Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 17.42
February 23, 2023
…content reflecting the trends of its host facility.” The Pittsburgh-based company launched Trashbot in 2017. It was first installed at the Pittsburgh City Council building. It’s a smart recycling bin that sorts waste using computer vision, machine learning, and AI. CleanRobotics said the robot has a 95% stream accuracy, the company said. “With this [new] feature, TrashBot can now react to the precise item disposed and educate users on context-specific tips related to the detected item,” said Al Richard Galvez, CleanRobotics’ senior director of software and AI. “For example, although identifying plastic bottles and diverting them from landfill is great…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 17.34
January 18, 2023
Innovation Works, along with the Pittsburgh Robotics Network and other regional partners, today launched the Robotics Factory, a set of inter-related programs that are part of the $63 million Build Back Better Regional Challenge grant awarded by the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) to the Southwestern Pennsylvania New Economy Collaborative. The Robotics Factory intends to create, accelerate, and scale robotics startups in the Pittsburgh region. The accelerator program kicks off first with applications opening Feb. 1, 2023, for startups in robotics, robotics-adjacent sectors, and related technologies. Interested individuals should go to www.roboticsfactory.org for more information about the accelerator program. The…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.69
December 06, 2022
…2 contract under the SBIR program. About Gecko Robotics Pittsburgh-based Gecko Robotics said it is focused on “helping the world’s most important institutions protect their physical assets.” The company claimed that its robots capture data at previously unheard-of scale and fidelity, climbing pipelines, boilers, tanks, ship hulls, and more in search of damage. “We try to take a pragmatic approach to utilizing machine learning and AI,” said Loosararian at a Pittsburgh Robotics Network event last year. “We use advanced software for root-cause analysis of issues at sites—corrosion or erosion of critical infrastructure. Our software can be trained to identify what's…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.67
April 03, 2023
…gives autonomy boost Big Joe enlisted the help of Pittsburgh-based Thoro.ai to equip the forklift with self-driving technology. Thoro.ai develops autonomy stacks for mobile robots. Its technology is also used in the Nilfisk SC50, a commercial cleaning robot used at Pittsburgh International Airport. “Building our team and knowing how far we have come over the last several months as we have prepared for this launch has been amazing,” Malewicki said in a statement. “We couldn’t really have asked for anything more from our team or our collaboration with Thoro, who has been so responsive and just as committed to us…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.65
July 13, 2024
…to create, accelerate and scale robotics startups in the Pittsburgh region, has accepted five companies to the second cohort of its Accelerate program. The companies include ForSight Assistive Devices, HeadStraitLabs, Humotech, Journey Robotics and Reclamation Factory. New members receive funding, access to facilities The companies will receive up to $100,000 in investment, six months of structured programming and content, hands-on 1-on-1 engagement with industry experts, network building and 12 months of office space at the Robotics Factory’s facility in Lawrenceville, Penn. with access to the Robotics Factory Scale prototyping and testing facility. “The companies joining the Accelerate program follow unique…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.48
September 22, 2021
…of academia, government research and development, and corporate investment, Pittsburgh continues to be a leader in automation innovation. Oshkosh Corp., which provides mission-critical vehicles and essential equipment, and Carnegie Foundry, a robotics and artificial intelligence venture studio, this week announced a strategic partnership. Oshkosh is also investing an unspecified amount in Carnegie Foundry to accelerate innovation in autonomy and robotics. “For years, Oshkosh has been developing autonomous technology that delivers greater productivity while reducing total cost of ownership for our customers,” stated John Pfeifer, president and CEO of Oshkosh Corp. “Oshkosh’s strategic investment in Carnegie Foundry will put our customers…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.47
July 01, 2024
CapSen Robotics, a Pittsburgh-based company that produces 3D machine vision and motion planning software for robotic bin-picking applications, recently introduced the v2.0 release of its CapSen PiC software. The system features a new user interface (UI) and programmable AI designed to tackle challenging high-mix, low-volume bin-picking tasks. CapSen PiC 2.0 made its debut at Automate 2024 in Chicago in the Pittsburgh Robotics Network booth. Motion planning through 3D vision CapSen PiC v2.0 combines 3D vision, motion planning and control algorithms to provide robots the ability to locate, pick and manipulate objects from cluttered bins and shelves. The system accurately detects…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.46
December 09, 2021
…the chief technology officer at the Technology Collaborative in Pittsburgh. In these and prior roles at Northrop Grumman, Westinghouse, and Raytheon, Brandt has demonstrated his ability to coordinate technology initiatives, early-stage product development, and university-based commercialization, said the ARM Institute. Brandt holds a Ph.D. in electronic materials from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a bachelor of science in chemistry from the University of Illinois. He has presented over 50 papers and holds six patents. In his new role, Brandt will lead the ARM Institute’s technical strategy and program planning, continue to manage the ARM Institute program management office, and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.44
May 10, 2021
…citations. Glover is also on the boards of the Pittsburgh Robotics Network and the Catalyst Connection, a private non-profit that provides consulting and training services to small manufacturers in southwestern Pennsylvania. During his ARM Institute fellowship, Glover will work on the “Autonomous Robot Workspace Modeling with an Arm-Mounted 3D Camera” project. It aims to help small and medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs) adopt robotic technologies by lowering the cost and time of robot integration and making it easier for users to deploy robots in high-mix, low-volume applications and to move the robot around to new work cell locations in a factory. AIM…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.43
April 28, 2022
…teleoperated avatar. Sarcos to add RE2 tech to portfolio Pittsburgh-based RE2 Robotics had developed autonomous and teleoperated mobile robots for use in the aviation, construction, defense, energy, subsea, and medical industries. Jorgen Pedersen, who founded RE2 in 2001 and was its president and CEO, is now chief operating officer of Sarcos. Upon the acquisition's closure, Sarcos will now also be offering RE2's Sapien family of robot arms, which includes models with capabilities ranging from precision arms for surgical applications to rugged outdoor arms for construction tasks. The line also includes the Sapien Sea Class system, which can operate in shallow…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.41
September 26, 2024
…lab at the ARM Institute’s Mill 19 facility in Pittsburgh, Penn. Keystone Ridge leadership and employees saw the results of the proof-of-concept and got hands-on training with the robot teach pendant user interface, ensuring that the company’s workforce was familiar and ready to work with the robotic system. The ARM Institute has put together technical requirements for the robotic system and is currently helping Keystone Ridge obtain quotes and a best fit for a robotic systems integrator for deployment. All of the work completed to date was free for Keystone Ridge and did not require a commitment to actually installing…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.37
April 09, 2022
…over the country, but a few hotbed areas include Pittsburgh, Silicon Valley, and Boston. Denmark, Germany, and Sweden are among the most automated countries in the world, according to the International Federation of Robotics (IFR). Japan, South Korea, China, and Singapore are some of the biggest robotics exporters and consumers. The IFR found that Asia has the highest density of robots in the manufacturing industry. Robotics clusters faciliate networking To facilitate innovation and networking, organizations have developed to help bolster their local robotics clusters. They serve their communities as a space for research and development, networking for investment, and recruitment.…
