Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.95
January 31, 2018
…future,” said Marty Edwards, managing director and director of government relations at the Automation Federation. “Events like the FIRST Robotics Competition drive home just how exciting science, technology, engineering and math—STEM for short—and automation-related learning can be for young people. ISA and the Automation Federation have immense potential to tap into this excitement, and attract many more young people to our profession.” Edwards encourages all ISA and AF members to take a closer look at how they can get more involved in FIRST programs and activities. This year, more than 255,000 volunteers (including mentors, coaches and judges) have already signed…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.94
September 12, 2022
…believes part of it has to do with U.S government incentives and grants. Another big reason is that automation is driving costs down and allowing companies to bring operations closer to home, he said. Peer Robotics has raised a total of $2.6 million. That includes the $300,000 it received for being a part of the STANLEY+Techstars Accelerator program portfolio. Kalaari Capital led the funding round, along with existing investors Axilor Ventures, Connecticut Innovations, and Innopact VC. “Having partners like Kalaari Capital and Connecticut Innovations really allows the entire team of Peer Robotics to double down their efforts and build solutions…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.93
March 24, 2020
…openers and respirator parts. HP is also coordinating with government, health and industry agencies in numerous countries to ensure a synchronized and effective approach. “HP and our digital manufacturing partners are working non-stop in the battle against this unprecedented virus. We are collaborating across borders and industries to identify the parts most in need, validate the designs, and begin 3D printing them,” said Enrique Lores, President and CEO, HP Inc. “Our deepest appreciation goes to our employees, partners, customers, and members of our community for their tireless efforts to support the medical professionals making a difference on the front lines.”…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.89
November 19, 2017
…technology is safe and reliable,” said Rodrigues. “That means performing extensive tests and working with our partners in the government to get it - and the market - ready.” Related: ‘Last Mile’ Solution for Driverless Trucks Download: Analysis of Truck Driver Age Demographics Across Two Decades
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.85
August 16, 2023
…expand its market share. In recent years, the Indian government has declared its “Make in India” strategy as a pivotal direction for industry transformation. It has encouraged local manufacturers to continually expand in scale, the company observed. At the same time, sustainability trends such as energy conservation and carbon, plus digitalization, have led numerous manufacturers to adopt edge AI, cloud computing, and robotics to boost their competitiveness, said DFI. “India has developed rapidly in recent years,” stated Alexander Su, president of DFI. “The transformation of the manufacturing industry is not only robust, but it has also occurred from multiple perspectives,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.85
October 25, 2021
…crop yields offered by these tractors, as well as government initiatives, to drive adoption. “With a huge arsenal of breakthrough solutions based on artificial intelligence, Russia has all the chances to become a trendsetter in the global agritech market,” said Sergey Serebryakov, CEO of Peterburgsky Traktorny Zavod. “Our joint solution with Cognitive Pilot will allow local and foreign farms to significantly increase their efficiency, save resources, and move to a fundamentally new level of farm management.” Serebryakov noted that companies will need to work with the government to encourage development, standards, and investment. “Together with the Ministry of Agriculture of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.84
June 29, 2023
…strengthen U.S. manufacturing. The Institute catalyzes collaboration between industry, government, and academia to propel solutions that address urgent needs in manufacturing. ARM worked with industry experts to develop the website RoboticsCareer.org was built in collaboration with subject matter experts within the Institute’s membership consortium to address the manufacturing workforce shortage and enable manufacturers of all sizes to more easily adopt robotics. The RoboticsCareer.org job-matching feature is unique in that it provides personalized job recommendations based on users’ existing skills and unique goals. The matching system leverages the skills that the ARM Institute’s ecosystem defined during the creation of RoboticsCareer.org, centering…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.82
July 06, 2022
…autonomous systems will be unaffordable for most countries and governments, shunned by some due to negative perceptions, and decrease the need for low-skilled labor, thus reinforcing gender and global inequalities Negative environmental impact: robotics and autonomous systems will have wide-ranging impact on the environment through the use of resources needed for their production, the pollution created by their use and disposal, the landscape simplification they will require, and the disturbance of ecosystems they will provoke Resource diversion from tried-and tested solutions: robotics and autonomous systems will require large amounts of financial resources to be implemented widely and competition for resources…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.82
June 03, 2021
…Robotics Center will officially open with a celebration that will be attended by invited representatives from both industry and government. Instructors and students will demonstrate how each robot operates and how they can be used in different environments from manufacturing to logistics.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.81
June 28, 2022
…skillsets,” noted Atiya “We are working with the U.S. government to share ABB’s experience in the US and other countries where we operate on how we can accelerate robotics and automation education, vocational training, and apprenticeship programs needed to create safer, and higher-paying jobs for American workers.” “The Future of High-Tech Industries alongside other companies including Softbank Group International, GymPass and A-to-Be,” Atiya said.“In addition to talking about automation and robotics and the growing move to bring production closer to home, Atiya also noted that the business-friendly environment and level of entrepreneurship in the United States fuels ABB’s own innovation…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.77
August 25, 2021
…the latest technologies available. BigBlue is working with relevant government organizations and partners to ensure food safety and security in their daily operations. In addition to fostering relationships with the local community, BigBlue is working on environmental sustainability. Since 2015, the company has installed solar panels in all new facilities, accounting for over 30% of its energy usage. It has also committed to using energy-efficient equipment as part of these efforts. BigBlue strives for efficiency BBLC was facing several challenges, including a lack of labor and the health and safety challenges posed by cold storage. In addition, the company wanted…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.76
July 20, 2022
…conduct testing, verification, and validation of autonomous vehicles. Japanese government funds 'micro-autonomy' In addition, the $15 billion Green Innovation Fund administered by Japan's New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) chose TIER IV as the research and development project for SAE Level 4 autonomous driving software. The company will participate in the $300 million “Microautonomy—Creating Collectively Scalable Autonomous Driving Systems” program. “This Green AD Project alongside the Series B fundraising will allow us to concentrate on technology advances, while continuing to provide our customers with selective solutions based on the current variants of our platform and reference design,” said…
