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In this new talk prepared just for the Association for Advancing Automation, Byron Reese will explore the future that technology will soon bring about. Decidedly optimistic, Reese paints the picture of a world in which data gathered by sensors powers artificial intelligence to improve the lives of everyone on the planet. Drawing from history and the long arc of human civilization, Reese tells the story of our species as one that has clawed its way from barbarism and ignorance, and is about to enter an age of abundance and long lives for everyone. Reese is no Pollyanna, and will address in detail how the challenges we presently face will be overcome. |
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Trust is a fundamental, bottom-line issue. Without it, leaders lose teams, salespeople lose sales, and organizations lose reputation, retention of good people, relationships and revenue. But with trust, individuals and organizations enjoy greater creativity, productivity, freedom, and results. Through David’s industry-leading research The Trust Outlook™ and firsthand experience working with the world’s highest-performing organizations, David reveals how top leaders and organizations drive business results to become the most trusted in their industry. |
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The last two years have provided for many headlines, but did those headlines help or hinder your business? Presidential politics are fascinating and we will be exploring the likely impact, if any, on the near-term economy and what those politics will do to our forecast and to your world. Our job will be to determine the best course of action for the most important part of the economy – you and your business. We will discuss the sectors of the economy that will provide the best opportunities in 2022 and into 2023. We will also consider your 3,5, and 7-year planning and talk about the 2020s and how you should prepare for them. |
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As we move into a new year, it’s important for you to understand what is happening in automation markets across the world. By coupling first-hand data collected by A3’s daughter associations with macroeconomic indicators, Alex will use statistical trends to paint a picture of the year to come in the global automation market. Learn More About the Speaker |
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The trend towards Autonomous Vehicles in Automotive is pushing technological advances in High Dynamic Range (HDR) imaging. Autonomous cars need to rely on their visual perception of the road course, other road users, and traffic signs, etc. at all times. Image sensors and thus automotive cameras often face scenes of mixed brightness, such as entries and exits of tunnels, bridge underpasses, or low frontal sunlight. To capture all required image details in very dark and very bright areas, cameras need to show a so-called High Dynamic Range (HDR).
In Industrial Automation, the inspection of complex shapes and surfaces as well as applications in outdoor scenarios depend on such advancements in Automotive image sensor developments. This presentation will introduce the state of the art in High Dynamic Range imaging and available solutions. It will explain the four most promising HDR technologies and put them in context with practical video recording experiments utilizing the latest automotive image sensors from leading OEMs. |
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Remy Glaisner IDC Learn More About the Moderator |
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Gregory C. Brown II UPS Learn More About the Speaker |
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David Peacock Hytrol Conveyor Co., Inc. Learn More About the Speaker |
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Curtis Richardson Spirit AeroSystems Learn More About the Speaker |
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This presentation will focus on: U.S.-China trade relations including the Section 301 tariffs on Chinese goods and the recent agreement between the two countries; USMCA and intellectual property; CP-TPP and intellectual property; and, U.S. regulations surrounding AI and automation. Learn More About the Speaker |
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The challenges of autonomous vehicle navigation will be presented, with an emphasis on sensing methods and their various strengths. These challenges will be reassessed in the context of a compact low-speed autonomous delivery robot. Learn More About the Speaker |
For the past 3 years, the national collaborative Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing (ARM) Institute has been working with hundreds of organizations to better understand opportunities to progress the state of robotics in manufacturing. Five key areas have been identified, and the national collaborative has been investing in projects to drive advancements in these areas. A panel discussion between ARM and some of its members will address these five key areas, what has happened to date, and the opportunities for future advancements in the near future. The five technology focus areas include:
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Suzy Teele Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing (ARM) Institute Learn More About the Moderator |
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Allen Bancroft RE2 Robotics, Inc. Learn More About the Speaker |
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Arnie Kravitz Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing (ARM) Institute Learn More About the Speaker |
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Ted Rozier Festo Didactic Learn More About the Speaker |
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While Silicon Valley works on the sexy problems of our time (e.g. autonomous vehicles), legacy industries like manufacturing, agriculture, and infrastructure remain largely reliant upon archaic technology. Fully autonomous robot taxis may be further away than we hoped, but the very same tools being developed for autonomous cars can be applied to less technically challenging problems in archaic industry. This session will discuss the marriage of Silicon Valley perception technology to archaic industry problems. By comparing & contrasting the feasibility of perception tech applied to different engineering problems, we’ll highlight the extreme financial viability associated with “Big Tech” tools cleverly applied to manufacturing, agriculture, and infrastructure. Learn More About the Speaker |
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During his record-breaking Year In Space, U.S. astronaut Scott Kelly captivated the world while laying the groundwork for the future of space travel and exploration. And while science was at the core of Kelly’s groundbreaking expedition—it is his life lessons and personal stories from 229 miles above Earth and the path that led him there that provide such unique and valuable perspective on embracing risk and discovering one’s true potential to achieve the impossible. With a journey that exemplifies the power and resilience of the human spirit, from U.S. Navy fighter pilot to record-holding astronaut, Kelly reveals the choices and life events that paved his way. An American hero whose contribution to humanity is as far-reaching as his epic story, Kelly reflects on his journey with his trademark candor, humor, and humility. From the leadership and teamwork required in such demanding conditions to the long-term deprivation from loved ones and Planet Earth itself, Kelly delivers a true one-of-a-kind experience. Learn More About the Speaker |
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Fresh approaches to growth, change, and transformation
Innovation isn’t limited to engineers in lab coats or C-suite executives. In this inspiring, thought-provoking address, tech entrepreneur and New York Times bestselling author Josh Linkner dispels the myths around innovation, offering five actionable steps you can take to make innovation a daily habit. In doing so, he demonstrates how innovation can be an accessible, everyday part of your business. Energizing, actionable, and hysterically funny, audience members will emerge with a fresh perspective on driving the principles of innovation directly into their daily work. |
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Robert Huschka Association for Advancing Automation Learn More About the Moderator |
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Raj Batra Siemens USA Learn More About the Speaker |
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Jon Battles Amazon Learn More About the Speaker |
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Bob Hosler Keyence Corporation of America Learn More About the Speaker |
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Matt Vasey Microsoft Learn More About the Speaker |
Tour visitors will receive a special, behind-the-scenes tour of MCO1, Amazon’s Fulfillment Center for the Orlando area. You’ll get to witness the daily partnership between Amazon associates and Amazon Robotics to pick, pack and ship Amazon orders for customers across Central Florida. Busing will be provided. |
Tour visitors will receive a special, behind-the-scenes tour of MCO1, Amazon’s Fulfillment Center for the Orlando area. You’ll get to witness the daily partnership between Amazon associates and Amazon Robotics to pick, pack and ship Amazon orders for customers across Central Florida. Busing will be provided. |
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What’s Next for Robotics & Automation? For years, few venture capitalists invested in robotics, vision, and related startups. Now, it’s one of the most exciting new areas of investment in Silicon Valley. Why the recent change? Venture capital veteran Rob Coneybeer explains why, where the next opportunities will be, and what are the remaining challenges. |
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