A3 Insider - 2018 Editions

DEC 14, 2018 EDITION
Robots in the operating room. How much for that driverless car?
How unimaginable precision is changing medicine.
Plus: Tiny satellites, an ice-climbing robot and solar panels.
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DEC 7, 2018 EDITION
Gift guides: How about a robot for the holidays?
This year, there’s a lot of cool tech – from little toy robots to engineering kits to high-flying drones – for kids (and adults.)
Plus: Smart conveyors, AI predictions, lidar advancements and supply chain innovations.
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NOV. 30, 2018 EDITION
What do auto industry cuts mean for robotics industries?
North American robot orders to non-automotive companies surged to record highs through the first nine months of 2018, up 24% through September.
Plus: Global drone standards, a plane with no moving parts, an extra arm for holiday meals.
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NOV. 16, 2018 EDITION
Take a peek at the robots of the future
The top research universities in the country are working on the innovations of tomorrow, from self-driving cars to surgical snakes to search-and-rescue robots.
Plus: Universal pickups Rethink employees, Toyota invests in AI, and a tribute to Stan Lee.
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NOV. 9, 2018 EDITION
Who is responsible for an artificial intelligence’s decisions?
Legally scholars, insurance companies – and the art world – are contemplating the ramifications of machine learning.
Plus: A pizza bot, creepy robots, Google’s cloud robotics platform and a request for help.
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NOV. 2, 2018 EDITION
A breakthrough in nanorobotics
Researchers discover how to operate microscopic motors using light frequencies.
Plus: Cute home robots, mighty palm-sized drones and hack-proof quantum computer networks.
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OCT. 19, 2018 EDITION
Global robot sales double in 5 years
A record 381,000 units shipped globally in 2017.
Plus: Watch these robots jump, climb and dance.
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OCT. 15, 2018 EDITION
Remembering the legacy of Rethink Robotics
This pioneer helped grow a market for a robot that could work side by side with people.
Plus: A major team-up in self-driving car race.
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OCT. 5, 2018 EDITION
Who wins in replacment for NAFTA?
Your quick briefing – and a reading list -- on the new trade deal.
Plus: Are you ready for the Gen Z workforce?
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SEPT. 28, 2018 EDITION
How artificial intelligence is making the world a better place
Stop talking about the Terminator! Focus on the potential good that AI can do.
Plus: Quantum computing, bug vision for drones, and a robot engineer as a TV star.
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SEPT. 21, 2018 EDITION
Getting ready for the quantum computing leap
A breakthrough could fuel revolutions in AI, encryption, cybersecurity, chemistry, physics and medicine.
Plus: Friendly hospital robots, ag sensors falling from the sky, and the world’s smartest factories.
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SEPT. 14, 2018 EDITION
Robots everywhere: In inspections, in 3D printing, in your living room -- but not in cages
The questions to ask when looking at a solution for robotic vision inspections.
Plus: Smart glasses, cyber threats, solar-powered cars, and a surging manufacturing economy.
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SEPT. 7, 2018 EDITION
Will super batteries power our future?
The world has gone wireless. But it still needs to be powered.
Plus: How to make your collaborative robots safe. Is Apple working on smart glasses? And how to escape IoT purgatory.
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AUG. 30, 2018 EDITION
The $100 billion battle to automate groceries
Tired of going to the store? Companies are searching for solutions to bring your groceries right to you.
Plus: Thermal imaging in medicine, trade war losers, and the worst cyberattack in history.
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AUG. 24, 2018 EDITION
Self driving-cars: Skepticism picks up speed 
How soon will autonomous vehicles arrive? Well, that depends on who you ask.
Plus: Robots in China, 5G in manufacturing and a movie star.
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AUG. 17, 2018 EDITION
Will space defense be good for business? 
There’s no question that the U.S. has critically important national security interests in Earth orbit. If there is a U.S. Space Force to protect them, could the aerospace industry be the big winner?
Plus: Exoskeletons, grocery robots, 3-D printed BMW parts.
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AUG. 10, 2018 EDITION
Cyberattacks: How vulnerable is our power grid? 
No matter your political persuasion, you’re probably pretty tired of hearing about Russian hacking. Unfortunately, there’s more to worry about than potential election manipulation.
Plus: The worst hacks of 2018
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AUG. 3, 2018 EDITION
Where are our robot friends? 
Ok, so we don’t have Rosie from the “Jetsons” yet. But that isn’t deterring some big pockets from trying. Several tech giants are pouring HUGE money into secret projects to develop home robots.
Plus: Blockchain disruptions, the new chief scientist, a cybersecurity initiative and green jeans.
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July 27, 2018 EDITION
There's a storm coming - and it's a trade war 
A White House economic advisor says that President Trump is not going to back down on this issue with the Chinese. “They're picking the wrong customer, I’ll tell you that — you know how intense he is on this issue.”
Plus: A robot DRAGON, the road to digital manufacturing and 5 vision solutions.
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