Category: Automation

AIAutomation

GM Unveils Autonomous Driving, AI Assistant and Unified Vehicle Platform in Tech Transformation

General Motors has revealed plans to introduce eyes-off autonomous driving technology by 2028 alongside conversational AI powered by Google Gemini. The automaker also announced a revolutionary unified computing platform that will transform vehicle design and capabilities.

GM’s Technological Transformation

General Motors is positioning itself at the forefront of automotive technology with a comprehensive showcase of advancements in autonomy, artificial intelligence, and unified software platforms, according to reports from the company’s recent media event. The automaker demonstrated how manufacturing scale, software expertise, and AI are converging to redefine the automobile from mere transportation to intelligent assistant.

by Aaron Blake
AIAutomationRobotics

Swarm Robotics Emerges as Next-Generation Automation Solution

Swarm robotics is revolutionizing automation with fleets of small, coordinated robots that offer unprecedented flexibility and resilience. According to industry reports, this distributed approach is gaining traction across multiple sectors as organizations seek more adaptive automation solutions.

The Rise of Distributed Automation

Industrial automation is undergoing a fundamental transformation as companies increasingly adopt distributed robotic systems instead of relying on single, monolithic machines, according to industry analysis. Rather than replacing entire factories with towering robots, progress is reportedly arriving in the form of many modest, specialized actors working in coordination.

by Aaron Blake
AutomationMobility

Protein Supplements Contain Alarming Lead Levels, New Study Reveals

A comprehensive investigation into protein supplements has uncovered disturbing levels of heavy metal contamination. Researchers found some products contained up to 16 times the safe lead limit, raising serious health concerns for regular consumers.

Protein Powders Show Dangerous Lead Contamination

Popular protein supplements contain potentially hazardous levels of lead according to a new Consumer Reports investigation that analyzed 23 leading products. The study revealed that many protein powders and ready-to-drink shakes contain heavy metal concentrations far exceeding safety thresholds, with plant-based products showing particularly alarming results.

by Gabriel Novak
AutomationBusiness

Amazon Reportedly Accelerating Warehouse Automation, Potentially Affecting 600,000 Roles by 2033

Leaked documents indicate Amazon is planning a significant expansion of warehouse robotics, potentially replacing hundreds of thousands of human workers. The company maintains these materials reflect only one team’s perspective and don’t represent overall hiring strategy.

Automation Expansion Plans

Amazon is reportedly accelerating its deployment of warehouse robotics in a move that could potentially affect approximately 600,000 human workers by 2033, according to documents obtained by The New York Times. While the retail giant has utilized robots in its facilities for over a decade, sources indicate the company is now planning a substantial ramp-up of its automation initiatives.

by Aaron Blake