Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.93
March 27, 2023
…mobile robots by enabling collaboration among researchers, companies, and governments. Avular listed the following specifications for its new headquarters: Indoor drone testing cage of 1,800 sq. m (19,375 sq. ft.) Indoor and outdoor testing areas for robots 6,500 sq. m (69,965 sq. ft.) of total space Space for up to 300 employees Auditorium and a place to welcome more than 250 visitors Lumipol supports robotics revolution Among Avular's backers is Lumipol Group, an investor in several leading, international technology companies. Lumipol said it shares Avular vision that mobile robots will help solve the world's most difficult problems by relieving the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.56
March 24, 2023
…the sale of air-polluting vehicles by 2035. The US government aims to reach a voluntary goal of 50% market share for electric vehicle sales by 2030 and all new vehicles sold in China must be powered by “new energy” by 2035. Half of them must be electric, fuel cell, or plug-in hybrid – the remaining 50%, hybrid vehicles. Most automotive manufacturers who have already invested in traditional “caged” industrial robots for basic assembling are now also investing in collaborative applications for final assembly and finishing tasks. Tier-two automotive parts suppliers, many of which are SMEs, are slower to automate fully.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.95
March 24, 2023
…to bring speakers and audiences from academia, industry, and government together to explore what is needed and what is currently being developed. Robotics joins additive manufacturing on agenda In the past, ICAM was highly focused on additive manufacturing. However, its agenda has expanded into other areas of manufacturing including the role of robotics in response to growing interest. In 2022, ICAM introduced a robotics track, which it said was well attended and has expanded this year. “You don’t really have advanced manufacturing without robotics,” stated Aaron Prather, director of robotics and autonomous system programs at ASTM International. “Last year’s robotics…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.94
March 10, 2023
…Drone's assets on March 6. The company presented the government-grade system at the World Police summit in Dubai this week. Combined system to neutralize threats By combining Iron Drone's counter-drone technology with Optimus, Airobotics said it will offer an integrated system for critical infrastructure protection and monitoring. The companies added that they will provide customers in smart city, defense, and industrial markets with a security platform capable of intercepting hostile drones in various theaters. “We’re moving fast to bring the Iron Drone solution to the homeland security worldwide market,” said Meir Kliner, president of Ondas Autonomous Systems. “We have already…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.66
February 28, 2023
…Technology Fast 500 awards. It noted that manually piloted drones made by Chinese companies and beholden to the PRC's government have dominated the drone market. Escalating geopolitical tensions have sharpened the need for secure, trustworthy drones to serve critical infrastructure, public safety, and defense customers, said Skydio. The company said it has donated more than $300,000 in drones and training services to Ukraine in the wake of Russia's invasion.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.28
February 24, 2023
…numerous eco-transportation concepts and is a thought leader in innovation and design. His designs have informed digital transformations for governments across the world, as well as product development teams, academia, business solutions, and public service providers. In addition, Skibsted was listed in the European Centre's 2014 “40under40” and has been featured in HuffPost and Fast Company.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.93
February 23, 2023
…online media, an innovation accelerator, working groups and industry-change initiatives. The group said it brings together airlines, airports, vendors, government agencies, destination partners, and other travel industry stakeholders to share their latest passenger experience and business performance plans and visions. Having started with a standalone event in North America in 2006, FTE is now part of the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) and hosts four annual events around the world, plus in-person and online meet-ups, as well as additional specialist events. It engages with over 50,000 global industry executives on a weekly basis.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.17
February 21, 2023
…Australia said their partnership follows the 2021 signing of the AUKUS security pact between the U.S., U.K., and Australian governments. The agreement includes provisions for the allies to work together on hypersonic and counter-hypersonic capabilities. “Aerobotix and ASA have strong synergies because we’re both turnkey robotics integrators with specialized capabilities in the precise application of paints and performance coatings,” he said. “Aerobotix has already used robotics to scan, sand, measure and coat hypersonic solutions on multiple successful programs,” he added. “Working together with ASA on international projects will significantly reduce costs, delays, and program risks.”
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.41
February 20, 2023
…been really heads-down on technology maturation, working with U.S. government interests on our autonomy architecture,” said Nicholas Radford, founder and CEO of Nauticus. “We've now moved from early prototypes and proofs of concept to scaling out for commercialization and early contract wins, such as International Submarine.” Nauticus expands to the North Sea Last month, Nauticus Robotics announced that it has begun operating in Stavanger, Norway, and Aberdeen, Scotland, to serve the North Sea offshore oil and gas market. The company plans to deploy assets and work with local partners to expand its Nauticus Fleet robotic navy as part of its…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.29
February 09, 2023
…a retired major general and senior vice president of government solutions at Reliable Robotics. “Our vision is to provide remote piloting capability to a wide variety of aircraft,” he said. “This contract furthers our focus on automation of large, multi-engine jet aircraft, which is an important step in our developmental roadmap.” Air Force interested in remote piloting Founded in 2017, Reliable Robotics claimed that its automation system enables safe, remote operation of any aircraft type. The global company said its vision is “to transform the way we move goods and people around the planet with safer, more convenient, and more…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.18
February 09, 2023
…is proud to work with our partners in the government, like Senator Peters, and with employers for an Automation and AI Lab that will help build a talented workforce, give people valuable skills, and strengthen the economy in West Michigan and beyond,” he added. Peters and Scholten highlight need for advanced manufacturing training “Grand Rapids Community College excels at preparing students for successful careers and obtaining good-paying, in-demand jobs, and with employers based right here in West Michigan,” Peters said in a statement. “I was proud to secure new federal resources to create a new, state-of-the-art, and fully automated training…
