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06.16.21
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This report explores AI innovation across various industries, with a particular focus on consumer, business and/or supply chain examples.
When it comes to developments related to AI, we see a few key themes emerge:
1) AI algorithms being used to support areas related to manufacturing, delivery, supply chain and also sustainable initiatives
2) Use of AI to enhance transparency and engagement when it comes to product consumption
3) AI technology being used to learn and adapt to consumer experiences & needs thus creating more personalized solutions
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AI-Supported Manufacturing Tools
Siemen' Industrial Edge Is Enhanced with Google Cloud Technology
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Scalable Supply Chain Technologies
Attabotics Offers AI-Driven 3D Robotic Supply Chain Solutions
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Hyperlocal Logistics Platforms
The GoKea Logistics Platform Uses Technology to Optimize Delivery
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AI-Powered Shipping Systems
Bearing.ai Shipping Uses AI to Increase Operational Efficiency
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AI-Powered B2B Platforms
Metal Networks.AI Uses its JAQI Engine to Connect Metal Buyers & Sellers
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Australian Grocer Coles Joined with AI Relex Solutions
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AI Delivery
Artificial intelligence is used to make delivery processes more efficient
Trend - AI-enhanced delivery systems are on the rise as businesses look for tech to make operations cheaper and more efficient. Robotic delivery systems and AI-operated fulfillment centers all work to prioritize cost and time-based efficiency.

Insight - For businesses, the adoption of AI speaks to the growing usefulness of smart technology in helping to streamline operations. Whether for small or large-scale operations, artificial intelligence is taking some of the work out supply chain management.
Trend Themes
1. AI-enhanced Delivery Systems - Businesses are adopting AI technology to streamline their operations, especially in supply chain management.
2. Hyperlocal Logistics Platforms - Customized solutions with API integration, automation, and AI-driven technologies are cutting costs and creating value for businesses and consumers.
3. Scalable Supply Chain Technologies - Robotic supply chain solutions with AI-powered framework provide more efficient inventory management and save 85% space compared to traditional fulfillment warehouses.
Industry Implications
1. Retail - Logistics as a service cross-platform and the optimization of delivery systems can revolutionize commerce, supply chains, and logistics.
2. Food and Beverage - Autonomous food delivery robots and AI-operated fulfillment centers prioritize cost and time-based efficiency.
3. Technology - The adoption of AI, V2X, AIoT, and open APIs in delivery technology provides disruptive innovation opportunities for businesses and entrepreneurs.
Autonomous Food Delivery Robots
Autonomous Food Delivery Robots
The ITRI Cubot ONE Autonomous Mobile Robot Works Indoors or Out
Autonomous Robot Delivery Startups
Autonomous Robot Delivery Startups
Cartken is an Autonomous Delivery Company Focusing on Low-Costs
Scalable Supply Chain Technologies
Scalable Supply Chain Technologies
Attabotics Offers AI-Driven 3D Robotic Supply Chain Solutions
IoT-Based Delivery Platforms
IoT-Based Delivery Platforms
FedEx and Microsoft's New Tool Can Help Retailers Optimize Deliveries
Hyperlocal Logistics Platforms
Hyperlocal Logistics Platforms
The GoKea Logistics Platform Uses Technology to Optimize Delivery
Robot-Powered Delivery Centers
Robot-Powered Delivery Centers
Kroger is Rolling Out an Ocado-Powered Customer Fulfilment Centre
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AI Delivery
Artificial intelligence is used to make delivery processes more efficient
Business operations continue to be adapted with smart technology like AI to enhance areas like shipping, delivery and supply chain logistics.
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AI-Gathering
Artificial intelligence is used in food to improve recipes and flavor
Trend - The use of AI to improve the ingredients and/or pairings of various dishes and snacks speaks to the continued growth of smart technology in a range of industries. Products improved by AI include everything from vegan dairy to assistant cooking chatbots.

Insight - With consumers being busy managing their various responsibilities, the streamlining of certain necessary routines is always welcome. Rituals like cooking are non-negotiable for many, but products and services that optimize consumption in terms of health and flavor, without additional time spent on the consumers' end, are particularly appealing.
Trend Themes
1. AI-infused Cooking - The use of AI in the food industry to optimize ingredients and pairings is growing, offering opportunities for streamlining necessary routines for busy consumers.
2. Personalized Food Products - Artificial intelligence is being utilized to create food products based on consumer preferences and tastes, setting itself apart from traditional offerings and addressing consumer health concerns.
3. Innovative Plant-based Ingredients - Plant-based food products that incorporate new and innovative ingredients, such as chickpeas and bamboo, are providing an alternative to meat-based products and offering exciting new possibilities for product development.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage - The food and beverage industry is currently undergoing a wave of AI-infused innovation, with personalized food products and innovative plant-based ingredients driving growth and product development.
2. Tech and AI - Technology and AI are becoming increasingly interrelated with the food industry, bridging gaps and offering opportunities for growth and development in both fields.
3. Sustainability and Environment - The growing interest and innovation in plant-based food products is indicative of a larger movement towards sustainability and environmental responsibility, offering opportunities for growth and development in this expanding market.
AI-Improved Vegan Dairy Products
AI-Improved Vegan Dairy Products
Danone North America Partners with Brightseed to Enhance Its Line
AI-Made Chocolate Bars
AI-Made Chocolate Bars
'The Bar' from Valio Blends Human and Computer Capabilities
Chickpea-Based Alt Creams
Chickpea-Based Alt Creams
NotCreme is a Plant-Based Milk Cream for Cooking and Baking
Vegan Chocolate Donuts
Vegan Chocolate Donuts
NotCo Partnered with Dunkin' to Launch Vega Dulce de Leche Donuts
AI-Created Meatless Tenders
AI-Created Meatless Tenders
NotChicken Tenders are Made with Bamboo, Peach Powder & Fava Beans
AI Sake Pairings
AI Sake Pairings
Suzuki Shuzoten Uses Artificial Intelligence to Pair Sake & Fish
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AI-Gathering
Artificial intelligence is used in food to improve recipes and flavor
Here we see AI being used to help optimize consumption in the food and beverage space. As consumers become more conscious of their dietary habits, such software seeks to align with that desire for more customized consumption needs.
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AI Noise Control
Brands are leveraging AI technology for more efficient audio communication
Trend - As more people continue to work from home, tech companies are helping with work and school efficiency by eliminating audio distractions using artificial intelligence. They are leveraging AI technology to control background noise during classes or meetings for more efficient communication and concentration.

