Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 21.42
June 29, 2021
Seegrid Corp. today announced that it is adding a robotics-as-a-service, or RaaS, subscription model for its autonomous mobile robots. The model will provide customers with more options for adopting Seegrid's Palion robots and enterprise software, said the Pittsburgh-based company. The RaaS model can reduce the upfront investment and enable customers to have access to the latest robotic fleet and enhancements, noted Seegrid. The company has recently updated its autonomous mobile robot (AMR) line for with the Palion Tow Tractor, Palion Pallet Truck, and its new Palion Lift. In addition, it has formed the Blue Labs in-house research and development team.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 19.68
June 09, 2021
…Smart Path guidance system. Over the past year, the Pittsburgh-based company has been adding artificial intelligence capabilities to its Palion Pallet Truck and Palion Lift autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). Seegrid said its commitment to innovation and safety help it stand out in an increasingly competitive AMR market. Jeff Christensen, vice president of product at Seegrid, answered the following questions from Robotics 24/7: What does Seegrid mean by saying that the Palion Tow Tractor has “enhanced understanding”—what can the Series 8 do that its predecessors couldn't? Christensen: Palion Tow Tractor Series 8 is an upgraded version of Seegrid’s automated tow tractor,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 19.17
March 26, 2021
…disrupted global manufacturing, supply chains, and conferences, but commercial robotics applications have continued to mature. This week's Automate Forward virtual event demonstrated the growing interest in automation for the manufacturing, logistics, and supply chain industries. “Q4 of 2020 was the second-highest ever for robotics sales,” said Jeff Burnstein, president of the Association for Advancing Automation (A3). “People are ready to go now.” The Automate event, which would have been held in Detroit, was moved online as Automate Forward. “It has exceeded our goals,” Burnstein told Robotics 24/7. “We had about 275 exhibits, more than 40 sessions with nearly 100 experts,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 18.72
September 04, 2023
…Co-operation and Development, or OECD. The International Federation of Robotics last week announced Go4Robotics, a new online platform to provide independent guidance in manufacturers' journey to automation. “The lack of skilled labor is a strong driver for automation in many countries,” said Dr. Susanne Bieller, general secretary of the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), in a release. “In fact, statistics from the EU say that three quarters of all companies across the EU have a problem attracting workers with the required skills.” Retiring baby boomers, immigration restrictions, and shifting expectations among younger workers have been a common refrain in developed…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 17.18
June 20, 2024
…Cole Wolfson, director of the xBridge innovation center at Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT). “There's just about every industry that you can think of that operates here. And so there's boundless opportunities to find new and better, or more efficient ways of doing things.” As the director of xBridge, Wolfson helps innovative technologies spread their wings and find practical use cases to perch on. With such a diversity of spaces connected by complex technical operations, there’s always room for growth and improvement. Real-world deployment testing offered by xBridge Unlike other automation opportunities, where companies seek a solution for their operational challenges,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.73
March 24, 2022
…for autonomous trucks.” Veterans from Carnegie Mellon University's National Robotics Engineering Center (NREC) launched Locomation in 2018. The Pittsburgh-based company's team includes experts in robotics, artificial intelligence, trucking, freight optimization, automotive technology, and safety. It said its autonomous vehicle products and tools help clients to implement operating models. Locomation has previously signed contracts with Wilson Logistics and PGT Trucking. Last week, the company announced that Wilson Logistics has recommitted to deploying 1,120 ARC units on its southwest routes starting in 2023. Christenson to restructure operating model Using Locomation’s proprietary planning and scheduling systems, Christenson Transportation will restructure its operating model…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.98
May 25, 2021
…its Blue Labs internal research and development group. The Pittsburgh-based robotics supplier said it expects the group to build on its proprietary, artificial intelligence to accelerate its expansion in the manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics sectors. Seegrid provides autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), the Fleet Geek and Supervisor software, and services for connected materials handling automation. It also offers product design, deployment, change management, user training, and data consultation services. “Blue Lab’s team of talented researchers anticipate quickly revealing additional pathways to transform material handling for incorporation into Seegrid AMR and software solutions,” stated Todd Graves, chief technology officer of Seegrid. “With…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.72
January 08, 2022
…Speedway. IAC defines technologies, race rules Indianapolis-based Energy Systems Network (ESN) said it organized the IAC with the goal of solving real-world problems with technology that will speed the deployment of advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and the commercialization of fully autonomous vehicles. “We came to CES this week, the world’s most influential technology innovation event, to showcase to the world how this competition is catapulting autonomous technologies forward,” said Paul Mitchell, president and CEO of ESN. “We’re harnessing the power of prize competitions to attract the best and the brightest minds from around the globe to further the state-of-the art…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.43
October 23, 2021
…Korea) MIT-PITT-RW – Massachusetts Institute of Technology, University of Pittsburgh, Rochester Institute of Technology, University of Waterloo (Canada) PoliMOVE – Politecnico di Milano (Italy), University of Alabama TUM Autonomous Motorsport – Technische Universität München (Germany) University IAC teams. Source: Indy Autonomous Challenge ADLINK rallies technology providers In addition to Cisco Systems Inc., the following companies are providing support: ADLINK—AVA-3350-series robot controllers and ROScube The Autoware Foundation— an F1Tenth racetrack in cooperation with University of California, San Diego GAIA Platform – Racing simulator robot Boston Dynamics – Spot quadruped mobile robot will wave the green and checkered flags Kvaser – Kvaser…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.35
May 26, 2021
…the Blue Labs internal research and development group. The Pittsburgh-based company provides autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), fleet management software, and consulting services. It said the new Blue Labs team will focus on emerging technologies and potential commercial applications in materials handling. Todd Graves, chief technology officer at Seegrid, answered the following questions from Robotics 24/7: Seegrid has been developing technology for some time, so why did it create Blue Labs now? Graves: Seegrid has a long history of being a technology innovator. Since its founding by world-renowned roboticist Hans Moravec, Seegrid has been constantly developing and deploying new technology to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.42
December 18, 2022
…week-out competition among drivers for live audiences,” Mitchell told Robotics 24/7. “Each event is the culmination of months of development work.” Nine teams get ready for next race The Indy Autonomous Challenge @ CES will return to the Las Vegas Motor Speedway from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. PST on Jan. 7. Shuttles will depart from the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) West Hall beginning at 11:00 a.m., and there will be a rideshare pickup/drop off, as well as onsite parking. According to the competition rules, the race will consist of a single elimination tournament with multiple rounds of high-speed,…
