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Month: May 2024

Humanoid Robot Timeline: From Ancient Automata to 2075

May 3, 2026May 31, 2024 by Mike Kalil
Elektro Humanoid Robot by Westinghouse Electric Corporation

Let’s start in Ancient Greece with the emergence of automata, machines designed to complete tasks or mimic human actions.

Autonomous Drone Evolution: From the 1900s to the 22nd Century

May 3, 2026May 25, 2024 by Mike Kalil
Skydio drone

Journey through the history of drones, from their early beginnings in the 1910s to the bold possibilities of the future.

History of Autonomous Technology in Cinema

May 3, 2026May 20, 2024 by Mike Kalil
Olivia Wilde in Tron Legacy (2010)

Let’s dive right into the evolution of autonomous technology in film, from futuristic self-driving vehicles to advanced intelligent controlled systems.

Industrial Automation Evolution: Advancements from Ancient Times to Y4K

November 1, 2025May 16, 2024 by Mike Kalil
History and Future of Industrial Automation

Let’s dive into the distant past and future of industrial automation, from ancient times to present day technologies to the year 4000.

Digital Twin Evolution: Future Possibilities from 2025 to 2100

April 5, 2026May 13, 2024 by Mike Kalil
Future of Digital Twin Technology

We’re only scratching the surface. Let’s peak into the future of digital twins.

The Future of Manufacturing: The Optimist and Doomer Scenarios

May 5, 2026May 10, 2024 by Mike Kalil
The Future of Manufacturing Scenarios

On one side there’s optimists who say automation will lead more fulfilling lives and societies. On the other there’s doomers who view the transformation of manufacturing as the possible end of humanity. 

Navy’s Slow Adoption of Digital Design Tools Hurting Shipbuilding Programs: GAO Report

May 3, 2026May 8, 2024 by Mike Kalil
Navy vessel digital twin illustration

The US Navy’s slow adoption of digital design tools is impeding its shipbuilding efforts, according to a new report submitted to Congress. 

CHIPS Act Funding to Go to $285 Million Digital Twin Center for Semiconductor Manufacturing

May 3, 2026May 6, 2024 by Mike Kalil
Semiconductor Industry in the Fourth Industrial Revolution

The Biden administration is planning a special center dedicated to digital twin technology for semiconductor manufacturing.

The Future of Manufacturing, According to Movies

May 3, 2026May 4, 2024 by Mike Kalil
Industrial Automation in Metropolis (1927)

So as we peer beyond the Fourth Industrial Revolution, perhaps the biggest clues are within the entertainment we enjoy today. 

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