Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.13
October 07, 2023
Near Earth Autonomy Inc. and Kaman Air Vehicles yesterday announced that the U.S. Army has awarded them a contract to demonstrate a resupply uncrewed aerial system with a minimum load capacity of 800 lb. and flying range of more than 100 miles. Heavy-lift vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) are intended to get soldiers out of harm’s way and supplement resupply trips. The U.S. Army currently depends on smaller drones and heavier crewed aircraft for resupply missions, but this also comes with higher risk for flight crews, especially in hostile regions, noted the companies in a release.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.73
April 07, 2023
…Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) yesterday named Near Earth Autonomy as a Humanitarian Award Finalist in the Xcellence in Mission—Humanitarian category, out of over 100 candidates. The AUVSI Xcellence Awards honor individuals and organizations that are innovators in the uncrewed systems industry. They must have demonstrated their commitment to advancing autonomy, led and promoted the safe adoption of uncrewed systems, and developed programs that use these technologies to save lives and improve the human condition, said the Arlington, Va.-based organization. Near Earth Autonomy said its technology allows aircraft to autonomously take off, fly, and land safely, with or…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.41
April 05, 2023
…in outer space—one for NASA, and one for Google Earth,” Gershman said. “Seven years ago, we entered into a proof-of-concept contract with the U.S. Air Force for a challenge. We're the only one who built a camera that met their needs.” “The Air Force used thermal imaging and computer vision at resolutions beyond what was commercially available,” he recalled. “They can be applied to pure autonomy, but in the near term, we're focusing on ADAS for our go-to-market perspective.” Now, Owl Autonomous Imaging is in discussions with nearly 80 companies, including trucking, ADAS, and self-driving vehicle makers. Are there regional…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.22
December 09, 2022
Near Earth Autonomy Inc. this week said that the Pittsburgh Technology Council, or PTC, has chosen it as the 2022 artificial intelligence, machine learning, and robotics innovator of the year. “We are grateful for the Tech Council’s recognition of our work in building the future of autonomous flight,” stated Sanjiv Singh, co-founder and CEO. “My sincere gratitude goes to our employees and collaborators in helping create the building blocks for safe and efficient autonomous flight. The PTC has been a driving force behind the region’s upward trajectory, making Pittsburgh a great place to grow and scale a technology company.” Near…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.45
November 13, 2022
…sensor packages can also detect leaks or faulty wiring. Near Earth Autonomy provides the example of drones for tank farm inspection (see below). 2. Emergency response and disaster recovery Natural and manmade disasters may not be predictable, but people's lives depend on the ability of first responders to swiftly identify damage and locate people. In the case of an earthquake or flooding, emergency respondents can determine whether it's safe to enter an area and how to best approach. After the initial response, government agencies and insurers have also used drones to assess structural damage. 3. Power-line inspections Manual power-line inspections…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.46
September 21, 2022
…AI, Aurora, and Locomation,” noted Reed. “We'll also have Near Earth Autonomy and several companies that provide drones. In addition, Agility Robotics will be there with its bipedal robot, and we're expecting at least 50 of our 100 members and 100 organizations.” 2. Education and training “The best roboticists in the world come from Pittsburgh universities, but many jobs in the industry do not require a four-year degree,” said the PRN. Local training programs can prepare people for careers in robotics in as little as 18 months. Discovery Day will present different paths and options to choose from, it added.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.97
November 09, 2021
Near Earth Autonomy and L3Harris Technologies today announced that they have successfully demonstrated an autonomous drone delivery of blood and medical supplies across hundreds of miles from operational bases to medics in the field. Whole blood is the ideal fluid for hemorrhagic shock treatment in tactical combat care. The U.S. Army's Medical Research and Development Command's (USAMRDC) Telemedicine and Advanced Technology Research Center (TATRC) sponsored the demonstration to identify ways to save warfighters’ lives in situations where access to whole blood in the field can be challenging. The project also addresses the problem of whole blood going unused and wasted…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.71
October 28, 2021
…largest construction companies, today said it has partnered with Near Earth Autonomy Inc. to develop targeted systems to inspect such GPS-denied environments. “We are pleased that many of the autonomy capabilities that we developed for aerial transport also have valuable inspection applications,” said Dr. Sanjiv Singh, CEO of Near Earth Autonomy. “Autonomous inspections enable the safe identification and rapid correction of issues. Kajima’s innovative leadership, industry insights, and scale make them ideal partners. We are delighted to collaborate with Kajima to scale the transformative benefits of GPS-denied drone inspections across their construction operations.” Near Earth Autonomy said its technology allows…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.40
June 29, 2021
…(CMU), RE2 Robotics, Neya Systems, Carnegie Robotics, HEBI Robotics, Near Earth Autonomy, BirdBrain Technologies, Omnicell, and Advanced Construction Robotics. Grant marks formal launch The Richard King Mellon Foundation celebrated PRN's membership milestone with a grant of $125,000 to support its continued growth. The grant is part of its newly launched “2021-2030 Strategic Plan,” which aims to foster business growth for a diverse pool of talent in specific industry clusters. “The Pittsburgh Robotics Network will help position Pittsburgh as a national and worldwide robotics center – helping to attract new businesses, create new jobs, and connect diverse talent pools to those…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.42
June 21, 2021
…in autonomous systems and precision agriculture. “Precision agriculture and autonomy are critical components of our strategy to help our agricultural customers reach the next level of productivity and to unlock the true potential of their operations,” stated Scott Wine, CEO of CNH Industrial. “Raven has been a pioneer in precision agriculture for decades, and their deep product experience, customer-driven software expertise, and engineering acumen offer a significant boost to our capabilities.” “This acquisition emphasizes our commitment to enhance our precision farming portfolio and aligns with our digital transformation strategy,” he added. “The combination of Raven’s technologies and CNH Industrial’s strong…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.54
May 27, 2021
Volocopter GmbH and Near Earth Autonomy Inc. today announced that they are partnering to test Near Earth Autonomy's autonomous flight technology on Volocopter's electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) VoloDrone aircraft. The companies said they will combine their expertise to advance urban air mobility (UAM) and demonstrate their progress in a beyond visual line-of-sight (BVLOS) demonstration in Munich next year. “We are very excited to work together with the leading player in the aerial autonomy industry,” stated Christophe Hommet, chief VoloDrone engineer at Volocopter. “Near Earth Autonomy has years of experience, shown real results, and is going to help our…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.94
May 23, 2021
…as service, or RaaS, to data as a service. Near Earth Autonomy Inc. is an example of the companies serving this growing market. Pittsburgh-based Near Earth Autonomy provides sensor-based systems that enable aircraft from drones to full-size helicopters to take off, fly, and land autonomously. It supplies aerial inspection systems to defense and civilian customers. Last year, Near Earth won a NASA contract to develop technology for industrial infrastructure inspection. The company provided its systems to the K-MAX TITAN, which Kaman Air Vehicles described as “the world's first heavy-lift, unmanned helicopter for the commercial market.” The U.S. Marine Corps planned…
