Boulder-based Misty Robotics Inc. adds temperature screen capabilities to robot

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BOULDER — Misty Robotics Inc. has added body temperature screening capabilities to its Misty II personal robot’s skill set in an effort to help curb the spread of COVID-19.

“The Temp Screening Assistant for Misty II is an automated, contactless, and touchless solution for screening and detecting individuals with an elevated temperature and other health risk factors associated with COVID-19 infection,” Misty said in a news release. “Companies benefit from reduced risk to their frontline staff and the elimination of surface hygiene concerns associated with touch-based systems. Screening is consistent, reliable and most of all friendly.”

The robotic assistant with temperature screening technology starts at $2,999 plus monthly fees.

“This is different from any other solution for temperature screening on the market. It isn’t a tablet. It isn’t a kiosk. It isn’t a human with a no touch thermometer. Misty II in the role of temperature screener is a new kind of assistant, who can make the whole temperature screening process pleasant and memorable,” Misty CEO Tim Enwall said in the release.

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Lantronix teams with Misty Robotics to build Misty II open platform

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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

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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

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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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