Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 36.28
…it has successfully completed a Series A fundraising round. Caterpillar Venture Capital Inc. joined strategic supporters of the North Vancouver, Canada-based company, which is using artificial intelligence and robotics to address welding applications. “We are thrilled to welcome Caterpillar as an investor in Novarc,” said Soroush Karimzadeh, CEO of Novarc Technologies, in a release. “Their extensive industry expertise and global presence align perfectly with our goals.” “This investment will fuel the development of Novarc’s AI robotic welding solutions, enabling us to revolutionize the future of welding in manufacturing automation and beyond,” he said. Novarc develops welding 'full stack' Novarc Technologies…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 33.29
Caterpillar is sponsoring a new partnership with South Dakota Mines that explores technologies such as autonomous robotic mining, software used to manage mining and construction operations, and new equipment that increases efficiency and safety. These technological advancements will increase sustainability of the earth’s natural resources while improving productivity and promoting economic development, the collaborators say. South Dakota Mines will help lead Cat Labs MineStar Consortium, which partners university faculty and students with Caterpillar engineers and researchers to help build the next generation of mining and construction technology. The university has a history in the development and advancement of mining. The…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 28.48
…million investment led by iNovia Capital with participation from Caterpillar Ventures, GE Ventures, Eclipse Ventures, RRE Ventures and Silicon Valley Bank. Clearpath will use the funding to grow the company’s industrial division, OTTO Motors. Clearpath launched OTTO Motors in 2015 to focus on self-driving vehicles for material transport inside manufacturing and warehouse operations. “Factories operate like small indoor cities, complete with roads, traffic, intersections and pedestrians,” said Matt Rendall, CEO and co-founder of Clearpath. “Unlike city streets, a factory floor is a controlled environment, which makes it an ideal place to introduce self-driving vehicles at scale. Companies like Google, Tesla…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 22.95
…but that do so without altering it. Making a caterpillar-sized robot to deliver drugs As people work on improving biodegradable soft robots, they often look to nature for inspiration. That occurred with a University of Hong Kong team that found their jumping-off point in caterpillars. They wanted to create a millirobot, which typically have dimensions of less than one centimeter. However, these researchers needed a drug-delivery robot that would break down after use. Most such robots don’t biodegrade, meaning patients must have surgical procedures for removal. The team made the robot from gelatin that contained microparticles of iron oxide. The…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 22.15
…pioneers of 3D production in manufacturing: Electrolux, Ford, and Caterpillar, have continued to push the industry forward with innovations in materials, speed, and costs. Electrolux | 3D Print On Demand to Lower Costs As the company moves toward “smart factories” for the production and manufacturing of its domestic appliance products, Electrolux, a Swedish domestic appliance manufacturer, is embracing 3D printing for the manufacturing of spare parts on demand. With this initiative, Electrolux engineers are solving problems that affect both the manufacturer and the customer. For example, an on-demand service for 3D printing of spare parts lowers the manufacturer’s production, inventory,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.51
…keynote panelist, Todd Farwell, global resource deployment champion with Caterpillar, put it, simply adding more human labor to mounting operational pressures won’t cut it. “We are really going to have to automate and use robotics, because if we try to do this in a warehouse-type setting with manual labor, it’s going to take a legion of people,” he said. In MHI’s industry report there are seven other technologies besides robotics seen as addressing what MHI calls the “always on” supply chain, including sensors and predictive analytics. Robots gained in perceived impact in the survey at the heart of the annual…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.19
…opportunity to hear Keynote Speaker Tana Utley, vice president, Caterpillar Inc. discuss how she has navigated her 30+ years at Caterpillar. Registration and more information about the event is available online. The Pack Expo Drone Demo – “Packaging for the Last Mile” interactive display is another addition to the Pack Expo Las Vegas show floor. Electric truck and drone maker Workhorse is partnering with Pack Expo to bring this drone simulation to life. Mock housing will populate the virtual landscape of the 15,000 sq. feet exhibit in the North Hall, complete with mailboxes and doorsteps to accept delivered packages. Delivery…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.71
…drills. Once development is complete, it is anticipated that Caterpillar 793 zero-emissions autonomous haul trucks will be deployed for the first time at Gudai-Darri. The trucks implement real-time ore tracking using sensors to provide live dig face progression, while data-informed modelling from the drills helps to build more accurate assessments of existing ground conditions and improve safety. New autonomous water cart vehicles, developed in partnership with Caterpillar, will be primarily used for dust suppression on site, enhancing productivity by enabling mine operations to digitally track water consumption and reduce waste. The vehicle’s intelligent on-board system detects dry and dusty conditions…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.77
…Harrelson, FSME, CMfgE, a retired senior learning consultant at Caterpillar Inc., is this year's honoree. Harrelson is being acknowledged because of his lifelong contributions to manufacturing; commitment to serving as a role model and motivator for young engineers; and his long-term, active involvement in SME. 2020 Ronald P. Harrelson Outstanding Young Manufacturing Engineers: Daniel R. Cooper, Ph.D., University of Michigan Ann Arbor, Michigan Gabriela Darras, ITC Inc., Peoria, Illinois Ryan Gergely, Ph.D., General Motors, Warren, Michigan Grace X. Gu, Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, California Xi Gu, Ph.D., Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Piscataway, New Jersey Ping…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.59
…its service has helped customers including GEODIS, FedEx, DHL, Caterpillar, Shape, and others realize upwards of 70% performance improvements in ground-to-ground and low-lift warehouse workflows like case picking, packaging, and cross-docking. In addition to these improvements, Vecna said the cash infusion will support the launch of next-generation platforms that will help the company provide more deployment flexibility and reach into new workflows that are in high demand, while being able to continue delivering operator cost savings from day one. One ongoing initiative involves developing a new robot case picking robot for GEODIS that has the potential to double performance for…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.82
…Guardian XO, and Guardian XT. Sarcos is backed by Caterpillar Venture Capital Inc., Delta Air Lines, GE Ventures, Microsoft, and Schlumberger. The Guardian S is designed to navigate unstructured and unpredictable environments. Its man-portable design, slim form factor, and IP65 water-protected structure are optimal for inspecting narrow piping and tanks, traversing vertical ferromagnetic surfaces, stairs, culverts, and other unstructured terrain and confined spaces, said Sarcos. The robot can give operators a detailed view of its environment while enabling workers to avoid entering hazardous or confined spaces and maintain a safe distance. The Guardian S robot is able to deliver extended…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.06
…bulldozers. Teleo delivered its first retrofitted machine, a 2012 Caterpillar D10T bulldozer, to Teichert in the summer of 2022. The second machine, a 2022 Caterpillar D10T2 bulldozer retrofitted with Teleo Supervised Autonomy technology, will be deployed on site for work in the second quarter of this year at the company's sand and gravel mine near Tracy, Calif. “We believe Teleo's technology can help a good operator become a great operator,” said Dan Campbell, head of engineering at Teichert Materials. “The technology will improve the operator experience, making the job safer and more comfortable for our team members. The central command…