Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.19
October 10, 2023
…students to programs that subject-matter experts have vetted. The Pittsburgh-based institute developed its endorsement program with its national member consortium, giving equal voice to the need of manufacturers, education providers, and government stakeholders. The ARM Institute said the criteria it used to evaluate programs align with its robotics career pathways and competencies. It said it evaluated both organizations and their programs based upon the following benchmarks: Relevance to the industry Effective curriculum Efficiency of the training Impact of the program Program sustainability Transportability The newly endorsed programs are: Lorain County Community College’s Automation Engineering Technologies Systems Specialist program in Elyria,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 19.08
October 09, 2023
…Conference, which A3 is holding through Oct. 11 in Pittsburgh. A3 said it first established common safety requirements to guide IMR manufacturers with R15.08 Part 1 (ANSI/RIA R15.08-1-2020) published in late 2020. R15.08-2 now follows with requirements for systems integrators. R15.08 Part 2 builds on prior document “Until now, mobile robot integrators had only general safety requirements for industrial machinery,” noted A3. “R15.08-2 provides a common set of requirements for IMRs, while being flexible enough to permit companies to develop their own unique solutions.” The association said the new document: Describes different types of industrial mobile robots and aspects of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.57
October 07, 2023
…in hostile regions, noted the companies in a release. Pittsburgh-based Near Earth said the new drone will be designed to meet the needs of the Army in both lift capacity and endurance while ensuring mission success, even in contested environments. The company clarified that the UAS will be able to perform different missions, and a common attachment system will streamline the switching of configurations. This modularity will support resupply/contested logistics; intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR); electronic warfare (EW); communications relay (CR); and search and rescue (SAR), it said. Partners to combine aerial expertise Near Earth Autonomy is the prime contractor…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.88
September 23, 2023
…with a new logo, visual identity, and website. The Pittsburgh-based company said it has evolved from a developer of mobile manipulation systems to a provider of software and hardware for person-to-goods automation. “This transition has been an exciting and transformational process for us,” said CEO Lance VandenBrook in a press release. “Onward Robotics better reflects the organization’s strong forward trajectory, our bold and purposeful team, and most importantly, our commitment to moving our clients and the global supply chain forward.” Founded in 2012, IAM Robotics had developed the Bolt autonomous mobile robot (AMR) and the Swift autonomous mobile manipulator. In…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.36
September 18, 2023
…Agility Robotics. The company, which has dual headquarters in Pittsburgh and Corvallis, Ore., claimed that its new factory will ultimately employ more than 500 people in addition to employees at its other locations. Digit also will work in the new factory in a similar capacity to Agility's customer sites, moving, loading, and unloading totes. Customers participating in the Agility Partner Program (APP) can now expect delivery of the first Digits in 2024, said the company. Agility Robotics said it expects its robot to be generally available on the market in 2025. COO leads scaling of humanoid manufacturing Aindrea Campbell, chief…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 29.50
September 15, 2023
The Pittsburgh Robotics Network today invited the public to “step into the heart of the robotics capital of the world” at its Pittsburgh Robotics Discovery Day at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023. The organization said the event is “for anyone curious about the robotics, automation, and artificial intelligence technologies that are revolutionizing our world.” “We're looking forward to showcasing the incredible talent and innovation that exists in the Pittsburgh region,” said Jenn Apicella, interim executive director of the Pittsburgh Robotics Network (PRN). “Pittsburgh Robotics Discovery Day is more than just an event; it's an…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.84
September 08, 2023
…slowdown is just noise as we look to the future. In addition to the established robotics clusters in Boston, Pittsburgh, and Silicon Valley, we're also hearing of regional efforts elsewhere across the U.S. How does that reflect the potential for growth? Burnstein: It's good to see more regions committing to helping the industry. A3 is happy to work with them and the entire community of manufacturers, integrators, educators, and end users.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.78
September 08, 2023
…operating costs, and elevated emission levels,” stated the company. Pittsburgh-based Stack AV said its technology—coupled with an advanced approach to safe systems design and testing—is designed to maximize trucks' uptime, optimize existing infrastructure, and improve roadway safety. The startup said it has 150 employees in 15 states with using a remote-work/co-working collaboration model, and it is hiring. Argo AI veterans found Stack AV “As consumer consumption patterns evolve, businesses increasingly need AI-driven, intelligent, and reliable supply chains,” said Bryan Salesky, co-founder and CEO of Stack AV. “With our proprietary technology and expertise, as well as the commitment from our long-term…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.87
September 06, 2023
…and is part of the Manufacturing USA network. The Pittsburgh-based consortium uses its ecosystem to make automation more accessible to U.S. manufacturers of all sizes, train and empower the workforce, and strengthen resilience and global competitiveness. ASTM seeks experts “By bringing manufacturing, automation, and robotics experts together, we can quickly understand the current processes in manufacturing these specialized components, and road map the vision we want to see built out in the future,” said Aaron Prather, director of ASTM’s robotics and autonomous systems programs and principal investigator for this award. “ASTM International is grateful for this award and the opportunity…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.56
September 04, 2023
…a priority. Its members—MassRobotics, Silicon Valley Robotics, and the Pittsburgh Robotics Network—have all pursued their own workforce development initiatives. Reshoring and nearshoring After trade conflicts with China, the COVID-19 pandemic, and other supply chain challenges, the U.S. and other countries have encouraged the production of automobiles, processors, and other goods closer to home. The CHIPS Act and Build Back Better Act have directed federal funds to reshoring for the computer and infrastructure industries, respectively. More than half of U.S. manufacturing CEOs said they intended to reshore some production, found a survey conducted by Xometry with Forbes and polling firm John…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.15
August 31, 2023
…Conference and AI & Smart Automation Conference, co-located in Pittsburgh the week of October 9. Registration is now open. The Association for Advancing Automation said it is the leading global advocate for the business benefits of automating. The association's members include more than 1,200 manufacturers, component suppliers, systems integrators, end users, academic institutions, research groups, and consulting firms worldwide. A3 hosts a number of industry events, including the A3 Business Forum from Jan. 15 to 17, 2024, in Orlando; Automate 2024 from May 6 to 9, 2024, in Chicago; and the Autonomous Mobile Robot & Logistics Conference from Oct. 8…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.75
August 25, 2023
…resilience and global competitiveness. ARM has been based in Pittsburgh since 2017 and has a regional office in St. Petersburg, Fla. 23-01 project call topics The ARM Institute explained that it creates its project calls with its internal team of experts, ARM members, and the U.S. Department of Defense. Its 23-01 Technology Project Call called for proposals to address the following topic areas: Automated robotic task planning Multi-robot, multi-human collaboration, task sharing, and task allocation Safe and scalable manufacturing of energetics AI in robotics for manufacturing Discovery workshops and market studies The ARM Institute plans to award nearly $1.56 million…
