Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.85
August 11, 2021
…Combat Capabilities Development Command Aviation & Missile Center (AvMC). Pittsburgh-based RE2 builds mobile manipulation systems for human-in-the-loop or fully autonomous tasks. In the Remote Robotic Refueling for Extended Missions (R3EM) project, the company will develop a system that can autonomously refuel AH-65 Apache helicopters in the field. “The R3EM program enables RE2 to apply its next-generation autonomy software and history of robotic arm expertise to a new outdoor application within the Department of Defense,” said Jorgen Pedersen, president and CEO of RE2 Robotics. “The technology being developed as a result of this aircraft servicing program strategically aligns with our ongoing…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.84
June 22, 2017
…of their communities.” National Robot Safety Conference: Oct 10–12, Pittsburgh, Pa. The 29th annual National Robot Safety Conference will help businesses reduce risk by ensuring personnel are familiar with robot and machine safety as well as current robot safety standards. Industry leaders will provide real-world examples and identify best practices on how to incorporate safety into existing and new projects. In-depth sessions will cover: ● The ANSI/RIA R15.06 Industrial Robot Safety Standard and related technical reports; ● The new RIA TR R15.306-2016; and, ● Task-based risk assessment. MCMA TechCon: Oct 16-18, Minneapolis, Minn. This conference will include educational sessions and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.80
March 01, 2022
…was founded in 2003 and is based out of Pittsburgh. The company specializes in the materials handling automation space. In addition to making AMRs, it also develops the software that powers its hardware. Seegrid said its AMRs are powered by Seegrid IQ, its proprietary next-generation autonomy technology, which it claims offers enhanced perception and human-like awareness for safe and reliable transport of goods. Last November, the company gave an inside look at the technology that powers its robots, claiming that it offered the only robotic lift with industry leading 3D perception. At MODEX 2022, the company plans to unveil a…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.76
March 28, 2024
Gather AI, a Pittsburgh-based maker of computer vision and AI-powered warehouse inventory monitoring offerings, recently announced a $17M Series A-1 led by Bain Capital Ventures with participation from Tribeca Venture Partners, Dundee Venture Capital, Expa and Bling Capital. The new funding provides a total of $34M raised to date and will be invested in scaling operations as Gather AI looks to further attract customers with its products. AI-software powered autonomous drones Today, companies combat low accuracy with cycle counting via barcode scanning. Still, these counts only partially represent inventory, and capacity constraints make it difficult for workers to survey the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.76
September 24, 2022
…and safety.” Camera part of Europe’s larger space goals Pittsburgh-based Astrobotic noted that the cameras will be used to “test and refine” Europe’s autonomous navigation systems. “LandCam-X is part of ESA’s wider-ranging lunar exploration campaign that includes science, technology and services which will expand Europe’s economy to the Earth’s eighth continent, the Moon,” said David Parker, ESA’s director of Human and Robotic Exploration, in a statement. “Astrobotic is humbled to be selected by ESA for its first-ever commercial payload delivery contract to the Moon. This is the fourth space agency to choose Astrobotic’s lunar delivery service, and another milestone toward…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.73
October 28, 2024
Gather AI, a Pittsburgh based provider of inventory intelligence drones and automation offerings, has announced a new customer, Bosma Enterprises, Indiana's largest employer of people who are blind or visually impaired. The announcement comes during National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Gather drones move autonomously through warehouses Bosma delivers business offerings including warehousing, contract packaging, light manufacturing, product assembly and more. Bosma also offers rehabilitation services, job training and employment programs to people experiencing vision loss. Labor research says that 70% of Americans who are blind or visually impaired are not employed. With a staff that is over 50% blind or…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.73
June 08, 2021
…of Series 8 of its Palion Tow Tractor. The Pittsburgh-based company said the latest version of its automated tow tractor includes enhanced Smart Path technology, increasing a robot fleet's ability to comprehend and make decisions while moving materials in dynamic, high-traffic facilities. Seegrid said its autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) have been reliably serving the manufacturing, e-commerce, and logistics sectors for more than 5 million miles. Last year, it upgraded its Palion Pallet Truck and unveiled its Palion Lift AMR. The company also recently formed its Blue Labs in-house research and development team. “We are proud to continue delivering on Seegrid’s…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.68
March 28, 2022
…Seegrid Palion Lift, is now available for pre-order. The Pittsburgh-based company said manufacturing, e-commerce, and logistics companies have the opportunity to lock in priority access to the autonomous mobile robot (AMR). Initial customer shipments start in April, according to the company. Equipped with the most advanced generation of Seegrid’s proprietary autonomy technology, Palion Lift is the company’s newest robot. The lift truck made its global debut this week with live demonstrations at MODEX, which claims to be the world’s largest manufacturing and supply chain trade event. Palion Lift uses 3D vision, Seegrid IQ technology The Palion Lift AMR brings together…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.60
November 21, 2019
…commissioning a new additive manufacturing powder manufacturing plant in Pittsburgh, PA, in Q1/2020 and is currently partnering with customers to prequalify and sample Onyx In718 in anticipation of commercial availability in Q2/2020. 6K Additive will follow by launching Ti-AlV64 in Q3/2020. About 6K and 6K Additive 6K represents 6,000 degrees. It is the temperature of operation of UniMelt (5778K to be exact), a microwave production-scale plasma, and is also the temperature of the surface of the sun. 6K says it uses advanced plasma processing and industrial systems to create materials that are enabling the next-generation of commercial and consumer products.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.39
December 15, 2021
…Advanced Technology Group in December 2020. In July, the Pittsburgh-based company announced its plan to merge with special-purpose acquisition company (SPAC) Reinvent Technology Partners Y for $1 billion and be publicly traded. It released a beta version of its Aurora Driver autonomy platform in October. San Francisco-based Uber Freight said it is a logistics broker “that connects shippers with one of the world's largest digitally-enabled carrier networks.” It is a unit of Uber Technologies Inc., which has operations in more than 900 metropolitan areas worldwide. Aurora begins operations with safety drivers in Texas “Last week, Aurora-powered trucks with vehicle operators…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.36
September 18, 2023
…Agility Robotics. The company, which has dual headquarters in Pittsburgh and Corvallis, Ore., claimed that its new factory will ultimately employ more than 500 people in addition to employees at its other locations. Digit also will work in the new factory in a similar capacity to Agility's customer sites, moving, loading, and unloading totes. Customers participating in the Agility Partner Program (APP) can now expect delivery of the first Digits in 2024, said the company. Agility Robotics said it expects its robot to be generally available on the market in 2025. COO leads scaling of humanoid manufacturing Aindrea Campbell, chief…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.36
March 03, 2022
…robots continue to be a hit with investors. The Pittsburgh-based company announced today that it has received $73 million in Series C funding. That brings its total valuation to $533 million. XN, a New York-based investment firm, led the company's funding round. Other participants included Founders Fund, XYZ, Drive Capital, and Snowpoint Ventures. Individual investors included Joe Lonsdale, Mark Cuban, and Gokul Rajaram. America's infrastructure in disrepair Gecko Robotics said its systems can capture data at previously unheard-of scale and fidelity, climbing pipelines, boilers, tanks, ship hulls, and other structures in search of damage. The company's software, in turn, enables…
