Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.16
December 10, 2021
…will continue to work closely with local and state governments and other organizations so that we improve the safety, sustainability, and efficiency of trucking with autonomous technology.” Founded in 2016, Embark said it is building its Drive autonomy software to improve the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of the nearly $700 billion-a-year trucking market. The company claimed that it has the longest-running self-driving truck program in the U.S. Embark added that it has partnered with some of the largest shippers and carriers in the nation, collectively representing over 35,000 trucks and $22 billion in freight spend. In July, Embark announced its…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.15
April 23, 2020
…eager to help, EnvisionTEC is already taking orders and producing sterilized and unsterilized NP swabs for hospitals, healthcare providers, government agencies and armed forces. To place an order, interested parties can email [email protected]. Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.14
September 08, 2021
…and the Internet of Things (IoT), as well as government initiatives encouraging automation. Transportation and logistics businesses, including autonomous vehicle developers, raised $642 million in August 2021. The ongoing boom in e-commerce led to more than $463 million in supply chain deals last month. Most of these were around mobile robots, delivery robots and drones, and self-driving trucks. This was close to the previous month's $413 million. Agricultural systems reaped more than $316 million in August, followed by defense technologies at $237 million. Service robots, including those for retail, raised $45 million, while construction and infrastructure applications such as drone…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.13
September 24, 2021
…of environments. Pudu's mobile robots are working in supermarkets, government offices, airports, and high-speed train stations. These include the PuduBot delivery robot, the BellaBot premium delivery robot, and the HolaBot delivery robot with paging and notification features. Pudu also offers the Puductor 2 disinfection robot, the KettyBot delivery and reception robot, and the FlashBot building delivery robot. Launched this year, KettyBot includes features such as Ad display, customer interaction, greeting and ushering, and AI voice interaction. Distinct from KettyBot, FlashBot is designed to deliver items in offices and hotels and is able to ride in an elevator along with human…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.10
March 31, 2021
…monumental effort to develop effective vaccines, healthcare providers and governments have struggled with mass vaccinations. Can robots help? There are not many robots directly injecting patients, but, if we look at other industries with similar requirements, automation has made progress. For instance, there is already technology for livestock injections. Pharm Robotics has developed Sureshot, an automated injection system primarily for injecting many animals in dairy herds. “There is no longer a need for a labor force when delivering vaccines or repro products,” claimed the San Jacinto, Calif.-based company. “You can now deliver shots at a 100% compliance rate, without the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.09
June 24, 2021
…as Amazon, Ford, GM, Honda, P&G, Nissan; and other government and non-government organizations such as the National Institute of Standads and Technology (NIST), UL, TUV, and academia to develop ANSI RIA 15.08-1. “As the AMR market has grown, so too has the need for accompanying safety standards in the U.S. and abroad,” said Jeff Burnstein, president of the Association for Advancing Automation (A3). “OTTO Motors’ participation on our standards committee and leadership on this issue has helped to raise the bar for worker safety.” OTTO claimed that its fleet meets or exceeds the new standard. “Our solutions are a force…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.08
June 08, 2020
…of Engineering at Purdue University will join industry and government partners to host a free webinar on “Advancing Driver-Centric Automation to Enhance Safety and Efficiency in Freight Trucking” on June 16 from 2:30-3:45 p.m. The webinar will feature experts from the Purdue Engineering Initiative in Autonomous and Connected Systems (PEI in ACS), which is hosting the event, as well as Peloton Technology and Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) leaders. Scheduled webinar speakers are Purdue’s Greg Shaver, professor of mechanical engineering, and Neera Jain, assistant professor of mechanical engineering; Steve Boyd, CEO of Peloton Technology; and Pam Fisher, director of economic…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.03
May 17, 2021
…solving a huge pain point for Ondas’ industrial and government customers and ecosystem partners.” “American Robotics’ full-stack IP [intellectual property] portfolio is a complete system, enabling Ondas to turn these pain points into growth opportunities fueled by more rich data collection,” he said. Commercial drone market ready for takeoff Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) will play a key role in infrastructure inspection and maintenance, defense and security, and agriculture, according to industry analysts. The global commercial drone market could be worth $100 billion, said Goldman Sachs. American Robotics said its Scout System can provide “an unmatched level of autonomy, safety, and…
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 5.97
June 15, 2020
…to choose from. This was more than double the accuracy rate of the pre-competition benchmark model. Companies, organizations and governments have always looked to use technology to solve the world’s problems, and MathWorks is no exception. As engineers and scientists continue to be called upon to apply their expertise to deliver social good, competitions like DrivenData’s help foster AI skills and experience working with real-world data.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.93
May 19, 2022
…across our brands and locations. Robot deliveries grow with government consultation, more partners How does Coco deal with the mix of local regulations governing delivery robot operations? Simons: Coco works closely with government officials at both the city and state levels to receive proper approval and permits before operating in a new market. The company establishes strong relationships with city leaders, community groups, and local businesses everywhere it operates and ensures open, trustworthy communication. It also submits regular reports, shares data and follows all community engagement requirements in each active market. Many cities and states already have regulations governing robot…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.93
May 05, 2022
…clients in 35 countries around the world, including military, government, law enforcement, critical infrastructure, airports, correctional facilities, stadiums, major event organizers, and corporations. “Drone shows are one of the most exciting uses for drones today and Nocturne Drones create fantastic events worldwide,” said Aaditya Devarakonda, CEO of Dedrone. “To ensure a flawless show and to protect spectators and airspace, safety must come first. We are delighted to be working with Nocturne Drones to ensure they can continue to perform world-class drone shows with the highest level of safety.” Nocturne Drones said its drone fleets are among the safest in the…
