Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.50
December 10, 2021
…my heart,” he told Robotics 24/7. MassRobotics also works with other robotics clusters, such as those in Silicon Valley, Pittsburgh, Denmark, and the Netherlands, noted Ryden. For 2022, the organization intends to continue its events, and it will publish a five-year impact report next month.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.46
December 09, 2021
…the chief technology officer at the Technology Collaborative in Pittsburgh. In these and prior roles at Northrop Grumman, Westinghouse, and Raytheon, Brandt has demonstrated his ability to coordinate technology initiatives, early-stage product development, and university-based commercialization, said the ARM Institute. Brandt holds a Ph.D. in electronic materials from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a bachelor of science in chemistry from the University of Illinois. He has presented over 50 papers and holds six patents. In his new role, Brandt will lead the ARM Institute’s technical strategy and program planning, continue to manage the ARM Institute program management office, and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.74
December 01, 2021
…equipped with its latest Seegrid IQ autonomy technology. The Pittsburgh-based company noted that its 2020 acquisition of Box Robotics aided development of Seegrid IQ. The company added that not only does its new lift truck use Seegrid IQ for 3D perception, but all of its autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) use Seegrid IQ for 3D perception for greater productivity and flexibility in supply chains. In June, Seegrid began offering its vision-guided systems in a robotics-as-a-service (RaaS) model. It also recently updated its Smart Path guidance system in Series 8 of its Palion Tow Tractor. Jeff Christensen, vice president of product at…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.95
November 30, 2021
…the Seegrid Palion autonomous mobile robot, or AMR. The Pittsburgh-based company said its lift truck is equipped with the most advanced generation of its Seegrid IQ autonomy technology. It also claimed that Palion is the only robotic lift on the market with industry-leading 3D perception. “Seegrid and its AMRs are undergoing massive growth and eclipsing alternative material handling solutions to increase productivity and safety as logistics, e-commerce, and manufacturing facilities demand flexibility, reliability, and scalability,” said Jim Rock, CEO of Seegrid. “Palion Lift AMRs provide next-level, 360° safety to flawlessly execute vertical movements and reliably self-navigate in busy, ever-changing industrial…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.90
November 24, 2021
…or ARM, Institute announced two new project calls. The Pittsburgh-based organization is seeking proposals for the use of augmented reality for manufacturing and sustainment and for the use of artificial intelligence and robotics in depot factories, as well as auditors for its training endorsement program. ARM-TEC-21-03, the special call for technology projects, will award a single project up to $4.8 million, while the ARM-EWD-21-05 education and workforce development call said that up to 10 endorsement auditors will be reimbursed for costs in a one-year contract. The ARM Institute is a public-private consortium dedicated to improving the competitiveness of U.S. manufacturing…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.66
November 23, 2021
…production miles driven and zero personnel safety incidents, the Pittsburgh-based company said its Palion AMRs are reliable, flexible, and proven. The world’s largest manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics companies rely on Seegrid to safely automate material flows in highly complex environments, said the company. It provides support from project design through deployment, change management, user training, and data-driven consultation for optimize material flows. EY recognizes leading entrepreneurs Ernst & Young (EY) said its prestigious business award program “recognizes the endeavors of entrepreneurs who create the products and services that define how we live, work, and play, as well as those designed…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.41
November 23, 2021
…opened a surgical robotics research and development center in Pittsburgh. Robotic surgery can improve patient outcomes Over 680,000 people in the U.K. are currently waiting for a hip or knee replacement, noted Smith+Nephew. Many of those have waited well over a year, living with chronic pain, it said. More than 10% of patients waiting for knee surgery in the U.K. said their quality of life is “worse than death,” according to a study in The Bone & Joint Journal. The benefits of robot-assisted surgery for patients are myriad, said Smith+Nephew. They include significantly improved patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) and shortened…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.45
November 22, 2021
…implement an operating model designed for autonomous vehicles.” The Pittsburgh-based company's team includes experts in robotics, artificial intelligence, trucking, freight optimization, safety, and automotive technologies. Locomation ARC to lengthen operations Locomation’s Autonomous Relay Convoy (ARC) system consists of two-truck convoys that are electronically tethered. The Human-Guided Autonomy product enables one driver to operate the lead truck while a second driver rests in the follower truck, which is operating autonomously. Periodically, the trucks swap places to allow each driver to take turns leading and resting in compliance with U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) hours-of-service regulations. Locomation said it can enable carriers…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 23.98
November 18, 2021
…Nephew PLC opened a research and development center in Pittsburgh's Strip District. The company said it has tripled its floor space in Pittsburgh in response to the growing demand for medical robotics. Smith+Nephew transformed the former site of a cardboard-box warehouse into a state-of-the-art facility called The Stacks. It joins other technology firms at Three Crossings 2.0, including Apple and autonomous driving company Argo AI. U.K.-based Smith+Nephew also this week announced another R&D center for digital surgery and robotics innovation in Munich, Germany. The company's U.S.-based manufacturing is in Oklahoma City and Memphis. Robots part of 'continuum of care' Smith+Nephew…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.12
November 16, 2021
…operations while the integrated system is working underwater.” The Pittsburgh-based company provides the RE2 Sapien arms, the RE2 Detect computer vision software, and the RE2 Intellect autonomy software to enable intelligent mobile manipulation systems that operate in a variety of complex indoor and outdoor environments. RE2 Robotics said its systems enable the aviation, construction, defense, energy, and medical industries to conduct remote operations, improve worker safety and efficiency, and reduce operational costs. The company did not specify the amount of Phase I Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) funding. RE2 CLAMS combines controls CLAMS will enable topside operators to control a…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.07
November 09, 2021
…fly, and land safely, with or without GPS. The Pittsburgh-based company said it “bridges aerospace and robotics with complete systems that improve efficiency, performance, and safety for aircraft ranging from small drones up to full-size helicopters.” Near Earth serves the commercial and defense sectors and won the 2018 Howard Hughes Award, which recognizes outstanding improvements in fundamental helicopter technology. It was also a 2017 finalist for the Collier Trophy. The company's tests with L3Harris are primarily for the defense market, but there could be other applications, noted Singh. “At the moment, this has been funded by the Army Telemedicine, but…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.49
November 06, 2021
…who will apply robotics in manufacturing to benefit the Pittsburgh-West Virginia area. The Advanced Robotics in Manufacturing, or ARM, Institute this week opened applications for its fellowship program in support of the AIM Higher Consortium. Artificial Intelligence in Metals and Manufacturing (AIM) Higher is led by Catalyst Connection with more 30 academic, economic development, technology institute, and manufacturing partners from around the region. The program is funded by the Department of Defense Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation (DoD-OLDCC, previously the Office of Economic Adjustment). The AIM Higher Consortium will directly support the office’s mission to enhance the readiness, resiliency,…
