Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.25
November 25, 2022
…and see how, together with the local and federal government, we can provide not only safe, but also ecological transport on public roads in an urban environment,” said Kim Vancauwenberghe, managing director of Colruyt Group Smart Technics. “The tests not only provide useful insights for the online shopping service Collect&Go,” she added. “Other formulas in our group are also following the study with great interest.” Smart Technics innovation team tests thoroughly The Smart Technics team is the driving force behind other recent innovations, said Colruyt Group. They include OKay Direct, a 24/7 automated shop concept, and the Smart Fridges vending…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.22
December 18, 2018
…Energy, and contractors that serve both of them. Because the company already uses materials that are qualified by those government agencies, the resultant products can be more quickly adopted. Source: Purdue University
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.18
November 21, 2023
…for robots has been released by a number of governments, including Japan. Even so, the compromise on privacy will continue to be a big obstacle for the collaborative robot business, as many users will feel like they are constantly being watched and will be afraid of losing vital information such as financial data and company secrets. Increasing cyber security threats for connected collaborative robots as a result of IoT integration as well as a lack of information about organizational networks are important restraints on the market's growth. 5G network exposure. To address the needs of each cobot machine cell, microfactories…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.17
October 14, 2019
…conference attendees and a panel of judges representing industry, government, academia and corporate executives. The top projects will receive awards. The one considered as the most innovative will be announced at the conference and will receive $5,000 to accelerate the new technology. Submissions are due by January 24, 2020. The proposal must include information about intellectual property and the development outline with milestones for deliverables. Explain the potential impact on the wearable robotics community, as well as significance of this concept as an advancement for the industry. Eligibility Applicants must demonstrate an ability to move the proposed plan to completion,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.14
July 01, 2021
…more than 150,000 commercial drone deliveries to date, serving governments, global retail brands, and leading healthcare systems. “We have completed hundreds of thousands of deliveries of blood, medicines, and vaccines, and today Zipline makes a commercial delivery every four minutes,” Rinaudo added. “In the past year, we have seen major growth in every market, including the U.S., and we’re continuing to build on our proven track record and technology to bring instant logistics to more partners, communities and people.” Drone delivery milestones Zipline said it experienced rapid growth in the past year and touted the following accomplishments: Expanded its service…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.13
June 25, 2021
…dominance is expected to attract foreign investments. The Japanese government is also focusing on fostering startups and has developed a strategy titled “Beyond Limits, Unlock Our Potential” [download PDF] to strengthen the country’s startup ecosystem. Tokyo also established a Startup Ecosystem Consortium in early 2020 to incubate innovative startups. Japan’s robotics leadership, combined with the government’s policies, is expected to boost investment in robotics startups in the country. Automotive manufacturing has long been the most heavily automated industry, but Japan's government and leading companies have expressed a lot of interest in healthcare and assistive systems. Do you see commercial opportunities…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.12
March 28, 2022
…2010. The company said RE2’s proven track record serving government and commercial customers makes it an ideal addition to the team. RE2 recently announced that its Maritime Mine Neutralization System it is developing in partnership with the U.S. Navy had reached a new underwater depth of 1 km (3.9 mi.) RE2 staff to be retained RE2 was founded by President and CEO Jorgen Pedersen in 2001 as a spin out of Carnegie Mellon University’s National Robotics Engineering Center. It has more than 100 employees in its offices along Pittsburgh’s Robotics Row. Pedersen will become Sarcos’ Chief Operating Officer after the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.12
December 10, 2022
…the same number of robots.” For six decades, Frost & Sullivan said it has helped investors, corporate leaders, and governments navigate economic changes and identify disruptive technologies, megatrends, new business models, and companies. This has resulted in a continuous flow of growth opportunities to drive future success, the company said. Frost & Sullivan's Best Practices Awards recognize companies in various regional and global markets for demonstrating outstanding achievement and superior performance in leadership, technological innovation, customer service, and strategic product development. Industry analysts compare market participants and measure performance through interviews, analyses, and extensive secondary research to identify best practices…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.12
January 22, 2022
…access Your new team members have a mix of government/military, engineering, and business expertise. Is there one area in particular where Terradepth is looking to expand? Kauffman: This year, our primary focus is offshore wind site surveys and infrastructure inspection. Will there be different levels of access to the Virtual Ocean? Will customers be able to share survey data? Kauffman: There will be different levels. For example, we want schools to have access for their students to be able to virtually explore the ocean, and we do not expect this to be a profit center. Those costs will be subsidized…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.08
October 04, 2021
…robot are definitely over.” Policy updates, SME investment needed “Governments face the need to update their education policies,” said Guerry. “The qualification to program and use a robot is an essential skill required of workers before they even enter a job on the shop floor.” “To enable the transition, robot manufacturers are the best possible partners, providing the right skills necessary to work with intelligent automation systems,” Guerry said. “The International Federation of Robotics invites public authorities to team up with the experts and to use their know-how to deliver education for the workplace of the future.” In addition to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.01
October 10, 2022
…specified in the letter that they are not against government agencies using “existing technologies” for defense and law-enforcement purposes. The letter is reposted in its entirety below: An Open Letter to the Robotics Industry and our Communities, General Purpose Robots Should Not Be Weaponized We are some of the world’s leading companies dedicated to introducing new generations of advanced mobile robotics to society. These new generations of robots are more accessible, easier to operate, more autonomous, affordable, and adaptable than previous generations, and capable of navigating into locations previously inaccessible to automated or remotely-controlled technologies. We believe that advanced mobile…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.00
October 22, 2020
6K and 6K Additive, a developer of microwave plasma technology for the production of advanced materials, has been awarded a Phase ll SBIR program from the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), following the success of its Phase I. The Phase II program supports the development and commercialization of a domestic and commercially scalable supply chain for high-performance metal powders from scrap sources. Using 6K's UniMelt microwave plasma platfrom the program will demonstrate 6K's capability to source, process and reclaim nickel superalloy scrap components, shop scrap, and used powders for conversion into aerospace grade powders. The new powders will be used to…
