Autonomous AgBot makes farmers more efficient and sustainable
We come across all kinds of interesting projects around automation and digitalization during the year. As far as we are concerned, the autonomous tractor developed by the Dutch company AgXeed is certainly one of them. This vehicle should allow farmers to work more efficiently and sustainably. We sp...
‘Amazon pays $1.2 billion for autonomous vehicle startup Zoox’
Amazon reported last week that it is buying Zoox. The company is an autonomous vehicle startup backed by a reported $1 billion in venture capital. Zoox was valued at $3.2 billion, after a recent round of funding. Amazon is paying $1.2 for the startup.
Even with the valuation discount, it is repo...
‘Amazon in advanced talks to acquire self-driving car startup Zoox’
Amazon is reportedly in negotiations about a potential acquisition of the American startup Zoox that specialises in autonomous vehicles.
According to Bloomberg, Amazon plans on using the acquisition to further automate its distribution. For example, self-driving cars could play a role in deliver...
Bosch introduces new LIDAR sensor for autonomous vehicles
Bosch has unveiled a new LIDAR sensor with a relatively long range, for use on self-propelled cars or other autonomous vehicles. The sensor is specifically designed to be used on highways, as well as in cities, over short and medium distances.
“By filling the sensor gap, Bosch is making automa...
OpenAI announces Safety Gym for reinforcement learning
OpenAI has announced Safety Gym, a solution for training AI models through reinforcement learning. Reinforcement learning is the training of AI models using punishments or rewards.
A number of companies, including Intel's Mobileye as well as Nvidia, have proposed a framework to ensure safe and l...
Huawei to develop radars for autonomous cars
With 5G, all kinds of new possibilities will come, including connected cars. This has to do with the low latency that the new network offers. Huawei knows that too, and will use its 5G technology to develop radars for self-driving vehicles.
Xu Zhijun, the chairman of the Huawei board of director...
Huawei releases new AI solutions
At Huawei Connect 2019, Huawei presented its new strategy for the development of solutions and applications in the field of artificial intelligence (AI). The new solutions and applications include a new AI architecture for IP networks and a management & control system for self-driving vehicles....