Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.06
October 12, 2023
…trust of companies including Google, Amazon, Johnson & Johnson, Samsung, Hyundai, NASA, Sierra Space, and Blue Origin. It also works with partners including Formant, “There are few others in the industry of robotics with the capability of PickNik, especially capabilities as expansive as their abilities with dexterous manipulator control,” stated a robotics engineer at NASA Johnson Space Center. Investors see potential in solving complex problems Stellar Ventures and Cypress Growth Capital led PickNik Robotics' pre-seed round. The investment joins the company's existing $5 million in non-dilutive Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) funding contracts with NASA's Johnson Space Center and Ames…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.63
August 29, 2023
…Technology Investment, and additional investors. Past investors also include Samsung NEXT, iRobot, and Terra Ventures. “Intuition Robotics is advancing the future of mobility for aging populations by offering human connection and access to goods and services that they couldn’t obtain otherwise,” said Nicole LeBlanc, a partner at Woven Capital who is also joining the company’s board of directors. “The company is leading the way by providing a field-proven solution that delivers strong results, improving social infrastructure and serving overlooked markets in unique, thoughtful, and powerful ways.” “Since we first invested in Intuition Robotics in 2017, we’ve been inspired by the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.37
July 20, 2023
…cost, and time challenges associated with the development of advanced robotic applications. Many organizations, including NASA, Google, Amazon, and Samsung, have partnered with PickNik, said the company. Boulder, Colo.-based PickNik also supports and collaborates with the worldwide open-source robotics movement and is the lead developer of MoveIt and MoveIt Studio.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.30
June 24, 2023
…US ETF Industry Top 10 Index to South Korea-based Samsung Asset Management. The index will serve as the underlying benchmark for the KODEX US ETF Industry Top10 Indxx ETF, said Indxx. “In recent years, ETFs have been the fastest-growing investment vehicle, and we expect this trend to continue as more investors seek ETFs for their simplicity, cost-effectiveness, and transparency,” said Rahul Sen Sharma, managing partner at Indxx, in a release. “In light of this trend, we are extremely pleased to announce the introduction of an ETF that is the first of its kind in South Korea and gives exposure to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.86
June 05, 2023
…Innovation” award. Investors in the company include Toyota Ventures, Samsung NEXT, iRobot, OurCrowd, and Terra Ventures, as well as venture capital firms from California, Israel, Japan, and Asia. AAABC accepting applications The Broward County initiative is now accepting online applications. Those eligible to get an ElliQ for free are English-speaking adults ages 60 and older, with Wi-Fi in residence and with no significant impairments, said Intuition Robotics. The Area Agency on Aging of Broward County is sponsored by the Areawide Council on Aging of Broward County and the Florida Department of Elder Affairs. It is the nonprofit organization responsible for…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.20
June 01, 2023
…Its investors include Gates Frontier, MetaVC Partners, Quan Funds, Samsung Ventures, Uniquest, and USAA. Hokuyo to produce 3D lidar sensor Hokuyo Automatic said it is preparing to produce a 3D lidar sensor based on Lumotive's M30 reference design targeted for industrial applications. The Osaka, Japan-based company said it expects the new product to surpass conventional mechanical lidar and time-of-flight camera technology. The sensor will foster progress in automated guided vehicles (AGVs), autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), and other industrial automation, asserted Hokuyo. “We are impressed with Lumotive's LCM optical semiconductor technology and believe that it will be a game-changer for the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.17
May 17, 2023
…and companies such as Amazon, HP, IBM, Microsoft, and Samsung. It claimed that its growing list of customers and investors represents a wide variety of industries across Canada, the U.S., and other countries. Last spring, the company announced the completion of its Series A funding round. In November, the company received a C$30 million ($22.2 million U.S.) Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF) contribution from the government of Canada, bringing its total funding to over C$100 million ($74.2 million U.S.). Sanctuary AI said it is actively raising its next funding round. To fulfill the ambitious mission of creating human-like intelligence in general-purpose…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 24.22
May 05, 2023
…facility hardware and software. The company's global clients include Samsung Corp. and LG Electronics. AMRs built for safey, privacy Each unit in THIRA Robotics' product line uses its AWG system, which it said enables smooth wheeled navigation over challenging floors. The mobile robots also include a triple safety system, providing advanced visual recognition and stopping accuracy to reduce the potential for injury. THIRA Robotics said has developed and manufactured all of its technologies, such as control software and electrical and mechanical design, in-house. The company offers its AMRs as “a turnkey smart factory total solution,” complete with its own operating…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.71
April 24, 2023
…vehicles under five brand names, including Renault, Dacia, Renault Samsung Motors, Alpine & Lada. “ABB is proud to have worked with Renault Group for more than two decades and we’re delighted to support them again as they accelerate the electrification of their product line-up,” said Marc Segura, president of ABB robotics division. “Renault Group has established itself as a pioneer in the electric vehicle market with successes such as the Renault Zoe. With our expertise in flexible manufacturing, we look forward to ensuring these successes continue as we all move towards a sustainable transport future,” he added. ABB also provides…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 26.84
April 18, 2023
…and the U.S. but Europe as well,” added Lee. Samsung bets on Rainbow Robotics Rainbow Robotics is listed on the KOSDAQ in Korea, with a market capitalization of more than KRW 2 trillion ($1.5 million USD), the largest amount among listed robot companies in Korea. Samsung Electronics has become its second-largest shareholder by investing heavily in shares. Rainbow Robotics said its RB series of cobots are made up of actuators, encoders, brakes, and controllers, all of which the company has developed by itself. As a result, the company claimed it has been able to cut the production cost by approximately…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.02
April 15, 2023
…in autonomous cleaning applications and to overcome labor shortages. Samsung Electronics recently invested 59 billion won ($45.2 million) in Rainbow Robotics, a regional humanoid robotics business, providing a glimpse into the robotics plans of the South Korean tech behemoth. Samsung said it intends to market the EX1 human helper robot in the upcoming months. The ROBOTIS MINI is a miniaturized humanoid robot that can be controlled via smartphones, and its frames can be customized with 3D printing technology. Robo Garage Co.'s RoBoHoN was designed for the entertainment industry. It has features including face recognition, a built-in camera, a projector, a…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.49
March 04, 2023
…He has provided recommendations for critical investment decisions and strategy formulation. In addition, Supradip worked with companies including Meta, Samsung, NTT Corp., Hitachi High Tech, and Neo Lab. He holds an MBA degree with dual specialization in marketing and finance. He can be reached at [email protected].
