Samsung Introduces a Duo of New Galaxy Buds3

Samsung is switching things up a little bit with the launch of not one – but two new entries into the Galaxy Buds lineup. The new Galaxy Buds3 series comes with updates and a total revamp of its design that will turn heads in more than one way.

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The new Galaxy Buds3 and Galaxy Buds3 Pro take very different approaches to audio catering to a wider group of people. The vanilla Galaxy Buds3 isn’t Samsung’s typical earbuds – instead, Samsung has opted to make it a more open ear earbud. The Buds3 doesn’t come with the rubber tip that enters the ear canal, it rests right at the opening of the ear. The Buds3 Pro, on the other hand, continues the Galaxy Buds lineup of being in-ear earbuds complete with the rubber tip.

Both the Galaxy Buds come with a bid redesign. Samsung has ditched the old design language of the Galaxy Buds series and opted to have a stemmed design for the new Buds lineup. However, these stems aren’t just for show, they do have some thought put into the redesign – at least when it comes to the Pro. The stems on the Pro come with coloured LEDs on the side – called blade lights – which light up according to the music you’re listening to – a nice DND indicator if anything. However, aside from this, the stem also contains a mic and has pinch controls for easier control of your music.

The Galaxy Buds3 Pro also comes with a 10mm dynamic driver with a planar tweeter that promises better sound quality. It also has dual amps and supports up to 24-bit audio. The regular Buds3 comes with a single 10mm dynamic driver without the planar tweeter. Both of the buds come with an IP57 rating and have about 7 hours of battery depending on whether noise cancelling is turned on.

Both the new entries have better voice isolation thanks to the stem. However, the Buds3 Pro comes with additional features like Siren Detect and Voice Detect. These features, as their names suggest, allow the buds to dynamically change settings when you’re talking or a siren goes off nearby. This will allow you to be more alert of your surroundings or allow you to converse.

Pricing & Availability

The Galaxy Buds3 and Galaxy Buds3 Pro are now available for pre-order. Both are available in White and Silver colourways. The Galaxy Buds will be priced at USd$179.99 while the Buds3 Pro will be priced at USD$249.99.

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In Malaysia, the vanilla Buds3 will be retailing at RM599 while the Buds3 Pro will be priced at RM999. Pre-orders are open now at official Samsung channels including the Samsung website. Pre-orders of the Galaxy Buds3 or Galaxy Buds3 Pro will come with a free case worth RM169.

Unpacking the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 & Galaxy Z Flip6

Samsung’s new foldables are getting a much needed update to reflect a new era spearheaded by Galaxy AI. The new Galaxy Z Fold6 and Galaxy Z Flip6 are powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and 12GB of RAM. Both come with some meaningful updates that make them easier to use and more useful. The Z Fold6 is slimmer and sleeker than ever before with more powerful features that take Galaxy AI to the next level. The Flip6, on the other hand, takes self expression and customisation to the next level with more accessories.

Unpacking the Galaxy Watch Ultra, Galaxy Watch7 & the Galaxy Buds3 series

Samsung has just announced its new flagship wearables – expanding its Galaxy Watch series with the Galaxy Watch Ultra and revamping its Galaxy Buds series with the new Galaxy Buds3 and Galaxy Buds3 Pro. The new wearables are spearheaded by the Galaxy Ring. The new Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra takes the Galaxy Watch to new frontiers with a new, more rugged look with features to match.

It also spearheads the Galaxy AI revolution when it comes to wearables with more intelligent and accurate tracking even in the Galaxy Watch7. The Galaxy Buds3 Series debuts with an all new design focusing on self expression and comfort. With the Galaxy Buds3 Pro, Samsung is bringing an all new way to enjoy your music and at even higher quality.

Kangsters Unveils Revolutionary Treadmills at Rollettes Experience 2024: Celebrating Innovation and Empowerment

LOS ANGELES, July 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Kangsters, the pioneering South Korean adaptive tech startup, proudly announces its participation in the Rollettes Experience 2024. This renowned event, now celebrating its 11th anniversary, will be held from July 11-14 at the Sheraton Hotel in Los Angeles, CA. Known as the world’s largest event for women and girls with disabilities, the Rollettes Experience has a profound impact nationwide and stands as a beacon of empowerment and independence.

