Towards a robotic society?
Robots can greatly improve our quality of life as they provide valuable services which free us from repetitive or difficult tasks. Despite this fact, many people are intimidated by the introduction of robots into everyday life; this is in part due to their ability to...
“Robots will move into civilian life”
The world of production has a need for integrated and intelligent solutions, as its future is flexible and will evolve based on continually changing needs. Omron, a leading company in the sector of production automation, has launched a system wherein algorithms are...
Domino’s Pizza: “Robots do have a place in retail”
Do robots have a place in retail? Yes, as long as they improve customer service. Alessandro Lazzaroni, CEO of Domino's Pizza Italia, is sure this is true. He recently kept the Omitech Elf in one of its stores in Milan for a full week. It was just a test, to see what...
In Codice Ratio: the transcription of the Vatican’s secrets
Imagine being able to wander the secret Vatican Archive as easily as you’re able to surf the internet, or being able to study ancient texts as easily as you would a webpage. Imagine having access to the texts of ancient past through a direct link built from...
Domestic robots, FHP’s way to it
Not long ago, when domestic robots were first developed, the German group Fraudenberg Household Products (FHP) entered the new world of robots with a careful analysis of market trends in-hand. The group, founded in Germany in 1849 and present in over 50 countries...
Robots and AI: who’s responsible?
There has been considerable discussion surrounding robotics, artificial intelligence and their impact on both jobs and daily life in recent years. However, very little is actually known about the legal implications of these innovations. These legal implications will...
Hannes, the most amazing new generation prosthetic hand
Many of us take for granted the ability to drive, hold a simple glass, or play cards with friends. But for someone who has lost a hand, these seemingly simple tasks can be extremely difficult. Now, these individuals can regain full mobility thanks to Hannes, a new...
With or without Internet of Things?
Today’s world is becoming evermore connected, and the recent boom of the Internet of Things (IoT) is testament to that fact. IoT refers to a network of electronic items that are embedded with advanced technologies which allow these items conect with and exchange...
Move 38, let’s play with Artificial Intelligence
Imagine a board game with pieces that, when combined, would present players with unexpected situations and require responsive action on the players’ part. It would be a simple and fun game, perhaps, if it were not that the “pawns†were powered by artificial...
AI and neo-humanism
At the WEFÂ in Davos this year, Google CEO Sundar Pichai stated that artificial intelligence (AI) is the best thing man has ever created. If this is true, then it would be advisable to examine the world of AI with a positive and open mindset. Riccardo Sotgiu is...
Omitech, China’s window on Italy
Exclusive from China: In Italy, Omitech is the only company that imports and sells the Sanbot robots of Qihan Technology Co, a Chinese company from Shenzhen at the forefront of innovation, specializing in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence (i.e. the ability of a...
Tomorrow’s Car
If Filippo Tommaso Marinetti were to write poetry about cars today, he would likely begin with the phrase, “Zzzzzzzzzzzz, ffffffff, ssssâ€. The poet and founder of the Futurist movement lived from 1876 to 1944, spending a majority of his life in Rome. In much of...