Insight - Due to COVID-19, consumers are staying home to practice social distancing. In the past year they've experienced a shift in work dynamics as they've transitioned to a work-from-home environment. As they transform their domestic space to accommodate this, they're still met with distractions and a changing of work-life dynamics. As a result, consumers seek out products and solutions that make the process of maintaining this new life easier.
Trend Themes
1. AI Noise Control - Tech companies are leveraging AI technology to control background noise during classes or meetings for more efficient communication and concentration
2. Noise-canceling Devices - Devices that harness AI noise-cancelling technology such as earbuds, headsets, and call platforms are becoming more popular as more people work from home.
3. Google Meet AI Noise Cancellation - Google Meet's AI-powered noise cancellation feature filters out background noise like a dog barking or keystrokes while on virtual meetings.
Industry Implications
1. Technology - Technology companies are harnessing AI technology to create noise-cancelling devices for more efficient communication while working from home.
2. Communication - Virtual communication platforms like Google Meet and call platforms like Krisp are investing in AI noise filtering technology to remove background noise during calls.
3. Audio Devices - Popular audio device manufacturers like ReduxBuds and Logitech are developing earbuds and headsets that feature AI-powered noise-cancellation technology.
AI-Powered Noise Cancellation
AI-Powered Noise Cancellation
Google Meet Now Uses Artificial Intelligence to Quiet Ambient Noise
AI-Powered Wireless Earbuds
AI-Powered Wireless Earbuds
The 'ReduxBuds' Offer Active Noise Cancellation and More
Noise-Cancelling Conference Headsets
Noise-Cancelling Conference Headsets
The Logitech Zone Wired Headset is Microsoft Teams-Certified
Noise-Canceling Call Platforms
Noise-Canceling Call Platforms
'Krisp' Uses AI to Remove Unwanted Noise from Calls
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Pattern of Opportunity: divergencePattern of Opportunity: reduction
AI Noise Control
Brands are leveraging AI technology for more efficient audio communication
AI technology is being used to not only streamline business operations and services, but we're also seeing usage among daily consumer rituals and solving challenges related to areas like working from home.
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B2B Waste
B2B waste-reduction platforms, initiatives and collaborations are on the rise
Trend - As brands look to become more environmentally friendly, they're increasingly turning to businesses that specialize in waste-reduction. Everything from food waste to textile waste is now being addressed and repurposed by emerging B2B businesses.

Insight - As consumers become more eco-friendly, they're putting more pressure on brands to do the same, and to help them adapt their lifestyles to reduce their personal impact. Brands that make these adjustments in authentic ways appeal to the growing demographic of eco-conscious consumers.
Trend Themes
1. Waste-reduction - Businesses specializing in waste-reduction are offering sustainable solutions for companies looking to become more environmentally friendly.
2. Food Waste Prevention - The rising issue of food waste is prompting businesses to create innovative solutions to minimize its impact on the environment and increase sustainability throughout the food supply chain.
3. Blockchain and AI - Emerging technologies such as blockchain and AI are revolutionizing the way businesses approach waste reduction and are being harnessed to create innovative and efficient solutions.
Industry Implications
1. Food Service - Food service providers are increasingly adopting sustainable practices and technologies to combat food waste and improve environmental impact.
2. Retail - Retail businesses are implementing innovative strategies to reduce waste and improve sustainability, such as offering discounts on unsold inventory or implementing AI-driven inventory management systems to minimize waste and improve product freshness.
3. Textiles - The textile industry is harnessing the power of emerging technologies such as blockchain and AI to minimize fabric waste and create a more sustainable supply chain, connecting manufacturers with resellers and making fabric acquisition more efficient and eco-friendly.
Cloud-Based Fresh Produce Replenishments
Cloud-Based Fresh Produce Replenishments
Australian Grocer Coles Joined with AI Relex Solutions
Blockchain-Enabled Textile Marketplaces
Blockchain-Enabled Textile Marketplaces
Queen of Raw Uses AI and Blockchain to Sell Fashion Waste
Food Waste-Preventing Ordering Apps
Food Waste-Preventing Ordering Apps
goMkt Fights the Food Crisis with Convenience & Mindfulness
Waste-Reducing Celebrity Chefs
Waste-Reducing Celebrity Chefs
NY Chef Marcus Samuelsson Partners with Eco-Friendly Food Brands
SCORE 5.9
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Pattern of Opportunity: acceleration
Megatrend CatalyzationCatalyzation
B2B Waste
B2B waste-reduction platforms, initiatives and collaborations are on the rise
Within the B2B space, we're not only seeing continued movements to align to eco-friendly operations, but the use of more efficient and streamlined tactics, through AI algorithms and beyond, to help businesses maintain on-going commitments to areas like waste reduction and limiting carbon footprints.
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AI-Supported Manufacturing Tools
Siemen' Industrial Edge Is Enhanced with Google Cloud Technology
German automation company Siemens offers Industrial Edge, a set of manufacturing solutions that are enhanced with Google Cloud technology. The partnership between the two companies brings Google Cloud's data cloud, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to Siemen's Industrial Edge to empower manufacturers with data-driven, all-in-one tools. With the enhanced tools, manufacturers can optimize the production line by processing real-time data about machine operations.

Since the Industrial Edge tools can be directly integrated into machines, the collected data can be efficiently processed at the point of retrieval or exported for further analysis in the company's cloud network. The tools assist manufacturers in identifying problems on the line, providing productivity projections, keeping machines updated, and more–all made more accessible through Google Cloud. Dominik Wee, Managing Director Manufacturing and Industrial at Google Cloud, said, "By simplifying the deployment of AI in industrial use cases, we’re helping employees augment their critical work on the shop floor."
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Trend Themes
1. AI-based Smart Manufacturing - The integration of Google Cloud technology with Siemen's Industrial Edge opens up the potential for AI-based smart manufacturing to optimize the production line and increase efficiency.
2. Real-time Data Processing - Siemen's Industrial Edge with Google Cloud technology provides manufacturers with the ability to process real-time machine data on the shop floor, allowing for immediate identification of problems and updates.
3. Cloud-integrated Manufacturing Solutions - The partnership between Siemens and Google Cloud provides manufacturers with all-in-one manufacturing tools that are cloud-integrated, allowing for enhanced data-driven productivity solutions.
Industry Implications
1. Manufacturing - Siemen's Industrial Edge with Google Cloud technology provides comprehensive manufacturing solutions to help optimize production processes.
2. Cloud Computing - The integration of Google Cloud technology with Siemen's Industrial Edge is a promising opportunity for businesses in the cloud computing industry to expand their offerings to manufacturing companies.
3. Artificial Intelligence - The partnership between Siemens and Google Cloud creates disruptive innovation opportunities for the artificial intelligence industry to leverage industrial use cases and augment critical work on the shop floor.
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AI eCommerce Assistants
Haptik's Artificial Intelligence Assistant Works Like an In-Store Agent
Buzzo is the name of Haptik's artificial intelligence assistant and it was created to enhance digital shopping experiences. The AI-powered voice assistant is said to bring "the simplicity of an in-store assisted experience to apps and websites," as it helps users navigate product choices with a voice-enabled interface.

Buzzo taps into meta data like filters, reviews, pricing and tags to understand a user's voice commands given in natural language. Like an in-store service agent, Buzzo helps to make meaningful recommendations, as well as suggest upsells, cross-sells to make the shopping experience as worthwhile as possible.

