Aerospace Robotics Business to Scale Up With Strategic Collaborations and New Product Launches
February 12, 2023
Aerospace robotics is a growing global market, thanks to widening distribution of advanced technologies and defense investments, reported Allied Market Research.
Reliable Robotics Wins U.S. Air Force Contract to Study Large Aircraft Automation
February 9, 2023
Reliable Robotics is developing automation and remote piloting for large, multi-engine cargo jets for the U.S. Air Force, as well as commercial customers.
RDI Technologies Brings Motion Amplification Vibration Analysis to Boston Dynamics Spot Robot
February 8, 2023
RDI Technologies said its Iris Explorer payload for Boston Dynamics' Spot robot will enable asset managers to conduct repeatable vibration analysis in challenging environments.
MassRobotics Panel Talks Government and Nonprofit Funding Opportunities in Canada and U.S.
February 7, 2023
MassRobotics hosted a panel last week that included the Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing Institute, the Massachusetts Center for Advanced Manufacturing, and Next Generation Manufacturing Canada.
ARM Institute Funds 11 Advanced Manufacturing Projects to Develop Automated Technologies
February 5, 2023
The ARM Institute recently announced the latest projects it is funding as part of its Technology Project Call program.
Lockheed Martin Ventures Gives $21.8M to Machina Labs to Bolster Its Automated Sheet Metal Manufacturing Platform
January 27, 2023
Lockheed Martin is investing in the company as part of its strategy to streamline and increase production time of its defense products.
T.I.E. Industrial Takes on Robots.com to Help Manufacturers Adopt Automation
January 25, 2023
T.I.E. Industrial last year acquired Robots.com from RobotWorx and plans to combine its experience with aftermarket parts with the site's existing depth of content.
Special Focus Issue
How to Make Supply Chains More Robust With Robotics
January 25, 2023
Supply chains are being challenged as never before by shifting demand, geopolitical complications, and labor shortages. Learn how different robots, sensors, and AI can help.
Robotics Factory Calls for Startups to Apply for Pittsburgh Accelerator
January 18, 2023
Robotics Factory, which includes programs for creating, accelerating, and scaling startups in southwestern Pennsylvania, will be accepting applications for funding.
IFR Report ‘World Robotics R&D Programs’ Looks at How Asia, Europe, and the U.S. Invest
January 12, 2023
The IFR, or International Federation of Robotics, released its latest report on government funding of research and development as countries compete for economic growth.
ARM Institute Endorses Four New Robotics Training Programs
January 11, 2023
The ARM Institute recognized workforce development programs at community colleges, an apprenticeship programs, and a tech organization as addressing America's manufacturing skills gap.
RISE Robotics Given U.S. Patent for High-Reduction Belt-Driven Linear Actuator
December 26, 2022
RISE Robotics was granted a patent for its high-reduction belt-driven linear actuator, which it said "enables the application of high force linear power to a machine’s work function."
Near Earth Autonomy Named Innovator of the Year by Pittsburgh Technology Council
December 9, 2022
Near Earth Autonomy, which has developed systems to make aircraft from drones to helicopters autonomous, received recognition from the PTC for its innovation.
U.S. Army Chooses Cleo Robotics To Develop Tactical Drone
December 9, 2022
Cleo Robotics has been awarded a $2.5 million contract by the U.S. Army to develop a tactical drone prototype based on its indoor drone, Dronut.
Gecko Robotics to Help U.S. Air Force Modernize ICBM Facilities
December 6, 2022
Gecko Robotics has been awarded an SBIR contract to integrate concrete evaluation technology into its crawling robots to aid the rapid modernization of the nuclear triad.
Sarcos Defense Wins $1M U.S. Army Contract for Ammo Handling Robot
December 1, 2022
Sarcos plans to use the funding to continue testing of an ammunition handling robot designed to be integrated into the U.S. Army’s Extended Range Cannon Artillery system.
Sanctuary Cognitive Systems Gets $30M Investment From Canadian Government
November 30, 2022
The Canadian government wants to be a leader in AI development, as its Strategic Innovation Fund invests in general-purpose robot developer Sanctuary Cognitive Systems.
Remote Inspection Evolves With Lidar Drones
November 13, 2022
Lidar drones, or aerial robots equipped with lidar sensors and mapping software, can save time, money, and even lives in inspection, maintenance, and search and rescue operations.
Optomec and Acme Manufacturing Show Automated Workcell for Adaptive Turbine Part Repair at Formnext
November 11, 2022
Optomec, an additive manufacturing firm, and Acme, a robotic material removal expert, have built a unified workcell for aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul.
Team NimbRo Wins ANA Avatar XPRIZE, Demonstrating Effective Robot Telepresence
November 6, 2022
Team NimbRo from the University of Bonn swiftly demonstrated robotic telepresence, moving, perceiving, and manipulating in a test environment in record time.
