Global demand for metal fabrication robots is projected to surge from 101,700 units in 2023 to 319,000 units by 2030, growing at a 17.7% CAGR. This growth is driven by increasing automation needs, technological innovations, and rising industrialization in emerging…
The Netherlands faces a challenge: a looming shortage of 1.4 million workers. Innovative technology and migration are desperately needed to respond. AI is already taking a sprint in ICT and finance, while robots are taking construction by storm. Still, there…
IKEA introduces AI-enhanced drones for 24/7 autonomous inventory management in distribution centers. This upgrade promises increased efficiency, improved stock accuracy, and better employee working conditions. The technology is set to expand globally. The integration of AI into IKEA’s inventory drones…
Eight years. That’s how long I haven’t touched my six-string sound box. Once I was obsessed with my guitar. My electric Gibson and I played in a girl band; we wrote our own songs. Also, my sister, then a conservatory…
The IMD Smart City Index 2024 highlights a year of stability among the world’s leading smart cities, with Zurich, Oslo, and Canberra securing the top three positions. The index, which features a mature dataset allowing for meaningful time-series comparisons, underscores…
Rising costs for the Dutch electricity network could put pressure on the competitiveness of the industry. This is what business organization VNO-NCW is warning about, based on a new report by research firm Aurora. Network tariffs in the Netherlands are…
At UMC Utrecht, an ALS patient has communicated through a brain implant for seven years. This tiny device, tested in daily practice, translates brain signals into computer-controlled actions. Even after complete paralysis, the patient was still able to communicate. The…
The Netherlands passed the 18 million population mark yesterday. According to CBS, the accelerated growth is not due to a higher birth rate. Nor entirely to wars such as those in Ukraine and Syria. Factors such as the economic situation,…
Network operator TenneT has signed a cooperation agreement with construction companies BAM, Strukton, and VolkerWessels. These companies will work on the expansion of the electricity grid in the coming years. The contract has a value of 2.5 billion euros. The…
Odd.Bot, in collaboration with Delft University of Technology, Wageningen University, and Kubota, is launching a pioneering autonomous weed whacker. This advanced robot offers a sustainable alternative to chemical pesticides and manual weed control by autonomously scanning crops and removing weeds.…