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Can Fuel-Cell Powered Drones Make Supply Chains More Efficient?

March 27, 2017March 27, 2017 by Jessica Lyons Hardcastle

In a move that Intelligent Energy says will make supply chains more efficient, the clean energy company has signed a deal with PINC to supply air cooled fuel cell systems for unmanned aerial vehicles.

The Future of Recycling Is…Robots?

March 17, 2017March 19, 2020 by Jessica Lyons Hardcastle

Artificial-intelligence controlled recycling systems are helping companies increase recycling rates and use less virgin materials, while making waste management jobs safer for human employees.

Nuclear Waste Cleanup: Send in the Robots

February 16, 2017February 17, 2017 by Jessica Lyons Hardcastle

Robots are cleaning up Europe’s biggest nuclear site, reaching contaminated areas that are too dangerous for humans.

Robots Are Coming to Agriculture. Will They Make Big Ag More Sustainable?

July 8, 2016April 19, 2022 by Jessica Lyons Hardcastle

Robots are making their way into agriculture, potentially altering the farming landscape across the world, according to Lux Research. Planting the Seeds of a Robot Revolution: How Autonomous Systems Are Integrating into Precision Agriculture, says that while cost is a barrier to widespread adoption, it is on the downward slope. ... Read more »

Are Robots the Future of Farming Efficiency?

October 30, 2015 by Jessica Lyons Hardcastle

Bosch is using a robot to make farming more efficient and reduce its environmental impact, Farming Life reports. Deepfield Robotics, a Bosch startup, developed the robot called Bonirob, which is the size of a compact car. The agriculture robot can monitor new crop varieties’ growth, their resistance to pests and ... Read more »

Drilling Robots Battle Low Oil Prices

October 7, 2015October 6, 2015 by Jessica Lyons Hardcastle

Low oil prices are driving operators toward innovations from robotic drilling to advanced seismic imaging, as they restructure and streamline operations to cut down non-productive time (NPT) and shave costs, according to Lux Research. “Contingency costs arising from NPT typically account for about 10 percent to 15 percent of total ... Read more »

Robots, Hydrogen and Smart Tech, Oh My

July 23, 2015April 20, 2022 by Jessica Lyons Hardcastle

Toyota, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) and SPARX Group are considering funding research in the fields of intelligent technology, robotics, and hydrogen-related technologies. The companies have signed a memorandum of understanding to consider a new investment fund that will encourage innovation and support project in the three technology areas. They ... Read more »

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