Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.45
December 26, 2022
…granted patents worldwide. In May of this year, the company was awarded a $1.25 million contract with the U.S. government to design machinery for the U.S. Air Force. The Air Force contracted the company again in August to develop common lifting devices.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.09
December 15, 2022
…how can investors and the construction industry work with government on this problem? Mahindru: Building affordable housing is challenging due to the complex code and zoning requirements that vary from municipality to municipality. We see significant adoption of 3D printing technologies and the deployment of pre-fab or robotics overseas where it is easier to work with governments on zoning and building policies. Investors and industry leaders should continue to drive conversations with governments on piloting solutions and continue to build a use case for other municipalities. Driving this change is going to be long and slow. With 3D printing, augmented…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.43
December 13, 2022
…on creating electric vehicle infrastructure for both commercial and government markets. In 2015, Lyon, France-based Navya released the Autonom Shuttle, a passage shuttle vehicle. To date, it has sold 200 units in 25 different countries. Electormin has been working with Navya since July 2022, and said it pulled the trigger on the Navya purchase to help it “demonstrate the advantages of the autonomous shuttle.” “This new sale of an autonomous shuttle will open the door to further projects in Saudi Arabia, and will allow Navya to consolidate its position in this strategic market with emerging smart cities and ambitious greenfield…
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 6.62
December 08, 2022
…market research firm noted. It added that the Chinese government is pushing for the adoption for more autonomous vehicles and has set a goal to “integrate partial self-driving technology in 50% of all new-auto sales by 2025.” It will most likely announce official autonomous vehicle regulations in 2023. HoloMatic has been road testing on Beijing highways To ensure the safety and accuracy of its autonomous driving technology, HoloMatic has spent the past few years testing its technology on highways in Beijing. In 2019, it highlighted a trip it made from its headquarters at 301, Tower B, BIM, Beijing to Shanghai.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.33
December 07, 2022
…senior living communities. It has also found adoption by government agencies such as the New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA). “This past August, we partnered with Ypsilanti, Mich., Meals on Wheels to provide ElliQ to aging adults in the area, similar to our work with NYSOFA,” Skuler said. “One of our main goals is to continue working with government programs and provide ElliQ to those in need across the country, and in the future possibly expand internationally.” After ElliQ's first six months in the market, the company released its first Impact Report. It found that ElliQ both reduces…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.78
December 01, 2022
…safety concerns, increased customer scrutiny for sustainable practices, and government regulations, said Monarch Tractor. The system can “act as the hub to enable smart implements—precision sprayers, harvesters and more—for computer vision applications to help automate farming,” said Penmetsa. Monarch Tractor listed the following features: Renewable technology: The MK-V is 100% electric and has zero tailpipe emissions. It also serves as a 3-in-1 electrification tool, operating as a tractor or utility vehicle during operation, as well as a powerful electric generator in the field. Driver-optional: Monarch includes the latest autonomous and robotics hardware and software, including the NVIDIA Jetson edge AI…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.53
December 01, 2022
…U.S. Department of Defense and other federal and international government agencies to identify capability gaps. Sarcos Defense said it conducts research and development, as well as rapid systems integration to transform Sarcos' commercial products into teleoperated systems that meet specific mission requirements. Sarcos Defense to step up robot arm testing The Sarcos robotic ammunition handling solution uses a dexterous robotic arm that was designed to be integrated into the U.S. Army’s fleet of Self-Propelled Howitzer Systems, specifically the Extended Range Cannon Artillery system. Sarcos will perform extensive testing of this robotic system to ensure it meets requirements for Army use,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.83
November 30, 2022
…as key to economic competitiveness and well-being. The Canadian government today announced an investment of CAD 30 million ($22.2 million U.S.) in Sanctuary Cognitive Systems Corp., an AI and robotics company headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia. The investment, which is being made through Canada's Strategic Innovation Fund, will support a CAD 120.8 million ($89.6 million U.S.) project “to develop the world's first functioning human-like intelligence in general-purpose robots,” stated François-Philippe Champagne, minister of innovation, science, and industry. “As a leading digital nation, Canada is taking ambitious steps to harness the potential of artificial intelligence,” he added. “By investing in companies…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.42
November 30, 2022
…and business professionals representing 140 countries. They create test methods, specifications, classifications, guides, and practices to support industries and governments worldwide. It has more than 140 technical standards-writing committees.
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 3.63
November 23, 2022
…tailored to its customers’ demanding applications. Also in Bedford, MITRE said it works with federally funded R&D centers, across government, and in partnership with industry to tackle challenges to the safety, stability, and well-being of the U.S. As one of many Mitsubishi Electric automation affiliates around the world, Mitsubishi Electric Automation Inc., is part of a $40 billion global company serving a wide variety of industries with products including programmable logic controllers (PLCs), variable-frequency drives, operator interfaces, motion control systems, computer numerical controls (CNC), industrial robots, and servo amplifiers and motors.