Research supports the fact that eCommerce is only continuing to grow, especially in the midst of a pandemic, and "digital is now the default way of shopping for most Millennials."
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Sources: prnewswire
Trend Themes
1. AI-powered Ecommerce Assistance - Integrating artificial intelligence into digital shopping experiences through voice-enabled interfaces to provide an in-store-like assistance can disrupt traditional eCommerce platforms and offer a more personalized buying experience for customers.
2. Voice-enabled Shopping - Enabling voice search, navigation, and communication during online shopping can provide a hands-free experience, improve accessibility for individuals with disabilities, and reduce friction in the customer journey.
3. Data-driven Recommendations - Leveraging meta data such as reviews, pricing, and tags using AI-powered assistants can offer intelligent product recommendations and increase the likelihood of upsells and cross-sells, thereby enhancing customer experience and generating more revenue.
Industry Implications
1. Ecommerce - Adopting AI-powered assistants and voice-enabled interfaces by eCommerce platforms and retailers can enhance customer experience and potentially increase revenue by providing a personalized buying journey for users and better understanding their needs and preferences.
2. Customer Service - Integrating voice-enabled chatbots and AI assistants can automate customer service and sales while reducing costs, improving efficiency, and providing 24/7 support to customers.
3. Technology - Incorporating AI, natural language processing, and machine learning technologies into digital shopping experiences will change the way customers interact with technology and open up new possibilities for innovation, creating a competitive advantage for companies in the tech industry.
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Scalable Supply Chain Technologies
Attabotics Offers AI-Driven 3D Robotic Supply Chain Solutions
Attabotics, a Calgary-based inventory management company, provides scalable robotic supply chain solutions using AI technology. The tech company, which makes inventory management more efficient through a proprietary storage and picking system, recently partnered with AtlaML and the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute. The tripartite partnership enhances Attabotics' product by optimizing Internet of Things operations, improving human-machine interfacing, and advancing data management and analytic capabilities.

Attabotics' robotic supply chain solutions save companies large swathes of space as its inventory system takes up 85% less room than traditional fulfillment warehouses. This efficient layout, which is inspired by ant colonies, uses a cube-based 3D storage system design that is equipped with a robotic delivery system for easy order picking. The robotic supply chain is optimized by an AI-powered framework that allows more to get done in less time. Attabotics' robotic supply chain can be scaled up alongside the businesses that use it by adding additional vertical storage structures.
Jun 7th, 2021
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Trend Themes
1. Scalable Robotic Supply Chain Solutions - Attabotics offers a space-saving and efficient robotic supply chain solution that can be scaled up alongside businesses.
2. AI-powered Framework for Inventory Management - Attabotics integrates Artificial Intelligence technology to enhance its inventory management capabilities.
3. 3D Storage Systems Design for Fulfillment Warehouses - Attabotics uses a cube-based 3D storage system design that takes up 85% less room than traditional fulfillment warehouses.
Industry Implications
1. Logistics and Supply Chain - Attabotics technology presents a disruptive innovation for logistics and supply chain management, particularly for companies that require scalability and optimization of their operations
2. Artificial Intelligence and Data Management - AI-driven inventory management is a disruptive innovation opportunity in the tech industry
3. Fulfillment Warehouses and Storage Solutions - Attabotics presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the industry of fulfillment warehouses and storage solutions with its space-saving and efficient 3D storage system design.
SCORE 4.9
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Hyperlocal Logistics Platforms
The GoKea Logistics Platform Uses Technology to Optimize Delivery
The GoKea logistics platform uses AI technology to offer hyperlocal logistics services to businesses in India. The digital platform caters specifically to the Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Bangalore areas and empowers local entrepreneurs to scale their businesses with a suite of logistics solutions. These customized solutions, packaged under the GoKea Now banner, have API integration to automate the ordering process. Some of these services include Now Express 45 for time-sensitive deliveries, Now Plus for high-value goods, and Now RetailGo for restaurants and food chains.

The GoKea logistics platform also offers other end-to-end services that handle many aspects of the supply chain. GoKea Connect offers tech-driven deliveries while GoKea E2E offers advanced supply chain management. Using automation and AI-driven technologies, the GoKea logistics platform cuts costs and creates value for businesses and consumers.
Jun 7th, 2021
Sources: prnewswire & bizvibe
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Trend Themes
1. Hyperlocal Logistics Services - The rise of hyperlocal logistics services powered by AI technology creates opportunities for businesses to optimize local delivery operations and grow their customer base.
2. Customized Logistics Solutions - Customized logistics solutions packaged as end-to-end services provide opportunities for logistics entrepreneurs to scale their businesses and offer competitive advantages.
3. AI-driven Supply Chain Management - The use of AI-driven technologies and automation in supply chain management creates opportunities for businesses to reduce costs and improve efficiency in logistics operations.
Industry Implications
1. Logistics - The logistics industry can leverage hyperlocal logistics services and AI-driven technologies to optimize local delivery operations and enhance customer satisfaction.
2. E-commerce - E-commerce businesses can take advantage of customized logistics solutions and end-to-end services to provide faster and more reliable delivery services, which can help them attract and retain more customers.
3. Restaurant and Food Chains - The restaurant and food chain industry can benefit from hyperlocal logistics platforms such as GoKea RetailGo for more efficient and cost-effective food delivery operations, which can help them expand their business and increase revenue.
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AI-Driven Invoicing Technologies
Scrypt AI Uses Cognitive Automation to Optimize Accounting
Scrypt AI is an invoicing software that uses cognitive automation to help businesses make accounting more accurate and efficient. The platform offers services for both Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AP). Scrypt AI's AP platform provides a Universal Invoice Hub that comes equipped with a robust set of tools to manage accounting, transactions, and documents. The AR platform automatically processes payments from end to end using automation software and predictive analytics.

Scrypt AI draws on cognitive automation–a combination of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and big data that mimics human behavior and employs adaptive decision-making–to revolutionize the AP process. This automation software precisely performs the mundane, repetitive tasks associated with accounting, resulting in increased productivity and fewer errors. Due to the lack of human teams, Scrypt AI's software can be effortlessly scaled up alongside businesses.
Jun 7th, 2021
Sources: pymnts & scrypt.ai
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1. Cognitive Automation Tools - Businesses can benefit from incorporating AI-driven automation software like Scrypt AI into their accounting functions to increase productivity and accuracy while minimizing errors.
2. Universal Invoice Hub - The Universal Invoice Hub provided by Scrypt AI is a versatile tool that can manage transactions, documents, and accounting functions, creating an opportunity for businesses to streamline their invoice and payment processes.
3. End-to-end Payment Automation - By utilizing Scrypt AI's AR platform, businesses can take advantage of end-to-end payment automation technology, further reducing the workload on accounting teams and minimizing errors in the process.
Industry Implications
1. Financial Services - The Financial Services industry can benefit from incorporating AI-driven invoicing technologies, such as Scrypt AI, into their workflows to improve accuracy and efficiency when managing accounts receivable and accounts payable.
2. Small Business - Small businesses can utilize platforms like Scrypt AI's Universal Invoice Hub to manage their accounting functions, resulting in more streamlined operations and better record-keeping, leading to improved decision making and profitability.
3. Retail - Incorporating end-to-end payment automation technology, such as that offered by Scrypt AI, can help the retail industry reduce payment errors and speed up the payment process, leading to improved customer satisfaction and loyalty.
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Smart Market Intelligence Platforms
The EDITED Platform Provides AI-Powered Market Intelligence
At a time when staying up-to-date in the market is of the utmost importance, the EDITED platform provides businesses with AI-powered market intelligence. The platform is made up of three products–EDITED Data, EDITED Analytics, and EDITED Research–that each play a role in building an informed retail strategy. EDITED Data uses an AI engine to sort through over 2.5 billion products to collect and curate relevant market data. EDITED Analytics builds easily accessible and shareable reports and dashboards based on comprehensive market research. EDITED Research allows businesses to work directly with EDITED's team of experienced Retail Analysts.

