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History shows a better strategy than shutdown for reducing the deficit – MinnPost

Posted: September 29, 2023 at 7:10 pm

Congress has just hours to keep the federal government from grinding to a halt, and a last-minute deal seems increasingly unlikely. The problem is that lawmakers need to pass a dozen appropriations bills or a single continuing resolution by midnight on Sept. 30 in order to keep the governments lights on. But a key group of House Republicans is refusing to pass anything without steep spending cuts. No bills, no government at least for a few days or weeks, anyway.

While fiscal discipline has long been the rallying cry for shutdown supporters, the tactic isnt necessarily effective at reducing the governments deficit.

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Ive been following efforts to shut down the U.S. government for one reason or another for more than 40 years, first from various perches at the Congressional Budget Office, then at the National Governors Association, and now as a professor of public policy. History shows that shutdowns are counterproductive at least as measured by their own defenders goals. Fortunately, the past also provides a proven way to reduce the deficit, which I agree is a laudable goal.

When House Republicans say Americas finances are in bad shape, they do have a point. The deficit, currently estimated at U.S. $1.5 trillion, and debt held by the public, estimated at $25.8 trillion, are both dangerously high.

Why is the status quo so risky? For one thing, large deficits are inflationary and put pressure on the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates. For another, interest on public debt is now estimated to be $663 billion a year, which is slightly over 10% of total spending a huge fiscal burden.

Finally, and most importantly, at some point individuals and foreign countries may dump U.S. treasury bills and bonds on the market because of a loss in confidence. That would make interest rates spike and could create a major economic collapse.

Because of these risks, members of the House Freedom Caucus have threatened to shut down the federal government on Oct. 1, the beginning of the next fiscal year, if they arent able to get big cuts to domestic discretionary spending.

Negotiations are further complicated by some House Republicans desires to add riders about the border and culture war issues to the must-pass spending bills, as well as the Biden administrations request for $24 billion for Ukraine, which not all party members support.

I would argue that now is the wrong time for Republicans to take a stand on reducing the deficit, for two reasons.

First of all, shutdowns dont get results. The U.S. has had 21 shutdowns over the past five decades, three of which have been major. These have all caused real harm to the U.S. economy, but they havent led to the spending levels Republicans wanted.

Whats more, in each case, the public blamed Republicans for the shutdowns, polls show. Some historians have even suggested that the fallout from the weekslong 1995-96 shutdown contributed to then-speaker Newt Gingrich having to resign in 1998.

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Second, the cuts Republicans are seeking arent all that significant. The bottom line is that theyre ignoring national defense and mandatory spending, which together represent 75% of total spending. The current effort aims only to trim domestic discretionary spending, which makes up a small and shrinking slice of the federal-spending pie less than 15% in 2023.

At the same time, mandatory spending, including entitlements, totals nearly $4 trillion annually and is growing rapidly. So, even if Democrats agreed to the domestic discretionary-spending cuts advocated by the House Freedom Caucus, those savings would be overtaken by growth in entitlement spending primarily Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid within a year.

Whats more, any serious plan to reduce the federal deficit must consider increasing the $4.8 trillion of federal revenue. The House Freedom Caucus has expressed no interest in raising taxes.

The bottom line, in my view, is that the shutdown strategy is more about creating drama, publicity and campaign fundraising for certain lawmakers than it is about seriously reducing the deficit.

While its never politically easy to cut entitlements or raise taxes, the reconciliation provision in the 1974 Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act was enacted specifically for this purpose. It allows entitlement cuts and tax increases to be incorporated into the same bill, which cannot be filibustered in the Senate and only needs a majority for passage.

Over the past 40 years, there have been six serious budget negotiations that resulted in deficit reductions. One in 2011, negotiated by then-President Barack Obama and House Majority Leader John Boehner, was likely the most successful from a fiscal perspective. When it was finally enacted, it generated $1.95 trillion in deficit reduction over nine years.

