Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.45
June 15, 2021
…industries including aerospace, defense, construction, agriculture, logistics, inventory management, delivery, and healthcare. NVIDIA said it enables applications such as worker and site safety, site access and monitoring, and inspection in hazardous and harsh environments. In the oil and gas industry, the Jetson AGX Xavier Industrial can streamline anomaly and failure predictions at the edge by providing real-time insights based on monitoring or inspection of pipelines, valves, equipment, and maintenance work, according to NVIDIA. The extended reliability of the module allows it to be used in safety, predictive maintenance, and compliance and where equipment is always on in changing environmental conditions.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.52
June 15, 2021
…a multi-year, multi-phase agreement to test Nuro’s next-generation autonomous delivery vehicle within FedEx's operations. The collaboration between FedEx and Nuro launched in April with a pilot program across the Houston area. The companies said the pilot marks Nuro’s expansion into parcel logistics and enables FedEx to explore use cases for on-road autonomous vehicle logistics, including multi-stop and appointment-based deliveries. Not only does FedEx use autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) in its logistics facilities, but the Memphis-based company has also been developing a portfolio of autonomous same-day and specialty delivery devices. FedEx has worked with DEKA Development & Research Corp. on the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.45
June 15, 2021
…AMRs. For example, the MiR250 Hook can automate the delivery of components to human workers, who can stay in place, creating a more efficient flow on a testing or assembly line. “These workers can then spend their time assembling products rather than collecting material and parts,” Nielsen said. “The company also saves space in the production area when carts with components are delivered just in time from stock.” Top module also available as an add-on In addition to the integrated MiR250 Hook, companies that already own MiR250 robots can purchase the Hook top module without having to invest in new…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.22
June 14, 2021
…as well as the Waymo Via, trucking and local delivery service. Waymo offers robotaxi services around Phoenix, Ariz., and has applied for permission to charge for self-driving car rides in San Francisco. J.B. Hunt to test Class 8 autonomous trucks J.B. Hunt claimed that it operates one of the largest company-owned fleets in North America and that its J.B. Hunt 360° is an industry leader in digital freight matching. J.B. Hunt Transport is a wholly owned subsidiary of JBHT, which has 60 years of transportation experience. J.B. Hunt said its service include intermodal, dedicated, refrigerated, truckload, less-than-truckload, flatbed, single-source, final-mile,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 28.60
June 11, 2021
…it has partnered with FarEye to provide autonomous drone deliveries for retailers in the U.S. East Hanover, N.J.-based Drone Express is a division of TELEGRID Technologies Inc. and provides commercial drone delivery services. Chicago-based FarEye said it offers “intelligent delivery orchestration solutions.” “The time has come for drone deliveries to become the new reality,” stated Gaurav Srivastava, co-founder of FarEye. “Retailers are facing new pressures due to the delivery boom and consumer demand and are showing interest in innovative delivery solutions like autonomous drones.” “Customers are used to Amazon Prime-like experiences, where they can schedule and track their deliveries in…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.58
June 11, 2021
…with low-speed vehicles (LSVs) and large shuttles, cargo and delivery vehicles integrated with Perrone Robotics, the company continues to prove that reliable AV [autonomous vehicle] technology can help provide innovative mobility and access options for transit and transportation solutions providers,” said the company. “We have been operating in a driverless fashion with our autonomy since 2005, including the 2007 DARPA Urban Challenge,” stated Paul Perrone, founder and CEO of Perrone Robotics. “It's great to see our pioneering research take hold as a reliable commercial solution that's deployable now.” Perrone Autonomy scales across vehicles, applications Perrone Robotics said its Autonomy system…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.81
June 08, 2021
…The PandarXT lidar is designed for applications including robotic deliveries, mapping, and surveillance, according to Hesai. The company has more than 500 employes and customers in 70 cities in 23 countries and regions. It supplies mechanical and solid-state lidar sensors to AutoX, Nuro, Lyft, Navaya, WeRide, and Zoox. Investors want lidar for multiple applications GL Ventures, the venture capital arm of Hillhouse Capital, led Hesai's Series D round. Chinese Internet provider Meituan and smartphone maker Xiaomi and also participated, as did Citic Private Equity (CPE) Funds Management. Other investors included Baidu, Bosch, Huatai International Private Equity Fund, and ON Semiconductor.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.55
June 07, 2021
…using WeldingDroid could outbid competitors both on price and delivery time, it said. The startup said its system can be used for gas tungsten arc welding, also known as tungsten inert gas (TIG) welding of pipes and tanks with a diameter between 100 and 3,000 mm (3.93 to 118.11 in.). WeldingDroid also uses 75% less gas than ordinary welding systems and uses artificial intelligence to collect data while completing the job, according to the company. WeldingDroid, which was founded in 2019, said it is poised for explosive growth as the COVID-19 pandemic eases and businesses swiftly recover. The company said…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.68
June 04, 2021
…proprietary software, and it has also worked on last-mile delivery systems. “Four years ago, Jim came out and watched a flight test,” said JoeBen Bevirt, founder and CEO of Joby Aviation. “He asked incredibly thoughtful questions and then acted decisively on investing in Joby Aviation. That was just the beginning of an incredible partnership with Toyota Ventures and with Toyota Motor Corp. It led to further financing and a strategic manufacturing partnership.” Santa Cruz, Calif.-based Joby Aviation is developing electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. Toyota Ventures expands scope Toyota Ventures said it will expand its scope to include…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.04
June 04, 2021
…MicroStation-based applications for modeling and simulation, ProjectWise for project delivery, AssetWise for asset and network performance, and the iTwin platform for infrastructure digital twins. The company said it employs more than 4,000 people worldwide and generates annual revenues of more than $800 million. Bently's ContextCapture is a reconstruction engine that can now use Skydio 3D Scan datasets to generate 3D models, along with DroneDeploy and RealityCapture. Skydio claimed that the high-quality and accurate imagery from Skydio 3D Scan generates better 3D models than current manual drone workflows, which limit the performance of reconstruction engines. “We are excited to partner with…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.62
June 03, 2021
…build the world's most efficient, reliable, and respected end-to-end delivery solution.” In January 2021, Kodiak said it was the first company in the autonomous trucking industry to announce disengagement-free customer deliveries, and it released footage of more than 1,000 miles of disengagement-free driving (see below). In April, Kodiak announced that the U.S. Department of Defense had awarded it an AFWERX Phase II Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract to develop autonomous vehicles for the Dover Air Force Base in Delaware. SK said its network of companies “has deep roots in numerous industries critical to the future of logistics, from trucking…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.95
May 26, 2021
…to validate the safe and efficient integration of drone deliveries in urban environments. Airwayz also took part in the project, providing UTM and USS for several drone operators. “By using our powerful AI-based flight software, UTM and piloting, all parties involved can undertake their individual tasks efficiently and most importantly, safely,” said Zor. “With the damage that has taken place in Ashdod and Ashkelon, it is important that we react quickly to rectify the damage and reduce any long-term effects. Fundamentally, we are honored to be playing such a significant part in public safety and show the world how multiple…
