Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.27
January 17, 2022
…industry. Why? “Two aspects make it good: First, the government has offered many incentives to support startups,” replied Moulin. “Second, with strong education in mathematics, we have lots of AI and software engineers. Up to 70% of our research and development people are working on software, which is easier to modify than the robot climbing a shelf.” The company currently employs more than 300 people worldwide and said it plans to double its headcount by 2023. It offers 24/7 support from its control center. “We've been fortunate in that we've been able to choose our investors, who are also advisors…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.96
January 13, 2022
…than 300 members and partners across industry, academia, and government. ARM's goal is to make robotics and AI more accessible to U.S. manufacturers of all sizes, train and empower the manufacturing workforce, strengthen the U.S. economy and global competitiveness, and elevate national security and resilience. The DoD provides funding for the institute. “Since 2017, the ARM Institute is leading the way to a future where people and robots work together to respond to our nation’s greatest challenges and to produce the world’s most desired products,” said the organization. The OSD Manufacturing Technology (ManTech) Program provided funding for the assessment project,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.02
January 11, 2022
…last week announced that the Technology Fund, a Swiss Government program supporting cleantech ventures, awarded it a financial guarantee. The Zurich-based company said it plans to use the funding to meet growing demand for its inventory-tracking system. “The Technology Fund’s support is important validation that the Verity system does even more than improve employees’ lives and add commercial value,” stated Raffaello D’Andrea, founder and CEO of Verity. “By eliminating errors and supply chain inefficiencies, it also delivers a substantial positive impact to the environment. Reducing waste is critical and urgent, and we are proud to support that effort.” Founded in…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.58
January 07, 2022
…Mitchell: My journey has always been about intersection of government, industry, and technology innovation. How can governments, corporations, and universities partner to innovate and attract talent? At ESN, our work over past decade has been to organize and manage projects and public-private partnerships. Our funding has been a mix of government and philanthropic, with teams from leading research universities. Sponsors include big companies like Cisco and Luminar. Public policy is a helpful background. How is today's race different from October's race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS)? Mitchell: Teams must still be able to demonstrate their capabilities, but it's a…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.90
January 05, 2022
…The Danish robotics cluster includes industry, investors, academia, and government supporters. Source: Blue Ocean Robotics A.P. Møller Holding supports Danish robotics cluster Although this is the first time that A.P. Møller Holding has chosen to invest in a robotics company, it can still be seen as something of a return to robotics. In the 1990s, shipowner Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller realised that automation was a necessity in the shipbuilding industry and therefore invested heavily in the research and development of robotics technology in Denmark. Over the years, A.P. Møller and the foundation Hustru Chastine Mc-Kinney Møllers Fond til almene Formaal has…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.97
December 20, 2021
…said its systems are also suitable for use in government, transportation, critical infrastructure, education, and healthcare. AITX recognizes delivery robot demand The global market for delivery robots was valued at $300.2 million in 2021 and will experience a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 30.3% through 2030, according to Quince Market Insights. Demand for autonomous vehicles has increased dramatically over the past few years as retailers, restaurant operators, and other businesses struggle to find contactless delivery methods that can reduce costs, increase efficiencies, and navigate the last mile. Other manufacturers in this space have successfully raised capital as they finalize…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.21
December 17, 2021
…provides its cloud-based robots and software to commercial and government-facing customers through a robotics-as-a-service (RaaS) business model in addition to direct product sales. “This modernized approach to ocean robotics as a service has resulted in the development of a range of products for retrofit/upgrading legacy systems and other vehicle platforms,” said the company. “Nauticus’ services provide customers the necessary data collection, analytics, and subsea manipulation capabilities to support and maintain assets while significantly reducing their operational footprint, operating cost, and greenhouse gas emissions, to improve offshore health, safety, and environmental exposure. Nauticus said its fleet of autonomous robots is able…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.27
December 14, 2021
…(UAS IPP), which concluded in October 2020. The joint industry/government team is also one of eight participants in the FAA's BEYOND Initiative, a subsequent project focused on tackling the remaining challenges of UAS) integration. The latest approval will allow Flytrex to operate its five-minute delivery service above people and moving vehicles, said the company. Flytrex will make deliveries in cooperation with longtime partner Causey Aviation Unmanned, offering food, drinks, and other goods to approximately 10,000 eligible households that can opt into the service. Flytrex and Causey said they will conduct all flights while maintaining the highest safety standards. The process…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.40
December 11, 2021
…quality make it a trusted partner for companies and governments interested in the disruption of the energy distribution network and next-generation transportation. In addition, Leclanché said it is one of the few European battery suppliers that has its own cell production facilities and the complete know-how to produce high-quality lithium-ion cells—from electrochemistry to battery management software and an array of battery systems. The company has business units organized around stationary storage systems, specialty batteries, and electrified transports. It noted that its e-Marine business segment is its fastest-growing one. Leclanché has completed projects such as Ellen, a passenger and vehicle ferry…
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 3.24
December 10, 2021
…have grown, thanks to a combination of academic research, government funding, innovative startups, risk-taking entrepreneurs, and industrial mentors and customers. At an event at its headquarters here last night, MassRobotics expressed gratitude and celebrated numerous accomplishments at its fifth annual partner event. “We started this with our 11 founding partners,” recalled Fady Saad, vice president of strategic partnerships at MassRobotics. “In 2021, we added 15 new resident members, for a total of 62.” MassRobotics provides support for startups and the Massachusetts robotics community through shared workspace in Boston's Seaport District, events, business services, and investor introductions. The organization said it…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.72
December 09, 2021
…of the Manufacturing USA network. The Pittsburgh-based organization nurtures an ecosystem of members and partners across industry, academia, and government to make robotics, autonomy, and AI more accessible to U.S. manufacturers large and small. Its goals include training and empowering the U.S. manufacturing workforce, strengthen its economy and global competitiveness, and elevate national security and resilience.