The EDITED platform has powerful analytic software that uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to run real-time data collection. This software not only cuts out the intensive data collection process from market research but also provides the most current and actionable information to help businesses stay ahead of trends. The EDITED platform's recent acquisition of Dynamic Action added innovative real-time decision-making tools that use AI to optimize retailing.
Jun 7th, 2021
Sources: pymnts & edited
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1. AI-powered Market Intelligence - The EDITED platform utilizes AI-powered market intelligence to provide businesses with up-to-date and actionable information to stay ahead of market trends.
2. Real-time Decision-making Tools - The recent acquisition of Dynamic Action by the EDITED platform provides innovative real-time decision-making tools that use AI to optimize retailing.
3. Comprehensive Market Research - EDITED Analytics builds easily accessible and shareable reports and dashboards based on comprehensive market research using EDITED Data.
Industry Implications
1. Retail Industry - The EDITED platform provides market intelligence and decision-making tools for retail businesses to stay ahead of trends.
2. Market Research Industry - The EDITED platform disrupts the market research industry by using AI-powered and real-time data collection.
3. Artificial Intelligence Industry - The EDITED platform disrupts the AI industry by using advanced AI-powered algorithms to collect and analyze data for market intelligence.
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AI-Powered Shipping Systems
Bearing.ai Shipping Uses AI to Increase Operational Efficiency
Bearing.ai shipping, developed by startup veteran Dylan Kiel, is an AI-powered shipping system that uses data to increase operational efficiency. The shipping system uses deep learning and real data to create accurate algorithmic models that predict fuel consumption and speed among other factors. Bearing.ai shipping has a high level of compatibility with all kinds of shipping vessels, which ensures the system is accessible across the industry.

Bearing.ai shipping uses real-world data alongside the company's specific shipping data to generate routes that are optimized for speed and efficiency. These routes, which can be accessed by email or web application, automatically account and adjust for major shipping factors like weather throughout the shipping process. Bearing.ai shipping is in a closed beta stage and is currently only available to select early partners.
Jun 7th, 2021
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1. AI-driven Shipping Routes - The use of AI-enhanced algorithms and deep learning to optimize shipping routes is disrupting traditional shipping operations.
2. Real-time Data Analysis - The ability to use real-world data to make predictions about fuel consumption and speed is changing the way the shipping industry operates.
3. Customizable Shipping Systems - The development of customizable shipping systems that can be tailored to the specific needs of a company is revolutionizing supply chain operations.
Industry Implications
1. Shipping and Logistics - The use of AI-powered shipping systems is disrupting traditional shipping and logistics operations, improving efficiency and reducing costs.
2. Maritime - The implementation of AI-powered shipping systems has the potential to revolutionize the maritime industry by creating more efficient shipping processes and reducing environmental impact.
3. Supply Chain - The development of customizable shipping systems is changing the way companies manage their supply chains, creating opportunities for increased efficiency and cost savings.
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AI-Powered B2B Platforms
Metal Networks.AI Uses its JAQI Engine to Connect Metal Buyers & Sellers
Metal Networks.AI is a B2B platform that is designed to connect buyers to suppliers in the industrial metal sector through its AI-powered technology. The platform provides a built-in search engine called JAQI, an AI Buyer Assistant, that optimizes supplier sourcing. Metal Networks.AI's proprietary engine uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to rapidly evaluate metal orders, find matches in close to real-time, and generate quotes for the sales associate to pass onto the buyer. This system takes the guesswork out of sourcing and cuts down on fruitless time spent combing for matches within traditional search engines.

Metal Network.AI's B2B cloud-based platform provides timely tools that streamline buying and selling industrial metal without additional costs and fees. The platform centralizes B2B interactions, creating a place for buyers and sellers to quickly connect online. Metal Network.AI's innovative tools are sold on a subscription basis.
Jun 7th, 2021
Trend Themes
1. AI-optimized B2B Platforms - The success of Metal Network.AI's JAQI engine demonstrates the potential for AI-powered B2B platforms to optimize supplier sourcing and streamline B2B interactions.
2. Cloud-based Industrial Marketplaces - Metal Network.AI's B2B platform demonstrates the potential for cloud-based marketplaces to streamline the buying and selling of industrial metals, creating a centralized and accessible location for B2B interactions.
3. Machine Learning-based Sourcing Tools - Metal Network.AI's proprietary engine showcases the potential for machine learning-based sourcing tools to take the guesswork out of supplier sourcing and generate quotes in close to real-time.
Industry Implications
1. Industrial Supplies - Metal Network.AI is disrupting the industrial supply market with its AI-powered JAQI engine that optimizes supplier sourcing and streamlines B2B interactions.
2. Cloud-based Marketplaces - Metal Network.AI is leading the charge in disrupting the traditional marketplace model with its cloud-based platform that centralizes B2B interactions for industrial metal suppliers and buyers.
3. Artificial Intelligence Technology - The success of Metal Network.AI's proprietary AI engine highlights the potential for AI technology to disrupt and optimize B2B interactions across industries.
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Warehouse Robotics Collab Projects
Locus Robotics Joins DHL Supply Chain on New Digital Processes
DHL Supply Chain extends its warehouse functions with the latest collaboration alongside Locus Robotics. Continuing to digitalize the methods behind the scenes, -- this starts the motion of implementing up to 2,000 artificially intelligent robots at a global scale. The robots will be integral to the company's operation and will be mostly used for e-commerce functions. It assists with picking and inventory replenishment, which results in higher efficiency and speeds up the delivery process.

Robots can also help save time by eliminating the maneuvering pushcarts in warehouses, lower physical strain for employees on-site, and optimize performance at a larger scale. Rick Faulk, CEO of Locus Robotics states, “Our expanded partnership with DHL reflects the increasing demand for warehouse digitalization worldwide to meet today’s exploding fulfillment challenges, [...] Locus is proud to be a valued technology resource that is helping DHL realize their strategic vision of digital transformation.”
Jun 3rd, 2021
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1. Warehouse Robotics - Increasing demand for digitalization in the warehouse industry opens opportunities for innovative robotics technology.
2. Artificial Intelligence in Logistics - Integration of AI-powered robots in logistics streamlines operations and enhances efficiency.
3. E-commerce Fulfillment Optimization - Robots assist with picking and inventory replenishment to speed up e-commerce delivery processes and satisfy customer demands.
Industry Implications
1. Warehouse and Inventory Management - Collaborative robotics projects provide more efficient and cost-effective ways to operate and manage warehouse facilities.
2. Logistics and Delivery Services - AI-powered robotics technology in logistics streamlines processes, increases efficiency, and ultimately enhances the overall customer shopping experience.
3. E-commerce - Robots used predominantly for e-commerce fulfillment processes provide a competitive edge as they speed up deliveries and help meet high customer expectations.
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Cloud-Based Fresh Produce Replenishments
Australian Grocer Coles Joined with AI Relex Solutions
Coles, the Australian supermarket giant, strikes a deal with Relex Solutions to implement a cloud-based artificial intelligence platform to revolutionize fresh produce stock replenishment. The retailer will interweave the AI technology with its existing in-house analytics forecasting solution.

