Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.17
January 11, 2022
…financial terms of the acquisition, and Magna will also gain Optimus Ride's assets and intellectual property. Magna combines vehicle expertise Founded in 2015 by former members of MIT's team in the 2007 DARPA Urban Challenge, Optimus Ride has been developing electric, autonomous vehicles to serve residential communities, corporate and academic campuses, and mixed-use developments. The company received a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy in July 2021 to deploy its shuttle fleet at Clemson University. Magna claimed that it is one of the world's largest automotive suppliers. The mobility technology provider has more than 60 years of experience in…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.12
October 21, 2022
…robots enable goods-to-robot (G2R) use cases, where the greatest gains are yet to be made on the automated warehouse floor. Cobot in action OSARO’s advanced vision software enables robots to see, perceive, grasp, and perform tasks previously done only by humans in e-commerce fulfillment. It allows larger robots—as well as cobots—to manage changes in packaging materials on the fly and reliably handle a vast range of item shapes and SKUs for picking, kitting, and packaging. OSARO vision software is available to integrators and resellers who are working with clients on specific deployments. “Collaborations such as this, with Elm Electrical and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.12
May 23, 2022
…Medal recipient will be named a MassRobotics Fellow and gain access to manufacturing and robotics expertise through the MassRobotics network, along with access to robotics labs and office space at MassRobotics in Boston. At the facility, the winner will have access to prototyping facilities including 3D printers, CNC, laser-cutter and robots from companies such as Mitsubishi, Universal, ABB, MiR, FANUC, and others. “It’s time to start more widely encouraging, recognizing, and supporting women in robotics,” said Joyce Sidopoulos, cofounder of MassRobotics. “MassRobotics is proud to have created this award and fellowship to honor and support a female researcher who is…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.11
October 29, 2019
…evolving consumer and supply requirements,” said Mike Futch, president of Tompkins Robotics. According to a release, robots continue to gain momentum in the warehouse as many companies turn to automation to help address the labor shortage and rising costs. According to ABI Research, more than 4 million robots will be installed in more than 50,000 warehouses by 2025, up from just less than 4,000 robotic warehouses in 2018.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.11
August 24, 2017
…custom-built 3D printer that will be used to help gain more understanding of how AM processes work. “In the additive manufacturing realm, there was already a push in industry to start incorporating sensors and monitoring systems on their machines,” said NIST’s Brandon Lane, a member of the Engineering Laboratory (EL). “So we wanted to be able to have that capability, and we also wanted a platform where we could test completely new ideas [for sensors.]” The new testbed is the size of a small car, according to NIST. It is currently configured to print in stainless steel, cobalt chrome and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.09
February 24, 2022
…depending on end-of-arm tooling, so too can mobile robots gain capabilities with new accessories. ROEQ recently launched a module and cart that will more than double the payload of Mobile Industrial Robots' MiR250. The TMS-C500 Ext module and the S-Cart500 Ext cart work together to increase MiR250’s payload from 250 to 500 kg (551 to 1,102 lb), according to ROEQ. The TMS-C500 Ext is placed on top of the autonomous mobile robot (AMR) and slides into position under the S-Cart500 Ext. Founded in 2017, ROEQ develops and manufactures mobile robot equipment (MRE). The Vissenbjerg, Denmark-based company sells its products through…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.08
September 29, 2022
…their robot fleets. “This partnership now allows enterprises to gain more valuable information in real time through a unique integration between Formant and alwaysAI,” said Marty Beard, co-founder and CEO of alwaysAI. “We are excited to be able to partner with a cutting-edge company like Formant to bring the power of computer vision to robots.” San Diego-based alwaysAI provides developers and enterprises a platform for building, training, deploying, and managing computer vision applications on Internet of Things (IoT) devices and autonomous vehicles. “We make computer vision come alive on the edge—where work and life happen,” said the company. alwaysAI and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.08
June 15, 2020
…student competitions for MathWorks. We spoke to Goel to gain more understanding of this competition. Here’s how the conversation went. Digital Engineering: Can you tell us about some of the designs that are part of the event and how they came to be? Neha Goel: DrivenData’s Open AI Challenge tasked competitors with developing AI [artificial intelligence] models that can identify areas in the Caribbean most vulnerable to natural disasters. The aerial drone imagery data for the challenge was provided and prepared by WeRobotics, a non-governmental organization dedicated to bringing robotics technology to developing countries, and the World Bank Global Program…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.06
September 22, 2020
…all with vivid realism. In the process, their clients gain a deeper understanding of each customer that opens up new opportunities to better serve them across channels. “Our collaboration with Materialise will help us deliver on our goal of making eyewear more personal. The shift towards eCommerce, digitally enabled smart stores and digital manufacturing is inevitable,” says Kate Doerksen, Ditto’s CEO and co-founder. “We are excited to bring combined solutions to our clients to create a differentiated, personalized customer experience and product offering.” The digital manufacturing technology makes it possible to shift from inventory-focused production to a more customer-centric approach,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.05
February 11, 2020
…two years for free. Through various packages, institutions can gain access to 20 network licenses of Geomagic Design X and Geomagic for SolidWorks for reverse engineering needs and Geomagic Control X for inspection. All packages come with three years of maintenance for Geomagic software and complimentary instructor training by 3D Systems (where available). “3D Systems believes teachers and researchers should have access to leading 3D technologies in order to prepare and equip engineers and designers with the right tools for tomorrow’s market requirements,” says Wayne Davey, SVP Software & Healthcare Solutions, Global GTM, 3D Systems. “By partnering with Artec 3D,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.04
October 17, 2016
…look forward to collaborating with Clearpath to drive efficiency gains in Caterpillar facilities.” Clearpath previously raised $11.2 million in a January 2015 Series A round led by RRE Ventures with participation from iNovia Capital, GE Ventures and Eclipse Ventures to develop their OTTO product line. Officially launched in 2009, Clearpath’s founders established the company by participating in a U.S. Department of Defense-funded robotics competition to design a robot that could detect and remove land mines. With help from a $300,000 angel investment the following year, the team pivoted from mine removal to providing unmanned vehicle development platforms for the global…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.03
May 06, 2020
…indicate the cost of inaction – vendors need to make the case for investing in Industry 4.0 today to gain a clear competitive advantage over those who choose to wait.”
