Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 51.11
March 10, 2023
…so does the need for good information and defenses. Ondas Holdings Inc. this week announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Airobotics Ltd., has completed its acquisition of the assets of Iron Drone Ltd., which developed autonomous counter-drone systems. “Iron Drone’s counter-drone technology is a perfect fit for Ondas’ portfolio, as it is a mission-critical system that can be installed to protect sensitive assets,” stated Eric Brock, chairman and CEO of Ondas Holdings. “The combination of Airobotics with Iron Drone represents a new revenue opportunity for Ondas in a market that is seeing a lot of growth.” “Iron Drone’s expertise and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 27.81
December 28, 2022
…space. The company acquired fellow drone providers through parent Ondas Holdings Inc., received FAA approval for unlimited commercial operations, and added features to its Scout system. The Waltham, Mass.-based company and MassRobotics member this year acquired Airobotics and Ardenna. While it has received approvals for beyond visual line-of-sight (BVLOS) flights, American Robotics continues to work on making commercial drones more accessible. Reese Mozer, co-founder and CEO of American Robotics, replied to the following questions from Robotics 24/7 about 2022 achievements and 2023 prospects: Uncertainty heightens drone demand How have drone suppliers responded to challenges such as chip shortages, geopolitical uncertainty,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 23.57
November 15, 2022
…rate of false positives was much higher, said the Ondas Holdings Inc. unit. “Our customers are asking for significantly higher levels of accuracy in terms of detecting anomalies, and I believe CAML provides that for us,” Jason Cornell, vice president of product at American Robotics, told Robotics 24/7. As concerns about energy costs, fuel waste, and environmental sustainability rise, Scout drones using CAML can help minimize loss of containment or leaks that lead to unintended emissions of methane and other greenhouse gases, he noted. Not only can algorithms developed using CAML help detect loss of containment, but they could also…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 46.21
November 04, 2022
…been identified as a contributor to global climate change. Ondas Holdings Inc. today announced that its American Robotics Inc. subsidiary has entered into a strategic technology partnership with Infrared Cameras Inc., or ICI. The companies will equip American Robotics' Scout drones with ICI's sensors to automate inspection of oil and gas assets and identification of methane leaks. “We are excited to partner with American Robotics to bring innovative solutions to the oil and gas industry,” said Gary Strahan, founder and CEO of Infrared Cameras Inc. “We believe that our state-of-the-art software and multi-sensor payloads, combined with American Robotics' leading drone…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 50.39
September 01, 2022
…reducing environmental impact.” American Robotics is a unit of Ondas Holdings Inc., which develops proprietary, software-based wireless broadband technology through its Ondas Networks Inc. subsidiary. Ondas Holdings acquired American Robotics for $70.6 million in May 2021. It recently announced acquisitions of Ardenna Inc., a rail inspection firm, and Airobotics Ltd., another commercial and security drone provider. Waltham, Mass.-based American Robotics designs, develops, and markets industrial drone systems for “rugged, real-world environments.” The company, a MassRobotics member, said its Scout System is a highly automated, artificial intelligence-powered drone capable of continuous, remote operation. American Robotics offers its data service as a…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 57.22
July 05, 2022
Ondas Holdings Inc. today announced that it has signed a term sheet to acquire Airobotics Ltd., adding it to its American Robotics Inc. unit for drone data collection. Ondas said it expects the merger or acquisition to complement American Robotics' systems, as well as expand the applications and markets it can serve. “Airobotics' Optimus System is a sophisticated automated drone platform designed for high-value use cases in industrial, homeland security, and smart city services markets,” stated Eric Brock, chairman and CEO of Ondas. “The proposed acquisition of Airobotics will provide strategic technology, regulatory, and business capabilities to both American Robotics…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 64.20
May 10, 2022
Ondas Holdings Inc. today announced that its American Robotics Inc. subsidiary has received a new purchase order from The Scotts MiracleGro Co. for its autonomous Scout Systems. The drones will provide ScottsMiracle-Gro with daily data-collection and analysis capabilities, and the purchase marks American Robotics' continued expansion into key commercial markets, said Ondas. “To meet the demands of a growing population and a changing climate, industries are turning to advanced robotics and AI to unlock increased efficiency and sustainability,” stated Reese Mozer, co-founder and CEO of American Robotics. “Companies like ScottsMiracle-Gro can rely on the drone program enabled by American Robotics…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 51.19
April 27, 2022
Ondas Holdings Inc. today announced that its American Robotics Inc. subsidiary has received approval from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration to operate drones the beyond visual line of sight in seven additional locations. The company said it can now operate without human operators on site at a total of 10 sites across eight U.S. states. “American Robotics is excited to have seven additional sites of operation approved by the FAA,” stated Reese Mozer, co-founder and CEO of American Robotics. “As we continue to build upon our offerings, we look forward to providing current and future customers with the tools needed…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 38.53
March 21, 2022
Ondas Holdings Inc., which designs, makes, and markets industrial drones through its American Robotics Inc. subsidiary, today announced that it has acquired Ardenna Inc., which provides image processing and machine learning software for rail monitoring and inspection. The companies said the acquisition will enable new efficiencies, reduce costs, and increase safety for the rail industry. “The pieces that are needed to create an industrial data solution for analyzing rail infrastructure are coming together,” stated Eric Brock, chairman and CEO of Ondas. “We believe the acquisition of Ardenna will provide the rail industry with a solution that combines drones, automation, communications,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.49
December 10, 2021
…by Locus Robotics; American Robotics, which was acquired by Ondas Holdings; and FringeAI, which was acquired by LMI Technologies. MassRobotics members getting investment included Activ Surgical, which raised more than $45 million, has 56 employees, and received FDA approval. Realtime Robotics raised $31.4 million and employs about 70 people, Ori raised $27 million and has 31 employees, and Pison Technology closed a $7 million Series A round and has 52 employees. Support for new companies also includes a recently announced AWS Robotics Startup Accelerator. Festo and MassRobotics selected the first four companies for the Healthcare Robotics Catalyst. In addition, Mitsubishi…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 33.41
October 28, 2021
…commercial applications, and drone service providers are rapidly maturing. Ondas Holdings Inc. yesterday announced that its Ondas Networks Inc. and American Robotics Inc. subsidiaries will be moving their headquarters to a new facility here. American Robotics will maintain its office in Marlborough, Mass., for flight testing and remote operations. Ondas Holdings announced in May that it was acquiring American Robotics for about $70.6 million. Ondas Networks develops proprietary, software-based wireless broadband technology for industrial markets. American Robotics is a member of the MassRobotics consortium. American Robotics markets its Scout autonomous system as a “drone in a box” under a robotics-as-a-service…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 30.87
July 09, 2021
…headcount to grow at a similar rate through 2021 and 2022. American Robotics recently announced its planned merger with Ondas Holdings Inc., a developer of proprietary, software-based wireless broadband technology. Ondas and American Robotics said they offer complementary technologies and provide critical, next-generation data solutions to customers such as Stockpile Reports.
