Robotics in business

Intelligent machines are an integral part of the workplace in a number of industries. From robots in manufacturing that quickly find and ship packages to robotics in healthcare that assist in surgical precision, the number of uses is growing. Get the latest on artificial intelligence for robotics in business.

September 25, 2020 25 Sep'20
Gartner forecasts RPA software growth, $1.58B market

RPA software adoption is on the rise, driven by companies seeking rapid transformation during the COVID-19 pandemic; other IT channel news from the week.
August 21, 2020 21 Aug'20
AI, robotics help businesses pivot supply chain during COVID-19

Big enterprises such as Wayfair, UPS, Unilever and Siemens move to automate more of their supply chains with AI as the coronavirus pandemic disrupts business operations.
July 14, 2020 14 Jul'20
Broken Pega RPA bots can heal themselves with new AI feature

Pegasystems robotic process automation tools, popular in contact centers, add AI capabilities that allow some RPA bots to fix themselves.
July 06, 2020 06 Jul'20
Warehouse AI and robotics help train employees

Workers at a logistics and transportation company learn on the job with an autonomous cart, Chuck. The robot teaches employees the layout of the warehouses and where items are.

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intelligent process automation (IPA)

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Science fiction vs. reality: A robotics industry overview

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What is RPA? Everything you need to know

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How AI can be used in agriculture: Applications and benefits

The use of agricultural AI optimizes the farming industry by decreasing workloads, analyzing harvesting data and improving accuracy through seasonal forecasting. Continue Reading
5 major benefits of machine learning in the enterprise

Businesses are inserting machine learning into processes wherever possible. Here are a few of the ways machine learning users are benefiting from machine learning. Continue Reading
AI critical for capitalizing on big data, expanding automation

The strategic value of AI in business is growing as companies learn how to use AI technologies to capitalize on big data, drive automation and better serve customers. Continue Reading

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RPA, AI bolster supply chain resilience in times of crisis

RPA bots and AI are behind-the-scenes essential personnel during COVID-19, working virtually alongside supply chain workers and sustaining goods and services lifelines. Continue Reading
RPA and AI strengthen weak links in supply chain workflows

Instead of an all-or-nothing approach to supply chain automation, RPA is most effective when targeted at subprocesses to improve high-volume, repetitive, error-prone tasks. Continue Reading
3 keys for the implementation of AI in the enterprise

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RPA security best practices include access control, system integration

Robotic process automation can revolutionize enterprise workflows, but if RPA security risks aren't controlled, bots could end up doing more harm than good. Continue Reading
Collaborative robots' safety stalls enterprise implementation

Cobots are promising big gains, especially in enterprises utilizing manual labor. However, due to a number of safety concerns, human workers are still at risk. Continue Reading
The future scope of chatbots begins with addressing flaws

Chatbots are hot software in the enterprise, but to maintain longevity and relevance, developers need to take a look at the barriers to entry, interface options and NLP issues. Continue Reading