Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.92
June 29, 2020
…technology and helping our customers achieve their aims,” says Susan Moore, corporate vice president for corporate responsibility and international government affairs at AMD. “The power efficiency improvements we have made within our laptop processors make a difference in the world around us. Reporting publicly each year on progress and ultimately achieving, and surpassing, the 25x20 energy efficiency goal reflects AMD’s commitment to sustainable technology.” 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 5.91
December 05, 2023
…FAA,” said Neta Gliksman, Percepto VP of Policy and Government Affairs. “This is opening doors for critical inspection operations for our clients, expanding the possibilities and scale of autonomous inspection technology.” Percepto's approval from the FAA to remotely operate drone fleets sets the stage for transformative advancements in various industries. Delek, an Israeli holding conglomerate mainly operating in the petroleum industry, is one such firm ready to capitalize on drone-powered remote inspections. “Delek plans to utilize remote inspection technology to minimize our environmental footprint and boost employee and community safety at scale,” said Delek U.S. Chief Information and Data Officer,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.88
January 17, 2023
…transactions. It provides leasing services to airlines, helicopter operators, governments, and end users. LCI is the aviation subsidiary of Libra Group, whose subsidiaries own and operate assets in nearly 60 countries. It is primarily active in aviation, energy, hospitality, real estate, maritime, and diversified investments. Chaparral eVTOL to carry cargo Elroy Air said the autonomous aircraft and software it is developing are the first of their kind in the industry and will “expand the reach of express shipping to every person on the planet.” The South San Francisco, Calif.-based company added that it has built on the same powertrain and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.87
August 10, 2021
…cooperation across the field of robotics and business and government. The IFR's more than 70 members come from the robotics industry, national and international associations, and R&D institutes from more than 20 countries. “We aim at promoting the positive benefits of robots for productivity, competitiveness, economic growth and quality of work and life,” said the organization. AMRs grow more capable While researchers have worked on technologies for autonomous mobility since the 1940s, autonomous mobile robots have only become commercially viable over the past decade, according to the IFR report. This is primarily due to the availability of far more powerful…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.85
July 25, 2022
…customers are very happy and include a lot of governments, and we have dealers in the U.S., Canada, and Australia.” Kubista said that while RC Mowers' products cost $38,000 to $60,000, compared with the $10,000 to $15,000 of some commercial mowing equipment, the benefits outweigh the cost for its customers. In May, RC Mowers broke ground on new, $4.8 million headquarters in Green Bay, Wis. “We've outgrown our factory, and we'll move in February 2023,” said Kubista. The company makes all of its mowers in the U.S. with a 30-day buy-back guarantee and a 72-hour part-shipping guarantee. RC Mowers offers…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.84
July 30, 2021
…software, and services to industries including mining, forestry, and government to improve productivity in the field-to-finish workflow. Malling, Denmark-based TinyMobileRobots specializes in high-precision outdoor robots to perform marking and stake-out, combining artificial intelligence with techologies from the land-surveying industry. TinySurveyor automates site marking “TinySurveyor is the ultimate high-precision instrument for the surveying, civil engineering, construction, and infrastructure industries,” Cansel claimed. The tablet that accompanies the robot gives the operator full control of the TinySurveyor robot as well as job parameters, said the company. With the pre-installed app, the operator can customize marking settings, apply projection shifts, and adjust robot velocities…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.83
October 03, 2022
…than 360 members and partners across industry, academia, and government. “We have the technology and wisdom needed to strengthen manufacturing by leveraging what robots and humans do best,” Teele said. “Our goal is to expand the work we are currently doing with regional manufacturers, universities, entrepreneurs, and economic development organizations, as well as new partners, to pioneer a better and more equally just advanced manufacturing model for the nation.” The ARM Institute is a public-private partnership and part of the Manufacturing USA network. The Office of the Secretary of Defense launched it under Agreement No. W911NF-17-3-0004. Federal agencies continue to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.82
April 20, 2023
…robotic systems and services are sold to commercial and government-facing customers through a robotics-as-a-service (RaaS) model. Nauticus added its approach to ocean robotics has resulted in the development of a range of technology products for retrofitting/upgrading legacy systems and other third-party vehicle platforms. The Webster, Texas-based company said it provides customers with the necessary data collection, analytics, and subsea manipulation capabilities to support and maintain assets while reducing their operational footprint, operating cost, and greenhouse gas emissions to improve offshore health, safety, and environmental exposure. Contract helps the company better support U.S. Marines Within this multi-million dollar contract award, previously…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.81
October 12, 2022
…research and development, engineering, and autonomous systems integration makes it “the go-to expert” for global corporations, local businesses, and government institutions.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.74
April 28, 2023
…used to make computer chips. Source: Cesareo Contreras Federal government invests in advanced manufacturing and robotics Massachusetts is following the lead of the federal government, which is increasingly investing in programs to help small and medium-size businesses educate themselves and purchase next-generation technologies, including robots. Larry Sweet is the ARM Institute's new director of engineering. The “ARM” in ARM Institute stands for “Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing.” The Pittsburgh-based institute was founded in 2017 and is funded by the U.S. Department of Defense. Part of its mission is to help manufacturers decide which automated systems are the best for them. In…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.74
September 22, 2021
Thanks to its confluence of academia, government research and development, and corporate investment, Pittsburgh continues to be a leader in automation innovation. Oshkosh Corp., which provides mission-critical vehicles and essential equipment, and Carnegie Foundry, a robotics and artificial intelligence venture studio, this week announced a strategic partnership. Oshkosh is also investing an unspecified amount in Carnegie Foundry to accelerate innovation in autonomy and robotics. “For years, Oshkosh has been developing autonomous technology that delivers greater productivity while reducing total cost of ownership for our customers,” stated John Pfeifer, president and CEO of Oshkosh Corp. “Oshkosh’s strategic investment in Carnegie Foundry…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.72
May 13, 2019
…Google has become the first drone operator to receive government approval as an airline, an important step that gives it the legal authority to begin dropping products to actual customers. The subsidiary, Wing Aviation LLC, now has the same certifications that smaller airlines receive from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration and the Department of Transportation. It plans to begin routine deliveries of small consumer items in two rural communities in Virginia within months, the company said. From Bloomberg: Google Spinoff’s Drone Delivery Business First to Get FAA Approval Recode reports that Wing will be able to send drones beyond the…