Kangsters' Wheely-X, an innovative cardio trainer designed for wheelchair users
Kangsters’ Wheely-X, an innovative cardio trainer designed for wheelchair users

This year, the Rollettes Experience will offer a dynamic array of activities, including vibrant dance classes led by renowned choreographers like Chelsie Hill, and insightful panels on health, wellness, and business. Kangsters joins this inspiring event, championing inclusivity, community, and forward-thinking solutions. Amidst the vibrant atmosphere, Kangsters will showcase its groundbreaking innovations, including the Wheely-X treadmill designed specifically for wheelchair users.

“At Kangsters, we are driven by a passion for inclusivity and accessibility,” remarked Tyrion Kim, CEO and Co-founder. “The Rollettes Experience 2024 embodies everything we stand for: innovation that empowers individuals with disabilities to lead active, fulfilling lives.”

Visitors to the Kangsters booth at Rollettes Experience 2024 can look forward to an immersive experience with cutting-edge technology. Attendees will have the opportunity to interact firsthand with Kangsters’ XR-based indoor cardio trainers, designed for wheelchair users to compete and train with friends in an exhilarating environment, and witness the revolution in accessible fitness.

For more information about Kangsters and its pioneering products, please visit [www.wheely-x.com](http://www.wheely-x.com).

Canon Releases the RF-S3.9mm f/3.5 STM Dual Fisheye Lens For VR Content Creation

Canon is breaking down barriers to VR content creation with the introduction of the RF-S3.9mm f/3.5 STM Dual Fisheye lens. Designed specifically for APS-C cameras like the EOS R7, this lens empowers creators to capture immersive virtual reality experiences with ease.

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The RF-S3.9mm f/3.5 STM Dual Fisheye streamlines the VR creation process. Unlike traditional methods that require multiple cameras and complex post-production stitching, this innovative lens captures everything in a single shot. Its secret lies in the two strategically positioned fisheye lenses that work in tandem. These lenses capture images with parallax, the slight difference in perspective between our left and right eyes, which is crucial for creating a realistic sense of depth in VR.

The RF-S3.9mm f/3.5 STM Dual Fisheye boasts an impressive 144° angle of view. This wide capture area translates into a captivating 180° VR experience when processed with the EOS VR Utility software or the EOS VR Plug-in for Adobe Premiere Pro. Viewers are no longer confined to a fixed perspective. They can explore the scene in all directions, up, down, left, and right, fostering a deeper connection with the content.

Canon has taken VR content creation a step further by integrating autofocus (AF) into the RF-S3.9mm f/3.5 STM Dual Fisheye lens – a first for its dual Fisheye lineup. This innovation eliminates the need for manual focus adjustments, ensuring sharp and clear VR footage. The secret lies in the dual-lens STM mechanism that precisely controls both lenses simultaneously.

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Source: Canon

For even more control, the RF-S3.9mm f/3.5 STM Dual Fisheye allows you to adjust the AF frame location using the EOS Utility or Camera Connect apps. This is particularly beneficial when shooting from unique angles or challenging positions, ensuring your subject remains in focus.

The RF-S3.9mm f/3.5 STM Dual Fisheye prioritizes image quality. It’s the first non-L series lens to feature Canon’s advanced ASC (Air Sphere Coating). This innovative technology minimizes ghosting and flaring, even when dealing with strong backlighting, resulting in pristine VR experiences. Paired with the EOS R7, the lens delivers corner-to-corner high definition in 4K recordings, matching the performance of the high-end RF5.2mm f/2.8L Dual Fisheye on the EOS R5.

Despite its powerful capabilities, the RF-S3.9mm f/3.5 STM Dual Fisheye is remarkably compact and lightweight (approximately 290g), making it an ideal companion for creators on the go. The lens also boasts a rear filter holder, offering additional creative flexibility by accommodating commercially available gelatin filters and 30.5mm screw-in filters.

