Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.68
March 21, 2022
…to create an industrial data solution for analyzing rail infrastructure are coming together,” stated Eric Brock, chairman and CEO of Ondas. “We believe the acquisition of Ardenna will provide the rail industry with a solution that combines drones, automation, communications, AI, and industry-specific expertise to significantly enhance operations and safety.” Sunnyvale, Calif.-based Ondas Holdings is a leading provider of private wireless data and drone systems. Its Ondas Networks subsidiary provides a standards-based, software-defined radio platform for Internet of Things (IoT) applications in markets including energy, utilities, and government. Carnegie Mellon and Stanford University scientists founded American Robotics in 2016. The…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.86
March 18, 2022
…it comes to addressing supply chain challenges and national infrastructure. Elisabeth Reynolds, special assistant to the president for manufacturing and economic development at the National Economic Council “We are going to have to innovate our way into resilient supply chains, whether that’s semiconductors or PPE [personal protective equipment], robotics are going to be critical for how we’re actually able to do that in this country and compete globally,” she said. Reynolds noted that the Biden administration is working on ways to both invest in workers and the technology so they can coexist. “How do we see the investments in these…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.14
March 17, 2022
…Americas market that need to improve order fulfillment throughput infrastructure using scalable and modular platforms.” Founded in 2016, Addverb offers autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), materials handling systems, integration services, and artificial intelligence software. The company, whose U.S. unit is based in Frisco, Texas, obtained $132 million in funding in January and announced plans to expand in the U.S. last month. RDS adds voice to Dynamo AMRs The Numina Group said it focuses on defining leaner, more productive processes, managed with leading-edge warehouse automation software and technologies. Its Real-Time Distribution Software (RDS) is a modular warehouse control and execution system (WCS-WES)…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.78
March 17, 2022
…in demanding conditions need a robot operations, or RobOps, infrastructure, according to InOrbit. The company today announced that it has released Data Backfill, a RobOps tool designed to eliminate gaps in a robot’s operating history with data saved offline. “This is another piece of the puzzle for how to maintain end-to-end observability under even the most demanding conditions,” wrote InOrbit in a blog post. The Mountain View, Calif.-based company said its cloud-based, robot-agnostic data platform helps customers with “the four O’s” of RobOps: observability, operation, orchestration, and optimization. InOrbit said it provides secure, real-time analytics and data collection, robot performance…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.80
March 16, 2022
…reach. Baltimore-based MissionGO provides unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) training, infrastructure inspections, and the delivery of medical supplies and human organs. “We are an aviation services company that just happens to specialize in unmanned aircrafts,” Corgnati told Robotics 24/7. Corgnati is a former U.S. Navy captain and has experience in the unmanned aviation business and navigating federal goverment processes. One of his first priorities is to help the company receive Federal Aviation Administration Type Certification for its unmanned aircrafts, according to a MissionGO announcement. “We are hopefully by the end of the year, going to have a Type Certified cargo-capable helicopter,”…
Found in Robotics White Papers & Archives, with a score of 10.02
March 15, 2022
…electric drive train and a custom-built autonomy stack. Unlike automated guided vehicles (AGVs), Ati said its AMRs require less infrastructure and allow for more sophisticated fleet management. Not only did Hyundai Motor India's deployment of its first Sherpas reduce dependence on manual operations, but it also led the company to consider adding more robots for different manufacturing processes. Learn more in this free case study download.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.18
March 14, 2022
…Lab invests in scientific startups in the energy, transportation, infrastructure, manufacturing, agriculture, and human augmentation sectors. The firm's portfolio spans industrial solar heat, nano-structured materials, wafer slicing, prosthetics, 3D printing, mobility, and artificial intelligence. Diamond Age said it will use the funding to continue scaling its robotics platform and execute on its first commercial contract to build homes. The company has already doubled in size and plans to add more engineering and fabrication talent. The funding will also help Diamond Age partner with home builders and developers to turn home building into an on-demand product and provide buyers with more…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.98
March 09, 2022
…can automate previously manual operations without large operational and infrastructure changes. “Robots are becoming more intelligent, and new applications such as mixed-case palletizing are now possible,” said Ross Diankov, co-founder of Mujin. “With Mujin solutions, all warehouses need to do is send the boxes directly to the robots, and they’ll re-sequence them before placing them on the pallet. That’s it. The process is significantly easier, more reliable, and much less costly.” Mujin readies for MODEX 2022 Founded in 2011, Mujin has offices in Guangzhou, China, and Sandy Springs, Ga. The company said it works with many of the world's largest…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.88
March 09, 2022
…“Our ocean data-as-a-service model will leverage our browser-based, cloud infrastructure to make accessible valuable and mission-critical data in a secure manner to internal stakeholders, as well as interested third parties,” Martzial said. “Our ODaaS platform will be able to provide on-demand ocean data access to enterprise business units, departments or customers, regardless of geography.” Terradepth AO supports decision making Terradepth said Absolute Ocean expedites mapping and data-management activities such as: Data management: Users can upload and share data broadly with the community, or they can limit access through private storage and control of permissions. Collaboration: Customers can efficiently share data,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.74
March 08, 2022
…Evergreen hits new benchmarks Thanks to its expansion and infrastructure investments, Evergreen’s annual capacity of rPET has swelled to more than 147 million pounds, up from 40 million pounds one year ago. Evergreen has also increased the number of post-consumer PET bottles it collects and recycles, from 2 billion PET bottles annually to 11.6 billion bottles. “As a leader in the transition to recycled PET from virgin resin, the precision and accuracy of AI-enabled robotics has allowed us to better monitor material composition throughout our operation, increase capture, and ensure high quality in the rPET resin we produce,” said Greg…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.34
March 04, 2022
…outside partners, said MassTech. This includes 10 projects that have supported innovative industry/academic collaborations and investment in novel R&D infrastructure. Emerging industries supported under through the grant program include cloud computing, marine robotics, printed electronics, cybersecurity and data science, and nanomaterials and smart sensors. These investments have led to the formation of 79 new industry partnerships, as well as 54 intellectual property and licensing agreements in the past two years, according to MassTech. Organizations interested in applying for a Collaborative R&D Matching Grant learn more at the program's website.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.70
March 03, 2022
…included Joe Lonsdale, Mark Cuban, and Gokul Rajaram. America's infrastructure in disrepair Gecko Robotics said its systems can capture data at previously unheard-of scale and fidelity, climbing pipelines, boilers, tanks, ship hulls, and other structures in search of damage. The company's software, in turn, enables human experts to contextualize that data and translate it into action. “Gecko's unique combination of robotics and software radically improves the ability to inspect, protect, and efficiently maintain critical infrastructure,” said Tim Brown, partner at XN and lead investor in the round. Gecko added that its latest funding round will accelerate its mission “to protect…