A similarly successful negotiation came in 1997 during the Clinton administration. Lawmakers cut national defense spending by $247 billion, nondefense discretionary spending by $273 billion and entitlements by $374 billion, with interest savings of $142 billion. They also reduced taxes by $220 billion, mostly for low-income individuals, which brought the net total to $816 billion in deficit reduction over 10 years.

In addition to those successes, there were four other negotiations in 1993, 1990, 1985 and 1983 that averaged over $400 billion in deficit reduction, albeit over different timelines.

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These examples show that budget negotiations without threatening a shutdown can be effective at enacting major deficit-reduction plans into law. The one during the Clinton administration even led to the budget surpluses in the years from 1998 to 2001, the first surpluses since 1969.

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Unfortunately, I dont believe any of these requirements can be met today.

Raymond Scheppach is a professor of public policy at the University of Virginia.

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Haake: For the freedom caucus, chaos is the point – Chicago Tribune

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Complaining about the nations budget after your party spent like drunk sailors on leave is bad theater, more farce than substance.

After Republicans added an obscene $8 trillion to the nations tab under the Trump administration, the Freedom Caucus forced a debt ceiling showdown only four months ago. Now the same thirsty clowns are back, blaming Democrats for decades of deficit both parties built equally.

The Freedom Caucus has twice blocked the GOPs Pentagon spending bill, one of 12 annual spending bills, from even coming up for debate, in a major rebuke to Speaker McCarthy. They also rejected a 30-day stop gap measure to allow more time to work it out.

Were not interested in a continuing resolution that continues the policies and spendings of the Biden, Schumer, Pelosi era, the Freedom Caucus chair recently said of McCarthys request for a 30-day stop gap measure. Were here to put our foot down

Its hard to decide whats worse, the drama or the hypocrisy. They are not mutually exclusive.

The Freedom Caucus says it will fight with everything that we have. Calling their budget demands the No Security, No Funding plan, the caucus isnt worried about a government shutdown. Its all about MAGA messaging on a nation they fervently wish were in decline. According to Rep. Clay Higgins, R-Louisiana, a government shut down would be small compared to the principle battle that were in. We are not going to casually fund the decline of our country.

To address so-called decline, their plan demands an overall reduction in spending levels, including cuts in aid to Ukraine; a bill to construct more wall at the southern border and restrict asylum seekers; an end to woke policies in the military like abortion accommodations; and the elimination of the unprecedented weaponization of the Justice Department and FBI by cutting DOJ funding. Caucus enthusiasm is unhindered by the lack of evidence tying Biden to Trumps many criminal indictments, the fact that Trump tried to turn the DOJ into his personal weapon, or by Trumps explicit promise, if he is re-elected, to appoint a real special prosecutor to target the Biden crime family.

McCarthy, who made the mistake of bargaining with hijackers to get his speakership in the first place, parrots their interest in reducing the nations spending, which, he says, is like a family earning $24,000 a year, but spending $35,000. The greatest threat to our nations future, McCarthy now says, is our national debt.

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Too bad McCarthy and the Freedom Caucus couldnt find such fiscal restraint during the four years Trump was in office.

The Freedom Caucus fiscal restraint was only triggered when a Democrat entered the White House. Since 2001, both parties have caused the federal deficit to grow through evenly divided Democrat and Republican presidencies. However, as former GOP congressman David Jolly noted, Roughly 25% of our total national debt incurred over the last 230 years actually occurred during the 4 years of the Trump administration. As Trump intelligently explained, This is the United States government you never have to default because you print the money.

McCarthy and the Freedom Caucus ignore that the national debt is driven by tax policy as much as spending. Following the Trump administrations staggering $2.3 trillion tax giveaway to corporations and the nations wealthy, Trump told his rich donor friends, You all just got a lot richer. Its a gift we are all continuing to pay for, with the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office calculating that Republicans tax cuts will continue to increase the national debt by another $1.9 trillion over the next 11 years.

The national debt now sits at $33 trillion, and for all their bluster about cutting entitlements, Republicans cant seem to stop gushing money for their donors.

