Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.22
June 11, 2021
…of Transportation, the City of Westminster Police Department, county government officials, and various other public stakeholders. The complex ODD route required the autonomous shuttle to successfully navigate a designated neighborhood, left and right turns, around a city park, a four-way stop, and through a historic city neighborhood. “Perrone was able to deploy its AVs over a two-day period across Westminster, Md., in an impressive proof-of-concept demonstration,” said Graham Dodge, executive director of MAGIC. “The vehicles performed flawlessly on our public roads and represent a promising milestone for autonomous transportation.” A week later, the company conducted back-to-back public road tests for…
Found in Robotics Companies & Businesses, with a score of 15.82
June 04, 2021
…globally and are working with startups, academia, industry and governments both domestically and internationally. In order to create a fertile environment in which visionaries can thrive, MassRobotics: Offers best-in-class infrastructure and prototyping facilities to enable the unfettered development of robotic/automation systems. Promotes cost efficiencies by sharing services such as prototyping and testing space, maintenance support, IT, security, business services, investor introductions, and customer acquisitions. Anticipates needs and roadblocks for entrepreneurs in order to provide the smoothest possible path to growth. Provides innovation and investment back to the high tech community through acquisition opportunities, technology licensing, and facilitated innovation sabbaticals. Develops…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.82
June 03, 2021
…Robotics Center will officially open with a celebration that will be attended by invited representatives from both industry and government. Instructors and students will demonstrate how each robot operates and how they can be used in different environments from manufacturing to logistics.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.35
June 01, 2021
…there are less employer-funded training including programs like apprenticeships. Government programs will have to fill the gap through direct programming or investments in partnership programs with third-party vendors. “We know workforce development works,” stated Karin Norington-Reaves, CEO of the Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership. “For me, it is really about scale and quite frankly the bandwidth of organizations within our network. We will never be able to fully meet the needs of all of the people who so desperately want to work and who need the additional skills. It’s not a question of will people be successful; it’s a question of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 17.01
May 31, 2021
…aircraft systems (UASes) or drones, the U.S. military and governments around the world are actively exploring autonomous vehicles, marine systems, and assistive technologies for missions including explosive ordnance disposal (EOD), surveillance and situational awareness, and materials handling. U.S. funding for robotics has increased, according to Maj. Jeremy Howell, deputy robotics branch chief, G-8. Contrary to public opinions formed by science fiction or alarmist headlines, most military ground robots are still at a relatively early stage, despite years of development and testing. In addition, the U.S. Department of Defense has funded both basic and applied research for several areas of robotics,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.11
May 27, 2021
…its “World Robotics R&D Programs,” in which it examines government funding of robotics research and development across the world. Each of the top five nations has adjusted its strategy as their economies begin to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. However, their strategies also reflect different priorities, as countries seek to lead different aspects of innovation or commercialization. The Frankfurt, Germany-based organization revised the “World Robotics R&D Programs” report from last year's edition. “The first version of 'World Robotics R&D Programs' was introduced in June last year,” stated Prof. Dr. Jong-Oh Park, vice chairman of the IFR Research Committee and a…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.71
May 26, 2021
…Israel, in March. That project was organized by several government departments, including the Israel Innovation Authority, the Israel Ministry of Transport (through Ayalon Highways), the Civil Aviation Authority of Israel (CAAI), and the Smart Mobility Initiative at ihe Israel Prime Minister’s Office. The NAAMA Project's goal was to validate the safe and efficient integration of drone deliveries in urban environments. Airwayz also took part in the project, providing UTM and USS for several drone operators. “By using our powerful AI-based flight software, UTM and piloting, all parties involved can undertake their individual tasks efficiently and most importantly, safely,” said Zor.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.28
May 24, 2021
…growth. We've also seen a lot of adoption by governments. The next areas of growth for autonomous drones are industrial and commercial spaces. Operators are looking for ways to get more information about facilities, structures, and infrastructure. A lot of industries already have fixed cameras, so they use a roaming sensor suite—which is what an autonomous robot or drone is—to paint a complete operational picture rather than extrapolate. Exyn partners with Sandvik How much does Exyn process the data it gathers before passing it on to Sandvik OptiMine Visualizer or other systems? Williams: Sandvik is the Caterpillar of the underground…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.51
May 21, 2021
…situation in hospitals was already becoming critical. With the government about to order the confinement of the population, there was a clear and urgent need for systems to reduce the risk of contagion. ACCIONA, a multinational dedicated to the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of sustainable infrastructure, turned to robotics and artificial intelligence. The company tasked Carlos Crespo, manager of the Robotics & AI Skill Center at ACCIONA's Innovation Hub, with putting together a team to develop technological solutions. ACCIONA builds on partnership The first step for Crespo was to talk with RobotPlus SL, an OEM partner and local distributor…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.10
May 20, 2021
…and workforce innovation, working at the confluence of industry, government, and academia. Structured as a public-private partnership, the ARM Institute and its member organizations catalyze robotic technologies and education solutions to strengthen the U.S. industrial base and secure U.S. manufacturing resiliency. The institute's membership base includes start-ups, robotics suppliers, research universities, community colleges, manufacturers of all sizes, unions, government agencies, workforce development organizations, and more. Manufacturers need more robotics technicians The manufacturing industry has more than 500,000 job openings today, according to CNN. U.S. factories are struggling to find both entry-level and skilled workers. As many as 2.1 million manufacturing…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.94
May 20, 2021
…additive manufacturing; build collaborations between CMU researchers, industry and government organizations; fuel entrepreneurship through startups and spinoff companies; strengthen the ecosystem for technology transfer to industry partners; and expand high-tech workforce training for the Pittsburgh region’s residents. MFI will intentionally partner not just with large manufacturing corporations, but also small and medium-sized regional businesses. CMU expects the institute will catalyze more than $200 million in research activities in the coming decade. “We know that industrial cities and their workers in the U.S. have been greatly affected by the downturn of jobs in manufacturing since their peak in 1979. But we’ve…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.03
May 17, 2021
…solving a huge pain point for Ondas’ industrial and government customers and ecosystem partners.” “American Robotics’ full-stack IP [intellectual property] portfolio is a complete system, enabling Ondas to turn these pain points into growth opportunities fueled by more rich data collection,” he said. Commercial drone market ready for takeoff Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) will play a key role in infrastructure inspection and maintenance, defense and security, and agriculture, according to industry analysts. The global commercial drone market could be worth $100 billion, said Goldman Sachs. American Robotics said its Scout System can provide “an unmatched level of autonomy, safety, and…
