Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 59.02
August 09, 2021
Local Motors last week announced a strategic partnership with alwaysAI to bring advanced computer vision applications to Local Motors' Olli 2.0 autonomous electric vehicle. The companies said that their combined technologies will dramatically improve the passenger onboarding and in-cabin experiences, as well as overall safety. “This partnership is critical to unlocking new value for our customers,” stated Vikrant Aggarwal, president of Local Motors. “Our work with alwaysAI is another example of Local Motors' strategy to be open and integrate the best technology into Olli.” Founded in 2007, Local Motors has begun low-volume vehicle manufacturing of open-source designs using a microfactory…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 42.77
August 25, 2021
Perrone Robotics Inc. yesterday said that it and Local Motors Inc. have signed an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) agreement. The companies plan to develop next-generation autonomous shuttles that will integrate Perrone's autonomous vehicle technology into Olli, the shuttle designed and manufactured by Local Motors. “This new OEM agreement is an important step in expanding our current customer base while enhancing the vehicle experience for passengers,” stated Vikrant Aggarwal, president of Local Motors. “Our ability to meet evolving customer needs depends on our ability to work with partners with proven track records and the ability to scale.” Perrone and Local Motors…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 40.42
January 14, 2022
…world, the road to autonomy isn't smooth for everyone. Local Motors Inc., which was developing the Olli autonomous shuttle, reportedly shut down today. Founded in 2007, Local Motors had originally focused on autonomous vehicles for racing, with the Rally Fighter in 2009. It then pivoted to passenger transportation, with a crowdfunding campaign in 2013. The Chandler, Ariz.-based company said it used a “microfactory” model to manufacture vehicles based on open-source designs. It had claimed to have built the world's first co-created vehicle; the world's first 3D-printed car; and Olli, the world's first co-created, electric autonomous vehicle. Local Motors started scaling…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 35.26
April 26, 2024
…(IMC) system for its 2200 series of BX4 brushless motors. The company said its 22xx…BX4 IMC features an extensive range of functions. The IMC adds 18mm, or 0.7 inches, in length to Faulhaber’s motors while providing a full-featured servo controller and a 12 bit encoder. Faulhaber said the full performance of the motors can be used in all different executions. The 22xx…BX4 IMC can be combined with Faulhaber’s GPT gearheads and new 22L linear actuators. Faulhaber said the diameter-conform design provides users with a system solution that minimizes space and resources as well as wiring requirements. Brushless motors compatible with…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 24.20
July 06, 2023
…900 jobs by 2027. The aim is to strengthen local production for the North American factory automation and hydraulics market and thus be able to serve customers even better and more efficiently in the future. At its 42,000-square-meter plant in Querétaro, Bosch Rexroth began manufacturing hydraulic pumps, motors, and valves for mobile machinery such as excavators, forklifts, and tractors in June. The company is preparing the ramp-up of hydraulic components and products of linear motion technology. Additional products will be manufactured there for mobile machinery (transmission units, radial piston motors) as well as linear motion technology products (rails, runner blocks)…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 23.74
January 01, 2016
…(SFEG) is a manufacturer of a range of electrical motors and components. As a high-mix, low-volume producer, the company was challenged to automate lines that are not always running. As an alternative to more costly, fixed industrial robots, the company deployed a fleet of collaborative mobile robots to automate monotonous and repetitive tasks. “We wanted to build a mobile, flexible robot workforce,” says Matthew Bush, director of operations at SFEG. “The only way we would accomplish this was with a collaborative robot. It’s got the speed and precision of a standard industrial robot with the ability to move around and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 22.86
February 25, 2022
…this service and growing our collaboration with Via.” Hyundai Motor Group and connected vehicle firm Aptiv formed Motional as a joint venture in 2020. The Boston-based company is developing SAE Level 4 autonomous vehicles for robotaxi providers and fleet operators. It claimed that its achievements include the first fully-autonomous cross-country drive in the U.S, the launch of the world's first robotaxi pilot, and more than 100,000 public rides. In November 2021, Motional announced plans to partner with Lyft Inc. on robotaxi service in Las Vegas by 2023. Via helps cities digitize transportation The new service will combine Via's booking, routing,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.71
May 10, 2021
…remote monitoring and intervention. However, significant challenges remain, including local regulations, the need for the perception and decision-making technology to mature for dynamic environments, and infrequent but serious safety incidents such as a fatal Tesla accident last month. In addition, automakers are concerned about the cost of sensors, artificial intelligence software, and other components before autonomous vehicles can be deployed at scale. The race to driverless vehicles continues to be very competitive, with billions of dollars in investments and consolidation. Shenzhen-based AutoX replied to the following questions from Robotics 24/7 about its RoboTaxi deployment: RoboTaxi finds rapid acceptance What was…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.45
July 24, 2021
…vehicles—monitoring energy infrastructure. The Boston-based joint venture between Hyundai Motor Group and Aptiv PLC said it is working with Eversource Energy, which serves more than 4 million natural gas and electricity customers in New England. “Our test vehicles pass potholes, downed trees and power lines, and stalled traffic signals—among myriad other road occurrences that human drivers also face,” said Motional in a blog post. “What if our vehicles’ sensors could be used to transmit this information for faster assessment and fixes? Could autonomous vehicles be used for real-time infrastructure monitoring? We wanted to find out.” The company said its autonomous…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.27
May 06, 2019
…and New Penn subsidiaries, with the exception of one local unit, unanimously voted to endorse the tentative National Master Freight Agreement, paving the way for last week’s membership vote. In a previous update to YRC membership, the Teamsters noted that for the past decade, the YRCW operating companies have operated under a series of Memoranda of Understandings (MOUs) that contained significant economic concessions necessary to allow the company to survive. “At the outset of bargaining, in addition to seeking to reverse the trend of giving concessions, the union committee determined that it was necessary to get out from under the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.99
August 11, 2023
…“The goal is to get people together from manufacturers, local startups, and large corporates,” said Russell Nickerson, engagement liaison at MassRobotics, in his introduction to the event. “It follows the concept of integrators, who help source materials and machinery and who provide engineers and sales expertise. Everyone in this community needs to help one another connect the dots and solve problems.” MassRobotics provides co-working space, networking opportunities, and other resources to nurture the robotics ecosystem in Massachusetts. Venture Café Cambridge provides programming for innovators and entrepreneurs for the Boston area and beyond. Boston Engineering shares insights into commercialization The speakers…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.83
August 30, 2021
…the COVID-19 pandemic, more than 38,000 people died in motor vehicle accidents last year, a 7% increase from 2019, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Autonomous vehicle makers claim that their technologies can help reduce fatalities caused by human drivers. Nuro plans to take over 74 acres of the Las Vegas Motor Speedway to build a closed-course testing facility that will allow development and validation of its mobile robots. The testing track will measure performance in a broad range of scenarios, from avoiding pedestrians and pets to giving bicycles space on shared roadways, as well as environmental tests…
