Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.31
February 21, 2022
…its systems are now working in locations including supermarkets, government facilities, hospitals, hotels, transportation stations, educational institutions, and restaurants. “We are very excited to surpass the 1,400 deployment mark in the Asia-Pacific region,” said Terence Yap, chairman of Guardforce AI. “Our established customer base and our 40-year history of providing professional services have allowed us to quickly ramp up deployments.” How did Guardforce, which has offices in Bangkok, Thailand, decide to move into robotics? “We offer technology to serve customer needs, from security to artificial intelligence,” Yap told Robotics 24/7. Free trials to collect data Guardforce AI began rolling out…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.31
May 01, 2020
…improve fundamental efficiencies for GA-ASI's RPA systems.” The Australian Government recently selected GA-ASI's MQ-9B SkyGuardian variant to provide the Armed RPAS for the Australian Defence Force (ADF) under Project Air 7003. Australia joins other top-tier military forces in choosing MQ-9 because of its proven, multi-role combat performance and ability to support ad-hoc communications networks and interoperability with Allies. MQ-9B follows the legacy of GA-ASI's Predator® series of RPAS, the world's most trusted and capable armed Medium-altitude, Long-endurance (MALE) RPA Systems. The entire fleet has accumulated more than 6 million flight hours to date. Sources: Press materials received from the company…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.28
February 24, 2023
…numerous eco-transportation concepts and is a thought leader in innovation and design. His designs have informed digital transformations for governments across the world, as well as product development teams, academia, business solutions, and public service providers. In addition, Skibsted was listed in the European Centre's 2014 “40under40” and has been featured in HuffPost and Fast Company.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.28
May 08, 2023
…than 120 robotics and workforce projects to strengthen U.S. manufacturing. The ARM Institute said it facilitates collaboration among industry, government, and academia to advance systems that address urgent needs in manufacturing. As a nonprofit organization, the institute said it acts as a broker between robotics and manufacturing stakeholders. Through the grant, the ARM Institute plans to advise the makerspaces and help expand the scope of their services to benefit small and midsized manufacturers and manufacturing entrepreneurs.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.27
June 01, 2022
…Sullivan said it has helped investors, corporate leaders, and governments navigate economic changes and identify disruptive technologies, megatrends, new business models, and companies. inVia picking as a differentiator Another key differentiator that inVia credited for its award was the inVia PickerWall. The company said the product demonstrates its unique workflow that removes interdependencies between robots and people, unleashing productivity rates at a time when warehouse labor is hard to find. The inVia PickerWall helps companies manage higher order volumes without having to increase labor, enabling fulfillment centers to be 10 times more productive, asserted inVia. Most importantly, the PickerWall leverages…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.26
December 04, 2023
…explore new markets in the logistics sector such as government offices, train stations, terminals, and mixed-use facilities, utilizing autonomous driving robots. “Through collaboration with Hankook Engineering Works, we will develop and supply logistics transportation robots that combine Twinny's strengths in autonomous driving technology,” said Cheon Hong-seok, CEO of Twinny. “Beyond development, through active cooperation in mass production and business, we will significantly increase market awareness and product supply.” Moon Dong-hwan, CEO of Hankook Engineering Works, said his firm brings much to the partnership, including capabilities and networks accumulated over decades as a specialized company in manufacturing facilities for various industries,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.26
August 16, 2022
…already revolutionizing farming, logistics, infrastructure, and food deliveries. As governments and startups work to collaborate in redefining the human-machine relationship in factories, warehouses, offices, and homes, the summit aims to bridge the gaps between inventors, investors, and policymakers. To date, ffVC has a roster of keynotes and panels from leading think tanks, academic labs, accelerators, banks, corporate research centers, and startup innovators. Parties interested in attending or speaking at the show can apply today. About the author Oliver Mitchell is a partner at ff Venture Capital. His areas of focus are drones, robotics, and applied AI. Mitchell is also an…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.25
January 18, 2022
…from Salem State University. Andrew Burcham, Terradepth VP of government, defense business development In October, Andrew Burcham joined Terradepth as the company’s first vice president of business development, government, and defense. He has about two decades of experience developing and monetizing unmanned vehicles and sensor solutions for national security applications. Burcham specializes in bringing disruptive technologies to market within the maritime industry, Terradepth said. Before coming to Terradepth, Burcham spent more than two years serving as president of Sensor Technology Engineering, a company that supplies the federal government with tactical radiation sensors to detect nuclear weapons. Prior to that role,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.21
September 28, 2023
…as drive knowledge exchange and propel collaborative initiatives between government agencies, academic institutions and industry leaders.” In addition to the manufacturing capability, the facility will be home to research collaborations between Advanced Navigation and UTS. They said this will expedite the commercialization of several technologies with potential societal impact, including: Light detection, altimetry, and velocimetry (LiDAV) system—LiDAV can deliver precise three-dimensional velocity and altitude information relative to the lunar surface, enabling complex autonomous landing procedures and confident exploration on the moon, said UTS and Advanced Navigation. The technology is set to board U.S.-based space systems company Intuitive Machines’ Nova-C lander…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.21
April 04, 2022
…it does business with federal, state, local and international governments. Allgood said that RE2 is a good fit for Sarcos because it makes “complementary technologies.” Together, they will be able to serve many industries under one company. “Think about the fact that we will basically have products anywhere from undersea to the operating room, to heavy lift to light lift. We’ve now just really expanded our capabilities for all of our customers,” Allgood said. In the release announcing the merger, the companies said they will also take advantage of each other's technologies to improve automation in unstructured environments, noting they…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.18
February 09, 2023
…is proud to work with our partners in the government, like Senator Peters, and with employers for an Automation and AI Lab that will help build a talented workforce, give people valuable skills, and strengthen the economy in West Michigan and beyond,” he added. Peters and Scholten highlight need for advanced manufacturing training “Grand Rapids Community College excels at preparing students for successful careers and obtaining good-paying, in-demand jobs, and with employers based right here in West Michigan,” Peters said in a statement. “I was proud to secure new federal resources to create a new, state-of-the-art, and fully automated training…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.17
June 26, 2019
…in China alone. This increase will be challenging for governments and policy-makers as it will impact the economy, the workplace, and society. As a result of robotization, tens of millions of jobs will be lost, especially in poorer local economies that rely on lower-skilled workers. This will, therefore, translate to an increase in income inequality. However, the rise of robots will also be beneficial in terms of productivity and economic growth, leading to the creation of new jobs. How Robots Change the World The robotics revolution is rapidly accelerating as technological advances transform what robots can do, and their ability…
