Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.27
August 16, 2021
…without the need to set up elaborate ground-based BVLOS infrastructure.” Pipistrel designs and manufactures small aircraft. With more than 30 years of experience, the Slovenia-based company has produced more than 2,200 aircraft to date. It has also developed propulsion systems, including batteries, power controllers, and electric motors, for small and general aviation class of aircraft for NASA and Siemens, among others. The company said it was the first to fly an electric two-seater in 2007, and it has designed nine experimental and serially produced electric aircraft. Pipistrel won the NASA Green Flight Challenge in 2011 with a four-seat electric airplane.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.51
August 15, 2021
…aware of the different types of technology available for infrastructure inspection, it’s time to focus on some of the environments in which they can be applied. Contrary to what we have discussed, not all GPS-denied environments involve confined space entry (CSE), which means they’re accessible to humans. However, despite their accessibility, even non-CSE areas of high-value assets can still be dangerous for humans. And for many, if not all, organizations, safety is the No. 1 concern, so keeping human beings out of harm’s way is essential. Tank floors One of the non-CSE, GPS-denied areas where robotics can come in handy…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.03
August 14, 2021
…cities, serve the needs of smart cities and new infrastructure, and provide services for tens of thousands of residents. So far, Qcraft said it is operating in five cities, including Suzhou, Shenzhen, and Wuhan, China. Qcraft is developing autonomy for a range of vehicles. Qcraft to deploy 'Dragon Boat' vehicles QCraft obtained permission to conduct public road tests in California four months after its founding in 2019. Since then, the company said it has entered a rapid growth phase. Qcraft has offices in Silicon Valley and in China. Yunfeng Capital led the funding round, with participation from Genesis Capital, Longzhu…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.00
August 13, 2021
…Consortium (NAMC) is providing the program with critical autonomous infrastructure. Stratom, which is an NAMC member, is providing subject-matter expertise in support of NAMC’s efforts. Stage I of the program focused on migrating RTK software packages from ROS to ROS 2 with minimal structural changes. During Stage II, Stratom is one of four organizations selected to focus on larger architectural changes that move incrementally closer to the desired target architecture. “The National Advanced Mobility Consortium is proud to serve as the leading platform in advancing innovation for manned and unmanned autonomy-enabled military solutions for ground systems in support of Department…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.89
August 06, 2021
…the future. The company also serves the construction and infrastructure industries. In 2017, Deere acquired Sunnyvale, Calif.-based Blue River Technology for $305 million. Blue River's “see and spray” robot uses computer vision to recognize plants, and it sprays herbicide on weeds and fertilizer on crops with similar precision to inkjet printers. This precise targeting can reduce chemical usage by more than 90%, resulting in cost savings to the farmer and fewer harmful chemicals in the soil, said the business. In cotton, Blue River said its robots can radically reduce the amount of herbicide needed to defeat resistant weeds while improving…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.58
August 05, 2021
…and acoustic insights for condition monitoring of equipment and infrastructure. Equipped with Velodyne’s Puck lidar, ANYmal is able to map industrial environments to detect obstacles and avoid any collisions while navigating harsh environments with a higher level of accuracy. “ANYbotics robotic solutions excel at automating industrial inspections that provide plant operators information to maximize equipment uptime and improve safety,” said Erich Smidt, executive director for Europe at Velodyne Lidar. “By using Velodyne’s lidar, their robots can autonomously navigate complex multi-story environments and find the quickest route to perform missions. During operation, the robot’s system can safely avoid obstacles and reliably…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.00
August 04, 2021
…several different uses of the bots and several different methodologies for fulfillment. We are investing heavily in our network infrastructure within this new facility to support both robotics and other innovations and automation. We see the network investment as the showcase for how STORD develops and supports innovation. When will the new facility be complete? Henry: We are in the late stages of completion for the space now, and the facility will officially open and be ready for customers in September.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.68
August 01, 2021
…road scenarios,” said Guillaume Binet, vice president of software infrastructure at Motional. “Effective RVA is an important part of our commitment to delivering a seamless end-to-end passenger experience.” Motional is a joint venture between Hyundai Motor Group and Aptiv PLC. The Boston-based company claimed that it operates the world's most established public robotaxi service. Motional said its fleet has conducted more than 100,000 public rides and that it was one of the first companies in the world to operate SAE Level 4 vehicles on public roads. Starting in 2023, Motional plans to launch a fully driverless ride-hail service with Lyft…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.10
August 01, 2021
…new industry 4.0 hardware. There’s a momentum to build infrastructures that integrate those fragmented technologies into one unified robotics platform. Robots-as-a-Service (RaaS) is becoming a more prevalent business model The traditional business model in the robotics space is a purely CapEx play in which the customer needs to pay hundreds of thousands to millions of dollars upfront for robots. New incumbents are departing from this CapEx model and offering a robots-as-a-service (RaaS) business model. It is a pay-as-you-go (OpEx) plan, which allows customers to fund their automation needs with zero upfront capital commitment. A “$0 down with zero risk” value…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.53
July 30, 2021
…dedicated to supporting innovation in industries like construction and infrastructure, and we're proud to bring the TinySurveyor to the Canadian market,” stated Martin Trudelle, president of Cansel. “In documented use cases, the robot completed five weeks of work in just five days. We're excited to offer that level of efficiency to our customers. For businesses that struggle with razor-thin profit margins, this level of time savings means they'll realize ROI [returns on investment] – and greater profits – quickly.” Burnaby, British Columbia-based Cansel provides hardware, software, and services to industries including mining, forestry, and government to improve productivity in the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.84
July 29, 2021
…“By working closely with Ryder to utilize its existing infrastructure, the partnership offers a win-win scenario for both companies,” said TuSimple. “With this partnership we believe Ryder is positioned to become a leader in the servicing of autonomous trucks,” said Karen Jones, executive vice president, chief marketing officer, and head of new product innovation at Ryder. “Ryder is focused on how to best leverage our vast location footprint, maintenance operations, and visibility tools to lead in the future world of autonomy.” “Partnering with TuSimple will help bring autonomous operations to market more quickly, while also providing Ryder access to new…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.07
July 27, 2021
…integrated elements — management software, autonomous vehicles, and site infrastructure. The system autonomously hitches to and un-hitches from trailers, robotically connects and disconnects trailer brake lines, interacts safely with loading docks, tracks trailer locations, and centrally manages and monitors all system functions. Using advanced perception, motion planning, and proprietary control algorithms, Outrider said its technology enables its autonomous yard trucks to optimally align in front of semi-trailers, back under the trailer, and attach the fifth wheel (the connection point of the truck) to the kingpin (the connection point on the trailer) with extreme precision. Not only can the Outrider System…
