Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA have used machine learning and colour cameras to teach robots…
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John is the editor-in-chief at Akabo Media, leading the editorial strategy for Logistics Manager, Robotics & Automation Magazine, and City Transport & Traffic Innovation (CiTTi) Magazine. With over a decade of B2B publishing experience, he has edited sector-specific titles in engineering, technology, automotive, and marine industries. Since joining Akabo Media in 2019, John has driven engagement and growth across print, digital, and event platforms. He oversees magazine content, mentors editorial teams, and curates industry-leading conference content. John chairs and moderates the Road User Charging Conference series in Brussels, Abu Dhabi, Miami and Singapore, while also playing an active role in Akabo’s exhibitions. A prominent voice in logistics, supply chain, robotics, automation, and transport, John fosters industry connections and ensures Akabo Media’s content remains a vital resource for its professional audience.
New research has shown a chewing robot with built-in humanoid jaws could provide opportunities for pharmaceutical companies to develop medicated…
Unmanned ground robots will be trained to receive demonstration commands – instead of verbal commands – to interpret, follow, recall…
Sporting goods retailer Decathlon has accelerated its automation programme with AMR deployments at two new e-commerce and fulfilment centres in China.
BotsAndUs, a London-based start-up that provides full-stack robot systems for public spaces, has closed a US$6m (£4.8m) equity funding round…
Bosch has entered into an agreement to work with Fieldwork Robotics to accelerate the development of its novel robot technology…
Renault and Google Cloud have announced a new industrial and technology partnership to accelerate the digitisation of the French automotive…
IBM has announced it is to acquire Brazilian robotic process automation (RPA) software provider WDG Automation.
Pudu Robotics, an indoor delivery robot provider, has announced the completion of B round financing of more than US$15m (£11.8m)…
More than half of US companies are increasingly open to invest in automation to survive changing market conditions brought about…
