Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.71
September 14, 2021
…its team includes leading experts from Ford, Google, Intel, Microsoft, and other innovators. The company's Chinese headquarters are in Shenzhen and U.S. headquarters are in Fremont, Calif. It claimed that it was the first company to be granted a permit to operate robotaxis in Shenzhen's Central Business District, where it currently services over 100 pick-up and drop-off points. Following a COVID-19 outbreak in Guandong, China's most populous province, DeepRoute.ai said it autonomously transported approximately 14,000 COVID-19 test samples per day to local hospitals for testing. In addition to expanding the types of vehicles deployed, DeepRoute.ai plans to grow its robotaxi…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.60
September 03, 2021
…out of the box with RA MCUs, including both Microsoft Azure RTOS and FreeRTOS. Porting micro-ROS into the Renesas RA MCUs will facilitate the adoption of this robotic framework in Industry 4.0 and Industrial IoT (IIoT) applications, the companies said. The Renesas e2 studio integrated development environment (IDE), which will run on Windows and Linux-based computers, will support the micro-ROS implementation and simplify the process of using the micro-ROS client library, said Renesas. Renesas touts applications and availability “Achieving cost-effective development depends on a common platform around which hardware and software providers emerge,” said Jaime Martin Losa, CEO of eProsima.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.84
August 25, 2021
…also offers use of multiple videoconferencing platforms, such as Microsoft Teams and Zoom, said Ava Robotics. This combination of tools and technology allowed Hillrom to extend its sales reach by including unlimited remote attendees or subject-matter experts in the buying and decision-making process. It also increased accessibility for rural/satellite and government facilities with limited travel budgets and capabilities, said the company. “Hillrom understands the evolving hybrid work environment and is ahead of the curve in anticipating the changing workplace and related needs, like an enhanced sales and education experience for customers” said Marcio Macedo, co-founder and vice president of products…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.88
August 02, 2021
…Global shipping company DHL, for instance, has collaborated with Microsoft and AI-driven fulfillment provider Blue Yonder to integrate warehouse robots. DHL's initial implementation of the system was in a Madrid warehouse, where the company said it saved integration time by 60%. What’s driving the rapid of adoption of automation? Companies have cited different reasons for implementing robotics and automation in their warehouses. The following are the most common ones: Economics: Robotics can reduce labor costs, work around the clock, and add precision to certain tasks. The robotics-as-a-service (RaaS) model enables companies to pay for hardware, software, and services as an…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.83
July 28, 2021
…secured $30 million in Series C funding from M12, Microsoft Corp.'s venture fund, as well as Qualcomm Ventures LLC, Hitachi Ventures, and existing investors. The Westlake, Calif.-based company provides artificial intelligence and autonomous mobile robots as a service to improve warehouse throughput and workforce efficiency. “We are proud and honored to have earned the confidence from these industry-leading investors who are equally as committed to the progression of automation within the supply chain as we are,” said Lior Elazary, co-founder and CEO of inVia. “We have intentionally aligned ourselves in the best interest of our customers and their businesses, finding…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.48
July 19, 2021
…Inc. and former president of servers and tools at Microsoft Corp., will join its board of directors. “The wonders of today’s world are created using digital models,” said Muglia. “The circuits within our smartphones, advanced materials, pharmaceuticals, and aeronautics are all examples of advanced technologies built using digital modeling. Although these advancements have been amazing, the tools and systems that support these efforts are decades old and cannot take full advantage of the cloud.” “The Julia Computing team has rocked this world by building JuliaHub, a modern platform for technical and scientific modeling,” he added. “JuliaHub is poised to advance…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.31
July 07, 2021
…the Guardian XT. The company is backed by investors including Caterpillar Venture Capital Inc., Delta Air Lines, GE Ventures, Microsoft, and Schlumberger. In April, Sarcos announced that it will become publicly listed through a merger transaction with Rotor Acquisition Corp., a publicly-traded special-purpose acquisition company (SPAC). The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2021, at which point the combined company’s common stock is expected to trade on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol “STRC.”
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 22.94
July 07, 2021
…developed an end-to-end architecture for autonomous mobile robots on Microsoft Azure that can enable new business applications across industries, reduce upfront costs, and allow for the rapid implementation of customer-specific use cases. “This platform sets the power of Microsoft Azure on the move by bringing it from the cloud to the edge and into highly advanced mobile robotic devices, giving them the autonomy to unlock novel business use cases,” stated Filippo Rizzante, chief technology officer of Reply. “Thanks to the agile reference architecture, we are able to implement customer-specific use cases in various industries that include all types of mobile…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.25
June 28, 2021
…a $3.3 billion valuation, Cruise's $2 billion investment from Microsoft and $750 million from Walmart and others, and Waymo's $2.5 billion funding. Other notable deals included TuSimple's $1.1 billion IPO, Woven Planet's acquisition of Lyft's Level 5 division for $550 million, Momenta's $500 million fundraising, and DiDi Autonomous Driving's $300 million round. Xpeng said it plans to plans to use the net proceeds from its global offering to expand its product portfolio and develop more advanced technologies. It also intends to accelerate its business expansion by enhancing brand recognition, acquiring customers through omni-channel marketing strategies, and expanding its sales and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.49
June 13, 2021
…Caterpillar Venture Capital Inc., Delta Air Lines, GE Ventures, Microsoft, and Schlumberger. The Guardian S is designed to navigate unstructured and unpredictable environments. Its man-portable design, slim form factor, and IP65 water-protected structure are optimal for inspecting narrow piping and tanks, traversing vertical ferromagnetic surfaces, stairs, culverts, and other unstructured terrain and confined spaces, said Sarcos. The robot can give operators a detailed view of its environment while enabling workers to avoid entering hazardous or confined spaces and maintain a safe distance. The Guardian S robot is able to deliver extended run times and long-range wireless operations, added Sarcos. The…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.00
May 29, 2021
…Lee, who developed a continuous speech-recognition system for his doctoral thesis at Carnegie Mellon University and who later led Microsoft Research Asia and Google China. “MegaRobo's technology increases efficiency in production automation,” stated Dr. Ingo Ramesohl, managing director at RBVC. “Already today, robots from MegaRobo are used for special applications in the end-of-line production of household appliances at Bosch. Beyond these applications, we see many other opportunities for cooperation between MegaRobo and Bosch.”
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 28.62
May 12, 2021
Orbbec 3D today said it is working with Microsoft Corp. to develop new products and technologies in the fast-growing 3D imaging category. The partners said they will combine Microsoft’s 3D sensor technology and Orbbec’s camera design know-how, manufacturing capabilities, and unique embedded computing technology. Founded in 2013 in Shenzhen, China, Orbbec said its Astra 3D cameras are designed to be affordable and that Orbbec Persee is “the world's first camera-computer.” The Troy, Mich.-based company said developers of robotics, artificial intelligence, and computer vision will be able to connecting its new sensor to Microsoft's Azure cloud platform for logistics, retail, healthcare,…
