Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.48
September 22, 2021
…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 will put our customers…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.06
September 16, 2021
…the potential for autonomous vehicle delivery services at scale.” Pittsburgh-based Argo AI said its cloud-based infrastructure is designed to work seamlessly and efficiently with partners’ business operations. The company's infrastructure will integrate with Walmart’s online ordering platform to route orders and schedule package deliveries to customers’ homes. The commercial service will be available to Walmart customers within defined service areas of the three markets and will expand over time, said the partners. Initial integration will begin later this year, they said. Argo AI continues collaborations Argo AI said it is developing self-driving technology in partnership with automakers including Ford and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.93
August 12, 2021
…intervention.” FedEx Ground relies on automation to meet demand Pittsburgh-based FedEx Ground has more than 180,000 team members, 642 distribution hubs and local pickup-and-delivery stations, and 95,000 motorized vehicles operated by 5,400 locally-owned small businesses. The subsidiary of FedEx Corp. transported more than 12 million packages per day in its latest fiscal quarter. FedEx reported annual revenue of $30.5 billion in fiscal year 2021. FedEx Ground said it and Berkshire Grey have developed and installed the technology as a direct response to the exponential growth of e-commerce, which has accelerated the demand for reliable automation throughout all stages of the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.85
August 11, 2021
…Combat Capabilities Development Command Aviation & Missile Center (AvMC). Pittsburgh-based RE2 builds mobile manipulation systems for human-in-the-loop or fully autonomous tasks. In the Remote Robotic Refueling for Extended Missions (R3EM) project, the company will develop a system that can autonomously refuel AH-65 Apache helicopters in the field. “The R3EM program enables RE2 to apply its next-generation autonomy software and history of robotic arm expertise to a new outdoor application within the Department of Defense,” said Jorgen Pedersen, president and CEO of RE2 Robotics. “The technology being developed as a result of this aircraft servicing program strategically aligns with our ongoing…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.97
August 07, 2021
…an interesting and sometimes difficult aspect of driving in Pittsburgh,” Dolan said. Autonomous vehicles have been heralded as a potential solution to the last-mile challenges of delivery and transportation. But for an AV or robot to deliver a pizza, package or person to their destination, they have to be able to navigate tight spaces and unknown driver intentions. The team developed a method to model different levels of driver cooperativeness — how likely a driver was to pull over to let the other driver pass — and used those models to train an algorithm that could assist an autonomous vehicle…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.13
July 20, 2021
…have achieved over the past 20 years here in Pittsburgh,” stated Jorgen Pedersen, president and CEO of RE2 Robotics. “From Day 1, we have been focused on creating technology that helps humans to do their jobs safely and efficiently, and we remain dedicated to that mission today. We look forward to more innovation in the years ahead, as we continue to focus on developing intelligent robotic technologies that enhance worker safety and productivity.” Originally founded on July 20, 2001, as a defense subcontractor to Carnegie Mellon University by alumnus Jorgen Pedersen, the company incubated at the National Robotics Engineering Center…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.04
July 16, 2021
…self-driving luminaries Sterling Anderson, Drew Bagnell, and Urmson, the Pittsburgh-based startup has about 1,600 employees. Aurora plans to launch its SAE Level 4 Aurora Driver first in trucking, a $700 billion market, in late 2023. The company said it plans to use its experience from that market to rapidly expand into adjacent verticals including last-mile delivery and ride-hailing, which total $9.4 trillion annually. Aurora partners to scale commercialization Aurora Driver includes software, hardware and data services to autonomously operate passenger vehicles, light commercial vehicles, and heavy-duty trucks. Aurora said it has made extensive technical investments across the self-driving stack, including…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.77
July 14, 2021
…an online resource to help address workforce challenges. The Pittsburgh-based ARM Institute is a public-private consortium backed by the U.S. Department of Defense with more than 300 members from academia, government, and industry. It seeks to help manufacturers through the adoption of robots and workforce development programs. RoboticsCareer.org identifies core competencies that employers are seeking, recognizes education and training programs, and helps connect job seekers with careers in robotics and manufacturing. It lists programs at more than 1,200 educational organizations across the U.S. and its territories. “We've been in the process of rolling it out more fully,” said John Zappa,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.09
July 08, 2021
…Mass. 01730, joining existing offices in Lexington, Mass., and Pittsburgh, as well as Berkshire Grey's Europe, the Middle East, and Africa headquarters in Reading, U.K. In addition, the company has subsidiaries in Canada and Japan, where it is building a third-party logistics service (3PL) facility with SoftBank Robotics Corp. “The new center complements other design and test facilities in the region and provides a focal point for customers, investors, and technical activities,” said Berkshire Grey. In February, Berkshire Grey entered into a definitive agreement with Revolution Acceleration Acquisition Corp. (RAAC), a special-purpose acquisition company (SPAC). The merger is expected to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.20
July 06, 2021
…adhered to.” ExplORer Live has been successfully implemented in the ORs of top hospitals, such as the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. The company said it has experienced sixfold growth year-over-year, and it has on-boarded more than 20 new medical device customers across multiple therapeutic areas.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 26.26
June 29, 2021
Pittsburgh's technological and industrial renaissance continues. The Pittsburgh Robotics Network today said that it now has more than 100 members, making Pittsburgh home to one of the world’s most dynamic robotics and artificial intelligence ecosystems. “We have created one of the world’s largest platforms where top robotics and AI companies work together,” said Joel Reed, executive director of the Pittsburgh Robotics Network (PRN). “We’re a community of innovators, builders and makers determined to solve the world’s toughest problems. The PRN bridges this community to growing pools of worldwide talent, emerging industry networks, investors, and users of autonomous solutions.” The PRN…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.12
June 29, 2021
…adopting Seegrid's Palion robots and enterprise software, said the Pittsburgh-based company. The RaaS model can reduce the upfront investment and enable customers to have access to the latest robotic fleet and enhancements, noted Seegrid. The company has recently updated its autonomous mobile robot (AMR) line for with the Palion Tow Tractor, Palion Pallet Truck, and its new Palion Lift. In addition, it has formed the Blue Labs in-house research and development team. “New use cases for mobile automation applications continue to emerge, and our customers are seeking to rapidly expand and evolve with Seegrid as their automation partner,” stated Jim…
