Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.01
May 10, 2022
…intelligence and is capable of continuous, remote operation. The MassRobotics member markets Scout as a “drone-in-a-box” turnkey data service under a robotics-as-a-service (RaaS) business model. American Robotics added that its fully automated drone systems can conduct multiple missions per day without a human observer on the ground. This provides the ability to track and analyze data without physically sending employees into the field, according to the company. The Scout System is the first drone system approved by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration for automated operation beyond-visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS) without a human pilot on-site, noted American Robotics. ScottsMiracle-Gro to collect high-fidelity field…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.85
May 09, 2022
…in 2017. The company is a resident startup at MassRobotics' co-working space in Boston's Seaport District, and Robotics 24/7 recently named it one of 10 to watch in that space. How to run a robot without coding expertise Supply chain disruptions and labor shortages have spotlighted the need for increased automation, said Southie Autonomy. However, many existing solutions are too costly, complex, and time-consuming to change over within dynamic manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution environments, it noted. The company has developed software to make robot arms easy to use for automating packaging assembly, palletization, and kitting. Its platform uses artficial intelligence…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.10
May 06, 2022
…million project managed by BU in collaboration with Boston-based MassRobotics and six industry partners, including AETLabs, Ava Robotics, Boston Scientific, GreenSight, Intel, and Ubiros. “The new center will accelerate the integration of AI into robotic systems, moving away from scripted operation toward robots that can better perceive their environment, reason, and operate autonomously,” said Yannis Paschalidis, principal investigator of BU RASTIC, CISE director, and BU professor of engineering, computing, and data sciences. “It will help us better train the robotics workforce of the future, and also enhance translational efforts that leverage cutting-edge robotics and autonomy research at BU to impact…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 25.39
May 04, 2022
…the U.S. announced that they are forming an alliance. MassRobotics, the Pittsburgh Robotics Network (PRN), and Silicon Valley Robotics (SVR) are forming the United States Alliance of Robotics Clusters (USARC). With the increased collaboration, the organizations said they will use one another's resources to work with government and industry leaders to promote and support innovation in the automation space. “We want to advocate on behalf of the robotics industry,” said Andra Keay, managing director of SVR, in a panel discussion with Fady Saad, co-founder of MassRobotics, and Joel Reed, executive director of PRN. The trio were part of a panel…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.75
May 04, 2022
…experience Saad is an MIT alumnus and co-founder of MassRobotics, an organization that supports more than 60 resident startups at its shared workspace in Boston. He previously led MassRobotics' partnership program, building relationships with more than 40 corporations. Saad has worked with entrepreneurs, researchers, and technologists from around the world. He also brings business management and development experience from multinationals Siemens and Nokia. Saad told Robotics 24/7 that he will be leaving MassRobotics after a transition period. “We are excited that Fady will remain involved in the robotics ecosystem and that his new efforts will complement the amazing work our…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.60
April 29, 2022
…and precision motion technologies. The company recently partnered with MassRobotics to help robotics startups in Massachusetts. Aura compensates for eccentricity Aura solves the largest source of angular error, eccentricity, which is caused by off-center scale mounting and bearing runout, claimed Celera Motion. Robotics developers often use two encoders to compensate for the error, increasing cost and power consumption. Aura has a built-in compensation algorithm, thereby eliminating the need for the second encoder, it said. The Aura line extension enables a wider range of customizable scale sizes, along with standard glass offerings ranging from 18 to 63.5 mm (0.7 to 2.5…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 23.02
April 28, 2022
Festo and MassRobotics announced that the Healthcare Robotics Startup Catalyst program ended on April 7, 2022. The organizations plan to hold a concluding ceremony in Boston on May 11. “I am impressed with the quality of applications we received, and the unique structure of the program that allowed us to select such innovative companies and match them with world-class advisors,” said Alfons Riek, vice president of technology and innovation at Festo. “Certainly, we are excited about the networking opportunities opened to these companies and to presenting them to the world as great examples of the power of utilizing robotics in…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.23
April 27, 2022
…within the commercial drone industry,” said American Robotics. The MassRobotics member said its Scout System uses artificial intelligence for continuous, remote operation. It includes proprietary safety technologies, such as automated system diagnostics, path planning, and aircraft avoidance. American Robotics claimed that Scout is the first drone system approved by the FAA for beyond-visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS) operation without a human operator on-site. The company markets Scout as a “turnkey, drone-in-a-box” offering under a robotics-as-a-service (RaaS) business model. Ondas Networks, which acquired American Robotics for $70.6 million last year, said it provides users in oil and gas, rail, mining, agriculture, and critical infrastructure…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.85
April 25, 2022
…Wave Automation, A3, and Open Robotics, is part of MassRobotics' AMR Interoperability Working Group. “Going two or three years back, an installation of two or three AMRs was really the standard,” Nicolay said. “You saw a lot of customers started with small fleets just to test the technology. “But these days, you have installations of multiple robots—20, 30, and beyond— and not only from one vendor, but from multiple vendors for different applications, different use cases,” he added. “There really is a demand for a single internal logistics system.” The company has an ROI Calculator on its website to help…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 17.15
April 21, 2022
During a recent visit to MassRobotics headquarters at 12 Channel St. in Boston’s Seaport District, Robotics 24/7 got a chance to catch up with more than a dozen resident startups making interesting technologies. MassRobotics is a non-profit collaborative effort to nurture the Massachusetts robotics ecosystem, which includes more than 350 companies, as well as academic institutions, government agencies, and research organizations. The Massachusetts Technology Leadership Council (MassTLC) established a robotics cluster in 2004, and it launched MassRobotics in 2015. Here’s a breakdown of some of the most interesting innovations we saw. Cleo Robotics launches indoor drone Cleo Robotics Inc. recently…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 20.65
April 12, 2022
…during a presentation at the RoboSource event hosted by MassRobotics in Boston’s Seaport District. A chance for component providers, startups to connect MassRobotics Executive Director Tom Ryden. Source: Cesareo Contreras Boston-based MassRobotics is nonprofit organization that serves as a networking and research hub for robotics companies in the region. Last week's event was intended to give New England suppliers, manufacturers, and other service providers in the robotics space the opportunity to network and show off their technologies. Featured companies included Mitsubishi Electric, Gibson Engineering, FESTO, LightSpeed MFG, Nano Dimension, Boston Engineering, Formant, Dassault Systèmes, Cirtonics, Harmonic Drive, Onshape, FORGE, Southco,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.75
April 03, 2022
…a major challenge that organizations such as ROG and MassRobotics are beginning to address. 4. Cobots, delivery robots, and multi-purpose systems multiply As a result of the increased specialization described above, we are also seeing new types, ranging from inventory and cleaning robots in supermarkets or retail stores to collaborative robots (cobots) working alongside people. Cobots are intended to be safer and easier to program and commonly take over monotonous, repetitive, or dangerous tasks, freeing up humans to focus on more valuable jobs. Analysts expect the delivery robot market to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 35.1%…
