Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.85
August 16, 2023
…expand its market share. In recent years, the Indian government has declared its “Make in India” strategy as a pivotal direction for industry transformation. It has encouraged local manufacturers to continually expand in scale, the company observed. At the same time, sustainability trends such as energy conservation and carbon, plus digitalization, have led numerous manufacturers to adopt edge AI, cloud computing, and robotics to boost their competitiveness, said DFI. “India has developed rapidly in recent years,” stated Alexander Su, president of DFI. “The transformation of the manufacturing industry is not only robust, but it has also occurred from multiple perspectives,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.68
August 14, 2023
…million (Canadian, or $1.5 million U.S.) from the Canadian government to support new hiring. It did not specify the amount of its latest funding. “We look forward to our collaboration with Novarc as we continue to explore the future of innovative manufacturing solutions,” stated Mark Crawford, director of Caterpillar Venture Capital. Caterpillar Venture Capital said it helps entrepreneurs around the world to grow and scale their businesses by using Caterpillar's industry expertise, supply base, and independent dealer network. The investor's focus areas include energy; AI; and environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG), as well as AI and services to help…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.77
August 06, 2023
…of the efforts in space exploration have come from governments. As of December 2022, only three economies have successfully executed manned space missions, and the U.S. is still the only country to have sent people who walked on the moon. The COVID-19 pandemic led to an unexpected reduction in the budgets allocated by many countries for space programs in 2021, but the reduction wasn’t very significant for any of them. Click on image to enlarge. Source: Euroconsult Still, the opportunities for space robotics to grow are huge. In fact, the market for space robotics could grow from $3.16 billion in…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.10
July 31, 2023
Last week, the Seoul Metropolitan Government, or SMG, announced its intention to be a “robot-friendly city.” It said it plans to establish a technology investment fund, introduce robotic services in healthcare facilities, and build the Suseo Robotics Cluster startup and venture hub. SMG said in a release that it plans to invest ₩202.9 billion (about $160 million U.S.) through 2026 in becoming a leader in the robot services industry. It said the Seoul Comprehensive Robotics Industry Development plan is partly intended to respond to the challenge of an aging population. South Korea has one of the world's lowest birth rates,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.45
July 26, 2023
…growing robotics sector,” stated Matt Blackburn, senior manager of government relations at autonomous vehicle developer Aurora and a Pittsburgh Robotics Network (PRN) board member. “In order to develop and deploy safe self-driving technology, we’re investing in the tremendous talent in the Pittsburgh area,” he added. “Jenny and the Pittsburgh Robotics Network have been doing incredible work to cultivate our region’s robotics workforce, and we look forward to continued collaboration that brings the benefits of autonomous vehicles to our communities.” Sharpe brings entrepreneurial experience Originally from Wisconsin, Sharpe’s own entrepreneurial journey brought her to Pittsburgh via Venture for America, a fellowship…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.79
July 14, 2023
…robots to learn from experience using a success-based learning approach. We anticipate the demand for these products from both government and commercial organizations will be large in the coming years.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.68
July 12, 2023
…Robotics said it caters to industrial and commercial inspectors, government agencies, law enforcement, and more. The winners of the AMD Robotics Innovation Challenge will each receive $5,000 (U.S.), access to AMD’s innovation centers and market experts, and opportunities to display their systems at ROSCon and SPS Shows. The winners will also get introductions to MassRobotics’ extensive network and AMD Kria KR260 Robotics Starter Kits. They will also be able to collaborate on marketing and media engagements, including press announcements, articles, and trade shows. Honorable mentions also named In addition, AMD and MassRobotics said they were impressed by the dedication and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.31
July 08, 2023
…This represents a market share of 21%. The French government’s €100bn stimulus package for investment in smart factory equipment that came into effect mid-2021 will create new demand for industrial robots in the next few years. Spain’s car industry driving adoption of robotics Annual installations in Spain grew by 12% with a total number of 3,800 units. Robot installations are traditionally determined by the automotive industry. According to the International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (OICA), Spain is the second largest producer of cars in Europe following Germany. The car industry in Spain installed 900 units – up 5%. Sales…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.40
July 05, 2023
…argued. “Following the leadership of the U.S. and Australian governments in the Artemis Accords, Advanced Navigation and Intuitive Machines will usher in a new era of deep space exploration, said Xavier Orr, CEO and co-founder of Advanced Navigation. “Together, we will enhance long endurance celestial navigation as we unlock the commercial space economy and push the boundaries of scientific discoveries on the Moon and beyond.” Project LUNA powered by LiDAV technology Spacecraft autonomy demands exceptional situational awareness and relies on multiple navigation technologies for mission success. Based on more than a decade of research and development at the Australian National…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.84
June 29, 2023
…strengthen U.S. manufacturing. The Institute catalyzes collaboration between industry, government, and academia to propel solutions that address urgent needs in manufacturing. ARM worked with industry experts to develop the website RoboticsCareer.org was built in collaboration with subject matter experts within the Institute’s membership consortium to address the manufacturing workforce shortage and enable manufacturers of all sizes to more easily adopt robotics. The RoboticsCareer.org job-matching feature is unique in that it provides personalized job recommendations based on users’ existing skills and unique goals. The matching system leverages the skills that the ARM Institute’s ecosystem defined during the creation of RoboticsCareer.org, centering…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.12
June 19, 2023
Novarc Technologies Inc. has received $2,065,000 (Canadian) in funding from PacifiCan, Canada's economic development agency, to continue work on its robotic welding systems. The company said the investment, which equals $1,562,688 (U.S.), is expected to support over 50 new jobs at Novarc Technologies Inc. and generate increased revenues. “Welding is needed to build key infrastructure, in a variety of industrial settings, such as hospitals, wastewater treatment plants, and shipyards,” the company said in a statement. “As such, the need for prefabrication has grown up to 20% for pipe welding. Novarc's solution automates the manufacturing process of welding - allowing welders…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.62
June 15, 2023
…safety and quality. As a technical partner of businesses, government agencies, and organizations, TÜV Rheinland currently provides quality and safety control in nearly every sphere of economic and personal activity, it said. TUV certification brings added value to MiR's robots Certified safety features The TÜV certification covers the following safety features for the MiR600 and MiR1350 platforms: Emergency stop Overspeed Field Switching Personnel detection Speed monitor Safeguard stop Locomotion Hold to run Mode selection Pallet lift position monitoring System E-stop Shelf lift position monitoring Shelf detection The TÜV certifications validate that MiR can reliably ensure the quality of the examined…
