Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.95
October 23, 2021
…students to excel in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). University teams The following teams are competing in the Indy Autonomous Challenge: AI Racing Tech – University of Hawai’i, University of California San Diego Autonomous Tiger Racing – Auburn University Black & Gold Autonomous Racing – Purdue University, U.S. Military Academy at West Point with Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI), Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (India), Universidad de San Buenaventura (Colombia) Cavalier Autonomous Racing – University of Virginia EuroRacing – University of Modena and Reggio Emilia (Italy), University of Pisa (Italy), ETH Zürich (Switzerland), Polish Academy of Sciences (Poland) KAIST…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.80
October 22, 2021
…pleased to be here for this opening, especially during STEM Week in Massachusetts.” Amazon continues robotics expansion Amazon said it will grow its engineering, manufacturing, support, and test teams in Massachusetts. The 350,000-square-foot facility will feature corporate offices, research and development labs, and production space. Along with Amazon Robotics' headquarters in North Reading, Mass., the company said the facility will serve as an epicenter of its robotics innovation. Manufacturing of Amazon Robotics mobile drive units will be a primary focus in the facility. Since 2012, the company has deployed more than 350,000 drive units across its facilities. These drive units…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 22.12
September 15, 2021
…careers.” Hands-on exposure will show young women opportunities in STEM careers. Source: MassRobotics The science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) workforce in Massachusetts currently suffers from a lack of diversity. In the Massachusetts technology sector, which includes STEM and the robotics industry, only 5% of workers are Black, 7% are Latinx, and one third are women, according to the Massachusetts Technology Leadership Council (MassTLC). “We know that girls, especially Black and Latinx girls, are not represented well in the robotics tech sector—and we believe we can change this,” said Carolyn Kirk, executive director of MassTech Collaborative. “By setting women of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 25.63
September 10, 2021
…Mobility Program is a science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) program that partners students in a robotics team with a BGC. Together, they build specially designed physical therapy cars for toddlers with cerebral disorders affecting their body mobility. X-Bots Robotics, the PPG Foundation, and BGC said they will provide an opportunity for hands-on STEM learning by enabling students to put their skills to work to serve families with toddlers who have mobility issues. The pilot expansion will launch at the following BGC sites in California: Boys & Girls Club of Whittier | Pico Rivera: 7905 Greenleaf Ave, Whittier, CA 90602…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.03
June 11, 2021
…in 2012. It was also recognized as a leading STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) school by Cognia in 2020. The student body is culturally diverse. The ethnic breakdown is 87% Black & African American, 6% Hispanic & Latino, 2% Multiracial, 3% White, and 2% Asian. Moreover, 100% of the students qualify for the free and reduced lunch program. Wichita State University Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology Wichita, Kan.-based Wichita State University Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology is a public community college. Its associate degree program is designed to produce technicians who have mastered the skills necessary to…
Found in Robotics Companies & Businesses, with a score of 17.91
June 04, 2021
…support and standards office) for the MassRobotics community. Inspires the next generation of innovators and builders through in-house, hands-on STEM collaboration and initiatives.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 28.42
May 22, 2021
…by Wozniak, provides K-12 science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education around the world. However, during COVID-19, student access to physical robotics hardware has been severely limited, and the cost of physical hardware has made it a challenge to continue to provide robotics programming to students, said Robotify. “I am delighted to partner with such a fantastic team at Woz ED,” stated Adam Dalton, CEO of Robotify. “I have always admired Steve Wozniak, so to be able to work with his team and share the same vision of nurturing the makers of the future by making STEM education more accessible…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 23.58
April 14, 2021
…need. Only 5% of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) workers in Massachusetts are African-American, 7% are Latinx, and one-third are women, according to the Massachusetts Technology Leadership Council. MassRobotics is dedicated to growing the Massachusetts robotics ecosystem through partnerships with business and academia. In addition to its space for robotics startups, member networking, and informative events, the organization is working with the local community and educators, said Tom Ryden, executive director of MassRobotics. “Interest has really grown in our STEM efforts this past year,” he told Robotics 24/7. “It has been tough for students to be on Zoom calls…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.78
March 22, 2021
As part of its efforts to promote STEM education and innovation, Allied Electronics & Automation has announced that it will sponsor a team from Colorado State University’s Department of Mechanical Engineering for the NASA Robotic Mining Competition (RMC) for a fourth consecutive year. As part of the sponsorship agreement, Allied provides a monetary grant to the team, access to critical components and parts, and advice from Allied’s in-house engineering experts to assist CSU’s team in developing a lunar mining vehicle for the NASA competition. “Our sponsorship of the CSU Lunabotics team is a natural way for Allied to better provide…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.97
February 08, 2021
…typical sources of customer value delivered by a warehouse stem from transaction-linked capabilities that enable successful deliveries and returns, such as ease, flexibility, velocity, visibility and reliability. Customer value can also be derived from product-linked features such as availability, personalization and quality. Needless to say, each business is unique and requires a clear definition of customer value that is specific to their product offerings, selling models, customer segments, markets and channels. Figure 4 illustrates the typical levers that a warehouse operation can pull to create customer value. These customer values should drive the definition of use cases and expected outcomes…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.84
February 04, 2021
…to young women to encourage them to develop their STEM knowledge and practical skills. “My message to girls in FIRST is to get involved early, stay active and embrace every opportunity,” she said. “It’s the hardest fun you’ll ever have!” Williams works as the thermoplastics composite materials and process manager for The Boeing Co., in St. Louis, Mo. 20 Exceptional Women in Robotics and Automation Jade Le Maître, Emerging Technologies Leader, CGI Nuzha Yakoob, Head of Technology & Innovation, Festo Roberta Nelson Shea, Global Technical Compliance Officer, Universal Robots Gillan Hawkes, VP of Product & Analytics, 6 River Systems Tessa…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 18.94
January 13, 2021
…scholarship program for high school students pursuing careers in STEM-related fields (science, technology, engineering, mathematics). Three outstanding students — Drew Pang, Kristen Schang and Geoffrey Xue — each have been awarded a $5,000 scholarship toward a post-secondary degree or technical certification. Dematic has had a long association with the non-profit, FIRST. For years, Dematic engineers have proudly encouraged, coached and arranged sponsorships for elementary and high school teams competing in FIRST robotic and Lego competitions. FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) was founded in 1989 to inspire young people’s interest and participation in science and technology, and…