Relex Solutions is set to install across more than 850 supermarkets nationally and seven fresh product distribution centers. The goal is not only to automate the produce replenishment process and reduce food waste, but also to improve stock order forecasts through various factors such as weather, past purchases, and local community events.

Other notable benefits from the AI-based replenishment system include fresher products, improved customer experiences through targeted ranges, improved availability, and simpler processes for Coles' team members.
May 17th, 2021
Sources: zdnet
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1. Cloud-based Replenishment - Opportunity for other retail sectors to automate stock replenishment process and reduce waste using cloud-based AI systems.
2. AI Forecasting Solutions - Emerging trend for supermarkets to interweave AI technology with existing in-house analytics to improve stock order forecasts for fresh produce.
3. Improved Customer Experiences - Increased focus on providing fresher products and targeted ranges to improve customer satisfaction.
Industry Implications
1. Retail - Opportunity for other retailers to adopt AI-based replenishment systems to improve stock order forecasts, reduce food waste, and enhance customer experiences.
2. Agriculture - Opportunity for agriculture industry to leverage AI forecasting solutions to improve supply chain efficiency, reduce waste, and increase profitability.
3. Logistics - Opportunity for logistics industry to integrate AI-based replenishment systems into their operations to optimize supply chain processes and reduce waste.
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Adjustable AIoT Workspaces
HALO is a Collection of Digital Height Adjustable Workstations
9am collaborated with Microsoft on HALO, a collection of digital height adjustable workstations that have lights and controls that can be adjusted with Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT.) The new digital height adjustable workstation collection HALO updates 9am's previous digital workstations with a focus on connection, sensing and smart guidance.

HALO integrates Pi lights to remind users not to be sedentary for too long, Wand C smart handset controls and a Digi Cube "brains" that detects human presence. With the Digi Cube, data can be processed and visualized to support an employee's management team, especially when it comes to reconfiguring desks.

As Shiyu Huang, COO of 9am, says: "By attaching smart devices to the desk, we enable employees to develop healthier working habits and enable managers to increase office usage rates while reducing costs at the same time."
Jan 14th, 2021
Sources: prnewswire & 9amtech
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1. Digital Height Adjustable Workstations - Opportunities for integration of AIoT to improve workplace health and productivity.
2. Smart Workplace Solutions - Opportunities for integrating sensing and data analysis to improve office management and usage.
3. Aiot Integration in Office Furniture - Opportunities for innovation in workplace furniture to integrate AIoT and support healthier working environments.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Manufacturing - Opportunities for furniture companies to incorporate AIoT technology and create innovative, health-focused workstations.
2. Office Supplies - Opportunities for office supply companies to develop smart solutions for workplace productivity and management.
3. Health and Wellness - Opportunities for health and wellness companies to partner with workspace solution providers to promote healthier working habits and environments.
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Smart AI Packaging
Illing Company Inc. Seeks to Expand the Packaging Vision of Its Clients
The growth and potential found in the technology sector is causing brand to expand the packaging vision, in order to satisfy and anticipate consumer needs, as well as supercharge product experience. Illing Company Inc. is focusing particularly on the implications of artificial intelligence for the packaging sector.

One of its offerings—IllingConnect—seeks to "create a one-on-one dialogue between [the] brand and the consumer, both before and after the sale." At its core, it is a cloud-based platform that allows for product experience to be transformed through authenticity and storytelling, to deliver hyper-localized content, present one-click buying opportunities, protect from grey market diversion and counterfeiting, and much more. In addition, Illing Company Inc. also emphasized that artificial intelligence can expand the packaging vision also in regards to the supply chain, as well as sustainability.
Jan 21st, 2021
Sources: illingcompany
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1. Smart AI Packaging - Using AI technology to enhance packaging design and create a more personalized customer experience.
2. Cloud-based Packaging - Using cloud-based platforms for enhanced product experience that includes storytelling and localized content.
3. Sustainability in Packaging - Innovative use of sustainable materials in packaging design.
Industry Implications
1. Packaging Manufacturing - Incorporating AI technology and cloud-based platforms can lead to disruptive innovation opportunities in packaging manufacturing and design.
2. Consumer Goods - Cloud-based packaging and AI technology can create a more personalized and enhanced shopping experience for consumers.
3. Supply Chain Management - The use of AI technology in packaging design and sustainability practices can lead to more efficient and cost-effective supply chain management.
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AI-Powered Job Hunt Assistants
'JobBot' Makes the Process of Finding the Best Job Easier
The 'JobBot' job hunt assistant is an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered solution for job seekers looking for an easier way to pinpoint the best opportunities. The chatbot will automatically notify the user if there is an opportunity open that fits their preferences on a daily, weekly or even hourly basis. Users can apply directly from Facebook Messenger using a basic career profile to get their foot in the door as quickly as possible.

The 'JobBot' job hunt assistant could help to greatly accelerate a person's ability to find the right job and also works on a worldwide basis to help professionals open up their options. The chatbot is likely to be a welcome addition to the world of job hunting given the traditionally tedious nature of the process.
Jun 1st, 2021
Sources: betalist & jobbot.me
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1. AI-powered Job Hunt Assistants - AI-powered job hunt assistants are disrupting the traditional job search process by providing helpful suggestions for job openings.
2. Facebook Messenger Job Applications - Using Facebook Messenger to apply for jobs makes it easier and faster for job seekers to get their foot in the door.
3. Global Job Search - Worldwide job search options are disrupting the traditional concept of a job hunt and making it accessible to a wider audience.
Industry Implications
1. Recruitment Industry - The recruitment industry can use AI-powered job hunt assistants to streamline their services and provide more opportunities to job seekers.
2. Social Media Industry - Social media platforms that integrate job applications, such as Facebook Messenger, could revolutionize the job search process and become leading job search platforms.
3. Career Counseling Industry - Career counselors can incorporate AI-powered job assistants into their services to help their clients find the best job options and expedite the job search process.
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AI-Powered Whiteboard Cameras
The Logitech Scribe Allows for Seamless Team Brainstorming
The Logitech Scribe whiteboard camera is an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered solution for the modern workplace that will provide professional teams with a new way to partake in brainstorming. The device works by being positioned over a whiteboard and will go to work broadcasting content in video meetings in a way that is highly precise. The unit also enables participants to see past the presenter to put a stronger focus on the content at hand.

