Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.76
May 23, 2021
…even delay maintenance.” Thanks to Near Earth's connections with Carnegie Mellon University, it has access to a large set of algorithms, Foessel said. “We partner and integrate,” he said. “There are two ways to become relevant in data analytics. One is to be a Google or AWS that has shown performance in vertical after vertical, or you can control the tools that gather the data, such as autonomous drones. By optimizing the flight path, you can gather quality, complete, and frequent data.” Regulations and full autonomy While the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration now issues Part 107 waivers for beyond visual…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.78
November 22, 2021
…and idle-reduction technology.” Founded in 2018 by veterans of Carnegie Mellon University’s National Robotics Engineering Center (NREC), Locomation said it is developing autonomous vehicle products and tools to enable its clients “to implement an operating model designed for autonomous vehicles.” The Pittsburgh-based company's team includes experts in robotics, artificial intelligence, trucking, freight optimization, safety, and automotive technologies. Locomation ARC to lengthen operations Locomation’s Autonomous Relay Convoy (ARC) system consists of two-truck convoys that are electronically tethered. The Human-Guided Autonomy product enables one driver to operate the lead truck while a second driver rests in the follower truck, which is operating…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.37
April 19, 2021
…pretrained models. In addition, GTC 2021 featured speakers from Carnegie Mellon University and the University of California, Berkeley, on research applications. NVIDIA supports self-driving vehicle development Huang said that NVIDIA DRIVE Orin, a computing system on a chip (SoC) expected to go into production next year, will be the central brain of autonomous vehicles. Volvo Cars said it will use NVIDIA DRIVE Orin in its next-generation XC90 vehicles. NVIDIA claimed that DRIVE Atlan will be a “data center on wheels” and be able to perform more than 1,000 trillion operations per second (TOPS). “Atlan will be a technical marvel –…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.91
August 05, 2022
…Boston, noted Allgood. “While Salt Lake doesn't have a Carnegie Mellon, Silicon Slopes does have biotech, government contractors, and an outdoor lifestyle,” she said. Is Sarcos considering other corporate partnerships? “We're looking at multi-generational product plans,” replied Allgood. “We're strategically looking at 3D printing for machine parts. Additive manufacturing is where lithium-ion batteries were seven years ago before Tesla.” Last week, Ben Wolff, Sarcos founder and executive chairman, and Pedersen rang the opening bell at the Nasdaq Stock Market to celebrate the merger. The company began trading on the exchange after a special-purpose acquisition company (SPAC) merger in September 2021.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.67
January 25, 2023
…and automation. He was previously a research scientist at Carnegie Mellon University and iRobot. “I'm an engineer by training and have been working on putting computer vision in things that fly, drive, or have arms for 25 years,” said Geyer. “I'm part of the interface between engineering, sales, and marketing.” Demographics and supply chain shifts We've heard a lot about the labor shortage being the biggest challenge for supply chains. How does that help or hurt robotics? Geyer: Companies are looking at their strategies and are seeing the demographics. Boomers are retiring, birth rates are plummeting, and even now, customers…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.59
September 03, 2023
…of every movement. Recent breakthroughs in robotic proprioception at Carnegie Mellon University have propelled us closer to imbuing robots with a simulated version of this remarkable ability (see video below). Picture a robot that can not only comprehend its physical form, but also construct an intricate internal model of its limbs and their positions within three-dimensional space. This development isn't about instilling a sense of self in machines; it's about equipping them with a foundational framework to execute tasks with safe precision around human co-workers. Visualize a manufacturing facility where robots and humans work hand in hand, using virtual proprioception…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.54
January 28, 2022
…Tactile Robotic Surface Inspections Lead: Siemens Partners: GelSight Inc., Carnegie Mellon University, ATI Specialty Alloys and Components, Boeing Description: This project will develop a robotic vision and visual tactile inspection system that automates high-resolution surface defect inspections of spacecraft components and commercial airplane fuselages. These technological improvements could improve the quality of aerospace inspections as well as replace manual operations, said the ARM Institute. The inspection system could also improve the reliability, maintainability, and readiness of aviation assets and ultimately to reduce the lifecycle costs of the fleet. AI and robotics would allow the system to standardize and learn inspection…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.29
January 18, 2023
…up the Pittsburgh robotics ecosystem, which is anchored by Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) and incudes more than 130 robotics organizations. The organization said its mission to accelerate robotics adoption by connecting this community to the world. The PRN makes connections, expands collective knowledge, and tries to positively influence the advancement of robotic and artificial intelligence. About the Southwestern Pennsylvania New Economy Collaborative The Southwestern Pennsylvania New Economy Collaborative was formed to apply for the Build Back Better Regional Challenge, the initiative of the U.S. Economic Development Administration’s American Rescue Plan programs, which aim to boost economic recovery from the pandemic…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.27
May 26, 2021
…a BS in computer science and human-computer interaction from Carnegie Mellon University. Brennan continues to build the BlueLabs team, actively recruiting world-class experts. Our vision is well over 10% of our engineering capacity will be working on advanced research and development. Will you be working with outside academic researchers? Graves: Yes. Blue Labs will work with the world’s best technologists, inside and outside of Seegrid. The team has an entrepreneurial mindset: iterate quickly, explore aggressively, and work to rapidly adopt or discard new ideas and technologies. In order to maximize talent and gain a full understanding of the complex topics…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.19
June 20, 2024
…said. Wolfson mentioned that the University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon provide top-ranked robotics programs. “It's kind of a natural match if you have this in your own backyard.” With access to education, research, and deployment facilities, PIT recently hosted the second annual Future Travel Experience (FTE) conference. PIT CEO Christina Cassotis speaks at the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between Pittsburgh International Airport and Carnegie Mellon University. Source: Pittsburgh International Airport Christina Cassotis, CEO of PIT, said the airport is an ideal location for the FTE conference because of its focus on emerging technologies, passenger experience, and operational…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.11
February 14, 2024
…logistics operations. Geyer was previously a research scientist at Carnegie Mellon University and iRobot. Berkshire Grey's Robotic Process Sortation and Identification (RPSi) can pick items off conveyor belts, release them through a barcode scan tunnel, then sort the product into a cubby or bin. Source: Berkshire Grey Automation for loose and unpackaged item sortation Can the same type of equipment be used for both returning and goods-to-person processes? Geyer: The automation systems that we use to sort goods can be used in multiple workflows in a warehouse. Could returning and goods-to-person items all pass through one stream instead of two…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.95
March 21, 2022
…(IoT) applications in markets including energy, utilities, and government. Carnegie Mellon and Stanford University scientists founded American Robotics in 2016. The company is a MassRobotics member and is moving from Marlborough, Mass., to Waltham, Mass. It applies innovations in robot autonomy, machine vision, edge computing, and artificial intelligence. American Robotics said it has designed its fully autonomous Scout drones for rugged, real-world environments. It offers them through a robotics-as-a-service (RaaS) model. Ardenna provides data for maintenance decisions Ardenna is a spinoff of Bihrle Applied Research Inc., which was founded in 1973 as an aeronautical research and development firm. In 2014,…