They reduced the top corporate tax rate from 35% to 21%, gifting corporations with a 40% reduction in their tax burden in 2017. Tax cuts drive national debt, but the No Security, No Funding plan makes no mention of clawing back their gifts to the rich.

With limited time remaining until October 1, the start of the new fiscal year, Congress will have to pass a continuing resolution, or a short-term extension on government funding, to buy more time for lawmakers to work out a spending package. Heres hoping McCarthy takes a cue from the Senate, works out a bipartisan budget thrilling to no one, and brings a vote on a continuing resolution to keep the government running to call his tormentors bluff. If the clown car shuts down the government, at least the nation will know their names.

Sabrina Haake is a Chicago attorney and Gary resident. She writes the Substack newsletter The Haake Take.

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Appeals court sets hearing date on Missouri abortion rights initiative … – Missouri Independent

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The next legal wrestling match over what Missouri voters would see if an abortion-rights initiative petition makes next years ballot is scheduled for Oct. 30 before judges of Western District Court of Appeals.

A three-judge panel will hear oral arguments that day on Secretary of State Jay Ashcrofts appeal of Cole County Circuit Judge Jon Beetems Monday ruling that rewrote the ballot language for six proposed initiatives.

In an order setting the hearing date, the court also set an expedited schedule for filings in the case, splitting the difference between the faster schedule sought by ACLU of Missouri attorneys and the calendar proposed by Ashcrofts legal team.

Ashcrofts opening brief will be due Oct. 11, with the final filing on Oct. 23, one week before arguments.

No extensions will be granted, the order states.

The same schedule applies to an appeal filed Tuesday seeking review of Beetems ruling upholding a fiscal note summary written by State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick. A challenge filed by state Rep. Hannah Kelly, R-Mountain Grove, state Sen. Mary Elizabeth Coleman, R-Arnold, and Kathy Forck, a longtime anti-abortion advocate from New Bloomfield, argued that the state could lose federal Medicaid funding and trillions in future tax revenue.

A separate three-judge panel will hear the appeal from Kelly, Coleman and Forck.

Beetem decided that Ashcroft wrote a biased ballot summary for six proposed initiatives that would enshrine rights to receive reproductive health care, including abortion, in the state constitution.

State law directs the secretary of state to prepare a ballot summary that is neither intentionally argumentative nor likely to create prejudice either for or against the proposed measure. In his ruling, Beetem wrote that Ashcroft violated both standards.

Ashcroft filed a notice of appeal the same day as the ruling, telling the Western District Court of Appeals that Beetem went too far by rewriting the entire ballot summary for all six proposals instead of performing minimal revisions to any language deemed unfair and insufficient.

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In the motion to expedite the appeal, attorney Tori Schafer wrote that Ashcroft has been trying to delay the start of signature-gathering and a lengthy appeal process only helps that effort. The ACLU of Missouri represents Dr. Anna Fitz-James, a St. Louis physician who is the named representative of a political action committee called Missourians for Constitutional Freedom and the plaintiff in the case.

The Attorney General and Secretary of State have repeatedly acted outside of the law to delay this case in an attempt to frustrate Dr. Fitz-Jamess right to initiative, Schafer wrote in the motion seeking oral arguments on Oct. 11.

Ashcroft is represented by Attorney General Andrew Baileys office in the case. Bailey was also the cause of the first substantial delay in opening the signature campaign when he refused to accept Fitzpatricks fiscal note summary in April.

Under regular procedures, it takes 56 days to complete a review process that produces a ballot title summary and financial estimate. Missourians for Constitutional Freedom filed 11 proposals in early March and expected to have a petition ready for circulation by mid-May.

To make the 2024 ballot, backers must secure more than 170,000 signatures from registered voters by early May 2024.

Instead, Baileys refusal to act on Fitzpatricks summary resulted in a court case resolved by the July 20 decision of the Missouri Supreme Court that concluded nothing in state law gives the attorney general authority to question the auditors assessment of the fiscal impact of a proposed petition.

