News from CES 2018: Beyond the Hype of Kodak’s Blockchain Announcement

Earlier this month Kodak made headlines from CES 2018 with the announcement of its own cryptocurrency, KODAKCoin. Some analysts view it as a simple ploy to drive up the company’s stock price by leveraging the hype around Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs). Just last year, there were 235 ICOs, raising $3.7 billion dollars, with presumably many more to come this year.

What was lost somewhat amid the hype of Kodak’s new cryptocurrency was that its ICO was just one aspect of a three-pronged strategy. The second part is a blockchain-based initiative to help photographers control their digital image rights. The third part is to install Bitcoin mining rigs at the company’s headquarters in Rochester, New York.

Seeking: Emerging robotic technology and companies for extreme environments

A yet2 client is looking to identify emerging companies and technologies in robotics. Hardware, as well as software technologies are relevant. Robotic technologies that are targeted for hazardous or extreme environments are of high interest, but technologies from any industry or application are being considered. Applications may include but are not limited to automation of dangerous tasks, remote inspection, intervention and safety etc. There is a preference for technologies and startup companies that are in later stages of development.

Meet the yet2 Team: Hat Sawaengsri

This is the first in a series of blog posts where we highlight members of the global yet2 team. We recently sat down with Hat Sawaengsri, senior project leader and technology scout, based in our Boston office. Read more to learn what gets Hat excited to work with yet2's clients.