by Anthony Melanson | Blog, Robotics
We live in a new age of innovation—and that’s not just in terms of robotics. Entrepreneurs, startups, and independent crowd-funded ventures of all kinds now have unprecedented access to their markets through alternative funding mechanisms, new ways of promoting their...
by Anthony Melanson | Blog
When the general public thinks about the robots of pop culture lore, a certain image likely comes to mind: A shiny, mechanical, human-shaped machine, complete with limbs, a torso, a head—perhaps even a face that displays lifelike emotion and speaks. But let’s not...
by Anthony Melanson | Blog
“If I have seen further it is by standing on the shoulders of giants.” – Isaac Netwon When we think about robotics, it’s not difficult to see some parallels. The world’s first general use computer was built for a purpose that can hardly be considered...
by Anthony Melanson | Blog
Can a robot “think”? It depends on your definition. The real question to ask might be, “Does it matter?” Autonomous robots have a variety of applications today, from comforting the elderly to delivering supplies and medications to hospital patients, so busy...
by Anthony Melanson | Blog
As we move forward into a new era of healthcare management, experts have begun envisioning what the “hospital of the future” might look like. And one virtually unanimous prediction is a move toward a more patient-centered model of care. However, this goal presents a...
by Anthony Melanson | Blog
As Aethon’s business continues to grow and autonomous service robots become a more viable, affordable option for businesses, let’s take a moment to look into the future for a bit. Sure, tech giants like Google and Amazon are investing heavily in robotics companies and...
