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Drone data scanning company Skycatch announces a $25M raise

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Founded in 2013, the Bay Area-based company provides centimeter-accurate 3D scanning services, primarily for construction sites and mining operations. Image Credits: The company’s technology works with off-the-shelf drones, including ones manufactured by DJI. Indonesia, China, Philippines, Thailand and Japan.

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Foxglove raises $15M to build dev infrastructure for robots

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While at Cruise, Macneil says that he saw firsthand the lack of off-the-shelf tooling for robotics and autonomous vehicle development; Cruise had to hire entire teams to build tooling in-house, including apps for visualization, data management, AI and machine learning, simulation and more. ” Foxglove’s cloud suite. .

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Dent Reality raises $3.4M to bring augmented reality into the grocery store

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Despite Apple and Facebook investing billions into a “metaverse” future, in recent years there’s been a distinct drop-off in venture deals for startups focused on finding opportunities in augmented reality. AR capabilities allow users to hold their phone up to chart a path to the object of their desire.

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DIY: 5 ways disruptive component startups can win over OEMs

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For example, we made a small digital display device for a supermarket shelf that could be powered wirelessly. We 3D printed it and actually used some tape on the inside to keep things in place. While you’re showing off your first device, gauge people’s responses and ask for both initial impressions and constructive feedback.

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Wonder Dynamics raises $2.5M seed to equip indie filmmakers with AI-powered VFX

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Practically every film production these days needs some kind of visual effects work, but independent creators often lack the cash or expertise to get that top-shelf CG. million to make it happen. The company has its origins in 2017, after Sheridan and Todorovic met on the set of Rodrigo Garcia’s film Last Days in the Desert.

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H3X rethinks the electric motor to power the next phase of mobility

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It’s plain to see that electric vehicles are the future, but there’s more to making that change happen than swapping out a gas motor for a battery-powered one — especially in aircraft. “The problem was uniquely suited to our abilities, and passions too — we’re excited about this stuff. . Image Credits: H3X.

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4 Advantages of Custom Software Development

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Sure, you could grab a cheap off-the-shelf software package and cross your fingers that it aligns with your company’s needs. Off-the-shelf packages are made for mass consumption. What you’ve heard is, in fact, true: custom software development costs more than commercial off-the-shelf solutions (COTS).