Pricing & Availability

Information on the pricing and availability of the Canon RF-S3.9mm f/3.5 STM Dual Fisheye lens in Malaysia is forthcoming. Stay tuned for updates on how to unlock your VR vision with this innovative new lens.

DTGO partners with leading AI software company SenseTime to launch “DTLM”, a new trilingual LLM for Thai, Chinese, and English

BANGKOK, July 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — DTGO Corporation Limited, the parent group of MQDC, has partnered with SenseTime, a leading AI software company headquartered in Hong Kong, to develop DTLM (DTGO Large Language Model).

DTLM is a large language model (LLM) that leverages AI development expertise and ownership of DTGO and SenseTime’s big data for proficiency in three languages: Thai, Chinese, and English. The model is designed to efficiently meet multilingual requirements across these three languages, offering high-performance capabilities in each while understanding the local Thai language and culture.

Mr. Kittikun Potivanakul, Chief Technology Officer of DTGO, said that DTLM, DTGO’s first Thai LLM product, has been developed to accurately and thoroughly answer questions in Thai. It has achieved higher test results on the MMLU (Massive Multitask Language Understanding) benchmark than other Thai LLMs.

Through the collaboration with SenseTime, DTLM is an LLM that is built upon the company’s leading SenseNova Large Model Series. At the 2024 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai last week, SenseTime unveiled its upgraded SenseNova 5.5 Large Model. Leveraging SenseNova 5.5’s significantly enhanced language capabilities, extensive knowledge database, and high information density, DTLM is able to engage in natural and responsive real-time conversations.

DTLM is the world’s first model to work efficiently in these three languages. Developed using machine learning technology that doesn’t rely solely on translation, DTLM provides an authentically local generative AI experience, including reading texts, asking questions, and responding naturally and quickly in real-time.

By empowering Thai customers with this innovative AI solution, DTLM aims to drive growth across various sectors and further enrich Thailand’s AI ecosystem, opening new opportunities and possibilities.

DTLM will initially focus on corporate clients, offering them cost-effective usage, helping control expenses efficiently, and incorporating a digital trust system for clients who require a highly dependable model.

DTLM can be applied in various ways, especially in vertical industries where internal organizational data can be used in conjunction with LLM to effectively answer questions about internal knowledge. It can also be used to develop services and external applications, such as in university libraries.

“We won’t stop here,” said Mr. Kittikun Potivanakul. “The world of technology is advancing rapidly, and we must develop to keep pace with industry advancements. In the near future, the DTLM model will be able to support usage for the general public as well. 

“DTGO established Quinnnova as a subsidiary because we saw the potential for IoT and AI development, as well as opportunities to develop it further into one of the high-potential businesses of the future.”

Professor Lin Da Hua, Co-Founder, Executive Director, Chief Scientist for AI Infrastructure and Large Model of SenseTime, said, “We are excited to introduce DTLM, our first large language model built upon the leading SenseNova Large Model Series and tailored for the Thai community. Coupled with DTGO’s deep expertise of the local landscape, we hope that DTLM’s ability to understand the Thai language and culture will better address the diverse needs of Thai customers and businesses. Together, we will continue to drive innovation with DTGO and deliver cutting-edge AI solutions for our clients in Thailand and Southeast Asia that are effective, cost-efficient, and sustainable.”

DTGO is active across various sectors and in societal contribution. The group’s main business is MQDC, a leading real estate developer. DTGO emphasizes the importance of implementing leading technologies and innovations in all aspects of its operations, whether under the group or its subsidiaries.

(From left to right): Mr. Jeff Shi, President of APAC of SenseTime; Professor Lin Da Hua, Co-founder, Executive Director, and Chief Scientist for AI Infrastructure and Large Model of SenseTime; Mr. Kittikun Potivanakul, Chief Technology Officer of DTGO Corporation Limited; and Mr. Songpol Polruth, President of Quinnnova Cooperation Limited, at the MOU signing ceremony between DTGO, Quinnnova Cooperation and SenseTime.
(From left to right): Mr. Jeff Shi, President of APAC of SenseTime; Professor Lin Da Hua, Co-founder, Executive Director, and Chief Scientist for AI Infrastructure and Large Model of SenseTime; Mr. Kittikun Potivanakul, Chief Technology Officer of DTGO Corporation Limited; and Mr. Songpol Polruth, President of Quinnnova Cooperation Limited, at the MOU signing ceremony between DTGO, Quinnnova Cooperation and SenseTime.


