Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.29
January 19, 2022
…stated Kumar. “This strategic partnership will help us leverage 5G, battery tech through new energy initiatives, [and] advances in material sciences—carbon fiber— to deliver more advanced and affordable robots.” Addverb also supports Reliance units such as its oil refineries and solar plants, fashion retailer Ajio, and online pharmacy Netmeds. Addverb plans global acceleration Addverb has subsidiaries in Singapore, the Netherlands, and Australia and said it has more than 100 customers. The company said it has more than 100 customers, including Amazon (a Reliance rival), Coca-Cola, Flipkart, and Unilever. In addition to expanding production in India, Addverb said it plans to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.08
January 08, 2022
…Halo, a remote-piloted driverless car service operating on T-Mobile’s 5G network served as the official pace car, leading each set of IAC teams off of pit lane and completing a warmup lap at speeds of 65 to 80 mph before the start of each round. Bridgette Foster from Las Vegas sang the national anthem. PoliMOVE competed against TUM Autonomous Motorsport in the final round of the competition. In addition, PoliMOVE set the fastest speed record on an oval with a top speed of 173 mph. “Today was the real birth of autonomous racing,” said Prof. Sergio Savaresi, team lead of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.03
January 05, 2022
…arguably the hungriest company on Earth,” he added. “As 5G private networks start to get rolled out in environments like hospitals, it will be better than Wi-Fi.” “Holman finances large deployments for FedEx and others,” said Linnell. “We're already starting to make lots of introductions, and we're exited [about] whom we ended up with.” Formant plans to double in 2022 Formant plans to use its latest funding to double in size this year and to work on serving existing customers and acquiring new ones. “We have 20 employees, with offices in San Francisco and Pittsburgh, and we'll add 20 more,”…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.69
January 04, 2022
…panel on “Seizing the Opportunity of Tech Innovation With 5G” in LVCC Room N262. In addition, Deere plans to hold a series of “Tireside Chats” at its booth, exploring key technologies and how they impact agriculture: Wednesday, Jan. 5 from 3:30 to 3:45 p.m. PT: “Driving (Autonomously) With Purpose” Thursday, Jan. 6 from 11:00 to 11:15 p.m. PT: “This Isn't Old Macdonald's Farm” Thursday, Jan. 6 from 3:00 to 3:15 p.m. PT: “Swipe to Begin Farming” The company said all of the content and demos from Dits CES booth will also be available on its conference microsite: www.JohnDeere.com/CES. “Autonomy is…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.64
January 04, 2022
…example, a telecommunications provider used Omniverse Enterprise to model 5G coverage, Kerris said. NVIDIA's Project Tokkio is a platform for trainable avatars, and its Drive Concierge is an in-car virtual assistant. The company also announced NVIDIA Omniverse Studio for 3D design and Audio2Face, particularly for video games. Kerris described USD as the “HTML of 3D” and said NVIDIA is adding connectors. “Seven hundred companies worked with Omniverse in the early access program since GTC [NVIDIA's 2020 GPU Technology Conference], with 100,000 in open beta,” Kerris said. “Omniverse is moving out of beta and is available to GeForce RTX Studio. Free…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.41
January 03, 2022
…CES. It has also selected Halo powered by T-Mobile 5G as the official pace car. The IAC said it will make history at the Consumer Electronics Show with the first high-speed, head-to-head autonomous racecar competition at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Friday, Jan. 7, 2022. “The Indy Autonomous Challenge is working to advance tech that will speed the commercialization of fully autonomous vehicles and deployments of advanced driver-assistance systems,” said Paul Mitchell, president and CEO of Indianapolis-based Energy Systems Network (ESN). “We are proud to partner with these sponsors as they work with us to push limits for the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.18
December 25, 2021
…wide-scale deployment of the Internet of Things (IoT) and 5G technology. The company said it is committed to becoming carbon-neutral by 2027. Switchback girds for battle with STM32 MCUs “The latest in a line of take-no-prisoners battlebots, Switchback builds on our long interest in robots and our experience in these entertaining – but serious – competitions to encourage the next generation of engineers, who can also use our parts and kits to develop the same passion and excitement for robotics that we have,” said Needel. “The 250-pound battlebot, which uses a dual-motor drum spinner mounted on a fully ambidextrous arm,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.33
December 16, 2021
…platforms for mobile robots, the Internet of Things (IoT), 5G telecommunications, automotive manufacturing, consumer electronics, medical devices, and commercial drones. The company said its platforms and IP licensing program enable global businesses to incorporate advanced wireless power technology into their products and customize solutions for unique use cases. Powermat said global enterprises such as Foxconn, Flex, General Motors, Harman International, Kyocera, and Samsung are already usng its technology, which can be found in over 800 million smartphones, 40 million embedded accessories, and 8 million cars worldwide. Foxconn, Hudson expect spike in demand for wireless power “Access to power on a…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.75
December 14, 2021
…it was a core provider for the world’s first 5G-enabled AMR deployment after its award-winning project with TCL Electronics. Source: ForwardX Robotics Investors expect growth in robotics, 5G Taikang Life Insurance led ForwardX's initial Series C round, with contributions from Qualcomm Ventures and Starlight Capital. Only seven months after the closure of its $63 million Series B round, the latest funding brings ForwardX to approximately $100 million in total investment since its founding in 2016. “As a result of the continuous increase in labor costs and the steady advancement of artificial intelligence, the trend towards robotics investment is becoming more…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.00
November 19, 2021
…understanding of Industry 4.0 technologies such as artificial intelligence, 5G networking, and 3D printing/additive manufacturing. The program also covers the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), data analytics, autonomous robots, augmented reality, nanomanufacturing, and advanced materials. In addition, MSSC has a nationwide delivery system of some 2900 MSSC-trained instructors and 1,800 MSSC-qualified test sites, mostly at high schools and community colleges, and 72 technical field representatives in all 50 states. Training experts welcome complementary certifications “Given the close fit between these FANUC and MSSC Certifications, we will encourage our entire nationwide network to use both to prepare individuals to build a…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.15
November 05, 2021
…infrastructure installation and maintenance to the widespread construction of 5G networks, the company said. Einride said that in contrast to conventional trucking, remote Pod operation will be safer, involve more regular hours, and provide a more hospitable work environment. Einride expands, sets up New York HQ Einride said it operates Europe’s largest fleet of heavy electric trucks for customers such as Coca-Cola, SKF, and Lidl. The company's technical collaborators include Ericsson and Siemens, and it has also partnered with customers Oatly, Bridgestone, and GE Appliances, a Haier company. Since Oct. 1, 2020, Einride said its partners have seen a 90%…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.20
November 03, 2021
…ground autonomous navigation systems that communicate on 4G and 5G cellular networks. VOXL CAM offers computing, navigation in one package The VOXL CAM makes it easier to develop drones, robots, and Internet of Things (IoT) devices with unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) flight control and cellular connectivity, said ModalAI. The credit card-sized VOXL CAM powers the Seeker drone, the company’s newest and smallest drone to date. “The VOXL CAM platform provides smarter perception and safer navigation for autonomous devices beyond drones,” said Chad Sweet, CEO of ModalAI. “For commercial and industrial developers and researchers who want powerful perception and autonomy, the…
