Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 25.67
April 20, 2023
…investment in M2M Tech, a technology company specializing in smart remotes and predictive systems for elevators. It did not share, however, how much it was investing. Bear Robotics announced its elevator delivery robot, the Servi Lift, last year. The robot was designed to complete last-mile deliveries inside multi-story buildings such as hotels, senior living communities, ghost kitchens, hospitals, corporate campuses, and other high-rise commercial and residential real estate properties, the Redwood City, Calif.-based company said. Bear noted that 100 trials are reserved for 2023 and broader rollouts are planned for 2024. It's betting on M2M Tech primarily because of its…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 25.30
January 20, 2023
…can “make the best out of big data from smart factories,” said AMD. The cloud-connected IIoT Gateway enables plug-and-play deployments with built-in wired and wireless connectivity. Industrial Smart Camera: Optomotive Mehatronika D.O.O. offers a programmable, high-speed, industrial camera for autonomous and inspection systems. Developers can add the camera for laser triangulation, motion capture, industrial process automation, industrial quality control, and more, said the company. Edge AI Appliance: This is an eight-channel edge artificial intelligence appliance using Kria K26 SOM + Kinara Ara-1 processors from VVDN Technologies Pvt. Ltd. It includes support for high-performance vision AI applications at a fraction of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 25.22
March 26, 2024
…tours; and 16 student demonstrations of robotic projects, spanning smart cities, medical robotics, drones, autonomous driving, smart home applications and more. RASTIC opening years in the making In development over the past year, RASTIC brings together academia and industry to develop the next-generation competitive robotics and autonomous systems workforce. The state-of-the-art laboratory and industry-aligned, hands-on interdisciplinary training and education allows students to design, build, and test all kinds of robots, from simple consumer ‘bots to GPU-fueled, AI-powered systems. The Center was founded in 2022 with a $8.8 million capital investment from the Innovation Institute at the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative (MassTech)…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 23.79
July 21, 2021
…communities,” said Optimus Ride. “Their expertise includes urban policy, city and regional government, automotive, public transit, real estate, and more. The team will lend their deep expertise as we collectively drive toward our shared vision of a more equitable, sustainable, and connected future of transportation.” Transport experts on board Optimus Ride said its board includes the following members: Gabe Klein, founder and partner, CityFi. As chair of the advisory board, Klein will provide guidance based on his expertise in advising governments and companies worldwide on innovation in cities. Carla Bailo, president and CEO, Center for Automotive Research (CAR). Bailo is…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 23.65
October 29, 2021
…It is intended to facilitate the development of vehicle, smart city, Internet of Things, and robotics applications. “Smart cities and V2X communications will not only dramatically improve the efficiency of our roadways, but it will also play a significant role in reducing collision-related traffic deaths and make it easier for emergency vehicles to cut through congested areas,” stated Dr. Atai Ziv, CEO of SolidRun. “However, none of this can take shape without reliable hardware, like our i.MX 8XLite SOM connecting the infrastructure and vehicles.” SolidRun develops and manufactures edge network and embedded systems based on ARM and x86 architecture. The…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 23.59
August 14, 2021
…driverless minibuses to quickly achieve commercialization in nearly 10 cities, serve the needs of smart cities and new infrastructure, and provide services for tens of thousands of residents. So far, Qcraft said it is operating in five cities, including Suzhou, Shenzhen, and Wuhan, China. Qcraft is developing autonomy for a range of vehicles. Qcraft to deploy 'Dragon Boat' vehicles QCraft obtained permission to conduct public road tests in California four months after its founding in 2019. Since then, the company said it has entered a rapid growth phase. Qcraft has offices in Silicon Valley and in China. Yunfeng Capital led…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 21.89
July 17, 2023
…real-time system is significantly more effective than attempting a city-wide approach over vast areas. Sales are targeted to begin during Q4 2023. “We are excited to begin the upgrade of our Nation’s public safety infrastructure by deploying technology that can give law enforcement officers and security professionals new capabilities with ‘eyes, ears, and voice’ on the ground driven by artificial intelligence 24/7/365,” said William Santana Li, chairman and chief executive officer, Knightscope, Inc. “This is just the beginning of our long-term march to deploy over 1 million machines-in-network having the capabilities to see, feel, hear, smell and speak,” he said.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 21.72
December 27, 2022
…detect obstacles. VueTwo is used for IoT applications and smart city applications for safety and security purposes. Vueron added that it works with automotive OEMs and Tier-1s. Earlier this year, the company was approved for LiDAR-only autonomous vehicle testing permits in California. “Through its innovative LiDAR-based solution, Vueron believes it can tackle the dual problems of high transportation costs and labor shortage, which have always represented a big hurdle in the logistics market,” it said. Seoul, South Korea-based Teamfresh offers customers “order processing, operation consulting, fresh food third-party logistics, and commercial refrigeration vehicle distribution systems,” according to Pitchbook. It was…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 21.22
September 09, 2022
Disruptive Technology & Digital Cities Stanford University - September 9th and 12th, 2022 It is clear that our world is at an inflection point. Awareness of the interconnection between overarching factors such as climate change, technological transformation, global security and social justice is increasing - as is the understanding that addressing these issues will require an informed, multifaceted and visionary approach. With an established history of academic/industry collaboration, and a new programmatic focus on the power of Family Offices for mission driven change, the Stanford Program on Disruptive Technologies and Digital Cities is uniquely positioned to convene multiple constituents to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 20.74
July 15, 2021
…of the Netherlands participated in the ceremony in the city's oldest neighborhood. Dutch startup MX3D proposed the architectural project in 2015 using its large-scale, robotic 3D printing technology. “When we started with the concept, the bridge was more than 100 times bigger than any part ever 3D-printed in metal, and now [that] it’s finished, I still have good reasons to believe the bridge will remain the largest metal printed object for years to come,” said Gijs van der Velden, co-founder and CEO of MX3D. From design to 'living laboratory' The project was funded by the Lloyd's Register Foundation, and ABB,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 20.12
March 18, 2022
…focuses on artificial intelligence, cloud computing, autonomy, mobility, robotics, smart cities, digital health, financial technologies, materials, and energy. It also includes the Toyota Ventures Climate Fund, which supports innovations toward carbon neutrality. Toyota has a track record of innovation investments In its first call for innovation in 2018, Toyota Ventures sought robotics startups, leading to an investment in Pasadena, Calif.-based vision startup Elementary. In the 2020 call, which focused on smart and connected cities, Toyota Ventures made an investment in Montreal-based YPC Technologies. Toyota Ventures issued its 2022 call for innovation In partnership with Toyota Motor Corp.'s Manufacturing Project Innovation…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 20.04
November 25, 2022
…environment,” said Kim Vancauwenberghe, managing director of Colruyt Group Smart Technics. “The tests not only provide useful insights for the online shopping service Collect&Go,” she added. “Other formulas in our group are also following the study with great interest.” Smart Technics innovation team tests thoroughly The Smart Technics team is the driving force behind other recent innovations, said Colruyt Group. They include OKay Direct, a 24/7 automated shop concept, and the Smart Fridges vending machines operated by Solucious and found in all Jims gyms. The innovation team is testing Clevon's remotely controlled vehicle before determining whether it can be deployed…