Ashcroft waited for a week after that decision before certifying the ballot title, Schafer wrote.

Time is of the essence to prevent the Attorney General and Secretary from successfully frustrating the right to initiative, she wrote.

In seeking a longer schedule, Assistant Attorney General Josh Divine wrote that he needs time to prepare after taking over the case from the trial attorney. Under normal court procedures, he wrote, Beetems Monday ruling would not be final until Oct. 25.

Any time after that would be best for Ashcroft, Divine wrote. The time limit for litigation over ballot titles is 180 days, he wrote, making the deadline for a final decision Jan. 22.

If the court wants to move faster, Divine wrote, he needs until at least October 13 to file an opening brief so counsel can become acquainted with the caseespecially in light of other briefing obligations, including a brief in the U.S. Supreme Court, due in the upcoming weeks.

Ashcroft and Bailey have not unnecessarily delayed the certification of the initiative or the litigation, DIvine wrote.

Respondent also casts aspersions, wrongly asserting that state actors have slow-walked this case, Divine wrote. There is no need to respond to every incorrect assertion.

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Things to Know About the Billionaire Card – a Diamond-Encrusted … – CEOWORLD magazine

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A new Visa Billionaire Card has been recently released by the partnership between luxury group Majestas, Primavera Investments, and Jacob & Co. watchmaker and jeweler, thus creating a new competitor for the American Express Centurion black card.

The Billionaire Card is exclusively accessible to those with a significant amount of wealth. This highly exclusive experience is restricted to just 150 lucky members who have been personally invited by the brand. The grand launch of this incredible card is scheduled for November.

Majestas Group commissioned Jacob & Co. to work together with Insignia, a card company, to create a Billionaire Card. Jacob & Co. designed a set of metal cards with gold plating, diamond inlays, a star pattern, mother of pearl, and the Jacob & Co. crest.

As a distinguished Billionaire cardholder, you can indulge in the utmost luxuriousness, the pinnacle of fine dining, exceptional entertainment, and exclusive nightlife combined with prize-winning lifestyle management and incomparable fiscal freedom, admittance to concerts, fashion shows, worldwide sporting events for instance the Super Bowl, the F1 Paddock Club Priv or even the Academy Awards, Coachella in California, Burning Man in Nevada, New York Fashion Week, Vogues Fashion Forces, and Highsnobietys private events.

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These flying origami-inspired robots change shape in mid-air – Engadget

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Scientists at the University of Washington have developed flying robots that change shape in mid-air, all without batteries, as originally published in the research journal Science Robotics. These miniature Transformers snap into a folded position during flight to stabilize descent. They weigh just 400 milligrams and feature an on-board battery-free actuator complete with a solar power-harvesting circuit.

Heres how they work. These robots actually mimic the flight of different leaf types in mid-air once theyre dropped from a drone at an approximate height of 130 feet. The origami-inspired design allows them to transform quickly from an unfolded to a folded state, a process that takes just 25 milliseconds. This transformation allows for different descent trajectories, with the unfolded position floating around on the breeze and the folded one falling more directly. Small robots are nothing new, but this is the first solar-powered microflier that allows for control over the descent, thanks to an onboard pressure sensor to estimate altitude, an onboard timer and a simple Bluetooth receiver.

As for the why of it all, the lil baby Starscreams can be equipped with a wide variety of sensors to make surveys as they soar around the sky, so in theory they could gauge temperature, humidity and air quality conditions, among other types of data. Produced at scale, this would be a highly-cost effective way to keep tabs on atmospheric conditions.

The current design only allows them to transition in one direction, from the tumbling state to the falling state, but researchers can control multiple microfliers at the same time, making them disperse upon launch to cover a wider area. Theyre working on perfecting the reverse transition to allow the robots to transform back from the falling position to the folded position, which should better allow the microfliers to make precise landings even in turbulent wind.

