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Why these Malaysian companies are on the road to robotics

Earlier this year, Malaysian Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob, announced that the country is working on a National Robotics Roadmap (NRR) to increase national productivity by utilising robotics technology. According to Ismail Sabri, the goal is to reduce reliance on foreign labour and reduce the flow of foreign cash. According to a Bernama report, the government’s roadmap is to increase robot usage from 55 units per 10,000 workers in 2019 to 195 units per 10,000 workers by 2030. In addition, a MyDigital Catalytic Initiatives Task Force will be…

The most important AI conferences in 2022

It can be quite challenging to keep an overview of the multitude of different AI Expert gatherings across the globe, which can range from tiny meetups to national/ international conferences with thousands of attendees. Therefore, we have curated the list of most important AI conferences/summits below. Global Artificial Intelligence Summit and Awards 2022 14-15 September 2022 Location : New Delhi Website: https://gaisa.in/ GAISA being one of the largest artificial intelligence event brings together the latest AI innovations in all major industries such as Healthcare, Education, agriculture, smartcity and transportation. Attendees will be…

Hawking Defence Services signs MoU with Australian UAV Technologies

Hawking Defence Services, an unmanned systems startup based in New South Wales, Australia, announced on Tuesday that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with Australian UAV Technologies, a UAV and electronics company based in Sydney, Australia, to form a joint venture company that will enable technology transfer, joint research and development, and licensed manufacturing of unmanned systems between the two companies. “This MOU is the first step in establishing a strong and reliable unmanned systems solution provider and manufacturer for global requirements,” the company said in a statement. The…

More than 250 unicorn startups in india by 2025

India is predicted to produce more than 250 unicorns, or privately held firms valued at $1 billion or more, by 2025 according to a recent report by investment firm Iron Pillar. This follows a record-breaking 43 Indian firms joining the unicorn club in 2021, a watershed year for the home ecosystem. Iron Pillar has invested in firms such as Uniphore, a software startup, FreshToHome, a meat delivery startup, and Eatfit, a cloud kitchen player, among others, in India. The aggregate worth of Indian unicorns in 2022, according to the Iron…

Top 5 STEM Skills required in 2022

We see “STEM” everywhere these days: in schools, as a priority for curriculum, in job reports projecting a 13% increase in jobs by 2027, in the news—the list goes on. Knowing what it stands for allows us to highlight the areas of competence that are so important in today’s world. In a nutshell, today’s science, technology, engineering, and math skills are in high demand, and estimates show that the supply of talent to meet that need is simply insufficient. Let’s checkout the top 5 STEM skills necessarily required to stay…

HOW AI IS TRANSFORMING THE WORLD

Even in todays world, most people are not very familiar with the concept of artificial intelligence (AI). As an illustration, when 1,500 senior business leaders in the United States were asked about AI, only 17 percent said they were familiar with it.1 A number of them were not sure what it was or how it would affect their particular companies. They understood there was considerable potential for altering business processes, but were not clear how AI could be deployed within their own organizations. Despite its lack of general familiarity, artificial intelligence…

What SenseTime offered at World AI cannes festival?

SenseTime, a Hong Kong-based AI company, gave a keynote titled “AI for a better tomorrow” at this year’s World AI Cannes Festival(WAICF). The keynote was given by George Huang, President of SenseTime’s International Business Group, who demonstrated how the company is using AI technology in fields such as mixed reality, mobility, city management, and healthcare. “There has been massive market demand for AI computing services, as the digitalisation of cities and enterprises expand, along with the accelerated development of the metaverse and autonomous driving,” said Huang. “We are committed to…

Cybersecurity startup Securden raises $10.5 million

Securden Inc., a security startup based in the United States, raised $10.5 million in a Series A round headed by Tiger Global. Together Fund and Securden’s existing investor, Accel, also participated in the funding round. According to the startup, the funds will be used to scale research and development, as well as sales and marketing operations. The company also intends to extend its product offering and expand its team across all streams globally. Securden is an IT security startup based in Chennai, founded by Bala Venkatramani and Kumaran Balan. It…

What is STEM Education and Why is it Important for Kids?

Innovations have become a part of human life in the current phase of technological development. Every now and then, we hear about new developments in various fields. We seldom see about educational developments and breakthroughs, especially in the early years of education. This is progressively causing a decline in learning ability, as traditional schooling focuses on rote learning rather than instilling a mindset. Researchers in the field of education have developed STEM education in response to this gap in learning. STEM education is a paradigm change in early learning that…

The best AI, Big data conferences of 2022

Attending conferences on AI, big data, and machine learning allows you to learn about the most recent advancements and accomplishments in these technologies, which will likely take too long and effort to research and understand on your own. And you get it from keynote speakers who are experts in their fields—information that you can apply to your career. These events give you the opportunity to improve your skills in these areas while interacting with others who have similar interests and can help you in addressing challenges. On that end, FutureTech…