The Logitech Scribe whiteboard camera is capable of automatically enhancing the color and contrast of text as well as sketches for enhanced clarity. The system can also recognize sticky notes placed on the surface, and comes ready to use with Microsoft Teams Rooms, Zoom Rooms and more.
May 19th, 2021
Sources: gadgetify & logitech
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1. AI-powered Whiteboard Cameras - Logitech Scribe demonstrates the potential for AI-powered whiteboard cameras to enhance team brainstorming in workspaces.
2. Precision Broadcasting in Video Meetings - The Logitech Scribe device prioritizes precise broadcasting during video meetings, opening up more opportunities for remote collaboration.
3. Recognition of Sticky Notes on Surface - The Logitech Scribe's ability to recognize sticky notes on the surface demonstrates the potential for AI to enhance physical-to-digital communication technologies.
Industry Implications
1. Technology - The emergence of AI-powered whiteboard cameras represents an opportunity for technological innovation in the video conferencing hardware industry.
2. Collaboration and Communication - AI-powered whiteboard cameras present an innovative solution for remote collaboration in the collaboration and communication industry.
3. Office Equipment and Supplies - The Logitech Scribe is an innovative type of office equipment that can be used alongside other office supplies like whiteboards and sticky notes.
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AI Video Conference Cameras
The Jabra PanaCast 20 Captures Video in 4K Ultra HD
The Jabra PanaCast 20 videoconferencing camera is a piece of hardware for professionals spending more time in remote meetings than ever before to help them broadcast the best-quality video possible.

The webcam is capable of capturing footage in crisp 4K Ultra HD resolution and makes use of artificial intelligence (AI) technology to make subtle changes to the video stream to ensure it always looks its best. The camera also makes use of Intelligent Lighting Optimization, Intelligent Zoom and more to have professionals feeling more agile when on a call.

The Jabra PanaCast 20 videoconferencing camera utilizes the Edge AI chip within to prevent latency issues, while also putting security front and center fo users to appreciate. This is further enhanced with a physical privacy cover that can be used when not on a call.
Apr 30th, 2021
Sources: thegadgetflow & jabra
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1. AI-powered Video Conferencing - Incorporating AI technology within video conferencing hardware can offer an opportunity to improve video and audio quality while also enhancing security measures.
2. 4K Ultra HD Video Capture - Manufacturing cameras capable of capturing footage in 4K Ultra HD resolution offers a potential niche to companies within the video conferencing hardware industry.
3. Edge AI Chip Integration - Integrating the Edge AI chip within video conferencing technology can help decrease latency issues and create more seamless user experiences.
Industry Implications
1. Video Conferencing Hardware - Manufacturing and improving upon video conferencing hardware technology has potential for innovation and growth in the current remote business climate.
2. Artificial Intelligence - Incorporating AI technology within hardware, like with the Jabra PanaCast 20, offers opportunities to enhance numerous industries, from video conferencing to healthcare.
3. Cybersecurity - With increased emphasis on privacy and security, developing physical safeguards and advanced security measures presents potential opportunity for growth within the cybersecurity industry.
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AI-Powered Robot Vacuums
The Dreame Bot L10 Pro Maps 3D Environments, Recognizes & Avoids Objects
Dreame Technology,'s Dreame Bot L10 Pro is an AI-powered robot vacuum cleaner that relies on intelligence obstacle recognition and simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) for getting around its environment. Over the last few years, the technology that helps robot vacuums move throughout a space has been vastly improved, as the devices are now faster at mapping, more accurate and even better at functioning in low-light conditions.

With artificial intelligence, this robot vacuum cleaner maps houses in real-time, so that it can respond accordingly to its environment. The Dreame Bot L10 Pro boasts millimeter-level detection of a 360-degree view, so that it can "automatically identify objects such as furniture, cable, slippers and avoid them accordingly in advance, reducing the risk of getting stuck or collided." The robot vacuum can also be programmed with specific cleaning areas and areas to avoid.
Mar 11th, 2021
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1. AI-powered Robot Vacuums - AI-powered robot vacuums are becoming more accurate, efficient and better at functioning in low-light conditions.
2. Intelligent Obstacle Recognition - Intelligent obstacle recognition is the latest technology improving the efficiency and safety of robot vacuum cleaners.
3. Real-time Mapping - Real-time mapping of environments allows robot vacuum cleaners to navigate and clean spaces more efficiently than ever before.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Electronics - The consumer electronics industry can explore AI-powered robot vacuum cleaners to improve the smart home experience.
2. Robotics - Robotics industry can develop intelligent obstacle recognition technology to improve the performance of robot vacuum cleaners and other robots.
3. Cleaning Services - Cleaning services can adopt robot vacuum cleaners with real-time mapping technology to clean spaces more efficiently and at a lower cost.
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AI-Powered Temperature Scanners
The FeverWarn 1100A Body Temperature Scanner is Noninvasive
The FeverWarn 1100A body temperature scanner is a noninvasive solution for businesses and schools that would work to drastically enhance health tracking in a very simple manner. The system works by being positioned at entryways and goes to work taking the temperature of every visitor by simply scanning their first, hand or body before they enter. The OPX artificial intelligence software will provide a reading in 1.5-seconds from between one and four-inches away, while the built-in memory is rated to hold up to 1,000 scans.

The FeverWarn 1100A body temperature scanner will alert the person if they have a fever using both an audio and visual alarm, while the connected design will enable administrators to keep track of the system via Android or iOS devices.
Mar 5th, 2021
Sources: gadgetify & amzn.to
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1. AI-powered Temperature Scanners - The use of AI-powered temperature scanners could revolutionize health tracking, particularly in public spaces.
2. Noninvasive Health Screening Technology - Noninvasive health screening technology has the potential to be a disruptive innovation in healthcare and public health management.
3. Connected Health Monitoring Systems - Connected health monitoring systems, like the FeverWarn 1100A, will become increasingly important to ensure public safety as global health risks emerge and evolve.
Industry Implications
1. Healthcare - The healthcare industry can leverage AI-powered temperature scanners to optimize health tracking in hospital and clinical settings.
2. Education - Noninvasive health screening technology may become an essential innovation in the education industry for managing communicable disease outbreaks.
3. Retail - Connected health monitoring systems, such as the FeverWarn 1100A, could be adopted by retailers to provide a safer shopping experience for customers amidst health concerns.
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AI-Generated Presentations
The Microsoft Word Transform Feature Turns Documents into Presentations
The Microsoft Word Transform feature is a useful one for quickly turning text-based Word documents into professional PowerPoint presentations that come to life with imagery, videos, themes and dynamic fonts. The artificial intelligence technology is designed to look at a text document and populate a PowerPoint presentation using assets that it predicts will suit the material best. With this feature, people have the potential to save time looking for content on their own, rather than needing to start from scratch.

