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HONG KONG – “Social robots like me can take care of the sick or elderly,” Sophia says as she conducts a tour of her lab in Hong Kong. “I can help communicate, give therapy and provide social stimulation, even in difficult situations.”
Since being unveiled in 2016, Sophia – a humanoid robot – has gone viral. Now the company behind her has a new vision: to mass-produce robots by the end of the year.
Hanson Robotics, based in Hong Kong, said four models, including Sophia, would start rolling out of factories in the first half of 2021, just as researchers predict the pandemic will open new opportunities for the robotics industry.
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He will be replaced by
Anthony Lo, who most recently was vice president, Exterior Design, for the Renault Group.
Callum’s retirement is effective May 1, enabling a one-month transition to Lo, who will start with Ford on April 1. Like Callum, Lo will report to
Hau Thai-Tang, Ford’s chief product platform and operations officer.
About Moray Callum
Callum’s design influence on Ford and the industry has been extensive.
His most recent body of work was particularly prolific, as Callum and his team helped create and introduce the acclaimed 2021 F-150, Mustang Mach-E, and reimagined Bronco and Bronco Sport.
A refined, modern design language for Lincoln has been essential to the brand’s global resurgence.
UConn Researcher Develops Town-Level Model for COVID-19 in Connecticut
UConn researchers have created the first COVID-19 model to focus on the town, rather than the state or national level.
Simulated cases by end of 2020. (Contributed by Peter Chen) Copy Link
UConn professor of geography Peter Chen has published a study in the January 2021 issue of the International Journal of Geographical Information Science outlining a comprehensive predictive model for COVID-19 in every Connecticut town based on travel behaviors.
This model, named the MSEIR model, is a major contribution to the field, as it is the first COVID-19 model to focus on the town, rather than the state or national level.
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Panopto Opens New Office in Singapore
January 26, 2021 GMT
SEATTLE (BUSINESS WIRE) Jan 25, 2021
Panopto, the leading video management system provider for higher education and large enterprises, has opened a commercial office in Singapore in response to significant growth in demand in Asia. This increased presence complements the company’s existing office in Hong Kong and builds upon Panopto’s Singapore-based data centre, which hosts Panopto’s Asia-Pacific Cloud.
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Panopto has been a trusted partner for prominent enterprises such as SK Telecom and higher education institutions such as Singapore University of Social Sciences, as well as Hong Kong Polytechnic University.