Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.62
October 05, 2021
…The company recently announced its support of a new MassRobotics interoperability standard for communications. Pestoni is also co-founder of the Robot Operations Group (ROG), which discusses interoperability issues. InOrbit presence at A3 event The session on “Interoperability for AMRs: Exploring the Path Forward” will be from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. CT on Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021. Pestoni will join speakers from FedEx, Siemens, and Vecna Robotics. In addition, InOrbit will be an exhibitor at A3's conference, which will focus on automation and logistics advancements. The company said it will be available for live product demonstrations and interviews upon request. It…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.78
April 23, 2020
…developed by other companies. Q: What’s ahead for Vecna? A: In addition to the work we’re doing with the MassRobotics consortium to establish interoperability standards, we’re scaling with some of the world’s largest OEM manufacturers and field support partners. Through these relationships, we can have robots up and running four weeks from order; deploy them remotely; and support our customers with 24/7 live, US-based support. To date, we have proven 99% uptime for our autonomous mobile robots.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.62
June 25, 2021
…Korea and Europe, as well as U.S. robotics clusters MassRobotics and Silicon Valley Robotics, which co-hosted. The GRC welcomed new member Taipei Computer Association (TCA), and André Montaud, director of the Coboteam Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes robotics cluster, invited attendees to SIDO Lyon, a robotics exhibition in France in September. Democratizing access and revising rehab One of the top goals for researchers and companies developing wearable technologies is to democratize access to systems that can help people with disabilities. Only 5% to 15% of amputees have access to advanced prostheses, said Hamayal Choudhry, founder and CEO of smartARM. His company is working on…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.30
March 07, 2023
…making it more plug and play.” Building on the MassRobotics interoperability standard In addition to its own power and fleet management software, WiBotic has participated in MassRobotics' interoperability standards efforts, which seek to enable robots from different vendors to communicate in shared environments. “Instead of one onboard charger talking to the robot it's installed on, we built Commander because of that requirement for communications at the fleet level,” Waters said. “It's hard for customers to consolidate data from multiple robots, especially in an interoperable fleet.” “WiBotic Commander is an API and user intereface to communicate and visualize a whole fleet…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.87
January 11, 2022
…remain in Boston’s Seaport district, where it has been testing its vehicles. The company is also a member of MassRobotics, an organization devoted to growing Massachusetts' robotics ecosystem. Magna added that it will establish a Boston-based engineering center and presence “in a community rich in engineering talent, leading academic institutions, and robotics businesses.” “As advancements in autonomy continue, we saw an opportunity to bring in additional expertise to support current programs as well as future customer needs,” O'Hara added. “We are happy to welcome the Optimus Ride employees to the Magna family.”
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.43
August 29, 2022
…of industry challenges, how is work coming on the MassRobotics standard for interoperability among AMRs from multiple vendors? (Theobald is co-founder of MassRobotics.) Theobald: Thanks so much for asking. MassRobotics is such a vital part of the greater robotics ecosystem. So, hold on, let me change my hat…. MassRobotics released the AMR Interoperability Standard 1.0 in May 2021. It's hard to believe it's been over a year. So far, the feedback has been incredible, and the future of interoperability is one step closer, thanks to these guidelines. We are actively working on the next version, which includes more sharing of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.37
September 27, 2021
…technology works. Realtime Robotics is a resident member of MassRobotics, a collective dedicated to growing the Massachusetts robotics ecosystem by helping innovators and entrepreneurs. Realtime Robotics works to accelerate automation Realtime Robotics said its technology generates collision-free motion plans in milliseconds for industrial robots and autonomous vehicles. This empowers robots to function together at full speed in unstructured and collaborative workspaces, it claimed. In addition, autonomous systems can use the technology to react to dynamic obstacles the instant changes are perceived, according to Realtime Robotics. In June, the company raised $31.4 million in Series A funding. Realtime Robotics works with…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.31
December 09, 2022
…24/7 featured Cleo Robotics in its round-up of interesting MassRobotics resident startups to watch. Army looking to Cleo Robotics to bring technological disruption Army RCCTO specializes in executing rapid prototyping and initial equipping of strategically important capabilities. “Partnering with a company like Cleo Robotics allows the Army RCCTO to bring disruptive capabilities to the warfighter. Working through our Innovation Day process paired this approach to a unit of action,” said Robert Monto, Jr., deputy director of Critical Technologies Office (CTO) and Advanced Concepts and Experimentation (ACE) of the Army RCCTO. As soldiers are required to operate in more congested and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.91
March 13, 2023
…smart, secure, and connected world.” It has worked with MassRobotics on its Winter Challenge. Lattice Automate v3.0 features Lattice Automate (v3.0) now enables OPC-UA (Open Platform Communications - Unified Architecture) and TSN (Time Sensitive Networking), said Lattice Semiconductor. It also includes: An updated IP library with RISC-V freeRTOS (Real-Time Operating System), UPD hardware acceleration, and PCIe DMA support Expanded design tools and reference designs with freeRTOS software stacks, Single Wire Aggregation, cloud communication, and freeRTOS OPC-UA Lattice sensAI v6.0 supports machine vision Lattice sensAI (v 6.0) can accelerate high-perfomance machine vision systems, according to the company. It includes support for:…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.65
March 26, 2024
…Technology Collaborative (MassTech) and Boston University, with support of MassRobotics, and industry partners AETLabs, Ava Robotics, Boston Scientific, GreenSight, Intel and Ubiros. At the inaugural celebration, Boston University Provost Ad Interim Kenneth Lutchen led opening remarks and introduced Commonwealth of Massachusetts Secretary of Economic Development Yvonne Hao who initiated the ribbon cutting. Speakers also included: MassTech Collaborative executive director Carolyn Kirk Amazon Robotics Chief Technologist Tye Brady ASML senior director of US Development & Engineering Spencer Farland BU College of Engineering Dean Ad Interim Elise Morgan; and RASTIC director Kenneth Sebesta. Introductions were led by Ioannis (Yannis) Paschalidis, RASTIC principal…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.49
February 03, 2022
…company in the Boston area and a member of MassRobotics. How does being part of the Massachusetts robotics community help it innovate and grow? Malloy: Daniel and Bob Davis, managing partner of Highland Capital, have been very generous with their time and introducing me to people. As a manager, I've spent the majority of my time focused on what we're doing as a fast-paced business. It's part of a good division of labor. Daniel is so plugged into the local scene and has relationships with many robotics companies. I definitely want to spend more time in Boston. In addition, he's…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.36
July 05, 2021
…May, wireless broadband firm Ondas Holdings Inc. acquired the MassRobotics member, and they recently completed a $51.5 million equity raise that was heavily oversubscribed. Drones providers need FAA, industry acceptance The commercial drone industry is growing quickly and providing significant benefits to the U.S. public, but enabling expanded BVLOS operations is critical for the industry to truly take off, said American Robotics. For verticals such as agriculture, oil and gas, renewable energy, and infrastructure and construction to adopt more drones, fully autonomous flights are necessary, it said. Key to these operations are the use and FAA acceptance of innovative safety…