Those within Microsoft’s Office Insider program will find that the feature is now accessible, and in the future, Microsoft Word Transform will be coming to all web users. For the time being, it's limited to English-language Word documents and the tool is only compatible with select Internet browsers.
Mar 3rd, 2021
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1. AI-generated Presentations - Microsoft Word Transform feature uses AI technology to create a professional PowerPoint presentations quickly and easily.
2. Time-saving Tools - The Transform feature helps people to save time and streamline the content creation process by automatically generating presentations from text documents.
3. Artificial Intelligence - AI-powered text analytics and content creation are increasingly disrupting the document creation industry.
Industry Implications
1. Office Productivity Software - Transform feature enhances the productivity and usability of Microsoft Office Suite, giving Word users an easy to use presentation creation tool.
2. Content Creation Software - Microsoft’s Transform feature is a revolutionary tools for bloggers, copywriters, marketing professionals and researchers to turn their content into dynamic multimedia presentations.
3. Artificial Intelligence Tools - AI-powered content creation software and presentation tools are being increasingly adopted by media and advertising companies to create dynamic and engaging content.
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AI-Powered IoT Control Buttons
The Josh Micro Smart Home Control Button Learns from Preferences
The Josh Micro smart home control button is a artificial intelligence (AI)-powered Internet of Things (IoT) hardware solution for users who are in search of a way to optimize the functionality of the various equipment in their living space.

The unit can be easily mounted on a wall or positioned on a flat surface and will go to work providing users with the ability to control lighting, music and a range of other functions in the home. Users can incorporate the units into every room in their home in order to add in voice assistant connectivity, while the customizable buttons will deliver an enhanced sense of personalization.

The Josh Micro smart home control button is finished with a fashionable aesthetic that will blend into existing decor seamlessly.
Feb 7th, 2021
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1. AI-powered Iot Control Buttons - The integration of artificial intelligence with IoT buttons provides the opportunity for enhanced functionality and personalization in the smart home environment.
2. Customizable Smart Home Controls - The ability to customize smart home control buttons according to user preferences creates a new level of personalization in the home automation industry.
3. Voice Assistant Integration in Smart Homes - Voice assistant connectivity in every room of the home through IoT control buttons presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the home automation sector.
Industry Implications
1. Smart Homes - The Josh Micro smart home control button represents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the smart home industry with its AI-powered IoT control capabilities.
2. Home Automation - The customizable features of the Josh Micro smart home control button highlight the potential for disruptive innovation in the home automation sector.
3. Internet of Things (iot) - IoT control buttons that incorporate AI technology, such as the Josh Micro, have the potential to revolutionize the IoT industry by enhancing functionality and personalization in smart homes.
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AI Insurance Apps
Tractable Accelerates Accident & Disaster Recovery with Artificial Intelligence
Tractable is applying artificial intelligence to auto insurance claims operations, helping to speed up the process for customers. Using computer vision to assess photos of car damage, the artificial intelligence technology is capable of understanding vehicle damage like an expert human appraiser and providing an appraisal as soon as photos are submitted by a user.

With AI, a process that would ordinarily require days and human power has been turned into a solution that frees up time and takes mere minutes. The technology is helping to take inefficiencies out of the claims process so that other decisions made on insurance and repairs can happen quicker. As Alex Dalyac, Tractable co-founder and CEO, puts it: "Computer vision is accelerating accident recovery; the technology is here, it's on the ground and it's making a difference."
Feb 1st, 2021
Sources: prnewswire
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1. AI-assisted Insurance Claims - Using AI to assess and appraise vehicle damage is optimizing the insurance claims process, leading to faster accident recovery times.
2. Computer Vision Technology in Auto Industry - Implementing computer vision technology into the auto industry is revolutionizing the way we inspect, evaluate, and repair car damages, creating opportunities for innovation in claims handling and vehicle maintenance.
3. Artificial Intelligence in Customer Service - Integration of AI into the customer service industry is leading to faster claim resolution and improving customer satisfaction, creating new opportunities for business growth.
Industry Implications
1. Insurance - Insurance companies can adopt AI-assisted claims processing to optimize efficiencies and reduce claim resolution times.
2. Auto Manufacturing - Auto manufacturers can implement computer vision technology to detect and fix vehicle damages, improving the quality of their products and reducing recall costs.
3. Customer Service - Customer service industries can utilize AI to speed up the claims resolution process, improve customer satisfaction, and increase retention rates.
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AI-Powered Cookie Coaches
Nestle Created a Cookie Coach.Who Answers Cookie Questions
As the pandemic presses on, people are continuing to invest more time into home cooking and baking, and Nestle is now introducing a Cookie Coach powered by artificial intelligence to answer all cookie-related queries. On VeryBestBaking.com, cookie lovers will find Ruth, the Cookie Coach who can be relied on to provide answers at all hours of the day and night. Ruth is capable of helping with everything from ingredient substitutions to recipe ratios, as well as answering some of the most commonly asked questions when it comes to making perfect batches of cookies.

Cookie lovers might choose to ask Ruth something like "How can I make my cookies gluten-free?" or "Why do cookies burn?" and in response, they may even get an instructional photo set or video to properly answer the question.
Mar 2nd, 2021
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1. AI-powered Baking Assistants - The rise of AI-powered baking assistants can revolutionize cooking experiences and offer new avenues for food manufacturers to leverage the latest technology.
2. 24/7 AI-powered Support Systems - 24/7 AI-Powered Support Systems for cooking applications such as Ruth can offer brands a personalized approach, while also optimizing customer service.
3. AI-powered Curation - Artificial Intelligence can tailor recipe suggestions based on user preferences, this can offer brands a new avenue to upsell their products while also improving the user's experience.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage - The Food and Beverage industry has the potential to optimize customer support by leveraging AI-powered solutions, such as Ruth, to enhance customer experience.
2. Technology - Advancements in AI can offer new opportunities for businesses to integrate innovative solutions into their operations, such as AI-powered baking assistants, thus shaping the future of technology.
3. Retail and E-commerce - Retail and E-Commerce industries can tap into AI-powered curation systems to tailor recipe suggestions based on user data and preferences, thus offering a personalized and fulfilling experience.
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AI-Powered Shopping List Apps
The 'HOUM' App Helps Users Make Smarter Choices
The 'HOUM' grocery shopping list app is a household management solution for consumers who are looking for a way to shop for essentials in a smarter way to save money and prevent them from running out of what they need prematurely.

The app harnesses the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to actively learn from the habits of the user as well as their behavior. The solution will then go to work providing recommendations that will help them to make better choices when it comes to their personal finances, healthcare and even their environmental impact.

The 'HOUM' grocery shopping list app takes an advanced approach to a common everyday process and helps to make it more relevant for consumers seeking a next-gen experience.
Jan 15th, 2021
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1. AI-powered Shopping List Apps - Simplifying grocery shopping through AI-powered advanced technology.
2. Smart Shopping and Budgeting Apps - Enabling smart and budget-friendly grocery shopping experience.
3. Personalized Shopping Experiences - Providing tailored shopping experiences with the help of AI.
Industry Implications
1. Retail Industry - Incorporating AI technology in retail industry for better customer experience.
2. Technology Industry - Advancing technology in grocery shopping will boost innovation in technology industry.
3. Food Industry - Aiding users make better and sustainable food choices by Learning behaviour patterns.
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AI-Powered Menu Scanners
Honeycomb.ai Uses Artificial Intelligence to Consider Dietary Needs
Even in the midst of a pandemic, there's no shortage of food that can be ordered from restaurants and Honeycomb.ai is a menu scanner that appeals to those with specific dietary needs. Leveraging artificial intelligence, the portal helps people search menus in their area and the tool predicts what is suitable for them to eat.

