Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.60
August 11, 2021
…air and the ground, said DroneDeploy. For example, a solar technician could program a drone to fly over a solar power plant, identify thermal hotspots, and automatically activate ground robots to walk under the hotspot to identify the exact problem, with no human intervention needed. This process will save time and resources, and free workers to focus on other tasks, it said. “A few years ago, drones made the leap from hobbyist toys to enterprise tools,” said David Inggs, co-founder and former CEO of Rocos, now DroneDeploy's head of ground robotics. “Now, ground robotics is on a similar trajectory.” “With…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.44
July 31, 2021
…The robotaxi is an autonomous electric ferry that is solar-powered and can be hailed with a ridesharing app. Buffalo Automation noted that it has been commercially deployed, carrying passengers in dense European traffic. The ferry service dubbed “Vaar met Ferry,” is subsidized by the Dutch provincial government and will be cost-free for residents until October 2021. The communities of Warmond-Kagerzoom, Leiderdorp, and the nearby golf course now have a better connection, especially for bicyclists and pedestrians, to the Koudenhoorn recreation area. “It's nice that we can use this innovative ferry service, planned and implemented by one of our residents, this…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.63
July 23, 2021
…make industrial robots—which are used to make everything from solar panels to cars—easier to use, less costly, and more flexible, so that more people can use them to make new products, businesses and services. Tan-White was previously a vice president at X, where she mentored projects including Mineral, which is developing tools to grow nutritious food more sustainably, and Tidal, which is exploring new ways to protect the oceans. She was also a serial entrepreneur and an investor in emerging technologies. In 2000, Tan-White co-founded and was CEO of Moonfruit, which claimed to be the world's first software-as-a-service Web-site builder…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.27
July 20, 2021
…to perform complex tasks. Specific applications include aviation maintenance, solar field construction, and aerial work across multiple industries. “The 6M model of the RE2 Sapien line of robotic arms includes embedded intelligence, integrated arm control, an unprecedented strength-to-weight ratio, and a sleek hardware design that can withstand extreme temperatures and environmental conditions,” claimed the company. RE2 Sapien 6M demonstrating its strength. Source: RE2 Robotics The arm has six degrees of freedom, including continuous wrist and elbow roll joints, which enable precise manipulation and placement of objects. “It is exciting to see how RE2’s technology has evolved from unmanned ground vehicles…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.57
June 24, 2021
…robotic handling technologies for the fulfillment logistics, glass processing, solar, building materials, and industrial process technology sectors. “The warehousing fulfillment and manufacturing industries are at a crossroads where supply can only meet demand through more efficient and effective automation,” said David Schwebel, executive vice president at Grenzebach Group. “Our partnership with OTTO Motors is another large step forward in evolving our customers’ logistical arenas with strategic automations.” The new partners join OTTO’s existing partner network: Bastian Solutions (Global) Altech (Japan) ADDE (Australia) CR Automation (New Zealand) Pulse Integration (North America) OTTO 1500 autonomous mobile robot. Source: OTTO Motors OTTO helps…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.89
June 18, 2021
…Other projects include Fresure, a shipping container that uses solar panels to keep perishable foods cold during handling and storage to reduce post-harvest losses and relieve food insecurity. Good Machine's wildfire detection project aims to use stratospheric balloons for early detection of wildfires to help reduce catastrophic damage. Plus and Good Machines said their partnership has begun with autonomous trucks hauling equipment from Winnemucca, Nev., to South San Francisco, Calif., to be used for a wildfire detection project in California. Additional trips will take place over the next year of the pilot program. One benefit of using autonomous driving technology…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.24
May 02, 2021
…wrap up its planned science activities and prepare for solar conjunction in mid-October, when Mars and Earth will be on opposite sides of the Sun, blocking communications. “We have so appreciated the support provided by the Perseverance rover team during our technology demonstration phase,” said MiMi Aung, an Ingenuity project member at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Southern California. “Now we have a chance to pay it forward, demonstrating for future robotic and even crewed missions the benefits of having a partner nearby that can provide a different perspective – one from the sky. We are going to take…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.40
April 19, 2021
…flight Ingenuity first became airborne at 12:33 Local Mean Solar Time (Mars time)—when the JPL team determined that the solar-powered helicopter would have optimal energy and flight conditions. Its altimeter indicated that the autonomous drone climbed to its prescribed maximum altitude of 10 feet (3 meters) and maintained a stable hover for 30 seconds. It then descended, touching back down on the surface of Mars after logging a total of 39.1 seconds of flight. JPL said it expects to receive more data for analysis. The flight had been delayed for about a week because of the need to send a…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 20.04
April 06, 2021
…develop a robotic manipulation system for the construction of solar panels. RE2 Sapien comes out of military technology “The core robotic technology within the RE2 Sapien arms was originally developed by our team for the U.S. military, and we have built on that expertise to deliver commercial solutions in the aviation, construction, energy, and medical markets,” said David Lee, director of product management at RE2 Robotics. “Additionally, our Maritime Dexterous Manipulation System, developed for U.S. Navy applications, will now be productized commercially as RE2 Sapien Sea Class arms.” RE2 said its Sapien arms can operate in both structured and unstructured…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.12
November 23, 2020
…NFI’s innovation portfolio includes electric and natural gas vehicles, solar energy, artificial intelligence, automation and robotics. The 3PL also participates in the Blockchain in Transport Alliance initiative. The adoption of AMRs is a good illustration of the Innovation Delivery Method in action, according to Jimmy Shafer, senior vice president of integrated design and solutions, who shepherded the project. The initiative began in 2017 as part of the company’s review of its customers’ needs, including the primary tenant in the Lebanon facility. This particular customer experienced a significant spike in order volume during the peak holiday season. Keeping up with that…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.10
December 09, 2019
…tailored musical instruments; and XSun showcased its unmanned long-range solar drone at its own booth at the Paris Air Show. Since establishing the 3DEXPERIENCE Lab in France in 2015, Dassault Systèmes has expanded it to the U.S. and India, and now counts more than 25 incubator, accelerator, educational, entrepreneurial, technology and fab lab partners worldwide. As an open collaborative accelerator, it has also teamed up with multinational companies to co-accelerate promising projects in specific industries. Its community of 1,200 mentors provides expertise in disciplines from design and simulation to regulatory and marketing. New partners in 2019 include startup incubators MIT…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.15
April 18, 2019
…Supermileage Team, past Experimental Vehicle Teams have built multiple solar vehicles, a safer electric motorcycle for urban commuting, a one-person car that got more than 1,300 mpg and an electric car that traveled 50 miles on two car batteries. The team has won 15 national championships, one international championship and set numerous national records in its history. About Saint Thomas Academy Founded in 1885, Saint Thomas Academy is an all-male, college preparatory, Catholic, military/leadership school committed to preparing young men in grades 6-12 to succeed in college and in life. For more information, please visit www.cadets.com. More Info Saint Thomas…
