Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 23.67
August 08, 2021
…held company with offices in Hingham, Mass., and Caesarea, Israel. The company claimed that it has created the world's first and only “hands-free” robotic system combining image-based planning and monitoring with instrument insertion and steering capabilities. XACT ACE enables surgeons to get to areas of interest In percutaneous procedures for diagnosing and treating certain cancers and other diseases, accuracy in reaching targets of interest within the body is extremely important, said XACT. In many cases, movement caused by the patient or within the body can change the location of the target of interest during the procedure. With percutaneous procedures that…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.73
August 01, 2021
…cars, trucks, shuttles, and other vehicles. The Tel Aviv, Israel-based company said its technologies, which include software available on the NVIDIA DRIVE AGX platform, can accelerate the deployment of autonomous vehicles and improve their uptime, safety, and cybersecurity. Ottopia said its universal teleoperation platform enables a human operator to monitor and control any type of vehicle from up to thousands of miles away. The startup has partnered with several technology companies and is targeting the automotive, last mile, freight, and logistics sectors. RVA refers to a human operator providing remote assistance to autonomous vehicles when they're navigating unusual scenarios or…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.45
July 25, 2021
…also known as Get Fabric Inc. and CommonSense Robotics Ltd., has offices in New York, Atlanta, and Tel Aviv, Israel, with over 200 team members globally. It has developed its own proprietary software, and it runs micro-fulfillment operations for grocery and general merchandise retailers in New York, Tel Aviv, and Washington, D.C. Fabric is planning to expand across five major U.S. metropolitan areas in the coming months.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.61
July 12, 2021
…partners, including Alert Innovation, Dematic, and Fabric. Tel Aviv, Israel-based Fabric also runs an automated MFC for Super-pharm, and it recently announced a second MFC project with the drugstore chain and health and beauty retailer. “Hyper-local” is a somewhat broader term centering on the need to position inventory very close to customer concentrations for rapid fulfillment. If the aim of a merchant is to quickly establish fulfillment reach and enable one- or two-day deliveries, that brings in other trends like providers of on-demand warehousing services. Think of the service-level needed as a key demarcation point. Hyper-local fulfillment with a same-day…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.00
July 05, 2021
…care for older adults at home. The Ramat Gan, Israel-based company said its proprietary cognitive artificial intelligence can help people develop long-term relationships with technology and improve their quality of life. “ElliQ has proven to be an invaluable resource for our older adult users, who often choose to share something personal with the companion robot on a daily basis,” stated Dor Skuler, co-founder and CEO of Intuition Robotics. “While our original focus for ElliQ was to promote independent living and 'aging in place' by combating isolation and loneliness, we realized that they were mere components of the bigger picture: helping…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.31
June 18, 2021
…it would be the first national restaurant chain to offer “door-to-backyard” drone delivery. It is working with Tel Aviv, Israel-based drone provider Flytrex Aviation Ltd. and will begin the pilot with 10 restaurants in Southern California.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 17.24
June 17, 2021
…well as automated storage and retrieval software. The Binyamina, Israel-based company was founded in 2014 and said it can improve efficiency and capacity. In Spanish, “caja” means “box,” and in Hebrew, it means “this way.” Caja Robotics recently partnered with integrator Advanced Handling Systems LLC to optimize a distribution facility in the U.S. Midwest for a major retailer. Leading the company's efforts to expand into new markets is Hanna Yanovsky, chief revenue officer and executive vice president of Caja Robotics. Yanovsky previously served as a commercial lawyer and consultant to boards of directors, and she was vice president of legal…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.37
June 16, 2021
…management for various types of missions. The Tel Aviv, Israel-based company uses a cloud-based network and decentralized swarm technology to share flight information and enable operational coordination in real time. Airwayz added that its system offers several AI-based features such as multiple autonomous flight modes, advanced mission planning, remote control, and hive mode to help organizations maximize the operational potential of drones. The partners noted that drones are a good way to bring access to necessities, especially during emergencies. “From inspection applications within airports, seaports, and train ports to surveillance for security and mapping for destination development, there are many…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.85
June 14, 2021
…with visual perception to detect potential hazards. Tel Aviv, Israel-based TriEye is a fabless semiconductor company developing complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) short-wave infrared (SWIR) sensors. Its technology enables high-definition imaging under common low-visibility conditions. Founded in 2017, the startup said its sensors enable machine vision systems to operate cost-effectively in comparison with existing technology. TriEye was a 2020 CES Innovation Award honoree. “The integration of TriEye's SWIR sensors with Trimble's advanced autonomous solutions can result in a superior perception capability that brings the industry one step closer to safe and reliable autonomous operations,” stated Aviad Almagor, vice president of the Emerging…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.76
May 31, 2021
…technologies such as AI and drones, as demonstrated in Israel's “Iron Dome” air-defense system intercepting six drones during the current hostilities with Hamas. The global market for military robotics will grow from $11.92 billion in 2019 to $52.16 billion in 2027, predicted Emergen Research. Other industry analysts estimated the market at $21.4 billion in 2019 and forecast a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.82% between 2020 and 2027. As with any tool or weapon, the responsibility remains with the people, groups, and governments that choose to wield them. Here are 10 recent developments in ground robots for military use.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.04
May 27, 2021
…in the global robotics constellation, including AI research in France, customer-service robots in Singapore, drones and assistive systems in Israel, marine systems in the Netherlands, and collaborative robot arms and mobile robots from Denmark. And that's not even counting the billions of dollars currently flowing into autonomous vehicle development, with China and the U.S. as early leaders. As each country and region seeks robotics leadership, common themes include technological innovation, manufacturing competitiveness, and the ability to coordinate R&D across academia and industry. While some governments are focused more on healthcare or military applications, the robotics advancements they fund could benefit…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 26.80
May 26, 2021
…and restoring public safety quicker, said the Tel Aviv, Israel-based company. “Airwayz technology has been developed to enable drone fleet management in the real-world, and this is the first time we will implement it, managing multiple drone fleets outside of a test pilot program and in a real-life scenario,” stated Eyal Zor, co-founder and CEO of Airwayz. “In fact, it’s the first time any UTM system will be used in this way.” Airwayz applies AI to UAS operations Airwayz said it combines decision-making capabilities at both UTM and UAS service supplier (USS) levels for real-time, multi-drone flight performance. The company…
