Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.53
December 22, 2021
…Federation of Robotics (IFR) Tom Ryden, executive director of MassRobotics Suzy Teele, vice president of strategic initiatives and outreach at the Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing (ARM) Institute Aaron Prather, senior technical advisor at FedEx Express Fergal Glynn, vice president of marketing at 6 River Systems Lior Elazary, founder and CEO of inVia Robotics This week, we start with looking back at some of the biggest robotics trends of 2021. Next week, we'll look at some predictions for 2022. Robotics achievements unlocked What was your organization's biggest accomplishment this past year? Bieller: IFR really achieved a lot in 2021, so it…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.39
October 04, 2022
…Dexterity; 3M; Kuka) Standardization Efforts for Mobile Robot Interoperability (MassRobotics, Vecna Robotics, Locus Robotics, InOrbit) Other sessions include: The Best of Both Worlds: The Future of AGVs and AMRs (David Northup, OTTO Motors) Smart Automation: How to Prevent a Single Point of Failure in Managing AMR Fleets (Andreas Boedenauer, Agilox) Mobile Cobots Unlock Greater Flexibility and Agility (Tim DeRosett, Brooks Automation) Assumption in AMR Behaviors: How Human Expectations Have Impacted How Robots Plan (Russell Toris, Zebra Technologies) Using Warehouse Robotics Business Intelligence to Optimize Productivity (Jason Walker, Locus Robotics) Wireless charging: Safe and Robust Power Supply for Large AMR Fleets…
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 10.13
June 29, 2022
…mobile and enhanced sales and education processes,” said the MassRobotics member. For instance, Hillrom, a leader in connected healthcare, serves executives at large hospitals and healthcare systems. Accommodating schedules for on-site visits, even for small groups, is often challenging. With Ava Telepresence Robots, Hillrom's sales team offered a more flexible way for these executives to be on site for key presentations and demonstrations. Initially focused on using Ava independently, the team recognized an opportunity to integrate its existing equipment to offer better views of content and products. Ava noted that its telepresence robots work with the Webex, Zoom, and Microsoft…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.11
January 05, 2022
…things like user interface toolkits. We're also compliant with MassRobotics' AMR [autonomous mobile robot] interoperability standard.” “Formant provides all the components needed to build a solution 10 times faster than if doing it yourself,” he explained. “Our customers get excited about our APIs and building their own applications in Formant, since the world is moving too fast, and no one company can solve every problem.” Users benefit from data, acceleration Formant said its customers, which range in size from early-stage robotics startups to Fortune 100s, are using robots to tackle dirty, dangerous, and dull jobs in agriculture, energy, and other…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.89
January 09, 2022
…and robot arms. In addition, AWS has partnered with MassRobotics to establish the AWS Robotics Startup Accelerator. In that program, selected early-stage startups will get special mentorship and training from robotics experts. An informational webinar will be held from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. EST on Jan. 10, 2022. Supply chains look for proven technology Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, supply chain problems, the complexity and spread of e-commerce, and recurring labor shortages have changed the adoption of automation from a cost-cutting exercise to a vital factor for growth. At the same time, logistics managers are seeking proven technologies…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.84
November 04, 2022
…release their combined technology in 2023. A member of MassRobotics, American Robotics designs, develops, and markets industrial drones for rugged, real-world environments. It said the Scout System is a highly automated, AI-powered system capable of continuous, remote operation. American Robotics claimed that Scout is the first drone system approved by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration for automated operation beyond the visual line of sight (BVLOS) without a human operator on-site. American Robotics is a subsidiary of Ondas Holdings Inc., which provides private wireless data through its Ondas Networks Inc. unit. Ondas Networks and American Robotics together provide users in the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.75
July 09, 2021
…in key industrial sectors, including infrastructure. In addition, the MassRobotics member said it has supported its rapid growth by adding team members such as Kevin Willis, who was recently appointed as vice president of sales. In just six months, American Robotics has increased full-time employees by 90%, and it said it expects its headcount to grow at a similar rate through 2021 and 2022. American Robotics recently announced its planned merger with Ondas Holdings Inc., a developer of proprietary, software-based wireless broadband technology. Ondas and American Robotics said they offer complementary technologies and provide critical, next-generation data solutions to customers…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.73
September 28, 2021
…monitoring. The Cambridge, Mass.-based company is a member of MassRobotics, an organization devoted to growing the Massachusetts robotics ecosystem. With a history of more than 135 years of innovation, Johnson Controls serves industries such as healthcare, hospitality, education, and manufacturing through its OpenBlue digital offering. With a global team of 100,000 experts in more than 150 countries, the Cork, Ireland-based company offers building technology, software, and services. Robot to streamline security operations In order to better address evolving security and facility monitoring needs, businesses are identifying opportunities to streamline operations, maximize staffing, and automate processes. Tyco Security Robot. Source: Ava…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.70
April 27, 2021
…Group and working groups at the Association for Advancing Automation (A3), the Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing (ARM) Institute, and MassRobotics. Meili Robots said it is developing the next generation of mobile robot fleet management, called Meili FMS. It is capable of handling different kinds of AMRs and AGVs, claimed the Copenhagen-based company. The product can help control traffic, empower interoperability, and facilitate allocation of automated tasks, said Meili.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.67
January 20, 2023
…in the first Healthcare Robotics Startup Catalyst run by MassRobotics and its partners in 2022. The new device obtained CE certification in December 2022 and is now ready to be deployed on the market, said Bionomous. The company plans to scale production and said it already has customers in Europe, the U.S., and China. Swiss investors lead funding round Villaz-St-Pierre-based Nivalis Group led Bionomous' Series A round. Cybernetix Ventures and Capital Risque Fribourg also participated in the funding. “We are delighted that Bionomous has successfully completed the first stage of industrialization,” said Christophe Fragnière, president of Nivalis Group. “This important…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.54
March 15, 2023
…addition, InOrbit supports emerging interoperability standards such as the MassRobotics Interoperability Standard, VDA 5050, and Open-RMF, as well as proprietary fleet managers from vendors including Mobile Industrial Robots, OMRON, and OTTO Motors. Users can constantly monitor robot fleets with IOWA. Source: InOrbit InOrbit joins Barcodes at ProMat InOrbit will show its new system to key business decision makers with new partner Barcodes at ProMat 2023. “As a leading technology solutions provider and systems integrator, Barcodes is well-known in the logistics industry for delivering unmatched value to customers,” said Florian Pestoni, co-founder and CEO of InOrbit. “With our new partnership, InOrbit…
