Meet the world's newest architects: algorithms

#construction #algorithms #efficiency #buildings #forabettertomorrow #technology #design

Today, computers are poised to change buildings once again, this time with algorithms that can inform, refine and even create new designs. Even weirder shapes are just the start: algorithms can now work out the best ways to lay out rooms, construct the buildings and even change them over time to meet users’ needs. In this way, algorithms are giving architects a whole new toolbox with which to realise and improve their ideas.

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Meet the world's newest architects: algorithms

From the deigns stages, to the finishing touches, AI is helping buildings become bigger and better than ever before.

Amazon Buys Self-Driving Company Zoox For $1.2B And May Rule The World

#autonomousvehicles #autonomous #acquisitions #selfdrivingtech #technology #automotive #automobiles

Reports have emerged that Amazon.com will purchase self-driving startup Zoox for “more than $1.2B” with exact details of the deal not disclosed.

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Amazon Buys Self-Driving Company Zoox For $1.2B And May Rule The World

Reports have emerged that Amazon.com will purchase self-driving startup Zoox for " more than $1.2B" with exact details of the deal not disclosed. Amazon says they plan to have Zoox realize its vision of passenger transport (robotaxi) service, which I will dub " AMAZOOX."

Indian Ecommerce: Amazon Increases Its Kirana Bet, Introduces Digital Storefronts

#hyperlocal #delivery #hyperlocaldelivery #ecommerce #kirana #grocery #localstores

Global ecommerce giant Amazon has been trying hard to create a mark in India’s unorganised retail market despite continued war-cries from retailers for vying the market share. In the latest attempt, Amazon has launched Smart Stores.

Under this, the company is providing physical stores with software to maintain a digital log of the inventory they have in the shop and supplying them with a QR code. The company claims that more than 10K shops, ranging from mom and pop stores to big retail chains, including Big Bazaar, MedPlus and More Supermarkets, have deployed the company’s system.

The Smart Store feature allows a local shop to display its products on the Amazon app, allowing users to discover products, read reviews, evaluate offers while in the store or from anywhere using the app. After selecting the products they wish to buy their checkout with Amazon Pay, they can avail the option of UPI, balance, credit or debit cards.

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Amazon Increases Its Kirana Bet, Introduces Digital Storefronts

Global ecommerce giant Amazon has been trying hard to create a mark in India's unorganised retail market despite continued war-cries from retailers for vying the market share. In the latest attempt, Amazon has launched Smart Stores.

1000 Km Range, 30% Cheaper: Bengaluru Firm, Log 9 Materials, Overhauls Charging Tech for Electric Cars!

#ev #batterytechnology #technology #electricvehicles #afc #aluminiumfuelcell

#vocalforlocal #vocalforlocalindia

The electric vehicle segment in India has indeed come a long way, with limitations of mass adoption. As per data compiled by Bloomberg, a little over 8,000 EVs were sold locally in the past six years, while India currently imports almost all of its lithium ion batteries that predominantly power these vehicles.

According to an analysis by BloombergNEF, in early 2019 there were 316 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of global lithium cell manufacturing capacity. China is home to 73% of this capacity, followed by the U.S., far behind in second place with 12% of global capacity. In order to avoid our dependence on China for these batteries, we have to encourage alternative battery technology.

In this direction, a Bengaluru-based nanotechnology company specialising in Graphene called Log 9 Materials, founded by Akshay Singhal along with his father in 2015 , have developed their own brand of aluminium fuel cells (AFCs) that offer five times the range than an average lithium ion battery can offer, costs 30 per cent cheaper, is easier to use and doesn’t require the hassle of constantly recharging it.

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1000 Km Range, 30% Cheaper: B'luru Firm Overhauls Charging Tech for Electric Cars!

Better than Lithium Ion batteries, this innovation runs on water, air, aluminum and graphene. #DriveGreen #ElectricVehicles The electric vehicle segment in India has indeed come a long way. However, there remains limitations when it comes to mass adoption.