for new mechanical and electrical (M&E) systems by 30%, and cut construction plant movements by 40% to decrease embodied carbon.The consortium behind the system includes Tunnel Engineering Services (UK) Ltd (TES), […]

Automation Isn’t Just One Thing: Insights from Two Census Datasets

Automation Isn’t Just One Thing: Insights from Two Census Datasets

Two recent datasets from the Census help to illuminate what’s occurring in robotics and in artificial intelligence adoption. While they have their limitations, both the Annual Capital Expenditures Survey (ACES) for robotic equipment and the Business Trends and Outlook Survey (BTOS) AI supplement offer valuable information on the progress of automation. Generated with AI Annual Capital Expenditures Survey (ACES) for robotic equipment. Beginning in 2018 , the Census added a series of questions to their Annual Capital Expenditures Survey (ACES) to better understand how much companies are spending on robotic equipment. Data from 2022 was published recently for a […]

Rockwell Automation Partners with Azzurro to Strengthen its Position in the Sri Lankan Market

Rockwell Automation Partners with Azzurro to Strengthen its Position in the Sri Lankan Market

Improves access to Smart Manufacturing technologies such as IIoT, robotics, data analytics and cloud computing for Sri Lankan industries Rockwell Automation (NYSE:ROK), the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, has appointed Azzurro as a strategic partner to help drive business growth in Sri Lanka.

Rockwell Automation provides industry-leading automation and digitization solutions for utilities providers, miners and manufacturers in industries like food and beverage, automotive and textiles. Azzurro is a subsidiary of the Illukkumbura Group , which has over 30 years of experience delivering transformative automation solutions to Sri Lankan industry.

The companies will work together to […]

How AI will affect different industries

How AI will affect different industries

How AI will affect different industries

Puja Singh

· Follow 5 min read·5 hours ago Imagine a doctor using AI to analyze your retinal scan and diagnose a disease earlier than ever before. That’s the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI), a rapidly evolving field that enables machines to learn, reason, and mimic human intelligence. From self-driving cars to fraud detection software, AI is already woven into the fabric of our lives, and its impact is only accelerating. This transformative technology is poised to revolutionize nearly every industry, and here’s how we can expect it to reshape our world.The […]

IMPACT OF TECHNOLOGY

IMPACT OF TECHNOLOGY

Technology has become an indispensable aspect of modern society, profoundly shaping how we live, work, communicate, and interact with the world around us. From the invention of the wheel to the advent of artificial intelligence, technological advancements have continually revolutionized human civilization, driving progress and innovation across all sectors.
In the realm of communication, technology has transformed the way we connect with one another. The evolution of the internet, social media platforms, and mobile devices has facilitated instant communication on a global scale, breaking down barriers of time and distance. People can now effortlessly share information, ideas, and experiences, […]

Let’s talk automation and sustainability

Automation is a beautiful thing when it’s properly leveraged to improve a company’s process efficiencies, productivity, safety and bottom line.

But that’s only a start.

With rapid recent advances in digitization and A.I. (artificial intelligence), there is a growing awareness that automation can also play an important role in improving the health of our planet through game-changing sustainability strategies and initiatives that can mitigate the adverse impact of global warming and climate change through better resource conservation, waste minimization, energy efficiency, material substitution and other noble goals that will help industrial companies worldwide, including those in the packaging sector, reduce their […]

Technological advancements do not take away jobs, they create jobs

Technological advancements do not take away jobs, they create jobs

The new technology of today, especially Automation, Artificial Intelligence (AI), robotics, and the Internet of Things (IoT) has made a remarkable impact by improving its capabilities to perform the tasks that were previously done by humans. This rapid advancement in technology has raised concerns that machines will replace human labor. Whenever a new technology is introduced in the market, it sparks intense debate on “Will technological advancements take away jobs from people?”

If you dig into past data, you will realize that automation has replaced manual labor and jobs of repetitive nature. Many information technologies have improved manufacturing processes by […]

Here are the jobs that are safe from AI

Here are the jobs that are safe from AI

Artificial intelligence is filtering into nearly every part of our lives, which means there’s no stopping it from reshaping the labor market. By 2030, activities that account for up to 30% of hours currently worked across the US economy could be automated — a trend accelerated by generative AI, according to consulting firm McKinsey Global Institute .

"The accelerated development of generative AI, with its advanced natural language capabilities, has extended the possibilities for automation to a much wider set of occupations," the firm said in a report. "Although generative AI is still in the early stages, the potential applications […]

Embracing AI at Work: Fear or Opportunity?

Embracing AI at Work: Fear or Opportunity?

Embracing AI at Work: Fear or Opportunity?

Wayne S Owens

· Follow 7 min read·1 hour agoA staggering 85% of Americans already use AI technology. This is in everyday tools like navigation apps and smart devices. Yet, the idea of embracing AI at work makes many people nervous. They worry about job security and the future of work . However, this fear hides a big chance. It’s a chance to adapt and do well in a work world changed by AI advances that make us wary.Seeing the growth of AI, we must switch from fear to aiming high. […]

Futuristic robots take over Automate 2024 AI conference, but tech experts warn of possible job losses

Futuristic robots take over Automate 2024 AI conference, but tech experts warn of possible job losses

Automate 2024 is underway in the US, showcasing both the cutting-edge of robotics and why a sci-fi future could be a lot closer than most of us think.

But technology experts here say the rapid pace of development for robotics and AI (artificial intelligence) could lead to the collapse of some industries.

"We’ve seen years and years of innovation now starting to come to fruition, so the idea of humanoid robots and a range of other robots, will very quickly become mainstream," Gorilla Tech CEO Paul Spain told Newshub."So very soon, we are just going to find robots around us as […]