Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.83
September 06, 2022
…exhibits at the expo, which ran from Sept. 1 to 3. It is organized each year by the Chinese government and has been held in Shanghai for the past three years.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.36
September 01, 2022
…American Robotics “American Robotics believes that autonomy, safety, and government approval are the bedrocks of a scalable commercial drone business, and we continue to execute on this mission with additional approvals from the FAA,” said Mozer. American Robotics said Part 107 Waiver took effect immediately for current customers and will accelerate its offerings to new customers in 2023 and beyond. FAA exemption may lead to drone fleets The FAA officially granted American Robotics the commercial exemption on Aug. 19, 2022. The company said the exemption and accompanying waiver show that it can provide a scalable commercial service that will support…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.00
August 29, 2022
…Third are environmental, societal, and governance (ESG) factors, as governments and companies in Europe and worldwide set sustainability goals. “ESG continues to be an important trend,” said Kaczmarek. “Robots can reduce waste, particularly on the transport side. An AutoStore robot consumes less electricity than a vacuum cleaner, for example.” “Lastly, automation can help fuel revenue growth, which is often not what people think of first,” he said. “Companies that automate could be six times more likely to generate greater than 15% growth than those that don't.” Robotics to ride out 'headwinds' Robotics 24/7 has tracked more than $19.2 billion in…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.15
August 26, 2022
…gathering data on litter entering waterways and identifying how government, industry, and consumers can work together to reduce, reuse, and recycle material waste. Meijer works at the store side Meijer is also working on numerous store-level projects, including one with the CGLR to install stormwater-filtration systems at select supercenters. The gutter bins will capture and prevent trash, debris, microplastics, and other harmful pollutants from flowing into nearby waterways. Each bin captures hundreds of pounds of pollution per year, said the retailer. The company is in the midst of two additional stormwater projects to retrofit the parking lots at its Traverse…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.25
August 23, 2022
…professionals from more than 60 countries involved in industry, government, and academia. AUVSI members work in the defense, civil and commercial markets. The association hosts XPONENTIAL, an annual trade show focused on autonomous driving and uncrewed systems. Fortress Information Security said it secures critical industries from cybersecurity and operational threats stemming from vendors, assets, and software in their supply chains. The pair will be build off the work Fortress has done to develop voluntary risk based standards for the utilities industry. The effort will be spearheaded by AUVSI to build consensus. “Uncrewed vehicles – air, ground, and maritime – are…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.31
August 18, 2022
…U.S. Army’s RCV-L prototype project in March 2020. The government is expected to start the manufacturing and development phase of RCV-L in 2023. The vehicle will be designed to be used for reconnaissance, Army Technology reported. Boulder, Colo.-based Stratom said its Perimeter Safety for Autonomous Vehicles System (P-SAV) will provide the RCV-L with 360-degree sensor coverage and a computer system that uses machine learning to identify objects close to the vehicle. Built using ROS 2 The system’s software was built using Robot Operating System 2 (ROS 2) and was designed to be configurable for additional vehicle platforms, the company added.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.98
August 18, 2022
…Working Group, an Eastern U.S. cluster of corporate, academic, government, startup, and venture capital volunteers. MassRobotics marks startup catalyst success MassRobotics is a collective effort of a group of engineers, rocket scientists, and entrepreneurs to create vibrant robotics and Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystem in Massachusetts. The Boston-based organization's mission is to help create and scale the next generation of successful robotics and connected devices companies. It provides entrepreneurs and innovators with the workspace and resources they need to develop, prototype, test and commercialize their products and solutions. In the first Healthcare Robotics Startup Catalyst program, the selected companies included…
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 4.75
August 08, 2022
…In addition, Nauticus said its services provide commercial and government-facing customers with data collection, analytics, and subsea manipulation capabilities to support and maintain assets. It claimed that it can also significantly reduce their operational footprint, operating cost, and greenhouse gas emissions while improving offshore health, safety, and environmental exposure. Shell and Nauticus said they will collaborate with experienced inspection tooling service providers, integrating their technology into Nauticus’ robots and services. After completing an initial feasibility study for the phase-gated project, the team will focus on remote operations of the robotic duo with supervised autonomy and tool control. The collaboration will…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.01
August 05, 2022
…have a Carnegie Mellon, Silicon Slopes does have biotech, government contractors, and an outdoor lifestyle,” she said. Is Sarcos considering other corporate partnerships? “We're looking at multi-generational product plans,” replied Allgood. “We're strategically looking at 3D printing for machine parts. Additive manufacturing is where lithium-ion batteries were seven years ago before Tesla.” Last week, Ben Wolff, Sarcos founder and executive chairman, and Pedersen rang the opening bell at the Nasdaq Stock Market to celebrate the merger. The company began trading on the exchange after a special-purpose acquisition company (SPAC) merger in September 2021. “We've integrated executives, and now we're integrating…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.56
August 03, 2022
…needs of customers including global corporations, local businesses, and government institutions. It also serves the construction and agriculture industries. Stratom builds RAPID to be adaptable Stratom said the new system builds on its proven robotic-refueling experience, which is trusted by the U.S. Department of Defense. RAPID combines a customized robotic arm, a suite of sensors, different mounting configurations, a fuel line, and an end effector with Stratom’s core autonomy software that drives the entire system. With the ability to refuel both autonomous and human-operated systems, RAPID is adaptable to different vehicle types, said the company. It can be deployed for…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.44
July 27, 2022
…than 330 members and partners across industry, academia, and government. Its goal is to make robotics, autonomy, and AI more accessible to U.S. manufacturers of all sizes and to improve workforce training. The ARM Institute seeks to strengthen the U.S. economy, global competitiveness, and national security and resilience. In 2021, the institute selected Dr. Jared Glover from CapSen Robotics as its first fellow. The ARM Institute recently announced a call for projects to advance AI and robotics for manufacturing. The AIM Higher Consortium is led by the Catalyst Connection and is funded by the U.S. Department of Defense through the…
