Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.01
September 26, 2022
…and innovation.” Founded in 2013, DoorDash connects consumers with local businesses in 27 countries. The San Francisco-based company has worked with Starship Technologies for delivery services. Last year, DoorDash acquired food-preparation robot developer Chowbotics, which it shut down this past summer. DoorDash orders up automation DoorDash considered optimizing certain high-volume, repetitive tasks. The company's Global Safety and Security team worked with Cobalt Robotics to deploy a COVID-19 screening and check-in system across offices in early 2020. DoorDash has deployed artificial intelligence and robotics for the first time to secure its workplaces, said Cobalt Robotics. The San Mateo, Calif.-based company applies…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.23
August 18, 2022
…numerical controls (CNC), industrial robots, and servo amplifiers and motors. The corporation's philosophy includes a commitment not only to providing superior solutions and service to Mitsubishi Electric customers, but also to contributing to the local community and creating a rewarding environment for its employees. Mitsubishi Electric Automation won a “Most Engaged Partner Award” from MassRobotics for its work with the first cohort of the Healthcare Robotics Startup Catalyst. Source: MassRobotics Novanta and Celera Motion participate “We are proud to support MassRobotics in its critical mission to create advanced robotics, particularly in the medical field,” said Matthijs Glastra, CEO of Novanta…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.66
August 09, 2022
…C round. Automotive industry investors to date include Hyundai Motor Co., Hyundai Mobis, LG Electronics, AISIN (Japan), and ZF. StradVision has now raised $129 million (U.S.) in cumulative funding, from its seed round through Series C. The company said it has seen “exponential” business and team growth over the past year. It opened its second German office and a new local subsidiary in Michigan. In addition, StradVision has expanded its workforce 69.2% year over year to 308 employees as of June 2022. Some self-driving technology developers have had problems lately. Momenta eliminated its aftermarket division, and Perceptive Automata reportedly shut…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.83
May 23, 2022
Hyundai Motor Group, or HMG, today announced it plans to invest more than $10 billion in the U.S. by 2025. That’s above the $7.5 billion it announced last year, according to Reuters. The announcement came after U.S. President Joe Biden met with Euisun Chung, executive chair of Hyundai Motor Group, in Seoul, South Korea, on Sunday. “We have come a long way and become very successful in a short period of time, but we are also preparing for our future,” said Chung. “The group will strengthen our partnership with U.S. public and private entities to offer innovative products and mobility…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.95
April 18, 2022
…skin (fully non-invasive, with no implants) then activating small motors to move the limb as the user intends (no electrical stimulation),” according to the company’s website. “We’re a smaller company,” said Gudonis. “We really wanted a local partner that could bring manufacturing and distribution expertise plus capital to set up operations.” He added, “They bring knowledge of the equivalent of the FDA regulatory process, and they already have existing staff and distribution systems for rehab hospitals and consumers.” Large population in China could benefit Myomo estimates about 14 million people in China have a form of chronic arm paralysis. The…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.56
April 17, 2022
…to a large city, they could go to a local hospital where nurses could set up this system,” said Xuanhe Zhao, a professor of mechanical engineering and of civil and environmental engineering at MIT. “A neurosurgeon at a major medical center could watch live imaging of the patient and use the robot to operate in that golden hour. That's our future dream.” Zhao and his team published their findings in Science Robotics. MIT co-authors include lead author Yoonho Kim, Emily Genevriere, and Jaehun Choe, along with Pablo Harker, Robert Regenhardt, Justin Vranic, Adam Dmytriw, and Aman Patel at Massachusetts General…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.44
March 04, 2022
…researchers working to improve the lives of people with neuro-motor impairments and to help individuals achieve ambitious fitness goals, according to the Baker-Polito administration. The project will also help drive innovation in a new category of rehabilitation, diagnostic, and assistive devices that are more lightweight, affordable, and connected, said the Innovation Institute at the MassTech Collaborative. “Massachusetts is a global leader in both technology and healthcare because of our support for important research, the ability to leverage our network of partnerships, and our constant focus on fostering innovation,” said Gov. Charlie Baker. “With these additional resources, we can advance the…
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 13.39
February 22, 2022
…provides the opportunity for multinationals to work with different local vehicle suppliers in different countries, while still reaping the benefits of deploying one globally-proven standard,” he said. BlueBotics said it uses its 20 years of industry and navigation experience to support customers that need to bring their AGVs, autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), or automated forklifts successfully to market. The company added that more than 3,000 ANT-driven vehicles are currently in operation. ANT navigation designed for growth BlueBotics claimed that its natural-feature navigation software can provide accurate, robust, repeatable vehicle performance. ANT requires minimal infrastructure changes, unlike AGVs that follow physical…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.24
February 18, 2022
…a center of excellence in Troy, Mich., to provide local support to OEMs and Tier 1 automotive suppliers in the Detroit area. The company also has a presence in Germany, Canada, Japan, India, and China to serve a fast-growing global customer base. The Nova lidar system was recognized as a CES 2022 Innovation Awards Honoree last month. Cepton claimed that it has been awarded the largest known ADAS lidar series production award in the industry to date, based on the number of vehicle models awarded, to support General Motors’ Ultra Cruise program. Cepton is also engaged with all other Top…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.60
January 31, 2022
…has a business-development facility in Troy, Mich., to provide local support to the numerous OEMs and Tier 1 automotive suppliers in the Detroit area. It also has a presence in Germany, Canada, Japan, India, and China. Cepton aims to 'take lidar mainstream' Cepton Technologies has developed lidar for advanced driver-assist systems (ADAS), autonomous vehicles, smart cities, smart spaces, and intelligent industrial applications. The company said its patented Micro Motion Technology is intended to “take lidar mainstream and achieve a balanced approach to performance, cost, and reliability while enabling scalable and intelligent 3D perception solutions across industries.” Cepton claimed that it…
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…
