Carmaker Ford has announced the use of two robot test drivers at its environmental test centre – known as the…
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John is the editor-in-chief at Akabo Media, leading the editorial strategy for Logistics Manager, Robotics & Automation Magazine, and City Transport & Traffic Innovation (CiTTi) Magazine. With over a decade of B2B publishing experience, he has edited sector-specific titles in engineering, technology, automotive, and marine industries. Since joining Akabo Media in 2019, John has driven engagement and growth across print, digital, and event platforms. He oversees magazine content, mentors editorial teams, and curates industry-leading conference content. John chairs and moderates the Road User Charging Conference series in Brussels, Abu Dhabi, Miami and Singapore, while also playing an active role in Akabo’s exhibitions. A prominent voice in logistics, supply chain, robotics, automation, and transport, John fosters industry connections and ensures Akabo Media’s content remains a vital resource for its professional audience.
5PRING – the consortium behind the UK’s first 5G commercial application accelerator – has launched the 5G smart manufacturing programme. 5PRING…
Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has been awarded a US$34m (£24.5m) contract to support the US Army Ground Vehicle Systems Center…
Kortical, a British AI tech start-up that uses machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities to help businesses predict demand…
Path Robotics, a US-based AI robotics company developing autonomous robotic welding systems, has raised US$56m (£40m) in Series B funding,…
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Oxbotica and Navtech have launched what is claimed to be the world’s first all-weather radar localisation solution for industrial autonomous…
Deployment of an automated direct-to-customer (D2C) fulfilment solution has resulted in a 300% increase in productivity for consumer goods distributor…
Researchers at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology have developed a computer vision-based robotic foot with tactile sensing capabilities…
Researchers at North Carolina State University have discovered a new law of physics that accounts for the friction that occurs when robots…
