Tower Semiconductor Says New Lidar Technology Can Make Autonomous Vehicles More Responsive
September 13, 2021
Tower Semiconductor, which provides foundry platforms for integrated circuits, said it has made a breakthrough for high-precision lidar in autonomous vehicles.
Plus Starts Development With Teledyne FLIR to Test Thermal Cameras for Autonomous Trucks
September 12, 2021
Autonomous truck developer Plus is exploring with defense systems maker Teledyne FLIR to explore if thermal imaging can complement cameras, lidar, and radar for certain conditions.
3D Systems Acquires Oqton to Make Additive Manufacturing More Accessible
September 10, 2021
Oqton's cloud-based, AI-enabled Manufacturing Operating System can help manufacturers automate production processes. 3D Systems is making its own software available as add-ons.
AWS Discusses How Robotics Startups Can Accelerate Innovation
September 9, 2021
Amazon Web Services recently held a Robotics Startup Accelerator Program, and AWS shares some of the takeaways from discussions on innovation, simulation, and funding.
Top 10 Robotics and Autonomous Vehicle Transactions of August 2021
September 8, 2021
In August 2021, the total number of deals and their dollar value fell from the previous month, but industrial automation, self-driving cars, and logistics still thrived.
Ossia Receives European, U.K. Regulatory Approval for Cota Wireless Power System
September 8, 2021
Ossia, which has developed the proprietary Cota system for remote wireless power delivery to specific devices, has obtained regulatory approvals in the U.S., U.K., and Europe.
Piaggio Fast Forward Obtains Patent for Self-Driving Cargo Robots
September 7, 2021
Piaggio Fast Forward has been modeling human behavior to enable its mobile robots to autonomously follow pedestrians in dynamic indoor and outdoor environments.
DHL Express, Dorabot Deploy DHLBot, Which Uses AI to Sort Parcels
September 7, 2021
DHL Express has deployed with Dorabot an AI-powered robotic arm in Singapore and South Korea. The DHLBot can sort up to 1,000 percels per hour and can increase efficiency by 40%.
Renesas and eProsima Port micro-ROS to Microcontrollers to Simplify Robotics Development
September 3, 2021
Renesas and eProsima say that by making the RA microcontroller units the official development for micro-ROS will help facilitate IoT and industrial robotics adoption.
NASA Perseverance Rover Cores First Rock on Mars
September 3, 2021
NASA reported that the robotic arm and drill on the Perseverance rover has collected a rock sample on Mars in its second attempt, but it needs more images to confirm.
Unikie and Valmet Automotive Develop Automated Valet Parking for Logistics
September 2, 2021
Finland-based Unikie is testing Automated Factory Parking technology that doesn't require cars to be self-driving to be autonomously moved in factory premises.
9 Robotics and AI Companies Make Futurology List of 101 Silicon Valley Innovators
September 2, 2021
Silicon Valley is home to hundreds of robotics and AI companies, but here are nine innovators worth watching in autonomous vehicles, dexterous manipulation, and more.
Launcher Buys Second Metal 3D Printer From Velo3D for Rocket Parts
September 1, 2021
Launcher, which is developing rockets and orbital transfer vehicles to affordably launch small satellites, has added a second 3D printer from Velo3D for titanium.
Xiaomi Acquires DeepMotion as It Moves Into Automotive Sector
September 1, 2021
Xiaomi has reported record Q2 revenue and is diversifying from consumer electronics into electric and autonomous vehicles with its purchase of Deep Motion Technology.
Velodyne Lidar, MOV.AI Team Up to Help Developers of Industrial Mobile Robot Applications
August 31, 2021
Velodyne Lidar's Puck sensors, plus MOV.AI's ROS-based Robotics Engine Platform, will enable developers to build mobile robots for dynamic environments, say partners.
Gatik Raises Series B Funding, Expands Autonomous Trucking Operations in Texas
August 31, 2021
Gatik has raised funding to continue developing and expanding its fleets of autonomous box trucks across North America, starting with a new logistics hub in Texas.
GITAI Robot Arm Arrives on SpaceX Capsule at ISS for Demonstration
August 30, 2021
GITAI and Nanoracks plan to test the S1 robot arm for switch, cable, and in-orbit assembly operations in the Bishop airlock of the International Space Station.
Attabotics Files Patent Infringment Suit Against Urbx Over Robot Shuttles
August 30, 2021
As the market for automated storage and retrieval systems grows, so too is competition. Attabotics alleges that Urbx's dual-robot system infringes on multiple patents.
Nuro to Build Autonomous Vehicle Testing, Manufacturing Facilities in Nevada
August 30, 2021
Nuro, which has developed autonomous vehicles for robotic deliveries, is building a factory with BYD North America and taking over part of the Las Vegas Speedway.
Special Focus Issue
Automation for Manufacturing Keeps Evolving
August 30, 2021
From human-machine interaction to precise motion control, technologies are continuing to improve how robots can help manufacturers of all sizes with a variety of tasks.