The portal fills a gap in the market, as the startup identifies that: 'With over 52% of Americans following at least one diet, and less than 10% of restaurants labeling dietary information (typically not exhaustive), the information gap has never been wider."

Like any artificial intelligence tool, the results are constantly improving as the algorithm continues to learn from feedback and get updated with internal processes.
Feb 26th, 2021
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1. AI-powered Menu Scanners - AI-powered menu scanners are becoming increasingly popular to help identify dietary needs and preferences.
2. Personalized Nutrition - AI-powered menu scanners offer personalized nutrition options that fit specific dietary needs and preferences.
3. Machine Learning for Dietary Needs - Machine learning tools like Honeycomb.ai offer an opportunity to improve dietary recommendations and predictions.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage Industry - Restaurants and food service companies can leverage AI-powered menu scanners to improve customer satisfaction and engagement with personalized nutrition options.
2. Health and Wellness Industry - Health and wellness companies can integrate AI-powered menu scanners into their services to offer personalized nutrition recommendations based on dietary preferences and needs.
3. AI and Machine Learning Industry - Companies specializing in AI and machine learning can pioneer new digital nutrition tools using AI-powered menu scanners to provide better dietary choices and improved health outcomes.
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AI Beauty Recommendations
Kiehl’s Enables Consumers to Discover Uniquely Matched Products
By implementing artificial intelligence software from Skin Match Technology, Kiehl’s is introducing an AI beauty innovation that gives consumers access to personalized experiences and tailored product recommendations. Even with products that are clearly labeled for different purposes, it can be overwhelming for people to find the right products for their specific needs. Now, with the aid of artificial intelligence, they can enjoy a seamless experience that's simplified and specific to their own concerns or goals.

Through a digital skincare quiz, Kiehl’s customers can enter their needs, preferences and allergies so that the Skin Match Technology algorithm can come up with suitable matches. The results of the skincare quiz share personalized product descriptions with a focus on ingredients and benefits.
Jan 26th, 2021
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1. Personalized AI Beauty - Using AI technology to match personalized product recommendations to customers' unique skin needs and preferences presents opportunities for personalized customer experiences and increased customer engagement
2. AI Skin Diagnostics - Integrating diagnostic AI technology to analyze skin concerns enables cosmetics companies to provide more accurate skin analyses and more precisely targeted product recommendations
3. AI Chatbots in Beauty Retail - Implementing AI chatbots in beauty retail enables companies to provide more efficient customer service and personalized recommendations that improve customer retention
Industry Implications
1. Cosmetics - AI-powered personalized beauty product recommendations represent a disruptive innovation in the cosmetics industry that increases customer engagement and customizability
2. Retail - The integration of AI technology into beauty retail offers opportunities for increased operational efficiency and personalized customer experiences
3. Artificial Intelligence - The AI adoption in cosmetic companies to provide personalized beauty recommendations highlights the potential for AI technology to transform the beauty industry and enhance customer experiences.
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AI Smartphone Keyboard Apps
The New Version of Typewise Uses Artificial Intelligence
The latest update to the Typewise keyboard app includes a user-friendly honeycomb layout that's optimized for thumbs, plus autocorrection and language detection so that people can get their messages across with more efficiency and speed. Typewise 3.0 was created to enhance the experience of using a smartphone and it does just that by increasing the surface for typing, reducing typos by 400% and boosting typing speed by 33%.

As digital strategist and Typewise co-founder David Eberle revealed to Dezeen, "While everything about the smartphone is from the 21st century, the keyboard comes from the 19th century and hasn't really changed, It wasn't made for fast typing; it was made to suit the mechanical limitations of the typewriter."
Apr 28th, 2021
Sources: dezeen & typewise.app
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1. AI-enhanced Keyboard Apps - Opportunity to improve typing experience and increase typing speed by incorporating artificial intelligence features in keyboard apps.
2. User-friendly Honeycomb Layout - Opportunity to design keyboard layouts that are optimized for thumbs and enhance the user experience.
3. Language Detection for Autocorrection - Opportunity to develop autocorrection features in keyboard apps that can detect different languages and reduce typing errors.
Industry Implications
1. Smartphone Apps - Opportunity for developers and entrepreneurs to create innovative keyboard apps for smartphones that improve typing experience.
2. Artificial Intelligence - Opportunity for AI companies to develop and integrate their technology into smartphone keyboard apps.
3. Consumer Electronics - Opportunity for consumer electronics companies to enhance the typing experience on their devices through improved keyboard functionality.
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AI-Generated Fashion
XNFY Lab Helps Retailers Create and Test Innovations
XNFY Lab's AI-generated fashion is powered by patent-pending technology that generates new synthetic original images so that designers, brands and marketplaces can generate high-definition images of clothing, find what works and innovate faster. This means that it's possible to create clothing images before they even exist, helping to predict demand and prevent unsold inventory. According to XNFY Lab, "The technology capacity can also be used to "re-think" and generate new design ideas based on unsold inventory and deadstock fabrics for example."

The innovative project comes in collaboration with Microsoft Azure Machine Learning, so that ideas can be validated and tested faster in a matter of hours, rather than days. XNFY Lab is preparing a limited-edition crowdfunding run that promises to put designs generated by artificial intelligence in the hands of consumers.
Apr 27th, 2021
Sources: prnewswire & xnfylab
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1. AI-generated Fashion Images - Patent-pending technology to generate synthetic original images to create clothing images before they exist.
2. Predictive Analytics for Fashion Inventory - Using AI-generated fashion images to predict demand and prevent unsold inventory.
3. Crowdfunding for AI-generated Designs - Limited-edition crowdfunding run to put designs generated by artificial intelligence in the hands of consumers.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Retail - Fashion retailers can use AI-generated fashion images to innovate faster and reduce unsold inventory using predictive analytics.
2. Textile Manufacturing - Textile manufacturers can use deadstock fabrics to generate new design ideas using the AI-based technology.
3. E-commerce Marketplaces - E-commerce marketplaces can leverage AI-generated fashion images to offer personalized recommendations and predict demand.
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Trend Hunter Demographic Breakdown
AGE
Demographic Icon Legend
From left to right:
0-2 years old
3-12 years old
12-18 years old
18-35 years old
35-55 years old
55+ years old
GENDER
Gender Icon Male
The breakdown above represents a trend that is gender neutral, and is targeted towards both men and women equally. If the key is skewing more pink than blue or vice versa, that's an indication that the trend is more relevant to either a female or a male audience.
REGION
Demographic Legend Geographic
This is a measure of which markets a particular trend is geared towards. This is chosen by the editor of an article, and not generated based on the locations of TrendHunter.com readers. The regions we choose from are: North America, Europe, Asia, Africa and South America.