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Where will STEM education be in next 5 years?

There were over 8.6 million STEM jobs in 2015, and that number is rising exponentially. In fact, STEM jobs have grown twice as fast than any other field in the last 10 years. However, it is projected that 2.4 million STEM jobs will be unfilled by 2025. Yet, STEM education programs have not kept pace–calling into question whether there will be enough qualified employees available to take on these new positions. Worryingly, only 16% of high school graduates are proficient in STEM and interested in pursuing a STEM career. With…

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…

Robotaxi startup gains license in China

Pony.ai, a self-driving technology company backed by Toyota Motor Corp, announced on Sunday that it had secured a taxi licence in China, allowing some of its self-driving vehicles to begin charging fares. The company claimed to be the country’s first autonomous driving company. The company said that it has been granted a licence to operate 100 self-driving vehicles in the Nansha neighbourhood of Guangzhou. Pony.ai was also granted permission to provide paid autonomous robotaxi services in Beijing last year, and has since began providing rides. Rides are being offered on…

How to compete with robots?

When it comes to the future of intelligent robots, the first question people ask is often: how many jobs will they make disappear? Whatever the answer, the second question is likely to be: how can I make sure that my job is not among them? A team of EPFL roboticists and economists from the University of Lausanne just published a study in Science Robotics that answers both questions. They developed a method to calculate which of the already existing jobs are more likely to be performed by machines in the…

An artificial vision device for micro robots

Georgia State University (GSU) researchers have developed a ‘electric eye,‘ or artificial vision device, for micro-sized robots. The technology mimics the biochemical mechanisms that allow for vision in the natural environment by using synthetic ways. It advances prior research in colour recognition, which is a particularly tough area due to the difficulties of downscaling colour sensor devices. Traditional colour sensors take up a lot of room and aren’t very accurate when it comes to colour recognition. This was achieved through a unique vertical stacking architecture that offers a novel approach…

Best STEM programs for kids

STEM is important in our daily lives, and it impacts all aspect of our lives, from smart phones to laptops, automobiles to spaceships. As technology advances, the demand for STEM-skilled professionals is increasing. However, most children show little interest in learning STEM. This is because children are unconsciously afraid of STEM subjects, and STEM is not taught properly in schools. To overcome this challenge and encourage children to learn STEM concepts, this article suggests some of the greatest STEM programs for children, which will help them in learning all of…

What are the trends in robotic industry 2022

We have compiled a list of 7 biggest trends and predictions for the robotic industry in 2022 Robotic process automation RPA, as the name implies, is a popular solution for companies that deal with all sorts of repeated work. Hospitals are a wonderful example of a business that deals with manual invoicing, appointment scheduling, and inventory management – all of which may be readily automated with RPA. Robotics as a service (Raas) Thanks to ever-growing trend of everything-as-a-service models, small firms are now being enabled and empowered to adopt robos…

Why you should learn Artificial intelligence at the earliest

The “Sexiest Job of the Century” is the title given to artificial intelligence job. It helps you in earning dollars. It opens up a whole new universe of opportunities. Absolutely! You agree and you are aware of all these advantages of learning Artificial Intelligence. But AI is beyond and ahead in every niche, it has stepped in. We live in an age where we prefer to call Alexa/Google/Siri over our friends and family. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer confined to science fiction films or television shows. It’s all over…

The impact of STEM In kids

STEM education covers more than just academic subjects. It provides a skill set that guides our thinking and behaviour. STEM education, which combines science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, helps us in addressing the modern global challenges. Let’s look at what STEM implies in a global context and how it affects our society’s development. STEM Experts can make a difference STEM education equips students with skills that make them more professional and ready to meet existing labour demands. It includes a wide range of experiences and abilities. Each STEM component contributes…

Microsoft announces two startup initiatives in India

Microsoft India announced two new programmes on Wednesday to assist startup entrepreneurs in the country in innovating and growing. Microsoft will launch its second cohort of startups as part of its AI Innovate initiative, as well as a new hackathon for startups to provide resources and support to developers working on digital solutions. Software-as-a-service (SaaS) startups whose core apps or services are built using Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology are invited to apply for Microsoft AI Innovate’s second season. “With deepened focus on core AI startups in the second season of…