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Subscribe to the free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inboxSign up for our free IndyTech newsletterElon Musk has suggested that Tesla’s AI-powered humanoid robots could be available for purchase within the next few years.Musk said on Monday on Twitter’s old name, X, that the company’s robot, called Optimus, will be used internally starting next year.”Tesla will begin producing small numbers of truly useful humanoid robots for our own internal use next year, and then hopefully mass produce them for other companies in 2026,” the Tesla CEO wrote.Clean-energy car maker Tesla has been working on humanoid robots for years,…
How do you binge watch? The release of season 3 of The Bear is dropping this week, which got me thinking, do you prefer it when shows release all episodes at once like this? With Disney+, HBO, and Amazon Prime Video firmly committing to weekly releases with their buzziest titles, and Netflix increasingly choosing to split seasons for hits like Bridgerton, Emily in Paris and Cobra Kai, it seems like the “all at once” binge model may be dying out. I used to strongly prefer the immediate gratification of the all-at-once binge, but I find myself increasingly drawn back to…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WTVY) – The Alabama Revitalization Commission has awarded more than $15.5 million in funding for the next tax cycle for the “Grow Alabama” program, Gov. Kay Ivey announced Monday.The “Grow Alabama” program provides funding to economic development organizations (EDOs) through donation-based tax credits, allowing those EDOs to work on projects that stimulate economic growth.The program promotes economic development by funding “industrial site readiness,” a key component for companies considering new facilities or expansion in Alabama. Eligible taxpayers receive a tax credit from the program when they donate to EDO for approved projects.”We’ve been on a long winning streak…
Since British computer scientist Kevin Ashton coined the term “Internet of Things” (IoT) in 1999, connected devices have grown into a huge market, with one study predicting that by 2030, there will be more than 32 billion IoT devices worldwide. As the technology becomes more integrated into everyday life, entrepreneurs are exploring how IoT can improve their companies, products and services. Learn more about the benefits of IoT devices and how e-commerce retailers can leverage IoT technology. What is IoT? The Internet of Things (IoT) is a network of electronic devices and apps connected to each other over the internet…
Since British computer scientist Kevin Ashton coined the term “Internet of Things” (IoT) in 1999, connected devices have grown into a huge market, with one study predicting that by 2030, there will be more than 32 billion IoT devices worldwide. As the technology becomes more integrated into everyday life, entrepreneurs are exploring how IoT can improve their companies, products and services. Learn more about the benefits of IoT devices and how e-commerce retailers can leverage IoT technology. What is IoT? The Internet of Things (IoT) is a network of electronic devices and apps connected to each other over the internet…
By KeAi Communications Co. The Venn diagram shows the distribution of the variability components in the generalized additive model. Credit: Jiangshan Lai et al. Generalized additive models (GAMs) are often used in ecological studies because of their ability to model complex nonlinear relationships; however, overlap in variance between predictors makes it difficult to assess the importance of predictors in the presence of cocurvature. To that end, a team of researchers from Nanjing Forestry University and Guangzhou Climate and Agriculture Meteorology Center in China created a new computer software package that calculates individual R2 values of predictors based on the concept…
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — A team at the University of Illinois is developing a series of virtual reality training modules to improve cultural competency between patients and doctors. The three modules aim to help health care professionals become more mindful of how they communicate with a wide range of patients, particularly people of color. Central Illinois clinic begins accepting new patients The first virtual reality module focuses on Black maternal health and shows how subtle physician biases can impact patients. The second module teaches how to identify and mitigate personal biases. In the third module, trainees practice intercultural communication skills…
There are trends that go together like peanut butter and jelly. Such is the case with robotics and artificial intelligence (AI). The global robotics market was valued at $46 billion in 2023. However, at least one firm predicts this market will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.1% between 2024 and 2032, increasing its valuation to $169.8 billion. And because of AI, that estimate feels conservative. AI applications are not only helping to meet the current demand for automation, but they will also fuel additional demand in the future. The 2020 supply chain disruption has shown world…
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted today announced new grant funding through CyberOhio to provide cybersecurity software and services to local governments to strengthen their preparedness and resilience. A total of $7 million is now available as part of Ohio’s new CyberOhio local government grant program. “Today, we are taking another important step to protect our local government partners from cyber threats from around the world,” said Governor DeWine. “These threats are constantly changing, and we must help Ohio stay ahead of the curve.” “Technology is permeating nearly every government service to better serve customers and save…
San Francisco – UNITY Biotechnology, Inc. [NASDAQ: UBX]a biotechnology company focused on developing treatments for age-related diseases, today announced the appointment of Alicia Tozier as its new Chief Strategy Officer. With extensive experience in ophthalmology and pharmaceuticals, Tozier will lead the company’s corporate and product strategy, focusing specifically on the development of UBX1325, a candidate drug for the treatment of diabetic macular edema (DME). Alicia Tozier joins UNITY with extensive experience leading 18 product launches across multiple therapeutic areas and markets around the world. She previously served as Senior Vice President at Outlook Therapeutics (NASDAQ:) where she was instrumental in…