Hyundai Motor Group announced the launch of Boston Dynamics AI Institute (the Institute), which will work toward making strides in artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and intelligent machines. The Institute will focus on research related to solutions for the challenges faced in the creation of advanced robots and the need for advanced capabilities and uses. The
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Manufacturer Rents a Robot to Replace Laborers
By Kathryn Rattigan on
Posted in Autonomous Machines
Polar Manufacturing has been making metal hinges, locks, and brackets in Chicago for over 100 years. While some of the machines in their manufacturing facilities date back to the 1950s, Polar started using a robot employee to meet rising product demand during a shortage of workers. The robot arm performs a simple job: lifting a…