OhmniLabs Offers Modular Robotics Platform for Cloud-Based Mobile Robot Design
May 21, 2021
OhmniLabs said its new Ohmni Modular Robotics Platform enables it to rapidly develop, manufacture, and deploy mobile service robots for a wide variety of applications.
Spanish Multinational ACCIONA Works With RobotPlus to Use MiR Mobile Robots for Disinfection
May 21, 2021
Among the many efforts to use robots in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, ACCIONA developed a successful design for a disinfection robot by working with RobotPlus and MiR.
ARM Institute Launches RoboticsCareer.org as Resource for Manufacturing Workforce
May 20, 2021
The Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing Institute has launched a new online resource to connect job seekers with training resources and employment opportunities in manufacturing and robotics.
Formlabs Closes $150M Series E to Grow 3D Printing Tech, Doubles Valuation to $2B
May 20, 2021
Formlabs said it plans to use its Series E funding, led by SoftBank Vision Fund 2, to expand its portfolio of 3D printing technologies and hire more employees.
Richard King Mellon Foundation Approves $75M Grant to Build New Robotics Center at CMU
May 20, 2021
Pittsburgh is one of the top regions for robotics R&D in the U.S., if not the world. CMU has received a grant providing $150M for a new Robotics...
Mech-Mind Robotics Raises Series C Funding for AI Plus Industrial Automation
May 19, 2021
Mech-Mind Robotics, which provides computer vision systems for industrial applications, said it has raised $100 million to date. The startup plans to expand its offerings.
Desktop Metal Acquires Adaptive3D, Adding Elastomer Capabilities to Materials Portfolio
May 18, 2021
Adaptive3D said its printed elastomer technology complements Desktop Metal's Xtreme 8K mass-production printers for high-speed, high-volume production of cost-effective parts.
TRINAMIC Says New Servo Controller/Driver Module Provides Quicker Throughput, Cuts Power Loss by 75%
May 17, 2021
The single-axis controller/driver module for two-phase bipolar stepper motors integrates motion control to speed transfer time, reduce solution size, and save energy, according to Trinamic.
Robot Fleets Grow Demand for Warehouse Management Software, Interoperability Layer
May 14, 2021
As warehouse operators add more robots, they can choose vendor support or third-party software providers. In addition, organizations are working on interoperability standards.
Robotic Vacuum Impregnation Can Reduce Costs and Waste, Says Ultraseal International
May 13, 2021
Automotive manufacturers can benefit from automation to seal porous metal parts, minimize scrappage, improve sustainability, and reduce costs, says Ultraseal International.
Robotics and AI Pioneer Ayanna Howard Named 2021-2022 ACM Athena Lecturer
May 12, 2021
Ayanna Howard, the 2021-2022 Association for Computing Machinery Athena Lecturer, discusses her career, diversity efforts, and hope for the future in engineering.
Orbbec to Build Time-of-Flight 3D Cameras on Microsoft Azure Depth Platform
May 12, 2021
Orbbec said its design and manufacturing expertise will complement Microsoft's 3D sensor and cloud technology for a new 3D, time-of-flight sensors to meet growing developer demand.
Nordex Obtains AS9100D Aerospace Quality Management Certification for Electromechanical Components
May 12, 2021
Nordex, a U.S.-based power-transmission manufacturer, said its gears and electromechanical parts now meet demanding aerospace requirements.
AWS RoboMaker Support for ROS 2 Foxy Fitzroy Includes Navigation2
May 11, 2021
Amazon Web Services' support for the latest build of the Robot Operating System enables developers to more easily create simulations and navigation for robots.
RTI Connext 6.1 Updated to Ease Development, Deployment of Remotely Operated Systems
May 11, 2021
In addition to its support for complex networking environments, new features in Connext 6.1 facilitate the development of any large-scale and heterogeneous distributed system.
Innovusion Raises $64M Series B for Automotive Lidar
May 11, 2021
Innovusion, which has offices in California and Singapore, has raised funding to continue lidar reesarch and development as it supplies autonomous vehicle makers such as NIO.
Ottopia Announces Availability of Teleoperation Software on NVIDIA DRIVE AGX
May 10, 2021
Ottopia claimed that its software, which is now available on NVIDIA's DRIVE AGX platform, can enable safe teleoperation of any system.
ARM Institute Launches Fellowship to Support AI in Metals and Manufacturing for Defense Suppliers
May 10, 2021
The U.S. Department of Defense is sponsoring several organizations that are collaborating to assist small and midsize manufacturers through the use of computer vision and robotics.
AutoX Discusses First 100 Days of RoboTaxi Service Without Safety Drivers
May 10, 2021
As AutoX and other autonomous vehicle developers move to testing without safety drivers, it has begun receiving favorable feedback for its driverless ride-hailing service.
Pony.ai and Luminar Technologies Partner on Sensors for Robotaxi Testing in Five Cities
May 10, 2021
Pony.ai said its partnership with Luminar for 360-degree lidar sensing will enable it to expand its robotaxi testing globally.
