Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.91
January 21, 2022
…team has experience from companies such as Amazon, Apple, Google, Dell, Microsoft, Uber, Cruise, and Zoox, as well as from Northern California agriculture operations such as Trattore Farms. Agtonomy platform widens workforce Farmers must make continuous improvements, weather labor shortages, and reduce field-to-table timelines, all while working with tight budgets and seasonal challenges, said Agtonomy. The company said its platform turns tractors and other equipment into autonomous machines providing a low-cost, technology-enabled labor force to remotely manage such equipment. By partnering with some of the most trusted names in agricultural OEM equipment, Agtonomy claimed that it will deliver immediate value…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.84
January 18, 2022
…an intuitive undersea geospatial experience that is navigable with Google Earth-like ease, said Terradepth. Recently, Fast Company gave the company an honorable mention in its 2021 Innovation by Design Awards. Terradepth said it has applied autonomous robots, artificial intelligence, and the latest software concepts and methodologies to create the world's first deep ocean data-as-a-service business. “The larger trend in ocean exploration is characterized by a move to greater autonomy,” said Kauffman, co-founder and co-CEO of Terradepth. “There are many talented teams driving forward in the application of advanced robotics, machine learning, and edge technology to affect this paradigm shift. Terradepth…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.22
January 17, 2022
…at a critical time,” Jatt said. Based on the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo said it has focused “on building, deploying, and commercializing the World’s Most Experienced Driver technology to improve the world's access to mobility while saving thousands of lives now lost to traffic crashes.” In addition to the Waymo Via trucking and local delivery service, the Waymo Driver powers Waymo One, which the Alphabet company described as “the world's first fully autonomous ride-hailing service.” J.B. Hunt, Waymo collaborate beyond the highway Other partnerships working on autonomous trucks include TuSimple and DHL Supply Chain, Gatik and Walmart,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.80
January 14, 2022
…self-driving trucking firm Ike. Waymo, which is owned by Google parent Alphabet, and Cruise, which spun out of General Motors, have pumped billions of dollars into self-driving car research and development. Cruise acquired Voyage in March 2021. Also this week, Magna International acquired the employees and assets of Boston-based Optimus Ride Inc. Former Local Motors executives expressed optimism, however, about the industry's potential. “As with most adventures, they must come to an end. Local Motors has closed its doors,” wrote Jeff Hollowell, senior vice president of information technology at Local Motors, on LinkedIn. “It has been an exciting, challenging, and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.27
January 05, 2022
…Jeff Linnell Bot & Dolly was eventually acquired by Google, and after serving as head of product for Google’s robotics division, Linnell teamed up with robotics veterans from Savioke and Redwood Robotics to found Formant. “We quickly found that every robotics company is unique,” he said. “So in addition to our core functionality, we also invested early on in APIs [application programming interfaces] to make Formant’s platform extensible and to empower customers to build custom apps inside Formant, using our data and infrastructure.” Formant offers robotics infrastructure Formant has also clarified its self-image. “From the perspective of where we've been…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.71
December 08, 2021
…and was even fined.” “All the large data-driven companies—Facebook, Google, Amazon, and others—are based in the U.S. and China,” Østergaard noted. “The EU wants to compete, but the new combination of laws could make it impossible for European companies to do so. It's like running a race with a 10 kg [22 lb.] backpack on.” Esben Østergaard. Source: LinkedIn “Regulators don't want AI to turn evil and take over, but there's a fundamental difference between what's actually possible with AI and previous safety rules that addressed sawmills cutting limbs off of people,” he said. “It's better to say that machines…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.44
November 23, 2021
…patented mobile apps available at the Apple App and Google Play stores. The Virginia Beach, Va.-based privately held company works with more than 20,000 drone pilots to serve its customers and claimed to be a global leader in innovative drone flight services. DroneUp, Walmart aim for industry leadership The flexibility, speed, and low cost of drone deliveries can provide unique value, according to DroneUp. Aerial drones also use less fuel for short delivery trips than other vehicles, it said. DroneUp added that it has worked “closely and continuously” with the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to ensure the safe operation…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.77
November 20, 2021
…track to one day make this future a reality.” Google Inc. acquired several robotics companies in 2013 and created Google X. In 2015, Alphabet became the parent company of both Google and X, as well as autonomous driving developer Waymo LLC. Generalizing lessons The X project researchers said they have applied algorithms and learnings to enable robots to generalize from one task, such as opening a door, to another task like pushing a chair. This could lead to robots that can sort trash, wipe tables with a squeegee, and grasp both cups and door handles, said Brøndmo. “Back in the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.95
November 19, 2021
…Labs is looking to expand its team in Los Angeles. Its employees have worked at organizations including SpaceX, Microsoft, Google, Northrop Grumman, and Stratasys. For a current list of job openings at Machina Labs, visit www.machinalabs.ai/careers.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.22
November 17, 2021
…used worldwide in hundreds of robots, including projects by Google, Microsoft, Fetch Robotics, Kinova, and Franka Emika. For example, robotic arms are used in space missions to repair satellites and augment astronauts inside space stations. They will also be needed to build the future Moon base. The challenge is that fully autonomous robotic arms are not yet possible, nor does mission control want them to be. Most applications of robotic arms outside of factories still require a human in the loop to provide remote high-level commands, monitoring, and support for when the robot gets stuck, said the company. PickNik said…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.33
November 03, 2021
…service across the U.S. Financial and strategic investors included Google, Kroger, and SoftBank. “We’re thrilled to have the backing of these prominent investors and world-class companies, and honored that they support our vision of improving communities and revitalizing local commerce,” said Dave Ferguson, co-founder and president of Nuro. “We believe this investment will allow us to accelerate our commercialization strategy and better everyday life with Nuro’s technology.” Mountain View, Calif.-based Nuro said its custom electric autonomous vehicles are designed to bring everything from produce to prescriptions right to customers' homes. The company claimed that its alternative to driving is convenient…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.87
November 02, 2021
…engineer who worked on drones and other projects at Google and elsewhere. Founded in 2018, Iron Ox said it “has redesigned every step of the farming process, from seed to store shelf, achieving levels of precision that are impossible through conventional farming.” The Silicon Valley startup claimed that it can help provide delicious, nutritious, sustainable, and local produce. Grover designed to optimize hydroponics Iron Ox said Grover is a key component of its broader farming ecosystem, a closed-loop system intended to optimize plant yield, reduce growth cycle times, and maximize crop quality. The company's team of roboticists, plant scientists, and…
