🌱 YuMi, the Remote Robot Fighting Deforestation

ABB Robotics partners with non-profit organization Junglekeepers to showcase the power of robots in combatting deforestation. Through ABB's RobotStudio Cloud Technology, YuMi → operates remotely, making it one of the most distant robots on Earth.

Using ABB's RobotStudio Cloud Technology, experts in Västerås, Sweden, programmed YuMi in real-time from a staggering distance of 12,000 km.

As the pilot program concludes, ABB plans to continue supporting Junglekeepers and explore wider collaborations that leverage their robotic solutions and cloud technologies, driving sustainable transformation in the fight against deforestation.

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⚡️ Apple invites you to the presentation on September 12th.

On this day, the company will show the iPhone 15, Apple Watch Series 9 and other new devices.

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✈️ Pibot: The Future Pilot

Pibot, created by KAIST engineers, has an exceptional memory, storing worldwide Jeppesen aeronautical navigation charts.

Thanks to advancements in large language models (LLM), Pibot → "understands" and remembers these manuals, enabling error-free flights and quick responses to emergencies.

The team is also developing a natural language model, allowing Pibot to make queries offline, using ChatGPT.

Expected to be completed by 2026. Would you trust this cutting-edge pilot?

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🤩 Compact marvels

Sony unveils budget-friendly A7C cameras: A7C II and A7C R with premium features →

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✨ Mosques in the UAE: statistics

The number of mosques in the UAE has exceeded 12,600, Al Ain being the city with the largest number of mosques.

According to the Urbi geoservice, as of August 2023, there are 12,633 mosques → in the UAE. The largest number of mosques is situated in the city of Al Ain (2,340), Abu Dhabi takes the second place with 2,211 mosques.

Dubai is in third place in terms of the number of mosques: according to Urbi, 1,990 mosques have been opened here. Dubai is also home to the famous Jumeirah Grand Mosque, which is printed on a 500 dirhams banknote.

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🦾 Transforming Robot Archax Takes Robotics to New Heights

"Mama, buy me this Transformer!" little me would shout. However, there's one problem – it costs $2.5 million.

Japanese firm Tsubame Industries introduces Archax →, a Transformer-style mecha robot.

Tsubame director Tatsuo Yoshida envisions Archax as not only a luxury item but also a catalyst for advancements in various industries. For instance, the Japanese government could utilize it for disaster recovery and space development. Continuous research and development hold the potential to expand Archax's practical applications.

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🤩 This is the new Tesla Model 3

The refreshed version of the iconic Model 3 → has received significant aesthetic enhancements, increased range, and upgraded features.

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🎆 Dubai's oldest skyscraper

Dubai's very first skyscraper → turned 44 in 2023.

The construction of Dubai's first skyscraper, World Trade Centre, was completed in 1979. According to the Urbi geoservice, the building has 35 floors which is not impressive by modern standards, but for a long time the building of the exhibition center remained unique for Dubai.

At the moment, Burj Khalifa, 163 floors,  is the tallest building in Dubai and in the whole world. In general, the average number of floors in Dubai does not exceed two floors. According to Urbi, villas and townhouses are very common in Dubai: they make up 90% of all residential buildings in the city.

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😉 Not just a phone, but a fashion statement!

Honor unveils concept smartphone → "Honor V Purse" designed to be worn like a handbag

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