About Quinnnova Corporation
Quinnnova Corporation is a leading IT consulting company specializing in artificial intelligence (AI) and large language models (LLM) for enterprise use. It aims to transform businesses, reduce costs, and add value through cutting-edge solutions that enhance operational efficiency and decision-making quality across various industries. Additionally, Quinnnova offers ESG consulting services to help organizations implement sustainable business practices.

Quinnnova Corporation has been entrusted by DTGO as the sole distributor to deliver AI solutions, including DTLM (DTGO Language Model), an AI that excels in Thai-English-Chinese languages, as well as comprehensive AI solutions to enhance management efficiency, customer service, and data analysis for business organizations in Thailand.

About SenseTime:
SenseTime is a leading AI software company founded in Hong Kong SAR in 2014, focused on creating a better AI-empowered future through innovation. Upholding a vision of advancing the interconnection of the physical and digital worlds with AI, driving sustainable productivity growth and seamless interactive experiences, SenseTime is committed to advancing the state of the art in AI research, developing scalable and affordable AI software platforms that benefit businesses, people and society, and attracting and nurturing top talents, shaping the future together.

With our roots in the academic world, we invest in our original and cutting-edge research that allows us to offer and continuously improve industry-leading, full-stack AI capabilities, covering key fields across perception intelligence, decision intelligence, AI-enabled content generation and AI-enabled content enhancement, as well as key capabilities in AI chips, sensors and computing infrastructure. Our proprietary AI infrastructure, SenseCore, allows us to develop powerful and efficient AI software platforms that are scalable and adaptable for a wide range of applications.

Today, our technologies are trusted by customers and partners in many industry verticals including Generative AI, Traditional AI and Smart Auto.

SenseTime Group Inc. (stock code: 0020.HK) has successfully listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (HKEX). We have offices in markets including Hong Kong SAR, Mainland China, Macau, Japan, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Malaysia and South Korea, etc., as well as presence in Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines. For more information, please visit SenseTime’s website as well as its LinkedIn, X, Facebook and YouTube pages.

Ateios Systems Unveils RaiCore™ Electrode to Build the World’s First PFA-Free, High-Performance LCO Battery

Sample Packs Now Available to Device Developers

SILICON VALLEY, Calif., July 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Ateios Systems, a manufacturer of battery components, today announced the release of RaiCore High-Voltage Lithium Cobalt Oxide (HV LCO) electrodes, enabling the world’s first perfluoroalkoxy-free (PFA), rechargeable LCO battery.

Functional battery prototypes using RaiCore provide the following:

  • 15-20% More Energy Density over Standard LCO
  • >80% Capacity Retention after 1000 cycles at 1C & 100% Depth of Discharge
  • Free from PFAs or forever chemicals
  • Competitive Pricing with Cobalt-based Electrodes

The groundbreaking innovation lies in Ateios’ RaiCure technology, a chemistry-agnostic manufacturing process that utilizes energy-curable, PFA-free polymers to replace traditional thermal-curable polymers. The platform process produces electrodes with high-energy density, high quality, and lower manufacturing costs to assemble batteries with enhanced performance, cost reduction, and compliance with environmental regulations.

Nearly one-third of the lithium-ion battery market today is used on products such as smartphones, wearables, power tools, drones, and many more. “RaiCore offers the battery industry and its allied sectors a transformative, scalable solution addressing critical challenges in performance, supply chain, and regulatory compliance,” said Dr. Rajan Kumar, CEO and Founder of Ateios Systems.

Ateios is partnering with versatile companies, such as Softmatter, a softgoods technology company, to integrate RaiCore into various form factors including wristables and AR/VR devices. “Power has long been the main hindrance to our efforts to create products that optimize the user experience. We see RaiCore-enabled batteries as the first step in creating a portfolio of next-to-skin solutions that enable our consumers to experience conformal power systems,” said Ulysses Wong, CEO of Softmatter.

