Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 33.68
…at Booth #3256. Actionable insights to handle data As robotics adoption rapidly accelerates and enters new industries, from supply chain to healthcare, end users must grapple with the complexity of running hundreds of robots across multiple locations, collectively generating vast amounts of data. Now, with RobOps Copilot, actionable insights are available to anyone regardless of technical expertise. By using the latest large language models (LLMs), RobOps Copilot enables users to ask questions in their preferred language, get detailed explanations, refine their analysis and arrive at key optimization decisions, seamlessly transitioning between their favorite messaging platform for casual queries and a…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 33.67
Flexiv, which claimed to be “the world's leading general-purpose robotics company,” last week said it had partnered with integrator Infinity Robotics. The companies said they will help customers maximize production efficiency with Flexiv's range of adaptive robots. “The timing of our partnership with Infinity Robotics couldn’t be better; both companies are growing rapidly with year-on-year growth,” stated Daire Kullar, regional sales and business development manager at Flexiv. “When I first met the talented and passionate in-house employees, I knew this was a team we would gel well with.” Founded in 2016, Flexiv develops and manufactures collaborative robot systems integrating industrial-grade…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 32.05
…due Aug. 31, 2022. “I'd like to see a robotics entrepreneur win,” noted Andra Keay, managing director of Silicon Valley Robotics (SVR). She is also industrial activities president for the IEEE Robotics and Automation Society (IEEE RAS), as well as entrepreneurship deep tech lead at IEEE. IEEE, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, is a Piscataway, N.J.-based professional association with more than 400,000 members in about 160 countries. Tracing its origins back to 1884, the organization provides publications, conferences, technology standards, and professional and educational opportunities. Eligibility requirements Both members of IEEE and non-members can nominate themselves or be…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 31.85
…Association will be hosting its annual 2022 AI and Robotics National Institute. The American Bar Association Section of Science & Technology Law will hold its 2022 AI and Robotics National Institute virtually, Oct. 10-11. The two-day institute, now in its fourth year, will equip those in the field of law, government officials, educators, and students with key technical concepts in artificial intelligence and robotics. Programming includes sessions on data protection, machine learning, the metaverse, AI best practices, intellectual property, AI and robotics ethical obligations, and legal and ethical issues around lab-grown brains. Participants can expect to understand the impact of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 31.78
…with ease.” The company said it will use the additional for software enhancements, market expansion and to grow Flexiv’s robotic ecosystem. In addition to having an office in Silicon Valley, the company is also in Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen, Foshan, Taiwan, and Singapore. Market Insights estimated the cobot market will be valued at $8.6 billion by 2029.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 31.76
Reliable Robotics celebrated the opening of its new engineering and development center in Mountain View, Calif. last week. Congresswoman Anna Eshoo, top local elected officials, and representatives from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony yesterday. Congresswoman Eshoo, and California State Senator Josh Becker shared remarks during event and highlighted innovation in the region. Reliable Robotics said it is designing advanced autopilot systems with high-precision navigation that will enhance aviation safety by enabling all-weather auto-taxi, auto-takeoff, and auto-landing, without new ground infrastructure. It said its vision is to transform the way…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 31.40
…company specializing in artificial intelligence, digital manufacturing, 3D printing, robotics and the digital transformation of traditional businesses, announced the expansion of its Ventura-based Innovation Labs and the opening of a new manufacturing facility that will see its floor space double. The expansion reflects the rapid growth and expansion of XponentialWorks’ portfolio companies as each company is commercializing their products and services. XponentialWorks expects that this expansion will create dozens of new high-tech and Manufacturing 4.0 jobs, and enhance the innovation and manufacturing infrastructure for the benefit of its portfolio companies, including NXT Factory, Nexa3D and Apollo Robotics, to scale their…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 31.26
…financing round was led by LG Technology Ventures, the Silicon Valley-based venture capital arm of the LG Group, with participation from Safar Partners, UOB Venture Management, and existing investors Alpha JWC and LDV Partners. “With this new round of funding, we are well-positioned to broadly deploy our autonomous logistics solutions to power safer and more efficient global supply chains and industrial yards,” said Heidi Wyle, founder and CEO. “Our autonomous vehicles have industrial-grade precision in everyday operating environments and are already successfully in use. We have the potential to revolutionize goods transportation and are excited to be working with partners…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 31.09
Path Robotics Inc., which has developed welding robots toward its goal of “truly autonomous manufacturing,” today said it has received $100 million in “pre-emptive” Series C funding. The Columbus, Ohio-based company raised $56 million in Series B funding in May. “Most robots merely repeat what they are told, with no ability to improve themselves,” said Andrew Lonsberry, CEO of Path Robotics. “The future of manufacturing hinges on highly capable, flexible robotics. Robots that can truly see and learn.” Path Robotics said it is developing artificial intelligence, machine learning, and computer vision systems to enable industrial robots to do more with…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 30.84
…by China. China is poised to dominate the industrial robotics market of the future, due to its national plan 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…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 30.09
…with Sycodal, a Quebec-based automation integrator, to bring adaptive robotic technology to the Canadian market. Sycodal has over 30 years of experience in the distribution and manufacturing of control systems and specializes in new technology integration and production equipment servicing. With an in-depth knowledge of 80s, 90s and 2000 control systems, a dedicated repair shop, and expertise in new technology integration, Sycodal said it delivers high-quality products and services. As part of Flexiv’s continued expansion into North America, this latest partnership will enable Canadian companies to take full advantage of an adaptive robot’s efficiency, flexibility, customizability, and ease of use,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 29.98
…factories and warehouses, new technologies promise to further democratize robotics. Brad Porter, former vice president and distinguished engineer in robotics at Amazon, today announced that he and his team have raised $10 million to launch Collaborative Robotics. The Santa Clara, Calif.-based startup said it will use the funding to quickly onboard strategic new hires, accelerate research and development, and build out its infrastructure. “There are more warehouse and manufacturing jobs than people willing to do them,” wrote Porter in a blog post. “Healthcare has experienced the type of spike that can only be handled with greater automation. In manufacturing, we’ve…