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 3.83
May 25, 2022
…working with New York State as our first state government partner and believe ElliQ will be able to effectively engage and encourage older adults in New York to be more independent, healthy, and happy.” New York State invests in elder care NYSOFA works to help the state’s 4.6 million older adults be as independent as possible for as long as possible through advocacy, development, and delivery of person-centered, consumer-oriented, and cost-effective policies, programs, and services. “Despite misconceptions and generalizations, older adults embrace new technology, especially when they see it is designed by older adults to meet their needs,” said Olsen.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.36
May 24, 2022
…acquired Waypoint Robotics last year, ranked third as one of the fastest-growing companies in Massachusetts. 'With MassRobotics, the state government has a big interest in the community,” Lombardi said. “We need to differentiate ourselves from other robotics companies like Boston Dynamics to attract talent, and our culture is very much customer-first. I'm proud of my team, which brings the customer voice back to engineering and collaborates with other departments across the company.”
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.38
May 20, 2022
…works with the DoD and other federal and international government agencies to identify modern military needs, conducts research and development, and commercializes systems to meet specialized requirements. Sarcos Defense works on CLUTCHES Under contract FA8750-22-C-1005 Sarcos Defense will work on Closed Loop Ubiquitous Tasking and Control of Heterogeneous Exploring Sensors (CLUTCHES), which defines a novel artificial intelligence framework that combines upstream multi-sensor fusion with adaptive real-time sensor management on individual platforms. “This new contract with AFRL will support our development efforts for a collaborative sensing solution that enables our DoD partners to quickly, accurately, and safely identify, track, and classify…
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 6.58
May 12, 2022
…this week in Las Vegas. Marrs joined “MRF and Software Technology” panel Chris Wirth, vice president of marketing and government affairs, participated in “Government’s Role in Funding Recycling Infrastructure” Jonathan Levy, director of government affairs, spoke as part of “Recycling in the '20s” panel Visitors can meet AMP’s team at Booth 3405 through today to learn more about its AMP Cortex robotic sorting system and AMP Clarity recycling intelligence tool.
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…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.74
May 04, 2022
…they will use one another's resources to work with government and industry leaders to promote and support innovation in the automation space. “We want to advocate on behalf of the robotics industry,” said Andra Keay, managing director of SVR, in a panel discussion with Fady Saad, co-founder of MassRobotics, and Joel Reed, executive director of PRN. The trio were part of a panel moderated by Michael Butler, chairman and CEO of Cascadia Capital. The organizations said business has been great for each of them the past decade, claiming they have “realized tenfold growth” in the number of companies they serve.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.06
April 28, 2022
…from RE2’s existing contracts, including contracts with the U.S. government to develop underwater and industrial robots, as well as a developmental partnership with JLG Industries Inc., an Oshkosh Corp. company and provider of mobile elevating work platforms and access equipment. “The productivity imperative, along with the COVID-19 pandemic, has accelerated the need for, and adoption of, robotic technologies beyond the factory floor,” said Frank Nerenhausen, executive vice president at Oshkosh and president of JLG Industries. “In fact, a large focal area in construction and industrial applications today is remote operation of equipment that keeps workers out of harm’s way.” “The…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.31
April 27, 2022
…automation, including among warehouses and distribution centers, as the government is pushing forward to develop Industry 4.0, Tuzi said. As the EU's third-largest economy, Italy has registered solid growth in e-commerce, catalyzed by COVID-19 pandemic. The country is the 14th largest market for e-commerce, with a revenue of $26 billion in 2021, according to Statista Digital Market Outlook. Also, as fewer people want to do hard manual labor, the lack of enough qualified workers is another driver for warehouses in Italy to turn their eyes on automation, Tuzi said, noting robots will improve the work environment in warehouses. HAI ACR…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.57
April 21, 2022
…more than 350 companies, as well as academic institutions, government agencies, and research organizations. The Massachusetts Technology Leadership Council (MassTLC) established a robotics cluster in 2004, and it launched MassRobotics in 2015. Here’s a breakdown of some of the most interesting innovations we saw. Cleo Robotics launches indoor drone Cleo Robotics Inc. recently launched an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) for indoor use called the Dronut X1. Founded in 2018, the company aims to serve law enforcement, defense, and enterprise customers for inspections and monitoring applications. “If somebody wants to inspect a pressure vessel or a tank, instead of sending a…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.55
April 19, 2022
…institution that prudently invests funds on behalf of the government of Abu Dhabi through a strategy focused on long-term value creation. This transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Morgan Stanley & Co. and RBC Capital Markets LLC served as financial advisors to MHS. Baird served as financial advisor to Fortna. Kirkland and Ellis served as legal advisor, respectively, to both companies. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC will lead the debt financing for MHS. J.P. Morgan Securitiesand Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP served as financial and legal advisors, respectively, to ADIA’s…
