Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.35
June 25, 2021
…of reliably detecting manned aircraft that are miles away in various demonstration tests with the FAA and requires little infrastructure or power to operate. American Robotics is a great partner, and their dedication to developing safe and reliable drone technology will truly help to advance the industry and commercial drone applications.”
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.17
June 17, 2021
…system (ASRS) that does not require a lot of infrastructure. Yanovsky claimed that this differentiates the company from other warehouse automation providers. “We can fit in almost any warehouse—our technology adapts to them, not vice versa,” she said. “The customer can use standard shelves, and our robots can overcome uneven floors, pillars, and ceilings.” “In terms of what the customer needs to do in a brownfield environment, it doesn't need to invest a lot,” added Yanovsky. “It looks almost manual, and it allows for later flexibility. If the customer needs to change the aisles or goods later on, we can…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.21
June 15, 2021
The latest bipartisan infrastructure bill being debated in Congress is a necessary response to the competitive threat posed by China. China is poised to dominate the industrial robotics market of the future, due to its national plan for technological supremacy and the billions of dollars its government has invested in critical technologies, compared with the U.S.’s focus on private-sector development. The “Made in China 2025” plan started as a 10-year vision of shifting China from a low-end manufacturer to a high-end producer of goods, with the intent of making China dominant in global high-tech manufacturing. This requires Beijing to transition…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.08
June 14, 2021
…foresee operating with other APLs and communicating with higher infrastructure for mission planning and inventory control systems,” said Gordon. “With autonomous aircraft, there are two ways our system could be used. We could drive off and go to a location, or we could mirror up to an aircraft, where there's another APL, and move crossdeck.” “And it's not just from an aircraft—the APL could move pallets from a truck or from one warehouse location to another,” he said. Stratom has designed autonomous systems for transporting heavy loads across varied terrain. Source: Stratom SBIR and other applications The Small Business Innovation…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.37
June 13, 2021
…variety of industries, including non-destructive testing (NDT), disaster recovery, infrastructure inspection and maintenance, aerospace, maritime, oil and gas, petrochemical, mining, defense, public safety, and security. “We look forward to working with Intech NDE as a distributor of our Guardian S remote-operated inspection robot in Canada,” said Scott Hopper, executive vice president of corporate and business development at Sarcos Robotics. “Intech NDE has a strong footprint and great relationships with its customers throughout the region. We are confident they will be a great partner to Sarcos as we expand our reach and fulfill our mission of delivering robotic solutions that create…
Found in Robotics Companies & Businesses, with a score of 12.80
June 09, 2021
Gideon Robotics says it helps automate and orchestrate the most complex industrial workflows with its scalable and easy-to-use intelligent material handling solutions powered by artificial intelligence and 3D vision. The company's visual autonomous mobile robots are built for unstructured, dynamic indoor and outdoor environments. They can quickly adapt to the realities of complex manufacturing or warehousing environments and labour variability without the need for infrastructure changes, it claims. Gideon says its customers see higher employee satisfaction, increased productivity, returns on investment, and the potential to unlock opportunities to automate processes that have never been automated before.
Found in Robotics Companies & Businesses, with a score of 8.50
June 04, 2021
…environment in which visionaries can thrive, MassRobotics: Offers best-in-class infrastructure and prototyping facilities to enable the unfettered development of robotic/automation systems. Promotes cost efficiencies by sharing services such as prototyping and testing space, maintenance support, IT, security, business services, investor introductions, and customer acquisitions. Anticipates needs and roadblocks for entrepreneurs in order to provide the smoothest possible path to growth. Provides innovation and investment back to the high tech community through acquisition opportunities, technology licensing, and facilitated innovation sabbaticals. Develops common-need technology services (i.e., sensors support and standards office) for the MassRobotics community. Inspires the next generation of innovators and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.55
June 04, 2021
…to automate image collection and mapping tasks, ranging from infrastructure asset inspection to crime and accident scene reconstruction, said the company. “We are extremely excited about the value that 3D Scan delivers,” stated Hayk Martiros, vice president of autonomy at Skydio. “Manual drones lack the ability to see and understand the 3D nature of the world and, as a result, can't provide a scalable solution to replace traditional methods of inspection.” “With 3D Scan, we are turning Skydio drones into intelligent scanning robots that can build real-time flight plans optimized to each scene and generate the best possible photographic datasets,”…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.02
May 29, 2021
…positions and navigate autonomously inside buildings without needing additional infrastructure. Partnership to open opportunities Warehouses and distribution centers worldwide are increasingly turning to robots to improve efficiency and competitiveness, said Kӧrber and BALYO. The companies said they plan to collaborate to integrate BALYO's technologies and overcome challenges associated with full pallets, bulk movements, and heavy goods. This will result in “flexibility, agility, and scalability—smoothly increasing throughput and productivity with company growth,” they said. In addition, Kӧrber's integration of Driven by Balyo will enhance employee safety, according to the partners. Smart safety and stop-and-go features will scan the environment in real…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.55
May 27, 2021
…to the IFR, Japan's strategy also focuses on agriculture, infrastructure, and healthcare sectors. With an aging population, its no surprise that nursing and medical applications have a budget of $997.3 million (U.S.), as Japanese researchers work on artificial intelligence and robotics to assist people. In South Korea, the Intelligent Robot Development and Supply Promotion Act has defined robotics as a core industry for the “fourth industrial revolution” or Industry 4.0, said the IFR. The IFR's “World Robotics” statistical yearbook found that the Republic of Korea has doubled its number of industrial robots in operation to 319,000 in 2019, a 13%…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.58
May 27, 2021
…Germany-based company said it is working with partners in infrastructure, operations, and air traffic management to build the ecosystem necessary to “Bring urban air mobility to life.” In 2011, Volocopter claimed it performed the first-ever crewed flight of a purely electric multicopter and has since demonstrated numerous public flights with its full-scale aircraft. They include public test flights at Singapore’s Marina Bay in October 2019 and the “world’s first autonomous eVTOL flight” in Dubai in 2017. The company's heavy-lift VoloDrone is designed to safely transport cargo where conventional ground-based transport is limited because of topography, regulations, or traffic congestion. Volocopter…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.06
May 26, 2021
…drones for investigating missile damage to civilian buildings and infrastructure in two towns. Airwayz claimed that it will be the first time that multiple drone fleets operate in the same urban airspace. The fleets will be managed by Airwayz unmanned traffic management (UTM) and use its unmanned aerial systems (UASes) as a service. The Israeli civil defense, fire, and police services will use drone footage to to assess damage and prioritize remedial work, saving time, making best use of resources and restoring public safety quicker, said the Tel Aviv, Israel-based company. “Airwayz technology has been developed to enable drone fleet…