Its good to see new robots that dont resemble a Dr. Who death machine or a headless dog with a thirst for blood. Lets hear it for innovation! In the meantime, the University of Washington researchers will have plenty of funds to further develop this microflier concept, thanks to grants from the National Science Foundation, NASA and the Google fellowship program, among others.

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Industrial Robotics Market Size To Reach USD 94.8 Billion By 2032 … – GlobeNewswire

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Fort Collins, Colorado, Sept. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DataHorizzon Research Published a report titled, "Industrial Robotics Market Size, Growth, Share, Statistics Report, By Component (Robotic Arm, Robot Accessories, Additional Robotic Hardware, System Engineering, and Software and Programming), By Payload, By Application, By End-use, By Region Forecasts, 2023-2032."

According to DataHorizzon Research, Theindustrial robotics market size was valued at USD 29.1Billion in 2022 and is anticipated to reach USD 94.8 Billion by 2032 with a CAGR of 12.6%. Industry 4.0 is influencing the growth of the industrial robotics market. Many industries are witnessing the introduction of new technologies that create entirely new ways of serving existing needs. The key trend is the development of technology-based platforms, which combine demand and supply. These technology platforms are easy to use with the help of smartphones and convenient for people, assets, and data. As the trend of Industry 4.0 continues to make deeper inroads in the manufacturing sector, industrial robotics is gaining popularity globally.

In the automotive industry, assembly lines frequently encounter problems such as injury hazards, a slow production duration, and concerns regarding final product quality. Robots help in overcoming these glitches as they are cost-effective and quick at completing the required task. Robots are very efficient in their jobs, and any job that is deemed hazardous or manually difficult can be accomplished by robots. Therefore, robots are increasingly used to assemble parts, welding, painting, material removal, and part transfer in the automotive sector. Furthermore, collaborative robots operate alongside humans in the same workspace and can do several activities in the automotive sector. Therefore, these factors are fueling the market expansion.

With the improvement of industrial robotic technology and the integration of AI and 3D computer vision, these robots are utilized for various jobs in a manufacturing warehouse, such as completely automated depalletization and mixed product handling.

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ForwardX Robotics and DHL Collaborate To support Expansion – PR Newswire

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CHICAGO, Sept. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In a recent collaboration,ForwardX Robotics, a renowned global leader in vision-based Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs), joined forces with DHL, a highly regarded and internationally recognized supply chain service enterprise. DHL implemented ForwardX's assisted picking solution in one of its flagship warehouses, dedicated to providing vital daily replenishment for approximately 600 locations for a chain brand coffee store within a single city.

The number of stores supported by the warehouse has experienced an exponential growth, doubling from 300 to 600 within just one year, with peak shipment volume reaching an impressive 400 cubic meters. Anticipating a high-speed growth trajectory this year, the warehouse is projected to support an expansion to approximately 1000 stores. However, these rapid positive developments have also presented some pressing challenges, including an increased workload for our picking personnel, difficulties in recruiting new workers, and the burden of high training costs.

To address these challenges, DHL implemented Forwardx's assisted picking solution. Within just two months of using ForwardX's Flex 300-S AMRs, the solution has had a transformative effect on the warehouse's operations. The collaborative project has yielded a remarkable increase of over 100% in UPH (units picked per hour) and substantial savings of over 30% in operational costs. These results are a testimony that showcase the solution's accuracy and reliability, reducing costly mistakes.

It is important to acknowledge that manual lift carts and forklifts are indispensable equipment for warehouses dealing with case picking of small and medium-sized items. Ensuring safe collaboration between humans and machines is of utmost significance in such settings. However, it is crucial to note that not all AMRs seamlessly work alongside forklifts. Laser-based AMRs often position their sensors in a way that may create blind spots near the ground, as these sensors rely on horizontal beams and have limited detection angles. Placing laser sensors above a forklift's fork can lead to a higher risk of collisions and safety concerns, especially when dealing with heavier payloads.

