Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.60
November 03, 2021
…U.S. From home and business security to retail and government applications, ModalAI said its highly integrated AI-powered modules enable a variety of industries to use aerial and ground autonomous navigation systems that communicate on 4G and 5G cellular networks. VOXL CAM offers computing, navigation in one package The VOXL CAM makes it easier to develop drones, robots, and Internet of Things (IoT) devices with unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) flight control and cellular connectivity, said ModalAI. The credit card-sized VOXL CAM powers the Seeker drone, the company’s newest and smallest drone to date. “The VOXL CAM platform provides smarter perception and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.57
August 21, 2023
…obstacles and people effectively. Since 2008, the South Korean government has been systematically laying the groundwork for robotics advancement through successive plans under the Intelligent Robot Development and Distribution Promotion Act. The most recent Third Basic Plan, spanning from 2019 to 2023, has allocated over $100 million to support the creation of 1,500 high-tech robots for use in a variety of sectors, including healthcare. Furthermore, the government has committed to invest more than $130 billion in economic development by 2025 as part of the post-pandemic “Korean New Deal.” Therefore, it is estimated that continued fiscal support will enable South Korea…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.56
August 03, 2022
…needs of customers including global corporations, local businesses, and government institutions. It also serves the construction and agriculture industries. Stratom builds RAPID to be adaptable Stratom said the new system builds on its proven robotic-refueling experience, which is trusted by the U.S. Department of Defense. RAPID combines a customized robotic arm, a suite of sensors, different mounting configurations, a fuel line, and an end effector with Stratom’s core autonomy software that drives the entire system. With the ability to refuel both autonomous and human-operated systems, RAPID is adaptable to different vehicle types, said the company. It can be deployed for…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.55
November 04, 2022
…was also emitting several times the amount of federal government estimates. There are economic and health costs in addition to environmental ones, noted Bloomberg. ICI's optical gas imaging (OGI) and thermal sensors will enable the Scout System to autonomously collect critical data and identify anomalies such as methane leaks and equipment and electrical hotspots. The new technology will also enable customers to reduce operational expenses, minimize reputational risk, and safeguard employees and the environment, said the companies. “American Robotics continues to see some of the oil and gas industry's largest companies focus on integrating autonomous drones into their operations to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.53
December 01, 2022
…U.S. Department of Defense and other federal and international government agencies to identify capability gaps. Sarcos Defense said it conducts research and development, as well as rapid systems integration to transform Sarcos' commercial products into teleoperated systems that meet specific mission requirements. Sarcos Defense to step up robot arm testing The Sarcos robotic ammunition handling solution uses a dexterous robotic arm that was designed to be integrated into the U.S. Army’s fleet of Self-Propelled Howitzer Systems, specifically the Extended Range Cannon Artillery system. Sarcos will perform extensive testing of this robotic system to ensure it meets requirements for Army use,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.53
May 06, 2021
…the legislative framework for fully self-driving cars.” The city's government announced recently that it will pass legislation permitting SAE Level 4 self-driving cars on its streets, making Shenzhen the first city in China to do so. To mark this news, AutoX also released a two-hour video of its fully driverless RoboTaxi continuously driving (see below). The video shows how AutoX’s vehicles can drive near other vehicles and cyclists moving in the opposite direction, nudge around illegally parked vehicles and oversized trucks, and handle aggressive cut-ins by other vehicles. The video also demonstrates the RoboTaxi changing lanes and even driving on…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.51
October 11, 2023
…500. Pitney Bowes said that small-business, retail, enterprise, and government clients around the world rely on it to remove the complexity of sending mail and parcels. It initially deployed the AmbiSort A-Series sortation system for small parcels in last-mile operations. The company then partnered with Ambi Robotics to develop and deploy the AmbiSort B-Series in Pitney Bowes e-commerce hubs across the U.S. It said the artificial intelligence-powered robotics will help speed parcel sortation to middle-mile delivery providers while improving productivity, accuracy, and worker safety. “We view automation as the execution of the undesirable tasks that humans don’t want to do…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.50
September 22, 2022
…exacerbated by the pandemic and bolstered by the federal government’s trillion-dollar investments in infrastructure and climate initiatives.” “We look forward to empowering its products to become the most important tool on the construction jobsite,” he noted. “Civ Robotics is building and deploying groundbreaking solutions to critical problems faced by the construction industry,” said Abe Murray, managing partner of Alley Robotics Ventures. “We invest in companies that solve the world's problems with robotics and industrial automation. Civ Robotics combines deep technical innovation with a proven ability to deploy its solution in the real world.” “We are focused on investing in companies…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.47
January 01, 2018
…than 150 co-workers in our company, the idea of self-government and free training in apprenticeships of robots was appreciated by everyone,” says Mathieu Spinnler, who explains that the modules also helped him realize what areas of the robot applications installed he needed to discuss with an integrator. At Vira Brands, a Spanish confectionary and chocolate manufacturer, the robotics modules gave the company’s area manager, Joan Teixidó, the insight to implement a UR cobot in the production line: “We decided to opt for this technology and doing the free online Universal Robots Academy course helped us take the step,” says Joan…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.45
July 26, 2023
…growing robotics sector,” stated Matt Blackburn, senior manager of government relations at autonomous vehicle developer Aurora and a Pittsburgh Robotics Network (PRN) board member. “In order to develop and deploy safe self-driving technology, we’re investing in the tremendous talent in the Pittsburgh area,” he added. “Jenny and the Pittsburgh Robotics Network have been doing incredible work to cultivate our region’s robotics workforce, and we look forward to continued collaboration that brings the benefits of autonomous vehicles to our communities.” Sharpe brings entrepreneurial experience Originally from Wisconsin, Sharpe’s own entrepreneurial journey brought her to Pittsburgh via Venture for America, a fellowship…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.41
May 03, 2021
…and networking equipment and systems for U.S. military and government agencies. In 2018, the company founded Drone Express to integrate its state-of-the-art, wireless mesh network with U.S.-made technologies for drone delivery services. Partners to pilot drone delivery of groceries Drone Express recently established a facility in the southwest Ohio community of Monroe as a hub for manufacturing, testing, and piloting of autonomous drones for commercial package delivery. It said the pilot will offer customers flexibility because its technology can enable packages to be delivered to a smartphone user's location rather than simply to a street address. Customers will thus be…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.40
September 14, 2022
…high-tech elevators are part of a larger investment. The government of Alberta, Canada, is spending CA$1.41 billion ($1.07 billion U.S.) for a facility that was the largest healthcare infrastructure project in the province when it was approved. PCL Construction is general contractor for the project. With more than 8,100 employees across 30 major centers, PCL has an annual construction volume of CA$7.6 billion ($5.77 billion U.S.). Construction started in 2017 and remains on track with an anticipated opening in 2023. TK Elevator API lets robots use elevators The 12 service cars at the main hospital feature TK Elevator's application programming…
