Lantronix teams with Misty Robotics to build Misty II open platform

Among the hurdles for social robots is the need for engaging content and development of useful applications. Lantronix Inc. today said that it has supported Misty Robotics in creating the Misty II open platform. The robot, which uses Qualcomm Robotics technology, has built-in apps for education, elder care, and COVD-19 transmission prevention.

“For robots to become a part of our everyday lives, developers need an accessible robot platform upon which to build,” stated Morgan Bell, head of engineering at Misty Robotics. “Working with Lantronix and its Intelligent Edge Solutions [IES] platform, we created Misty II with the performance and development capabilities needed for meaningful tasks and customization for business, home healthcare, and educational use.”

“Lantronix’s role in the creation of Misty II is a direct result of our expanded offerings in edge computing and engineering services attributed to our recent acquisition of Intrinsyc Technologies Corp.,” said Paul Pickle, CEO of Lantronix. “Our expanded strengths enable us to offer Intelligent Edge Solutions that address a wide variety of development and manufacturing needs to support our customers’ visions — ranging from robotics to medical solutions to the fight against COVID-19.”

Lantronix acquired Intrinsyc Technologies, which supports the development of embedded and Internet of Things (IoT) products, in January.

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Amava Launches "Amava Learns" to Deliver Purpose and Connection Through Continuing Education Opportunities

MENLO PARK, Calif., June 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Amava, the leading platform connecting a new generation of empty nesters and active retirees with jobs, volunteer opportunities and unique experiences, has expanded its offerings to include hundreds of new instructor-led classes and self-paced courses.

Many Amava members are Baby Boomers and Gen Xers interested in learning new skills, pursuing interests and hobbies or just challenging themselves. In a recent Amava poll of more than 175,000 households, 60% of the respondents chose "learning something new" as a top priority. Besides the obvious benefit of attaining knowledge, continuing education is a great way to expand the mind, find new purpose and establish new social connections.

"Lifelong learning is a fundamental part of the lives of our members," says Mark Silverman, CEO of Amava. "We want to make it as easy as possible for them to find quality classes and other learning experiences that meet their evolving needs at the best price."

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FinTech profile: DailyPay, the payroll game-changer

DailyPay provides a platform that delivers early earned wage access an employee retention programmes to all payroll systems

DailyPay is the leader in on-demand pay. The business offers an innovative platform that delivers cost-savings to customers and a host of benefits to their employees.

The innovative fintech, established in 2015, provides earned income software that easily integrates with most payroll and time management systems used by large organisations. 

In a digital age people want more from their money. DailyPay enables a seamless, digital payroll experience that cares for employees. 

It’s PayEx platform provides a frictionless experience at each stage of the employee lifecycle, from recruitment through to off-boarding. 

For example, through PayEx, employees can access wages and tips early and save it as they earn. They can also be sent rewards. 

According to the company, this “strengthens the employee-employer bond through a unique pay experience”.

This, it adds, “leads to increased employee engagement and retention, with minimal effort and with no cost to the employer”.

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Understanding Generational Consumer Behaviors And Preferences Can Help Businesses Reopen Successfully

After nearly three months of quarantines around the country, many businesses are reopened or planning to reopen. A recent survey, Impact of COVID-19 on National, Brick-and-Mortar Brands: A Study of Consumer Behavior, Preferences,and Expectations Amid COVID-19 by software company Momentfeed, surveyed 1,000 people to better understand how generations of consumers may react to business openings and what possible steps brick-and-mortar stores can take to effectively appeal to different consumer groups. 

The good news: 91% of those surveyed said they “will return to restaurants, shops, gyms, banks, theaters, spas and other offline businesses.” However, there will be preferences and lasting changes that all brands need to consider before and during the early stages of reopening.

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Infrared and 3D Sensing: How Machines Are Learning Human Senses

Takeaway: Machine vision, whether for robots, drones, or connected cars, brings a human quality that has opened a whole new vista for application development.

Rudimentary infrared products and applications, recognizable by their characteristic red lights that respond to gestures, are a familiar sight to many.

Touchless household garbage cans that open on their own in response to hand gestures and autonomous robotic household vacuum cleaners that dodge walls and other barriers, or even recharge on their own, are examples of other familiar sights in many homes these days.

In the context of coronavirus and other debilitating viruses, touchless hand washing for infection control is noticeable in intensive care units in hospitals.

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