ForwardX AMRs stand out by leveraging advanced sensor fusion technology and computer vision cameras. This combination allows for a comprehensive view of the environment, enhancing perception capabilities and reducing blind spots. This integration ensures safe navigation, minimizing the risk of collisions. When combined with ForwardX's assisted case picking solution and utilizing a batch picking method, the efficiency and safety of case picking operations are greatly enhanced.

The tangible outcomes of the solution have manifested in a profound enhancement of the overall productivity and efficiency of the picking process. This has been complemented by a noteworthy reduction in picking errors and substantial cost savings. By leveraging our solution, the DHL warehouse has empowered itself with the steadfast ability to expand in capacity and elasticity, a formidable force prepared to conquer the challenges of a rapidly expanding business.

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DHL Supply Chain, part of the DHL Group, is the world's leading logistics provider. Combining management and value-added services with our customized, integrated logistics solutions drives resilience, efficiency, improves quality and creates competitive advantage.

About ForwardX RoboticsForwardX Robotics is a global leader in vision-based AMR technology, delivering innovative end-to-end material handling solutions for warehousing and manufacturing facilities. With its advanced fleet management software and the widest range of vision-first Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs), ForwardX Robotics helps businesses achieve higher performance and value within their supply chain operations. The company is comprised of over 250 members hailing from top universities and leading enterprises around the world. As shown by the 350+ patents and its award-winning research work, such as Frost & Sullivan's Best Practices Award and Robotics Business Review's RBR50 Innovations Award, ForwardX Robotics continues to push the boundaries of innovation.

ForwardX has deployed over 3,000 AMRs in over 220 facilities across 4 continents. With offices in the US, Japan, Korea, and China, along with partnerships around the globe, ForwardX is expanding and applying its proven solutions to empower the workforce of tomorrow.

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Dexterity AI and FedEx Unveil First-of-its-Kind Robotics Trailer … – Robotics Tomorrow

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Dexterity AI today announced a collaboration with FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX), to leverage AI-powered robotic technology to load boxes into trucks and trailers.

Truck loadinghas long been considered one of the most challenging tasks in parcel hubs. Manual loading is taxing and previous technology approaches have not been able to handle the complex decision making required to stack the wide range of shipments encountered in FedEx network, which vary in size, shape, weight, and packaging material.

Dexterity AI focuses on the complexity of truck loading by giving mobile robots a suite of intelligence ranging from the ability to see, touch, think, and move quickly to pack trailers with stable, dense walls of randomized boxes.

Our culture of innovation is driven by a desire to help our team members and customers succeed, said Rebecca Yeung, corporate vice president of Operations Science and Advanced Technologies for FedEx. Based on feedback from our operations team, we have been looking for a solution that helps alleviate the challenges of truck loading. Collaborating with Dexterity AI to combine the latest in AI and robotics supports our operations team while meeting growing customer demand.

DexterityAIs proprietary mobile robot design, DexR, navigates autonomously to the back of trailers and connects to a powered conveyor system that feeds the robot boxes directly from the sortation system. The DexRs unique two arm design enables the robot to pick and pack boxes simultaneously, improving throughput.

Dexteritys AI platform uses a broad set of intelligence, so it can be used to handle the complexities of truck loading required by operations.

Some unique characteristics of the platform include:

Generative Wall Planning:With every new box presented to the DexR, Dexteritys AI software takes 500 milliseconds or less to assess billions of wall build possibilities to pack trailers with tight, stable walls.

A Sense of Touch:Dexterity AI-powered force control gives robots a unique sense of touch so they know how to gently nudge boxes together in creating tightly packed walls.

Machine Learning-Based Pack Improvement:Machine learning helps ensure that with every box picked, the Dexterity AI truck loading software becomes even more efficient in handling a broader range of packing challenges.

Integrated Motion Planning:By integrating its own trajectory and motion planning, the Dexterity AI platform helps the DexRs two arms move quickly inside trailers without colliding with each other or the truck walls.

Testing of the truck load technology is ongoing by FedEx with a goal to refine the technology and deploy commercially in the future.

