Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 26.59
February 01, 2022
…require working at height and repetitive lifting such as solar field construction.” RE2 Robotics provides the RE2 Sapien robotic arms, RE2 Detect computer vision software, and RE2 Intellect autonomy software to enable intelligent mobile manipulation systems that operate in a variety of complex indoor and outdoor environments. The Pittsburgh-based company said its robots can help companies in the aviation, construction, defense, energy, and medical industries to enable remote operations, improve worker safety and efficiency, and reduce operational costs. RE2 robot arm to get a lift from JLG platform “While JLG has been leveraging and developing robotics in specific areas of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.59
January 19, 2022
…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 expand innovation laboratories and sales in new markets worldwide. “With this round of funding, we are planning to deploy our robots across hospitals and airports,” Kumar said. “In the next five…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.44
January 18, 2022
…at Liquid Robotics, which designs and manufactures wave- and solar-powered unmanned ocean robots, where he rose to become the company’s head of engineering. Lambert earned a master’s degree in engineering management from Dartmouth College and a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Lehigh University. Teradepth to serve subsea telecom, offshore energy Potential customers include companies in the subsea telecommunications industry and the offshore wind sector. “These customers are excited by the prospect of having a richer, more immersive and intuitive experience with their survey data,” Wolfel said. “The Terradepth data-collection and interaction platform promises significant cost savings, as well as…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 18.30
January 05, 2022
…applications. Awarded contract with the U.S. Department of Energy’s Solar Energy Technology Office (SETO) to develop a system for autonomous solar field construction. Secured its largest U.S. Department of Defense award to date: a $9.5 million U.S. Navy contract to develop an underwater robotic system for the autonomous neutralization of underwater mines. Expanded underwater testing capabilities through the construction of a 36,000-gallon tank, which enables the on-site testing of RE2 Sapien Sea Class systems. Achieved key autonomy milestones for aircraft servicing and maintenance, commercial construction, and robotic surgery. More mobile manipulation applications coming in 2022 “Since we founded this company…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.39
December 14, 2021
…use of industrial robots in the cost-efficient production of solar panels and in the continued transition towards electric vehicles is helping manufacturers achieve decarbonization targets. Several car manufacturers have announced investments to further equip their factories for new electric drive car models or to increase capacity for battery production. These major projects will create demand for industrial robots in the next few years. European growth is slow, as Germany and the U.K. recover Europe´s most automated country is Germany, which ranked fourth worldwide with 371 units. The annual supply had a share of 33% of total robot sales in Europe…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 34.99
December 09, 2021
…Corp. yesterday announced the launch of Atlas, a new solar installation robot that it said will make the construction of new solar power facilities faster, more efficient, and safer. “Stakeholder commitment to a net-zero carbon energy future has never been higher, but our industry risks not being able to achieve this goal if we continue to adopt clean energy at the current pace,” said Chris Shelton, senior vice president and chief product officer at AES. “The AI-enabled, first-of-its-kind Atlas robot automates the construction of new solar resources, enabling a safer work environment, shorter project timelines and lower overall energy costs.”…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 19.81
November 15, 2021
…AWV performed a range of tasks at a large-scale solar energy project, including towing and transporting construction materials, water, and other supplies to pre-set destinations within the worksite. “With our test partner, Black & Veatch, Honda was able to demonstrate the performance of our rugged all-electric Autonomous Work Vehicle prototype in a large-scale construction environment,” said Kenton Williams, U.S. project lead for the Honda AWV. “We believe the Honda AWV has the potential to bring greater efficiencies, higher levels of safety and better environmental performance to the construction industry, and to other industries seeking an autonomous off-road solution.” First introduced…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.51
October 31, 2021
…ensure they can withstand high levels of shock, vibration, solar interference, water, and dust while reliably providing high-quality data. Powered by the L2X chip, the company said its sensors will provide even richer point-cloud data, enabling them to detect objects through environmental obscurants such as rain, fog, dust, snow, and even a wired fence. “Ouster sensors must be able to perform in real-world operating conditions across hundreds of use cases,” said Mark Frichtl, chief technology officer of Ouster. “Whether it’s a robotaxi driving on a foggy morning, an excavator operating in a dusty construction zone, or a last-mile delivery robot…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.37
October 19, 2021
…the gimbal angle, which is helpful for roof or solar panel inspections, said DroneDeploy. Radiometric processing support is available for Enterprise Subscriptions. Custom gimbal angle is available to all users. Two ways to share data The ability to share data with clients and stakeholders is just as important to many users as capturing and measuring that data, said DroneDeploy. “If you are in construction, you can now upload your mobile photos from your Walkthrough into DroneDeploy,” it said. “They will be tagged to the project’s location so you can quickly alert team members of issues on site – bringing all…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.67
October 18, 2021
…its USVs are predominantly powered by renewable wind and solar power, resulting in a minimal carbon footprint. Saildrone USVs cross oceans for data Saildrone said its products are based on data collected from its fleet of USVs. It claimed that they are the most reliable autonomous vehicles on the planet, sailing over 500,000 nautical miles and clocking more than 15,000 days at sea in some of the harshest conditions on the planet. “From the ice edge in the high Arctic to the inhospitable Southern Ocean, Saildrone USVs have proven their exceptional endurance and ability to collect rich, high-precision data,” said…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.09
August 26, 2021
…is a fully autonomous, electric mower designed to help solar and energy facilities cut costs, save time, and reduce carbon emissions. “Velodyne’s Puck sensors provide an essential ingredient for our robotic autonomy and navigation,” said Michael Blanton, chief technical officer at Renu Robotics. “The power-efficient sensors enable the Renubot to deliver an automated vegetation management system that is repetitive and reliable to keep facilities operating at peak performance, while controlling costs.” Renu Robotics said it is developing innovations in artificial intelligence, situational awareness via sensors and other technology. The San Antonio, Texas-based company said it currently serves the renewable energy…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.72
August 25, 2021
…on environmental sustainability. Since 2015, the company has installed solar panels in all new facilities, accounting for over 30% of its energy usage. It has also committed to using energy-efficient equipment as part of these efforts. BigBlue strives for efficiency BBLC was facing several challenges, including a lack of labor and the health and safety challenges posed by cold storage. In addition, the company wanted a solution that would allow it to expand operations given the limited amount of land available, as well as reduce high energy usage from heat loss in its manual freezer warehouse. BigBlue needed a partner…
