AMD Releases Kria K24 SOM and KD240 Drives Starter Kit to Aid Developers With Edge Compute
September 19, 2023
AMD noted that the energy savings from its Kria K24 edge processor can add up when multiplied across electric motors and industrial robots.
Markforged Digital Source Platform Enables Distributed Manufacturing With Onsite 3D Printing
September 18, 2023
Markforged said its new Digital Source allows manufacturer-certified parts to be licensed and printed on demand, addressing supply chain challenges.
ff Venture Capital to Be First In-Residence Investor With GENIUS NY Accelerator
September 14, 2023
ff Venture Capital is opening an office in Syracuse, N.Y., and will support competitions and events with GENIUS NY for drone and robotics startups in the region.
Shell Signs Offshore Service Agreement With Nauticus Robotics
September 14, 2023
Shell has contracted with Nauticus Robotics to conduct autonomous subsea manipulation tasks with Aquanaut on live subsea assets at more than 1 km depth without an umbilical.
Nauticus Robotics Gets Contract Extension From Leidos to Further Develop Undersea Systems
August 22, 2023
Nauticus Robotics is developing new systems based on its Aquanaut undersea robot and toolKITT software with funding from Leidos.
Macy’s Looks at Electrification, Worker Safety as Parts of Sustainability
August 20, 2023
Macy's has been modernizing its supply chain, and one priority is sustainability. The retailer is pursuing this goal through reducing energy consumption and packaging and educating its workforce.
DFI to Show Smart Factory Systems for the First Time at India Automation Expo
August 16, 2023
DFI, which supplies embedded computing for systems including industrial automation, mobile robots, and medical devices, is growing in South Asia.
Novarc Technologies Finishes Series A Fundraising for Robotic Welding
August 14, 2023
Novarc plans to use the funding from Caterpillar Venture Capital and other investors to continue developing its automated welding system.
EACON to Deploy Hybrid Autonomous Mining Trucks at TBEA South Open Coal Mine in China
July 20, 2023
EACON provides autonomous systems for open-pit mines and has intensified its focus on new trucks and established an engineering team for power systems and chassis designs.
Blattner and Sarcos Agree to Develop Robots for Solar Construction
July 19, 2023
Blattner and Sarcos are jointly designing, developing, and testing mobile robots to improve the safety and efficiency of photovoltaic cell installation.
Everything You Need to Know About Stepper Motors
July 18, 2023
Stepper motors are often misconceived as the lesser of servo motors, but as a matter of fact, they are highly reliable just like servo motors.
Sarcos Lays off Portion of Staff and Eliminates Manufacturing in Pittsburgh as Part of Cost Saving Efforts
July 14, 2023
Sarcos, which acquired RE2 Robotics just last year, has laid off about a quarter of its staff and said it is refocusing on aviation, marine, and solar markets.
Canada Robotics Sector Stays Close to Manufacturing, Finds HowToRobot.com and A3 Study
July 12, 2023
Canada is home to numerous robotics integrators and suppliers, most of whom serve manufacturing, but healthcare and energy are increasing in importance, found the study.
Bedrock Raises $25.5M Series A for Robots for Seafloor Exploration and Offshore Wind Energy
July 12, 2023
Bedrock Ocean Explorations has raised funding to continue development of its autonomous underwater vehicle for oceanographic data acquisition and its cloud platform.
Sub UAS Develops Submersible Robots That Can Fly
July 10, 2023
Sub UAS was founded by a Rutgers University professor who has devised propulsion systems that work both in air and underwater, opening new applications for drones.
Touchlab Robot Has Haptic Perception, Could Help Reduce Spread of Hospital Infections
June 15, 2023
Touchlab's three-month pilot at Laakso Hospital in Helsinki explores how robots can help deliver care, reduce workloads, and prevent the spread of infectious diseases.
Boston Dynamics Adds Capabilities to Spot Robot, Names Levatas as Certified Technology Partner
June 7, 2023
Boston Dynamics has partnered with Levatas to add visual inspection capabilities to Spot, and it has added safety functionality and hardware to the quadruped robot.
ASTM International Launches New Subcommittee on Legged Robotics
May 18, 2023
ASTM International's new F45.06 Subcommittee on Legged Robot System plans to develop standards for two-legged and four-legged robots for testing and to instill public confidence.
ANYbotics Raises $50M in Series B to Expand Capabilities of Its Legged Inspection Robot
May 16, 2023
ANYbotics said it will use the funding to help it develop new features for its legged robots.
WiBotic Introduces PowerPad Pro to Provide Wireless Charging, Data Transfer for Industrial UAVs
May 4, 2023
WiBotic said its new PowerPad Pro can wirelessly charge different drones, as well as download and process valuable mission and image data for a number of industrial applications.