FedEx shares our belief that innovation should solve the most difficult tasks in operations, said Samir Menon, founder and CEO of Dexterity AI. Our collaboration is driven by a vision of AI-powered robotics that is adaptable to our customers most pressing needs.

The official unveiling of this innovative AI-powered robotics truck loading technology took place at the companies joint event Unlock the Dock in San Francisco on September 26, 2023.

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Dexterity, Inc. is a Redwood City, California-based robotics company specializing in creating intelligent robots with human-like dexterity. By automating repetitive tasks, Dexterity's full-stack robotics solutions unlock the maximum value of the workforce, allowing employees to focus on higher-level, cognitive work. With applications in logistics, warehousing, and supply chain operations, Dexterity's robots excel in complex manipulations in unpredictable environments. To learn more, visitwww.dexterity.ai.

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FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) provides customers and businesses worldwide with a broad portfolio of transportation, e-commerce and business services. With annual revenue of nearly $90 billion, the company offers integrated business solutions through operating companies competing collectively, operating collaboratively and innovating digitally as one FedEx. Consistently ranked among the world's most admired and trusted employers, FedEx inspires its more than 500,000 employees to remain focused on safety, the highest ethical and professional standards and the needs of their customers and communities. FedEx is committed to connecting people and possibilities around the world responsibly and resourcefully, with a goal to achieve carbon-neutral operations by 2040. To learn more, please visit fedex.com/about.

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Newton High Schools Team Aperture attends super bowl of robotics – New Jersey Education Association

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Once again, Newton High Schools Team Aperture participated in the super bowl of robotics, held in Houston, Texas, in April.

Guided, in part, by NJEA member and Assistant Coach Lisa Holder, Team Aperture qualified by winning the FIRST Mid-Atlantic District Competition in early April at Lehigh University.

FIRST is an acronym which represents For Inspiration and Recognition in Science and Technology. The organization was founded in 1989 to inspire young people to get involved in science and technology.

The FIRST Robotics Competition World Championship brings together hundreds of teams and tens of thousands of participants, coaches, mentors and spectators.

According to the FIRST website, Under strict rules, limited time and resources, teams of students are challenged to raise funds, design a team "brand," hone teamwork skills, and build and program industrial-size robots to play a difficult field game against like-minded competitors. Its as close to real-world engineering as a student can get. Volunteer professional mentors lend their time and talents to guide each team. Each season ends with an exciting FIRST Championship.

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Exoskeleton Report eMagazine: The Latest in Wearable Robotics … – Exoskeleton Report

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The world of wearable robotics is evolving rapidly, and the latest issue of the Exoskeleton Report digital magazine is a testament to this dynamic industry. This months edition, Volume 1, Issue No. 3, is brimming with exciting news, developments, and insights and is attached to a brand new viewer.

A Glimpse into the Exoskeleton World

This issue is packed with a total of nine news stories, each offering a unique perspective on the advancements in the exoskeleton industry. From ErgoSants new US production plant to Wandercrafts pioneering Atalante X exoskeletons making their way to German neurorehabilitation clinics, the news section provides a comprehensive overview of the latest happenings.

Furthermore, readers can delve into shorter summaries of pivotal events in the headline news section, which covers topics like Fourier Intelligences humanoid robot preorders and Marsi Bionics 10th-anniversary celebrations.

Looking Ahead

The On The Horizon section is a must-read for those keen on staying updated with upcoming events. It highlights forthcoming exoskeleton-related developments, shows, conferences, and events. This section also emphasizes the importance of real-world application and research in the field, showcasing studies like the one led by Maury Nussbaum, which explores the potential benefits of exoskeletons for construction workers.

In Conclusion

The September 29, 2023, issue of the Exoskeleton Report is a treasure trove of information for enthusiasts, professionals, and anyone curious about the future of wearable robotics, exoskeletons, and exosuits. As the industry continues to grow and innovate, staying informed is crucial, and the Exoskeleton Report remains a trusted source for the latest news and insights.

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