Topic: Ff Venture Capital

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ff Venture Capital to Be First In-Residence Investor With GENIUS NY Accelerator

September 14, 2023 · ff Venture Capital is opening an office in Syracuse, N.Y., and will support competitions and events with GENIUS NY for drone and robotics startups in the region.

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Robots and ChatGPT Can Help Tackle Loneliness, Observes Investor

September 6, 2023 · Robots and ChatGPT are getting a lot of hype, but they could actually improve the lives of older adults, notes ff Venture Capital's Oliver Mitchell.

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Sub UAS Develops Submersible Robots That Can Fly

July 10, 2023 · Sub UAS was founded by a Rutgers University professor who has devised propulsion systems that work both in air and underwater, opening new applications for drones.

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Automate 2023 Recap, AI Ethics, and the ‘Receding Horizon’ Problem

May 30, 2023 · Automate 2023 featured interesting discussions around the future of AI and robotics, ethical development, and the growing demand for automation, writes ffVC's Oliver Mitchell.

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6 River Systems Handoff a Sign for Mobile Robot Vendors to Demonstrate Value, Say Analysts

May 8, 2023 · 6 River Systems, which reportedly experienced layoffs around its sale from Shopify to Ocado, is an example of mobile robot suppliers striving to survive current challenges, said investors and analysts.

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Gen Z Roboticists Important in the Age of ChatGPT

February 28, 2023 · Gen Z offers hope for a new wave of innovative automation, but academia and industry must nurture and recruit a new generation of talent, says investor Oliver Mitchell.

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2023 Could Be the Year of Social Robots Like the Tombot Robot Dog

January 4, 2023 · Tombot has developed robot companions with The Jim Henson Co. to help people with conditions such as Alzheimer's and autism, and its founder describes its approach.

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A Response to Luddite Politicians: Drones Can Save Costs and Lives

November 29, 2022 · While some politicians may be speaking out against the use of drones, they are increasingly being used to do jobs that are too dangerous for humans.

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Automation Is a Recession Hedge, Say Speakers at ffVC Drones & Robotics Summit

October 16, 2022 · Automation, including robots, drones, and autonomous vehicles, can not only provide efficiency but also resilience, said speakers at ff Venture Capital's event.

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Civ Robotics Raises $5M Seed Round for Autonomous Surveying System

September 22, 2022 · Civ Robotics plans to use its seed funding to expand its staff, continue R&D, and grow business development for its CivDot surveying robot.

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Cray X Exemplifies How Robot Enabled Humans Can Solve Supply Chain Woes

August 16, 2022 · The Cray X exoskeleton is an example of how the "injection of power" into human workforces with automation can elevate warehouse productivity, writes ffVC's Oliver Mitchell.

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