Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.64
April 01, 2022
…Pizza Forno, Stellar Pizza, and xRobotics. Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology this week described a framework that could enable a robot to manipulate deformable objects such as pizza dough. Sodexo Live! serves community Sodexo Live! touted its local ties to New Orleans. It is the exclusive catering partner to the Caesars Superdome, Smoothie King Center, Champions Square, and Morial Convention Center. This is the tenth time the company has hosted the basketball championship, its sixth in New Orleans and the second time in a row after last year’s event in Indianapolis. Leading the culinary efforts for this weekend…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.92
March 18, 2022
…to Statista.com. MassRobotics, an public-private nonprofit dedicated to growing Massachusetts' robotics ecosystem, now has more than 60 members and a full facility in Boston’s Seaport District. Changing the narrative The tension between robots and jobs remains in the popular imagination. There are still people who question whether robots help workers be more productive or are here to replace them. To mark the release of its “5 Year Impact Report, 2017-2022,” MassRobotics today hosted a panel discussion about the role robots play in job creation, worker retention, and workforce efficiency. The consensus was that robots are being designed to work alongside…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.49
March 06, 2022
…as getting dressed in the morning. Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) has developed an algorithm for efficient motion control. It enables a robot to move while ensuring the physical safety of its human user. The MIT scientists used it to program a robot to help a person with limited mobility to put on a jacket. The laboratory began by modeling how humans move, react, and respond. With that data, the scientists built algorithms for orchestrating human interactions with robots while incorporating trial and error. To assist a human, there are numerous…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.79
March 04, 2022
A new report by researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard University describes how cognitive science and psychology could help humans collaborate with robots more effectively. The researchers examined 35 research papers that focused on humans teaching robots new behaviors. In their analysis, the researchers kept in mind two theories—“the analogical transfer theory” and “the variation of theory of learning.” The “analogical transfer theory” suggests that humans learn by analogy. When humans interact with a new domain or concept, they implicitly look for something familiar they can use to understand the new entity. The “variation theory of learning,”…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.97
March 04, 2022
This week, the commonwealth of Massachusetts awarded $3,057,320 to Harvard University and Boston University to support the development of next-generation robotics and wearable technologies. The new grant will help researchers working to improve the lives of people with neuro-motor impairments and to help individuals achieve ambitious fitness goals, according to the Baker-Polito administration. The project will also help drive innovation in a new category of rehabilitation, diagnostic, and assistive devices that are more lightweight, affordable, and connected, said the Innovation Institute at the MassTech Collaborative. “Massachusetts is a global leader in both technology and healthcare because of our support for…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.01
February 17, 2022
…MassRobotics is a collaborative effort devoted to nurturing the Massachusetts robotics ecosystem. It provides networking opportunities, co-working space and resources, and other support for startups and established technology firms. Onshape offers startups speed to market The global robotics market is growing quickly, with spending to exceed $240 billion by 2023, projected IDC. The market could grow to more than $74.1 billion by 2026, according to Mordor Intelligence. Boston-based PTC provides software for digital transformation and the industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). It offers computer-aided design (CAD), product lifecycle management (PLM), and augmented reality (AR) technologies via on-premise, software-as-a-service (SaaS), and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 21.60
February 08, 2022
…a Boston-based company with technology development and manufacturing in Massachusetts, Novanta is uniquely positioned to be a leader in developing robotics talent for the region,” said Brian Young, chief human resources officer at Novanta. Novanta is a technology partner to manufacturers of medical and advanced industrial systems. The Bedford, Mass.-based company said it has proprietary expertise in photonics, vision, and precision motion technologies. Novanta part of Massachusetts ecosystem MassRobotics is an independent, nonprofit organization supporting the Massachusetts robotics commmunity. The organization provides entrepreneurs and startups with the workspace and resources they need to develop and commercialize robotics products. The Massachusetts…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.07
February 03, 2022
…member of MassRobotics. How does being part of the Massachusetts robotics community help it innovate and grow? Malloy: Daniel and Bob Davis, managing partner of Highland Capital, have been very generous with their time and introducing me to people. As a manager, I've spent the majority of my time focused on what we're doing as a fast-paced business. It's part of a good division of labor. Daniel is so plugged into the local scene and has relationships with many robotics companies. I definitely want to spend more time in Boston. In addition, he's a great thought leader. Take, for example,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.05
January 15, 2022
…member of MassRobotics, an organization devoted to nurturing the Massachusetts robotics cluster. Cork, Ireland-based Johnson Controls offers building technologies, software, and services for industries such as healthcare, hospitality, education, and manufacturing. The company and Ava Robotics showed a concept system at the Global Security Exchange (GSX) Conference in September 2021. Tyco designed to provide actionable data Security robots must meet the complex needs of the workplace and security personnel, said Johnson Controls and Ava Robotics. A successful design can transform the way facilities monitor and activate advanced security processes, they claimed. The autonomous Tyco robot can provide enhanced deterrence and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.41
January 11, 2022
…it has been testing its vehicles. The company is also a member of MassRobotics, an organization devoted to growing Massachusetts' robotics ecosystem. Magna added that it will establish a Boston-based engineering center and presence “in a community rich in engineering talent, leading academic institutions, and robotics businesses.” “As advancements in autonomy continue, we saw an opportunity to bring in additional expertise to support current programs as well as future customer needs,” O'Hara added. “We are happy to welcome the Optimus Ride employees to the Magna family.”
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.68
January 08, 2022
…Institute of Science and Technology (South Korea) MIT-PITT-RW* — Massachusetts Institute of Technology, University of Pittsburgh (Pennsylvania), Rochester Institute of Technology (New York), and University of Waterloo (Ontario, Canada) PoliMOVE — Politecnico di Milano (Italy), University of Alabama TII EuroRacing - University of Modena and Reggio Emilia (Italy), Technology Innovation Institute (United Arab Emirates) TUM Autonomous Motorsport - Technische Universität München (Germany) *Did not advance to Friday’s final competition. Autonomous cars vie for historic win Karen Chupka, executive vice president of CES at the Consumer Technology Association, officially started the competition with the call, “Ladies and gentlemen, start your software.”…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.28
December 27, 2021
…director of MassRobotics, an organization dedicated to growing the Massachusetts robotics ecosystem Suzy Teele, vice president of strategic initiatives and outreach at the Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing (ARM) Institute, a public-private partnership focused on improving U.S. competitiveness through automation and workforce development Aaron Prather, senior technical advisor at FedEx Express, a noted user of robotics and industry advocate Fergal Glynn, vice president of marketing at 6 River Systems, which provides collaborative autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) Lior Elazary, founder and CEO of inVia Robotics, which supplies software and robotics as a service (RaaS) Last week, we looked back at some of…
