Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.02
November 13, 2024
…Motional, a $4 billion robotaxi joint venture between automaker Hyundai Motor Group and Aptiv. Prior to his industry career, Iagnemma directed the Robotic Mobility Group research laboratory at MIT, where he authored publications related to robotics and AI that have been cited more than 20,000 times. Iagnemma is also an inventor with more than 50 issued or pending patents in robotics and autonomous vehicles. “We are excited to see a skilled technologist and experienced leader like Karl take the helm at Vecna Robotics, guiding the company into its next chapter and further strengthening its leadership in the material handling robotics…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 20.59
April 22, 2024
…its commercialization strategy, the robot will be tested by Hyundai, which acquired a majority stake in Boston Dynamics in June 2021, for automotive manufacturing applications. Waltham, Mass.-based Boston Dynamics said the next generation of its Atlas program builds on decades of research and furthers its commitment to delivering capable, useful mobile robots solving challenges in industry today. Small group of customers to begin testing applications Following the commercial deployment of “robot dog” Spot, and similar to its rollout of robot arm Stretch, Boston Dynamics will be partnering with a small group of customers, beginning with Hyundai, to test and iterate…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.54
November 17, 2023
…technological innovation. Mr. Ma participated in a panel discussion on the future of transportation alongside executives from Trip.com and Hyundai Motor, as well as Indonesia's minister for tourism and creative economy. To listen to Ma’s full presentation at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum, watch this video.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.11
October 19, 2023
…company has also partnered with global leaders including Doosan, Hyundai TRANSYS, and Mando. “Continuing our long history of innovation, DISHER is committed to training our engineers and expanding advanced automation skills that are in very short supply in the U.S.,” stated Shawn O'Farrel, area lead for manufacturing technical services and automation at DISHER. “Our collaboration with THIRA will help us adopt and implement advanced Korean automation technologies in the U.S., positioning DISHER ahead of the learning curve,” O'Farrel added. Zeeland, Mich.-based DISHER said it develops complex products. It also offers cross-functional staffing and consulting services for companies in the U.S.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.04
October 12, 2023
…of companies including Google, Amazon, Johnson & Johnson, Samsung, Hyundai, NASA, Sierra Space, and Blue Origin. It also works with partners including Formant, “There are few others in the industry of robotics with the capability of PickNik, especially capabilities as expansive as their abilities with dexterous manipulator control,” stated a robotics engineer at NASA Johnson Space Center. Investors see potential in solving complex problems Stellar Ventures and Cypress Growth Capital led PickNik Robotics' pre-seed round. The investment joins the company's existing $5 million in non-dilutive Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) funding contracts with NASA's Johnson Space Center and Ames Research…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 37.12
August 08, 2023
…Inc. to release a new robot in 2024. The Hyundai Motor Group units did not specify what type of robot it will be, but they said they expect to tap into their development and manufacturing capabilities. Seoul, South Korea-based Kia has been exploring business opportunities in robotic logistics and automated delivery services, according to the Korea Herald. The automaker also plans to invest 28 trillion won ($21.9 billion U.S.) in air mobility, including electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, leading to mass production by 2028, it reported. “[The plan to unveil a new robot in 2024] is one of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 43.90
July 28, 2023
…integrated with building systems to operate on multiple floors. Hyundai Elevator Co. this week signed a memorandum of understanding with LG Electronics and KT Corp. to jointly provide services to link robots and elevators. Last year, LG and KT (formerly Korea Telecom) had partnered to develop and launch customer-service robots. Also last year, Hyundai Elevator unveiled an open application programming interface (API) to synchronize elevators with robots, smartphones, home networks, smartphones, and other systems, said the Icheon, South Korea-based company. “We would like to initiate diverse collaborations with system and device enterprises through the launch of our open API,” said…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.38
July 21, 2023
…manufacturing. The company named Bosch, TVS Motors, CEAT, and Hyundai as some of its key customers across India and the U.S. Investors support Indian innovation Ati Motors previously raised $3.5 million in Pre-series A funding in 2021. The company has also received seed funding from Village Global, an early-stage fund based in the Bay Area and backed by Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, and Jeff Bezos, among others. Ati was undaunted by recent economic challenges as it sought investment, said Chandra. “A lot of startups with unproven business models have gone out of the consideration set of investors,” he said. “I…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.54
June 07, 2023
…gauge reading easier with its automated inspection workflows. The Hyundai-owned company has also updated its Scout software to allow users to quickly plan and edit missions remotely and get better visibility into their worksites. In addition, Boston Dynamics updated Spot's gaits so can can more safely traverse slippery surfaces. It has added lights, a buzzer, and a speaker to help the quadruped robot signal its intentions. “We’ve also added a feature called moving object detection, which can be turned on anytime a Spot EAP 2 payload is attached,” said Boston Dynamics. “Using this payload’s lidar, the robot can detect moving…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.51
May 11, 2023
…some of the major Korean robot companies such as Hyundai Robotics, Doosan Robotics, Rainbow Robotics, and Neuromeka have opened offices in the country to expand their operations,” KAR said in the release. A map of the Korean Pavillion at Automate. Source: KAR KAR promotes small Korean robotics companies A KAR official in a statement said that Korean robotics companies have tried to gain traction in North America but have faced many challenges. KAR is hoping to help those companies overcome those hurdles. “We hope to alleviate the difficulties of Korean SMEs and promote marketing for them to expand their channels…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.18
April 20, 2023
…smart elevator market such as OTIS, TKE, Mitsubishi, KONE, Hyundai and Schindler. With the expansion of urbanization, Bear Robotics noted it is bullish on the shift to robot-friendly buildings, enhanced access security, and the penetration of smart elevators in smart buildings with strong links between systems. “With the global IoT elevator market forecasted to grow to $64 billion by 2030, it was imperative for us to invest into our close partnership with M2MTech that our engineering teams have built over the last couple of years, and to realize the synergies we believe will advance our last-mile aspirations,” said Juan Higueros,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 38.61
April 10, 2023
DEEPX has signed a memorandum of understanding with Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Corp. to further develop its artificial intelligence semiconductor technology designed for robots. Hyundai Motor is the parent company of Kia Corp., and they both share a robotics lab at the Uiwang R&D Center in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. The companies have used DEEPX's technology as part of a proof-of-concept phase over the past year to run algorithms that allow robots to smoothly complete their tasks. DEEPX said its semiconductor technology demonstrated that it offers high AI computational efficiency and low power operation, making it suitable for mass production.…
