Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.08
May 04, 2023
…a variety of industries, as well as with the MassRobotics interoperability standard. “Since we started in 2015, we focused on the broad automation sector—drones, mobile robots, and more recently, ASRS and semi-autonomous carts,” Waters told Robotics 24/7. “We started by selling charging hardware to companies building drone-in-a-box systems and saw great challenges in precision landing.” As the drone industry pivoted from consumer markets to industrial applications such as remote inspection, it had to overcome the Federal Aviation Administration's restrictions on beyond visual line-of-sight (BVLOS) flights, he recalled. However, changes in FAA regulations and increasing demand for infrastructure and other data…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 38.32
April 25, 2023
Massachusetts consortium MassRobotics and motor provider maxon today announced that they have partnered to support the robotics innovation ecosystem. Taunton, Mass.-based maxon said its extensive experience with electric drives and motion control technologies will help companies advance the automation industry. “maxon is excited to partner with MassRobotics to push the boundaries of technology working with the robotics community on advancements in this fast-growing robotics industry,” stated Chris Blake, CEO of maxon USA. maxon develops and manufactures brushed and brushless DC motors, as well as gearheads, encoders, controllers, sensors, spindle drives, and entire mechatronic systems. The company said its drives are…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.30
April 10, 2023
…compare with interoperability standards efforts? Kohli: We're watching the MassRobotics, OpenRMF, and other efforts. Users have to pick the right systems for their applications. Our big advantage is that we're already running practically, while others are still writing their standards. We're following the Apple-style approach of customer-end delivery. GreyOrange customers are already running sites with multiple robots. We're also a contributor to VDA 5050. Our intent is not to create a secret “black-box” solution—we're on the practical side. One part of our open API follows VDA 5050 and is not proprietary. If customers have a problem and need to buy…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.54
March 15, 2023
…addition, InOrbit supports emerging interoperability standards such as the MassRobotics Interoperability Standard, VDA 5050, and Open-RMF, as well as proprietary fleet managers from vendors including Mobile Industrial Robots, OMRON, and OTTO Motors. Users can constantly monitor robot fleets with IOWA. Source: InOrbit InOrbit joins Barcodes at ProMat InOrbit will show its new system to key business decision makers with new partner Barcodes at ProMat 2023. “As a leading technology solutions provider and systems integrator, Barcodes is well-known in the logistics industry for delivering unmatched value to customers,” said Florian Pestoni, co-founder and CEO of InOrbit. “With our new partnership, InOrbit…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.91
March 13, 2023
…smart, secure, and connected world.” It has worked with MassRobotics on its Winter Challenge. Lattice Automate v3.0 features Lattice Automate (v3.0) now enables OPC-UA (Open Platform Communications - Unified Architecture) and TSN (Time Sensitive Networking), said Lattice Semiconductor. It also includes: An updated IP library with RISC-V freeRTOS (Real-Time Operating System), UPD hardware acceleration, and PCIe DMA support Expanded design tools and reference designs with freeRTOS software stacks, Single Wire Aggregation, cloud communication, and freeRTOS OPC-UA Lattice sensAI v6.0 supports machine vision Lattice sensAI (v 6.0) can accelerate high-perfomance machine vision systems, according to the company. It includes support for:…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.30
March 07, 2023
…making it more plug and play.” Building on the MassRobotics interoperability standard In addition to its own power and fleet management software, WiBotic has participated in MassRobotics' interoperability standards efforts, which seek to enable robots from different vendors to communicate in shared environments. “Instead of one onboard charger talking to the robot it's installed on, we built Commander because of that requirement for communications at the fleet level,” Waters said. “It's hard for customers to consolidate data from multiple robots, especially in an interoperable fleet.” “WiBotic Commander is an API and user intereface to communicate and visualize a whole fleet…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 24.34
February 07, 2023
…looking for capital, mentorship, and networking opportunities. Last week, MassRobotics, a Boston-based nonprofit that offers co-working space, networking events, and educational workshops, hosted a panel discussion centered on that very topic as part of its “Robotics in Manufacturing” event. The event was a part of MassRobotics’ Signature Series and was sponsored by the Consulate General of Canada. Peter Russo, MassRobotics vice president of manufacturing support, moderated the panel, which included: Jay Douglass, the chief operating officer of the Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing Institute Christine Nolan, the director of Massachusetts Center for Advanced Manufacturing for the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative Jayson Myers,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 25.33
February 03, 2023
…innovation engineer at New Balance, said Thursday afternoon at MassRobotics' headquarters. She was invited to serve as the keynote speaker for the Boston-based nonprofit’s “Robotics in Manufacturing” event, which focused on manufacturing advancements happening in the Boston and Pittsburgh areas, as well as Canada. New Balance sprints to automation In 2022, New Balance opened a new factory in Methuen, Mass. This year, it will expand its factory in Skowhegan, Maine, and open an Innovation Center in Brighton, Mass., according to Mendelowitz. “Our goal for manufacturing innovation is to make products that people like and will buy, but also to improve…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.45
January 30, 2023
…Tenzer, co-founder and CEO of RightHand, thanked NEVCA and MassRobotics for nurturing innovative startups in the Massachusetts robotics cluster. Vince Martinelli, head of product and marketing at RightHand Robotics, spoke with Robotics 24/7 about the company's partnerships, the need to consider both humans and automation, and his outlook for 2023. RightPick and automated storage What are some of RightHand Robotics' accomplishments from 2022? How do you work with automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS)? Martinelli: Last spring, we announced key partnerships with Element Logic, Vanderlande, and a couple of AutoStore partners. We've seen growth and the extension of piece picking…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.67
January 20, 2023
…in the first Healthcare Robotics Startup Catalyst run by MassRobotics and its partners in 2022. The new device obtained CE certification in December 2022 and is now ready to be deployed on the market, said Bionomous. The company plans to scale production and said it already has customers in Europe, the U.S., and China. Swiss investors lead funding round Villaz-St-Pierre-based Nivalis Group led Bionomous' Series A round. Cybernetix Ventures and Capital Risque Fribourg also participated in the funding. “We are delighted that Bionomous has successfully completed the first stage of industrialization,” said Christophe Fragnière, president of Nivalis Group. “This important…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.29
December 28, 2022
…to its Scout system. The Waltham, Mass.-based company and MassRobotics member this year acquired Airobotics and Ardenna. While it has received approvals for beyond visual line-of-sight (BVLOS) flights, American Robotics continues to work on making commercial drones more accessible. Reese Mozer, co-founder and CEO of American Robotics, replied to the following questions from Robotics 24/7 about 2022 achievements and 2023 prospects: Uncertainty heightens drone demand How have drone suppliers responded to challenges such as chip shortages, geopolitical uncertainty, and shifting market demand? Mozer: Supply chain disruptions have certainly made the job of our manufacturing department more challenging, but not impossible.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.31
December 09, 2022
…24/7 featured Cleo Robotics in its round-up of interesting MassRobotics resident startups to watch. Army looking to Cleo Robotics to bring technological disruption Army RCCTO specializes in executing rapid prototyping and initial equipping of strategically important capabilities. “Partnering with a company like Cleo Robotics allows the Army RCCTO to bring disruptive capabilities to the warfighter. Working through our Innovation Day process paired this approach to a unit of action,” said Robert Monto, Jr., deputy director of Critical Technologies Office (CTO) and Advanced Concepts and Experimentation (ACE) of the Army RCCTO. As soldiers are required to operate in more congested and…
