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These #robots climb walls and pipelines gathering data on the state of critical infrastructure. A software platform powered by #AI uses the #data to build a precise digital model, which can give astonishingly detailed insights into the health and integrity of vital infrastructure such as bridges and power plants, and can ultimately save lives, cut the costs and risks associated with maintenance, and reduce CO2 emissions. Co-founder and CEO of Gecko Robotics Jake Loosararian, explains how it all works. Gecko Robotics is an example of ‘technology convergence’, which is when multiple technologies combine to create new capabilities that generate compounding effects and give rise to new industries and business models. A new report by the Forum and Capgemini identifies 23 #technology combinations reshaping industries today. Read it here: https://ow.ly/NLGJ50ZbRzJ AI is booming. Quantum breakthroughs are accelerating. Billions are pouring into biotech. So why isn’t the world feeling the impact yet? Innovation is only the beginning – the real challenge is scaling what works. Over the next month, we’ll explore what it takes to turn technological breakthroughs into real-world progress for industries, economies and people. #InnovateScaleImpact #AMNC26

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