Ateios Systems is offering sample packs to device developers for performance evaluation and integration into scalable solutions, collaborating with partners such as Softmatter. Additionally, Ateios Systems is conducting multiple pilots with battery assemblers worldwide to integrate RaiCore electrodes into their existing battery product lines and form factors.

To request a sample of RaiCore electrodes or batteries charged with RaiCore, email sales@ateios.com.

About Ateios Systems:
Ateios Systems pioneers advancements in battery technology with its groundbreaking RaiCure platform. This innovative technology produces battery components with enhanced performance, cost reduction, and minimizing environmental impact. Ateios can work with partners throughout the entire battery development cycle from inception to production to produce large-scale, high-quality battery components. For more information, visit www.ateios.com

About Softmatter:
Softmatter, part of MAS Holdings, is a textile technology company that intertwines elements, that embody human experience and technology. Driven by this vision, the company works towards crafting complete next-to-skin solutions that transform the way humans live. As a smart soft goods expert, they aim to transform every textile you interact with and everything you wear, into a seamless source of data and integrated technology, to revolutionize the future of wearables. For more information, visit www.softmatter.io

Source: Ateios Inc.

CelcomDigi Launches All New AI Experience Center

CelcomDigi is not slowing down. After announcing its new prepaid and postpaid plans, the telco is now revamping CelcomDigi Hub in Subang Jaya’s Hi-tech Park. The new revamp will help showcase how it is empowering different technologies with its integrated solution including 5G.

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CelcomDigi Hub has long been one of the company’s best showcases for its technologies. Even before the merger, the Hub served as a showcase for Digi Telecommunications. Now, CelcomDigi is not only bringing its new identity to the building but also bringing it into the future to showcase 5G and AI technologies with its AI Experience Center (AiX). In the heart of the Hub, CelcomDigi is using an interactive system to showcase its 5G and AI applications in The Infinity. This immersive, interactive experience brings you on a tour guided by the CEO of CelcomDigi himself, Datuk Idham Nawawi. The Infinity seems like an apt name for the tour as the possibilities with AI and 5G are limitless (until we get 6G).

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YB Fahmi Fadzil, Minister of Communications standing with Datuk Idham Nawawi, CEO of Celcom and other partners at the launch of the AiX.

The tour at The Infinity is only the beginning. CelcomDigi continues to showcase the many use cases of 5G in The Gallery. Here, you’ll be able to see things like remote medical diagnoses, immersive augmented reality medical education and even robotics. The Gallery gives visitors a truly tangible experience with some of the many applications that they are showcasing. Many of these use cases are already deployed in the real world.

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Some of the AI and Robotics that will be showcased at the CelcomDigi AiX

CelcomDigi’s AiX isn’t just a stagnant display. The company will be refreshing the experience regularly to showcase the latest it has to offer. The AiX will also serve as a collaboration space where CelcomDigi, its partners and interested parties are able to collaborate and innovate to leverage AI technologies and 5G. The space is equipped with a cutting-edge live lab environment that will allow interested parties to test and collaborate. In addition, guests at the AiX will also be hosted by AI-RA, the first AI digital human. AI-RA will be giving visitors a rundown of all the innovations that will be featured in AiX. Together with AI-RA, the new AiX will also be populated by a fleet of AI robotics that cater to the different needs of the AiX and its visitors.

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YB Fahmi Fadzil, Minister of Communications, getting hands-on with Robotics innovations in The Gallery in CelcomDigi’s AiX

CEO, Datuk Idham Nawawi noted, “Emerging technologies such as AI are revolutionising the world, and Malaysia must keep pace with this progress to build a flourishing digital nation. Over 1.5 years ago, we made a strong commitment to play a pivotal role to realise this ambition, leveraging our greater combined capabilities as a merged company to invest and drive digitalisation, innovation and sustainable growth for the nation. The AI Experience Centre is a realisation of the national benefit of the merger, where CelcomDigi’s scale and capabilities are able to attract and partner with global and regional digital tech giants to accelerate the development of cutting-edge digital solutions – positioning us as a strong ally to the nation’s digital aspirations.”

