Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.26
September 16, 2021
…self-driving technology in partnership with automakers including Ford and Volkswagen Group to make getting around cities safe, easy, and enjoyable for all. The company employs more than 1,400 people and has engineering centers in Dearborn, Mich.; Cranbury, N.J.; Palo Alto, Calif.; and Munich, Germany. Argo is also testing autonomous vehicles on public roads in Pittsburgh and Detroit. Argo and Ford said they have been operating in Miami and Washington, D.C., since 2018 and in Austin since 2019. They have been building autonomous ride-hailing and delivery services. The two companies have also established a real estate footprint and commercial fleet management…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.08
June 12, 2019
…for customers. Leaders such as BASF, GKN Metallurgy, Siemens, Volkswagen and others across the automotive, industrial, healthcare, and consumer goods sectors will continue collaborating with HP on new 3D printing and digital manufacturing innovations at the Center. The 3D Printing and Digital Manufacturing Center of Excellence design also reflects HP’s commitment to the environment by incorporating a photovoltaic canopy to provide 110kW of power, rain water reuse for irrigation and sanitary purposes, HVAC and natural light optimization, and eco-friendly construction materials with a goal of achieving a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Certification. At a company level, HP’s…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.55
September 08, 2023
…Argo AI LLC, which partners Ford Motor Co. and Volkswagen shut down last year. Rander and Browning, another Argo AI alumnus, both worked at Uber Advanced Technology Group (ATG), which Uber Technologies Inc. sold to Aurora in 2020. “We could not be more thrilled to unveil our autonomous trucking business to the world,” said Rander. “As global commerce continues to become increasingly interconnected, now more than ever, businesses have a dire need for more reliable and efficient supply chains, especially in the trucking and freight industries.” “Leveraging our advanced AI-powered autonomous driving systems, we will improve supply chains for our…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.53
February 16, 2022
…advisory board member for Beep and former CEO of Volkswagen North America. Triad taps into cross-industry experience Benteler EV Systems, which is part of German holding company Benteler International AG, has engineering, vehicle integration, and global manufacturing experience. The Salzburg, Austria-based unit will develop the autonomous mover and integrate the individual subsystems into the final vehicle. “Autonomous movers are the solution for future public transportation, solving the mobility challenges of increasing urbanization and emissions,” said Marco Kollmeier, managing director of Benteler EV Systems. “These movers need to be robust for 24/7 public or commercial use, at optimized costs and with…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.38
March 18, 2021
…and organizations such as Audi, Apple, BMW, Ford, Garmin, GM, Jaguar, Land Rover, Mercedes-Benz, Peugeot, Sygic, TomTom, Toyota, and Volkswagen. Parkopedia is available in 15,000 cities across 89 countries globally, covering over 70 million parking spaces. Parkopedia said it helps drivers find the closest, cheapest, or available parking to their destination; pay in selected locations; and navigate directly to the parking space.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.16
October 04, 2021
…Müller, vice president for global customer services at KUKA. “Volkswagen, for example, decided to host one of our KUKA colleges directly at their headquarters factory in Wolfsburg, Germany.” “We start with basic training for people who have never used a robot before,” he added. “For professionals, we offer about 70 different modules ranging from basic operation and programming to complex commissioning of entire robot systems.” “Training programs set up by international robot manufacturers provide key skills for the industrial workplace of the future,” claimed Alexander Bongart, head of the FANUC Academy Germany. “What participants learn in our headquarters school near…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.85
November 01, 2023
…support companies around the world as well as the Volkswagen Group with strategic transformation and performance management. The Porsche consultants work in various industries, including mobility, life sciences, industrial goods, financial services, energy, aerospace, construction, and consumer goods. They also support technology development from locations in Germany, Italy, France, China, Brazil, and the U.S. Challenges build up for construction A lack of people to fill construction occupations has contributed to housing shortages in many countries, according to European research. In the U.S., labor shortages are contributing to a housing shortfall of nearly 4 million homes, said Freddie Mac. Deutsche Bank…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.10
March 15, 2017
…Automobiles NV as soon as the end of 2017. Volkswagen AG is rolling out Moia, a new division that will focus on ride-sharing and other mobility services. Mercedes already offers cars that can pilot themselves at highway speeds. Digital mobility services for automobiles will reach $2.03 trillion (1.9 trillion euros) in 2025, up from 860 billion euros in 2016, according to Sarwant Singh, a senior partner at the global market research company Frost & Sullivan. In an interview earlier this year he attributed much of Mobileye’s success to the fact that it was first in its field. Intel Chief Financial…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.99
March 25, 2019
…Boeing recently tested its own autonomous air tax in Virginia, and Airbus conducted similar tests last year. Uber, Toyota, Volkswagen and other companies are also working on air taxi concepts. A few market research reports have estimated the potential urban air mobility market could grow to anywhere from $15.2 billion by 2030 or as high as $23.7 billion in the same period. However, all of these projects will be dependent on advancements in electric aircraft battery technology, as well as the ability for busy airports and cities to create a workable model for managing air taxi traffic.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.90
August 31, 2021
…and New Zealand so students can go to classes. “Volkswagen rcently announced a new outdoor telepresence robot with us to provide accessibility for soccer fans,” Vu added. “Other companies use Ohmni robots for inspection on the factory floor. A client can check in with monitoring and auditing functions on.” “We can work alongside customers to see if they need extra sensors or components, such as to measure the gap between spaces in inspection,” he said. “We can overlay that information on top of the user interface.” Ohmni Labs offers its systems in a robotics-as-a-service (RaaS) model, but that may not…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.43
January 28, 2019
…Formlabs, General Motors, Mimaki Engineering Company, Protolabs, Renishaw and Volkswagen Group. New Outlet for Research ADAPT is just one of several industry initiatives or consortia focused on 3D printing. America Makes, the 3MF Consortium, and EWI’s Additive Manufacturing Consortium, among others, have similar aims. What makes ADAPT different, according to Quinlan, will be the ability to leverage MIT’s research facilities and educational resources. According to Quinlan, initial efforts of ADAPT will include providing seed funding for new research projects at MIT and establishing a new advanced additive manufacturing laboratory there. Membership fees can be pooled to fund advanced research through…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.41
May 10, 2022
…said. To create the art car, ABB refurbished a Volkswagen SUV that was damaged in the catastrophic floods in Germany in the summer of 2021. The company said its recycling demonstrated its commitment to sustainability wherever possible. Source: ABB Robotics Artists customize cars Only 8 years old, Kolarkar uses different shapes, intricate designs, and bold splatters of intertwining lines in his artwork, which is is internationally recognized. An exhibition of his collected works, including part of the ABB robot art car, will be in London’s Gagliardi Gallery from May 12 to 22. Illusorr is a global digital design collective based…
