Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 29.47
March 19, 2016
…self-driving technology, using engineers it poached from Google and Carnegie Mellon University. The company recently announced plans to expand its Pittsburgh facility to include a test track for driverless cars. “Uber isn’t valued at more than $50 billion because it’s a ‘taxi app,’ but because investors see Uber as a logistics company.” - Adrian Gonzalez, Adelante SCM Still, purchasing a fleet of cars, especially one of such size, has not been part of Uber’s playbook so far. The company’s business model relies heavily on drivers using their own personal vehicles, or ones leased from for-hire vehicle companies. If Uber buys…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 19.19
December 01, 2015
…Century”, Engelberger has received honorary doctorates from the University of Bridgeport, Briarwood College, Spring Garden College, Trinity College, and Carnegie Mellon University. “Joe was the Henry Ford for the robotics business and a tremendous international ambassador,” said Don Vincent, past RIA president. “It was Joe’s personal drive and commitment to make forming Robotics Industries Association a reality along with his pioneering talents that convinced his competitors that RIA was needed for the future of manufacturing.” The RIA has written “A Tribute to Joseph Engelberger” that can be found here. To read the RIA obituary listing, visit this link.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 27.02
October 09, 2015
…host speakers from leading robotics organizations including Georgia Tech, Carnegie Mellon, Rethink Robotics, Universal Robots, ABB, KUKA, FANUC, Precise Automation, Beckman Coulter, Robotiq, Soft Robotics, Marlatt Automation/FIPA. There will also be discussion around use cases for collaborative robots with a panel including General Motors, Glidewell Dental, and SEPCO Erie. “Robot safety is of utmost importance to the RIA and we are looking forward to introducing some new and important topics to this year’s National Robot Safety Conference,” said Jeff Burnstein, president of RIA. “Collaborative robots are a game changer for the industry. Our International Collaborative Robots Workshop attendees will learn…