The CelcomDigi AiX was built on over 40 partnerships with industry leaders such as Huawei, AWS and DNB. A concept that will underpin the innovation and interactions that will take place within its walls. It will be open to visitors on a scheduled basis.

Infortrend Storage Fuels AI Deep Learning Application At One Of The World’s Top Five Space Research Organizations

TAIPEI, July 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Infortrend® Technology, Inc. (TWSE: 2495), the industry-leading enterprise storage manufacturer, provided one of the top five space research organization’s in the world with the EonStor GS enterprise unified storage solution to enable AI deep learning application in the space exploration projects.

The space research organization is one of the top five space exploration agencies in the world. To analyze data captured by its exploration equipment, it employs AI deep learning algorithms, recognizing and classifying objects, scenes, and activities for efficient content verification and tagging, which is essential for risk assessment and mission planning. In this application, high-performance storage is crucial for handling the large volumes of data generated by AI-driven processes. The organization was in search for a suitable storage solution because their outdated system couldn’t meet the performance needs of AI workloads.

The organization adopted two units of Infortrend’s high performance EonStor GS 4024U U.2 NVMe hybrid flash storage and two expansion enclosures JB 3016. To maximize performance, the GS 4024U appliances connect to the network switch through a 100GbE interface. Overall, the solution provides 590 TB to store space exploration data. To optimize storage efficiency, the auto-tiering function allocates data undergoing AI analysis on the high-performance SSD pool on GS and analyzed data — on the cost-saving HDD pool on JBOD. Each GS 4024U appliance can deliver up to 17 GB/s and 6 GB/s in read and write file throughput performance to meet requirements of the AI deep learning application.

“When selecting high-performance storage, our exclusive consideration was Infortrend’s solution. Without it, our AI neural networks for image analysis and interpretation would not be operational,” said the Director of Data Visualization Group of Earth Observation Department at one of the world’s top five space research organizations.

Learn more about EonStor GS

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About Infortrend

Infortrend (TWSE: 2495) has been developing and manufacturing storage solutions since 1993. With a strong emphasis on in-house design, testing, and manufacturing, Infortrend storage delivers performance and scalability with the latest standards, user friendly data services, personal after-sales support, and unrivaled value. For more information, please visit www.infortrend.com

Infortrend® and EonStor® are trademarks or registered trademarks of Infortrend Technology, Inc.; other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Universal Robots celebrates milestone with over 500 innovative products in its ever-expanding ecosystem

ODENSE, Denmark, July 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Universal Robots, the Danish collaborative robot (cobot) company, has reached a new milestone, announcing that it has now launched over 500 products through its UR+ ecosystem.

This marks a significant growth in the ecosystem since it started in 2016 with the ambition of making Universal Robots (UR) an open-source-like platform that would empower developers to create groundbreaking solutions. Today, the UR+ ecosystem offers a wide range of components, kits, applications and solutions within both hardware and software designed to meet various customer needs.

“Universal Robots is built on collaboration and this milestone clearly indicates that we are the preferred platform in collaborative robotics,” said Kim Povlsen, President of Universal Robots. “We have an amazing ecosystem with hundreds of partner companies spanning from small developer start-ups to established and well-known brands. It’s truly a versatile and ever-expanding ecosystem.”

The UR ecosystem offers products from simple applications like grippers to full solutions for tasks like palletizing and welding. The development of full solutions has been a clear trend in recent years with an increasing focus within the ecosystem on offering customers turnkey solutions to fit the most common automation needs.

Another important trend is rapid growth in the number of applications and solutions based on AI technology. The company has also added new products designed for compatibility with its new generation heavy payload cobots.

“Our ecosystem is growing faster than ever and with physical AI as the new locomotive in robotics, we will continue to see new and groundbreaking innovations being added to our ecosystem at a high pace. For UR, it’s all about providing choice to our customers through easy-to-use technology and, together with our partners, constantly pushing the boundaries of what can be automated and how simple it can be done,” said Kim Povlsen.

You can get an overview of all UR ecosystem products here.

Learn more about Universal Robots here.

Pictures
Pictures of selected UR+ products and President Kim Povlsen can be downloaded here