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Ghost Robotics’ flagship model, Vision 60 (LIG Nex1) South Korean defense company LIG Nex1 said on Monday it has partnered with Korea Investment Private Equity to acquire a 60% stake in Ghost Robotics, a leading U.S. maker of quadrupedal robots.LIG Nex1 completed all investment procedures on Friday, including approval from the Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. The acquisition price is about 332 billion won ($240 million), and LIG Nex1 will secure a 60% stake in Ghost Robotics.Founded in Philadelphia in 2015, Ghost Robotics is known for its advanced quadrupedal robots. Their flagship product, the Vision 60, boasts excellent…
Colosseum FD in a fulfillment center (courtesy of Colosseum) Coliseum Corporation, a South Korea-based fulfillment startup, is aiming to take over the world with its nationwide and international warehouse network and its proprietary artificial intelligence-powered one-stop logistics system, “Colo.””We plan to focus more on international cross-border logistics services,” Coliseum founder and CEO Park Jin-soo said in a recent interview with Korea Economic Daily.”Five years of experience in local business does not guarantee the success of a global business. There are many challenges due to differences in culture, customs, regulations and habits, but we are solving them one by one.”A South…
In the era of digital transformation, Virtual Reality (VR) has emerged as a breakthrough technology revolutionizing various industries, and supply chain management (SCM) is no exception. VR is driving innovation by providing immersive and interactive experiences that improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and provide better training methods. Over the past five years, the adoption of VR devices has increased significantly, moving from a niche device primarily for gamers to one with widespread applicability for both consumers and businesses.The role of VR in supply chain managementDigital Twins. One of the primary uses of VR in SCM is the creation of digital…
CoinGate recently highlighted TRON’s prominent position as the most popular blockchain for payment methods, according to a tweet from the platform. USDT, or Tether, has emerged as the primary payment method on TRON, accounting for 70.46% of transactions. TRX, the native cryptocurrency of the TRON network, follows suit with a larger share of 29.52%. This performance places TRON above other major cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin (BTC) and Litecoin (LTC), which are in second and third place, respectively. CoinGate also noted the rapid rise of Solana, which has rapidly gained popularity since joining in May to become the ninth most popular…
CNN — On summer mornings, local kids like to gather at California’s Padaro Beach to learn to surf the gentle rapids. A few years ago, the beach even became a popular spot for young great white sharks. This prompted the Benioff Institute for Marine Sciences (BOSL) at the University of California, Santa Barbara to launch SharkEye, an initiative that uses drones to monitor what’s happening beneath the ocean’s surface. When a shark is sighted, SharkEye sends a text message to about 80 people who have signed up for the alerts, including local lifeguards, surf shop owners and parents of children…
Mocabus, a non-fungible token (NFT) collection from blockchain gaming and venture capital firm Animoca Brands, has entered into a strategic partnership with Ton Blockchain. The collaboration aims to accelerate the adoption of Web3 technology among the general public. According to a blog post on July 22, Mocabus confirmed that it has partnered with Ton Blockchain to develop an interoperable consumer network. The two companies are focused on facilitating the widespread use of cryptocurrencies and NFTs. Launched in March 2023, Mocaverse is an NFT collection introduced by Animoca Brands, a leading blockchain gaming and NFT infrastructure provider. The Mocaverse collection consists…
July 29, 2024 Emerson Automation Solutions Emerson, a global leader in automation and technology, is updating its industry-leading Ovation™ automation platform with a software-defined architecture that enables utilities to better leverage data, new technologies and artificial intelligence (AI). The enhancements will help the industry achieve new levels of operational excellence and meet growing demand for reliable, affordable and sustainable power and water. Energy transition, global sustainability goals, and today’s progress towards “electrifying everything” are transforming the power and water industries. Solving these complex challenges requires modern, adaptive technologies that interconnect previously siloed data and provide a holistic operational view to…
Have you heard the story about a robot walking into a bar? Maybe you haven’t? Maybe it’s because artificial intelligence hasn’t perfected stand-up comedy yet. AI can beat humans at chess, drive cars, and compose music, but making humans laugh seems to be the ultimate domain for AI. As an example, I asked ChatGPT to write some jokes for me. Me: Write me a funny joke.ChatGPT: Why don’t scientists trust atoms anymore?…Because atoms are what everything is made of! Me: Please write a funny joke with some dark humor.ChatGPT: Why are cemeteries never crowded?…Because people are dying to get in!…
Top diplomats from Japan, the United States, Australia and India are meeting in Tokyo to discuss security concerns and joint assistance to bolster maritime safety and cybersecurity in the Indo-Pacific region amid rising tensions with China.by Mari Yamaguchi The Associated PressJuly 28, 2024 at 11:45pm ET• 3 min readTOKYO — Diplomats from Japan, the United States, Australia and India met Monday to discuss security concerns and joint efforts to strengthen maritime safety and cybersecurity in the Indo-Pacific region amid rising tensions with China.At the meeting hosted by Foreign Minister Kamikawa Yoko in Tokyo, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Australian…
The release of an edited video that makes Vice President Kamala Harris sound like she is saying things she is not is raising concerns about the power of artificial intelligence to mislead people with just three months to go until Election Day.The video gained attention after tech billionaire Elon Musk shared it on his social media platform “X” on Friday night, without specifying that it was originally published as a parody.The video uses much of the same footage as the actual ad that Harris, a leading Democratic presidential candidate, released last week as she launched her campaign, but the narration…