Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.72
March 05, 2022
…search. It has been described as Russia’s version of Google. The company said it is in danger of defaulting in response to the Russian backlash, CNN reported. Yandex's recent advancements The company deployed its first delivery robot in 2019 but has been developing its self-driving technology since 2017. It claimed that its delivery robots have done more than 10,000 deliveries around the world. In November, the company unveiled the third generation of its delivery robot. In addition to a new design, the unmanned carrier was outfitted with more storage, a removable battery, and more cameras. That same month, Yandex announced…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.62
February 17, 2022
…With Onshape, multiple MassRobotics engineers can work on their complex assemblies at the same time, said PTC. Like with Google Docs, if one engineer makes an edit or change, everyone else on the team can instantly see it, no matter who makes them or when. “The robotics industry is becoming more vital than ever, as companies look to automation and faster processes to address supply chain disruptions and labor shortages,” said David Katzman, senior vice president of general operations at Onshape. “We are thrilled to provide Onshape to the innovative startups at MassRobotics as they help revolutionize the market.”
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.59
January 21, 2023
…straw. Payments can be made using Apple Pay and Google Wallet. What flavors are there? At launch, customers will have access to four flavors: Groovy Guava with guava, papaya, soursop, apple, lime, and turmeric Berry Breeze with strawberry, raspberry, blackberry, and apple Mango Tango with mango, banana, passion fruit, ginger, and lemon Strawburst with strawberry, banana, orange, beet, and apple The flavors were created by Trendi’s president and chief culinary innovation officer Christine Couvelier, a chef and global culinary trendologist who has worked with President’s Choice, Maple Leaf Foods, and Unilever. “YVR aims to become a destination for a variety…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.56
October 30, 2022
…team has built robots and led robotics teams at Google Robotics, Google X, Carnegie Mellon, General Dynamics, MIT, Georgia Tech, and KUKA. The startup said its systems are running around the clock across dozens of customer sites today. DHL Supply Chain proves value Fox Robotics said it retrofits standard forklifts with sensors and software for autonomous material handling operations with precise navigation and robust pallet picking and movement. Deep learning systems use onboard cameras and lidar sensors to detect pallets, boxes, and other obstacles in real time. The intelligent systems also enable the forklift to pick pallets out of trailers…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.37
January 30, 2017
…recent headlines, major companies like Kellogg Co., UPS and Google are executing large sustainable and “green” goals not only to benefit the company’s bottom line, but to accommodate consumers. An online study by Nielsen found that three-out-of-four millennials are willing to pay extra for sustainable products. Companies that market their sustainability practices are more likely to build brand reputation and grow loyalty among younger consumers. Three popular ways to “go green” in the workplace are to reduce carbon emissions, purchase green products, and implement automation into your warehouse. Adding automation, like an automated storage and retrieval system (AS/RS), to a…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.33
March 11, 2016
…shared vehicle world, or will be displaced by rivals more adept at digital technology strategy, such as Alphabet Inc’s Google or ride-sharing services Uber Technologies Inc. GM is using profits from selling large sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks to buy hedges against that risk. Source: Reuters Related: Making the Leap to Uber Trucking Download the Report: The Future Isn’t What It Used To Be
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.22
March 14, 2023
…lacked access to this transformative technology.” Levandowski previously co-founded Google's self-driving car program, later rebranded as Waymo, and he co-founded Otto, which was later sold to Uber Technologies. AHS designed for dynamic applications Founded in 2018, Pronto is led by autonomous vehicle and robotics pioneers and veterans. It claimed that it is “the first and only company whose technology has successfully completed a coast-to-coast autonomous drive without a single human driver input.” Sunnyvale, Calif.-based Pronto said its AHS was originally designed for highly unpredictable on-road applications. It was tested in the harshest off-road conditions, said the company. The technology can…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.18
March 27, 2019
…that are said to have the same potential as Google’s search algorithms,” says 3D Hubs co-founder and CEO, Bram de Zwart. “This latest funding round will give us the power to make manufacturing outsourcing even smarter and simpler, and we couldn’t be more excited.” “The combination of 3D Hubs’ proprietary software, high-quality network of vetted suppliers spread across four continents and most visited website among engineers makes it a unique company with tremendous global potential,” says Ilan Goudsmit, investment manager at Endeit Capital. “3D Hubs’ software instantly automates all steps of the quoting to sourcing process—based on datasets from millions…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.99
April 23, 2024
…includes robotics and AI experts from Amazon, Apple, Meta, Google, Microsoft, NASA, and Waymo. Cobot said the new capital will be used to further expand its team and advance its commercial deployments. Paul Kwan, managing director at General Catalyst, has joined Alfred Lin from Sequoia Capital on Cobot’s board of directors. “We believe the Cobot team is world-class at building the necessary hardware, software, and institutional trust to achieve their vision,” said Kwan. “Their focus on user partnership and thoughtful design is deeply aligned with General Catalyst's stance on responsible innovation.” “Brad and his team bring a unique combination of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.99
April 13, 2022
…has raised another $20 million toward its development of “Google Earth for the oceans.” Founded in 2018 by Joe Wolfel and Judson Kauffman, two former U.S. Navy SEALs, Terradepth last month launched its Absolute Ocean (AO) platform, a cloud-based platform for sharing and analyzing ocean data securely. The Austin, Texas-based company uses “Buddy Drones,” autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs), to collect data at depths of 6,000 m (1,685 ft.) that it provides as a service for marine exploration and decision making. “Terradepth’s unique unmanned submersible technology will enable cost-effective, detailed data-capture that, when paired with big data analytics and machine learning,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.98
March 22, 2024
…individuals knowledgeable in AI-enabled robotics from Boston Dynamics, Tesla, Google DeepMind, and Archer Aviation. Figure said its team has made remarkable progress in the past few months in the areas of AI, robot development, robot testing, and commercialization. Figure recently announced its first commercial agreement with BMW Manufacturing to bring humanoids into automotive production. “Our vision at Figure is to bring humanoid robots into commercial operations as soon as possible,” said Brett Adcock, Founder and CEO of Figure. “This investment, combined with our partnerships with OpenAI and Microsoft, ensures that we are well-prepared to bring embodied AI into the world…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.97
February 17, 2022
…View, Calif.-based Waymo LLC. Founded in 2009 as the Google Self-Driving Car Project, the Alphabet Inc. company claimed that it has autonomously driven tens of millions of miles on public roads in more than 13 U.S. states and tens of billions of miles in simulation. It raised $2.5 billion in June 2021. In addition to Waymo Via, Waymo said Waymo Driver powers its Waymo One autonomous ride-hailing service. Waymo Via is also testing autonomous freight in Texas with J.B. Hunt and UPS. Other autonomous trucking developers testing in Texas include Aurora and Uber Freight, TuSimple, Gatik, Kodiak Robotics, and Embark.
