Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.72
August 05, 2022
…it's just a tool.” RE2 Robotics gives Sarcos a Pittsburgh foothold In April, Sarcos Robotics acquired RE2 Robotics Inc. for $100 million. The Pittsburgh-based company has developed autonomous and teleoperated mobile robots for use in the aviation, construction, defense, energy, and medical industries. RE2's systems are complementary to that of the Guardian XT and other Sarcos technologies. The company has added RE2's Sapien 6M manipulator and Sapien Sea Class robotic arm to its offerings. The acquisition nearly doubled Sarcos' engineering resources and staff, adding about 100 people to an existing team of 180. “We've doubled our own staff in the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.24
July 27, 2022
…can improve productivity and safety in indoor work. The Pittsburgh-based startup said it uses UWB technology to achieve GPS-like capabilities indoors at a low cost with two products. ARINAlert is a collision-avoidance system intended to improve worker situational awareness and reduce forklift accidents. ARINTrack is an indoor positioning system (IPS) that allows customers to track and find company assets in any type of facility. ARIN said its proprietary systems can mitigate risk and optimize processes for clients by improving visibility. It added that it has partnered with some of the largest companies in the U.S. to deliver these systems to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.99
July 15, 2022
…24/7 during a recent visit to ARM's headquarters in Pittsburgh. “There are the standard vertical teams, involving robotics vendors. Then there are the horizontal ones, such as aerospace manufacturers working on wire harnesses. Finally, there are the non-standard, pre-competitive ones, such as small startups or groups within universities and larger companies.” ARM project call includes new features The ARM Institute's latest project call is different from its predecessors, noted Livia Rice, senior outreach manager for the organization. Project teams can now request up to $1 million per project, with a minimum 1:1 cost share required for all submissions. While the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.05
July 15, 2022
…on? The setbacks included the following: Argo AI LLC—This Pittsburgh-based autonomous driving developer announced last week that it is was laying off 150 employees, about 5% of its global workforce of more than 2,000 people, according to TechCrunch. Ford Motor Co. and others have invested in Argo AI, which last year launched self-driving deliveries with Walmart Inc. in Miami; Austin, Texas; and Washington, D.C. The company this week said it will shut down its operations in Washington, D.C. Chowbotics Inc.—DoorDash Inc. acquired Hayward, Calif.-based Chowbotics in 2021 but last week said it is shutting down the salad-making robot startup. While…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.86
June 28, 2022
…Tactile mARitime hand for Feeling, Inspecting, Sensing and Handling.” Pittsburgh-based RE2, a wholly owned subsidiary of Sarcos Technology and Robotics Corp., said it has successfully assembled and lab-tested a complete gripper capable of grasping and holding a variety of objects. The end-of-arm tooling (EOAT) project is funded through the U.S. Navy's Office of Naval Research (ONR). “STARFISH uses advanced touch sensors and next-generation haptic feedback to provide robot operators with the last link in terms of robotic perception capabilities—the ability to ‘feel’ objects in the environment,” said Dr. Adam Brant, project manager at Sarcos. “This will enable EOD personnel to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.45
June 21, 2022
…more resilient. Industry, government, and academia collaborate through the Pittsburgh-based institute, which focuses on robotics and workforce innovation. The U.S. Department of Defense-sponsored consortium's more than 340 members include start-ups, research universities, community colleges, manufacturers of all sizes, government agencies, workforce development organizations, and more. ARM Institute seeks educational leaders Click on infographic to enlarge. Source: ARM Institute Launched in 2021, the ARM Endorsement Program audits and promotes the organizations that are most effective at preparing students for careers in manufacturing and working with robots. The ARM Institute's criteria for evaluating programs aligns with its robotics career pathways and competencies.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 24.64
June 03, 2022
PITTSBURGH—RE2 Robotics Inc. has had an interesting few years. The Pittsburgh-based robotics company makes mobile manipulation systems that are used in the defense, aviation, construction, energy, medical, and subsea industries. Like every company, RE2 has faced hardships during the pandemic, but according to Jorgen Pedersen, former president and CEO, the company doubled the size of its staff in the past two years. And the only reason Pedersen is the former president and CEO is because his company was recently purchased by Salt Lake City, Utah-based Sarcos Technology and Robotics Corp. Pedersen now works as chief operating officer there. Business has…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.18
May 27, 2022
PITTSBURGH — What role could technology play in helping doctors, nurses, and other medical staffers better manage supplies and medicines? That’s the premise of Randall Lipps’ company Omnicell, which he founded back in 1992. His daughter was hospitalized at birth, and he saw firsthand how much time medical personnel spent retrieving the proper supplies. It cut down on the time they could spend caring for his newborn. “Imagine if pharmacists and nurses were able to spend 100% of their time on patient-focused care – no more sorting, picking, checking, reconciling, transporting, or any other prone manual task or workflows,” reads…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.61
May 25, 2022
…system automatically creates a robust and high-quality program. Voaige (Pittsburgh; Booth 4457), which is building re-programmable Operating AI for robotic arms to automate complex tasks in logistics and manufacturing. Cowen sponsors startup challenge at A3 event Cowen Inc., a multinational, independent investment bank and diversified financial services company, is sponsoring this year's Cowen Startup Challenge. Founded in 1918, Cowen operates through two business segments: a broker dealer and an investment management division. The New York-based company’s broker dealer division offers investment banking services, equity and credit research, sales and trading, prime brokerage, global clearing, and commission management services. Cowen’s investment…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.62
May 19, 2022
PITTSBURGH—Stephen Muck, chairman and CEO of Brayman Construction Corp., knew he had a problem on his hands as he continued having trouble finding enough people to work. In 2016, he joined forces with roboticist Jeremy Searock to see if he could help solve the problem through automation. The result? Advanced Construction Robotics Inc. Muck serves as executive chairman, and Searock serves as president and chief technology officer. The Hampton Township, Pa.-based company currently has one commercialized product called TyBOT. Its main function is simple: tie rebar used in construction. Construction still a nascent market for automation While Advanced Construction Robotics…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.49
May 19, 2022
…the launch of its new online help center. The Pittsburgh-based company said the Seegrid Help Center gives its customers access to specialized insights, product information, and mobile automation use cases curated by its engineering, service, and support teams. “Our robots and software are proven, having safely driven more than seven million autonomous miles while moving billions of pounds of materials in our customers’ highly dynamic, complex industrial environments,” said Jim Rock, CEO of Seegrid. “Every autonomous mile and pound moved represents real-world knowledge and expertise, making Seegrid uniquely capable of helping our customers succeed with mobile automation.” Online help center…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.38
May 19, 2022
…country’s biggest and most important transportation companies,” he added. Pittsburgh-based Aurora said its Aurora Driver is a self-driving system designed to operate multiple vehicle types, from freight-hauling semi-trucks to ride-hailing passenger vehicles. The technology underpins Aurora Horizon and Aurora Connect, the company's driver-as-a-service products for trucking and ride-hailing. Aurora, which entered into a $1 billion special-purpose acquisition deal in July 2021, has partners across the transportation ecosystem, including FedEx and PACCAR, Volvo Trucks, Uber Freight, Toyota, U.S. Xpress, Werner, and Covenant. Its announcement came after a week of trucking partnerships. Aurora marks autonomous truck momentum In March 2022, Aurora's next-generation…
