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Brain To Roll Out Autonomous Robots At Walmart

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San Diego-based robotics and artificial intelligence software developer Brain Corp. said on Monday that Walmart Stores will be rolling out a fleet of robots, powered by its software, starting in early 2019. Brain develops computer vision and artificial intelligence software, specifically aimed at navigation.

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MemComputing's Founder Gets $500K In Grant From DARPA

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The co-founder of San Diego-based startup MemComputing , UC San Diego professor Max Di Ventra, has received a $500,000 grant from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), to advance the research behind MemComputing's computing technology. READ MORE>>.

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Brain Corp. Claims Record Sales As Robotics Takes Off

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San Diego-based artificial intelligence software developer Brain Corp says it is saw "record sales and revenue growth" in 2019, on strong retailer demand for autonomous, mobile robots.

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Boston A.I. Leaders Call for Focus on Diversity, Global Mindset in 2019

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It was an eventful year for the artificial intelligence industry. software startups to reflect on the trends that defined the sector in 2018—and where things might be headed in 2019. software startups to reflect on the trends that defined the sector in 2018—and where things might be headed in 2019.

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Cubic Buys GRIDSMART For $87M

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San Diego-based Cubic Corporation said on Wednesday that it has acquired GRIDSMART Technologies , a developer of video tracking technology for the traffic management market. Cubic said GRIDMSART is expected to add $35M in sales and $8M in Adjusted EBITDA for the 2019 calendar year. The deal was worth $87M in cash.

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Copps: Key Ingredient As A.I. Permeates Daily Life is Building Trust

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The promise, and pitfalls, of artificial intelligence became more apparent in the last year, and for Dave Copps, founder of A.I. companies such as Brainspace and Hypergiant Sensory Sciences, the pace of adoption will only accelerate in 2019.

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Whiskey Coffee, Immigration, AI: MassChallenge Austin 2019 Startups

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They’re startups that are developing products in a wide range of sectors, including life sciences, agriculture, and artificial intelligence. Austin —MassChallenge has picked the 74 early-stage companies that will eventually compete for a portion of $500,000 in cash as a part of its Austin accelerator program.