Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.99
July 14, 2021
…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, senior product manager at the ARM Institute. “We've been presenting at the National Association of Workforce Boards and building awareness with…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.33
July 02, 2021
…for chemically compliant bales. In addition, brand owners and government stakeholders can use to measure the quality, flow, and recovery of recyclable materials. The modularity of the standalone AMP Vision system provides economically viable, pervasive sensor technology that can be deployed across the recycling system, so this data can be collected throughout different facilities, waste sheds, and municipalities, said the company. AMP Clarity can provide data and material characterization on what recyclables are captured and missed, helping recycling businesses and producers maximize recovery. It recently deployed six robotic sorting systems with Clyde, Ohio-based bottle recycler Evergreen. New gripper technology improves…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.14
July 01, 2021
…more than 150,000 commercial drone deliveries to date, serving governments, global retail brands, and leading healthcare systems. “We have completed hundreds of thousands of deliveries of blood, medicines, and vaccines, and today Zipline makes a commercial delivery every four minutes,” Rinaudo added. “In the past year, we have seen major growth in every market, including the U.S., and we’re continuing to build on our proven track record and technology to bring instant logistics to more partners, communities and people.” Drone delivery milestones Zipline said it experienced rapid growth in the past year and touted the following accomplishments: Expanded its service…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.22
June 25, 2021
…robots must provide common ground between doctors, patients, and government sectors,” said Yeung Ki Kim, M.D., Ph.D., and founder and CEO of Leaders Rehab Robot. “We have diversified robots based on needs and evidence-based functionality, from very sophisticated to simple telemedicine models.” The South Korea-based company has developed evidence-based function robotic systems that provide patient support, freeing clinical personnel to focus on helping patients improve their gait. Improving assistance and robot touch Exoskeletons are typically bulky and expensive, added Rob Palfreyman, CEO of Seismic Robotics, which spun out of military supplier SRI International in 2015. By contrast, Menlo Park, Calif.-based…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.13
June 25, 2021
…dominance is expected to attract foreign investments. The Japanese government is also focusing on fostering startups and has developed a strategy titled “Beyond Limits, Unlock Our Potential” [download PDF] to strengthen the country’s startup ecosystem. Tokyo also established a Startup Ecosystem Consortium in early 2020 to incubate innovative startups. Japan’s robotics leadership, combined with the government’s policies, is expected to boost investment in robotics startups in the country. Automotive manufacturing has long been the most heavily automated industry, but Japan's government and leading companies have expressed a lot of interest in healthcare and assistive systems. Do you see commercial opportunities…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.09
June 24, 2021
…as Amazon, Ford, GM, Honda, P&G, Nissan; and other government and non-government organizations such as the National Institute of Standads and Technology (NIST), UL, TUV, and academia to develop ANSI RIA 15.08-1. “As the AMR market has grown, so too has the need for accompanying safety standards in the U.S. and abroad,” said Jeff Burnstein, president of the Association for Advancing Automation (A3). “OTTO Motors’ participation on our standards committee and leadership on this issue has helped to raise the bar for worker safety.” OTTO claimed that its fleet meets or exceeds the new standard. “Our solutions are a force…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.49
June 23, 2021
…that eliminate disparities in mobility. It works with universities, governments, nonprofit groups, research institutions, and other organizations. The ESN an Indianapolis-based nonprofit focused on the development of the advanced energy technology and transportation sectors. Over the past decade, ESN has collaborated with a range of partners to deliver sustainable energy and mobility solutions, including electric car sharing, vehicle-to-smart grid communications, and mobility as a service. The Together in Motion Indiana initiative aims to foster innovation through industry partnerships and propel research and development in Indiana. The partners said the initiative is intended to better serve the transportation needs of local…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.06
June 18, 2021
…of sight (BVLOS). DroneUp also provides drone services to government organizations in 11 states. Furner added that Walmart has “4,700 stores stocked with more than 100,000 of the most-purchased items, located within 10 miles of 90% of the U.S. population.” Hundreds of drone deliveries were conducted during Walmart's initial testing with DroneUp. “The trial demonstrated we could offer customers delivery in minutes versus hours,” said Furner. “In the coming months, we'll be beginning our first operation at a store in Bentonville, Ark.” “Conducting drone deliveries at scale is within reach,” Furner said. “DroneUp’s expertise, combined with our retail footprint and…
Found in Robotics Companies & Businesses, with a score of 14.44
June 17, 2021
Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) provides independent expert research and development, advanced robotic system capabilities, and custom hardware designs, which include perception systems, mobile manipulation, and automation process development. SwRI launched the Robot Operating System-Industrial (ROS-I) open-source project. ROS-I is now a global initiative steered by a global consortium, and it includes innovative software capabilities and applications for industry based on foundational open-source building blocks. Headquartered in San Antonio, SwRI is an independent, nonprofit, applied R&D organization. More than 2,800 engineers, scientists, analysts, and technologists perform contract research and development for government and industrial clients worldwide.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.49
June 16, 2021
…and services—the first in the world with artificial intelligence—to governments, authorities, companies, and individuals.” “Airwayz’ proposition is unmatched in the industry so far,” stated Henry Teh, president and CEO of Digiland. “Managing multiple fleets of drones with the ability to make decisions either on unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) service suppliers (USS) or at the UTM [unmanned traffic management] level makes for much safer autonomous management of airspace.” “We’re looking forward to further investment and enhanced working with Airwayz, for more complementary and sustainable digital solutions that are more customer-centric and easy-to-access, that are safe, friendly, and secure for users,” he…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.52
June 15, 2021
…for technological supremacy and the billions of dollars its government has invested in critical technologies, compared with the U.S.’s focus on private-sector development. The “Made in China 2025” plan started as a 10-year vision of shifting China from a low-end manufacturer to a high-end producer of goods, with the intent of making China dominant in global high-tech manufacturing. This requires Beijing to transition the country’s existing manufacturing infrastructure and labor market toward research and development, technological innovation, and specialized production. The overarching goal of the Made in China 2025 vision is to become the global leader in both producing and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.56
June 11, 2021
…startups, research universities, community colleges, manufacturers of all sizes, government agencies, and workforce development organizations, and more. About the ARM Endorsement Program The ARM Institute said its new endorsement program involves a thorough process to identify the best organizations offering education that meets or exceeds advanced manufacturing job requirements. The institute said its 300 members developed and validated the program, giving equal voice to manufacturers, education providers, and government needs. The ARM Endorsement Program draws upon a competency and skills framework that supports a career pathway in robotics and manufacturing. The ARM Institute said its endorsement criteria are comprehensive, evaluating…
