Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 18.51
October 26, 2021
…“We are soaring into a new age in which smart cities harness the immense power of drones to maximize efficiency and feed consumers’ growing appetite for on-demand deliveries – all while reducing our carbon footprint,” said Yariv Bash, co-founder and CEO. “We’re thrilled to expand our service and demonstrate the vast benefits of drone delivery to residents and businesses in Holly Springs. Together with the FAA and NCDOT, this program will reach unprecedented heights.” Flytrex claimed that its direct-to-consumer, autonomous drone delivery service lets retailers and quick-service restaurants (QSRs) cater to a wider customer base with faster, safer, and more…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 38.78
October 25, 2021
Zyter Inc. today announced that it is implementing a smart warehouse for OneScreen Solutions, a smart school technology provider in San Diego. It will be equipped with products from Qualcomm Technologies Inc. High turnover and a severe labor shortage are affecting warehouse operations, while demand reaches record highs, driven by e-commerce growth, noted Zyter. The warehouse and transportation industry had a record 490,000 openings in July, and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has reported that turnover in warehousing has grown from 40% to nearly 60% over a five-year period. “This smart warehouse project exemplifies how Qualcomm Technologies and its…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 19.40
October 12, 2021
…deep learning processor is designed to fit into numerous smart machines and devices. Hailo added that it has “reimagined traditional computer architecture, enabling smart devices to perform sophisticated deep learning tasks such as object detection and segmentation in real time, with minimal power consumption, size, and cost.” The company said it has responded to expanding demand with new products such as the Hailo-8 M.2 and Mini PCIe high-performance AI acceleration modules for edge devices. Hailo said sectors including automotive, Industry 4.0, smart cities, smart homes, and retail can benefit from them. Series C a big deal in edge AI Poalim…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.18
October 08, 2021
…and software, instead relying on complete solution providers for smart mobility, traffic management, and automated tolling applications, and that’s exactly what we’re delivering,” said Akram Benmbarek, vice president of business development and strategic initiatives at AEye. “With the integration of the 4Sight M and SENSR, infrastructure developers and city operators using this solution will be able to evaluate data at high-risk intersections—including lane usage by vehicle type, vehicle counts per lane, accident rates, and near-misses—in adverse weather conditions and at distances beyond 300 meters.” “In addition, traffic management facilities will be able to distinguish weaving motorcyclists during peak congestion and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.35
October 07, 2021
…the first one to deploy autonomous vehicles in 100 cities. In addition, Wayve said its deep learning and camera-first technology can adapt to new, unstructured, highly complex environments, without the need for pre-programming, human-designed rules, or high-definition mapping. Last month, Wayve announced a similar van trial with Asda. Ocado to outfit vans for urban delivery trials Ocado was forced to temporarily suspend its delivery service in March 2020 because of high demand early in the COVID-19 pandemic. The company's vans will be outfitted with Wayve's autonomous technology and trialed on urban delivery routes. The online retailer said the collaboration will…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.89
October 05, 2021
…of mobility as a service (MaaS). Focus areas include smart city infrastructure, connected autonomous vehicles and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), big data management and analytics. Demonstration for Ireland and beyond The month-long trial of BVLOS flights in the Mid-West region will include deliveries made under 13 minutes. Clare County and the Limerick City and County Council have expressed their support for the project, demonstrating how local governments can support innovation, the partners said. This proof-of-concept milestone will lead to validation of state-of-the-art UAV technologies and showcase their benefits in Ireland and beyond, according to the consortium. “The calibre of the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.43
September 28, 2021
…the Nasdaq under the symbol “STRC.” The Salt Lake City-based company said it expects to use the gross proceeds of more than $260 million to scale deployment of its industrial exoskeleton and teleoperated dexterous robot. “Having our securities listed on the Nasdaq is a crucial step for Sarcos,” stated Ben Wolff, chairman and CEO of Sarcos. “As a public company, we now have the resources we need to bring our award-winning Guardian XO industrial exoskeleton and Guardian XT industrial robotic avatar system to market, giving companies in the U.S. and abroad a unique solution to the critical shortage of workers…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.47
August 31, 2021
…driver assistance systems (ADAS), robotics, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), smart cities, and security. Collaborative mobile robot market growing “We are very excited about the collaboration with MOV.AI and integration of our lidar sensors into the Robotics Engine Platform, including future expansion to our solid-state Velarray and Velabit products,” said Erich Smidt, executive director of Europe at Velodyne Lidar. “There is a growing demand for automation and integration of our sensors into collaborative robots.” “We see extensive potential in this space, with the global AMR market size is expected to reach USD 8.70 billion in 2028, with a CAGR [compound annual…
Found in Robotics Companies & Businesses, with a score of 36.45
August 26, 2021
Velodyne Lidar said it ushered in a new era of autonomous technology with the invention of real-time surround view lidar sensors. The company said its sensors and software provide flexibility, quality, and performance to meet the needs of a wide range of industries, including autonomous vehicles, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), robotics, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), smart cities, and security. Through continuous innovation, Velodyne strives to transform lives and communities by advancing safer mobility for all.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.87
August 26, 2021
…vehicles, advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), smart cities, and security. Velodyne said Puck provides rich 3D computer perception data that allows real-time localization, mapping, object detection, classification and tracking. The compact lidar sensor has a 100-meter range, and its reliability and surround view make it suitable for affordable low-speed autonomy applications, said the company. The global market for robotic lawn mowers will experience a 11.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) between 2021 and 2031, according to Future Market Insights. The analyst firm noted that North America is the leading market and credited increasing interest in landscaping and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.66
August 25, 2021
…in Tel Aviv. Source: Airwayz Drone deliveries part of smart city initiatives The route for drone flights runs along the coastline in of Tel Aviv-Jaffa, creating a direct connection between the Reading area in the north and Jaffa Port in the south. Moving over urban areas, popular beaches and a busy port, the pilot scheme provides a suitably challenging route to demonstrate the commercial viability of drone delivery. As part of smart city initiatives, the drone delivery pilot program is intended to help reduce traffic and decrease the carbon footprint of delivery in Tel Aviv. The project will evaluate drone…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 23.59
August 14, 2021
…driverless minibuses to quickly achieve commercialization in nearly 10 cities, serve the needs of smart cities and new infrastructure, and provide services for tens of thousands of residents. So far, Qcraft said it is operating in five cities, including Suzhou, Shenzhen, and Wuhan, China. Qcraft is developing autonomy for a range of vehicles. Qcraft to deploy 'Dragon Boat' vehicles QCraft obtained permission to conduct public road tests in California four months after its founding in 2019. Since then, the company said it has entered a rapid growth phase. Qcraft has offices in Silicon Valley and in China. Yunfeng Capital led…
