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…model, and it is hiring. Argo AI veterans found Stack AV “As consumer consumption patterns evolve, businesses increasingly need AI-driven, intelligent, and reliable supply chains,” said Bryan Salesky, co-founder and CEO of Stack AV. “With our proprietary technology and expertise, as well as the commitment from our long-term partner in SoftBank, we are confident we will revolutionize the trucking and…
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The news of Argo.AI's closure late last month hit the robotics world hard. The Pittsburgh-based autonomous vehicle company, which was backed by both Ford and Volkswagen, wasn't meeting expectations for several factors, including the economic downturn and a lack of funding from new investors, reported Pittsburgh Inno. The remains of the company will be absorbed by Ford and VW. Argo's…
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…such as the shutdown of Argo AI, autonomous trucks are moving forward. Einride AB last week said it had successfully completed a commercial pilot of its autonomous, electric vehicle in Selmer, Tenn. The Stockholm-based company claimed that it was the first operation of such a vehicle without a safety driver on board on U.S. public roads. “The completion of this…
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…the autonomous vehicle sector, including Argo AI, Aurora, and Locomation,” noted Reed. “We'll also have Near Earth Autonomy and several companies that provide drones. In addition, Agility Robotics will be there with its bipedal robot, and we're expecting at least 50 of our 100 members and 100 organizations.” 2. Education and training “The best roboticists in the world come from…
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Argo AI has released updates to its product ecosystem that it said were designed to reduce the hurdles for businesses to use autonomous vehicles for ride sharing and deliveries. “Advancements in autonomy will improve the safety and accessibility of our roads, while also solving real business challenges,” said Brett Browning, chief technology officer and executive vice president of product development…
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…The setbacks included the following: Argo AI LLC—This Pittsburgh-based autonomous driving developer announced last week that it is was laying off 150 employees, about 5% of its global workforce of more than 2,000 people, according to TechCrunch. Ford Motor Co. and others have invested in Argo AI, which last year launched self-driving deliveries with Walmart Inc. in Miami; Austin, Texas;…
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…include Carnegie Robotics, Locomation, and Argo AI. RE2 is also a member of the Pittsburgh Robotics Network, a CMU-sponsored organization that works on behalf on more than 100 robotics companies in the region. “We machine parts for our neighbors,” he said. “We’ve lent engineers to our neighbors. They’ve lent engineers to us. It’s a cool collaborative. “ Working with Sarcos…
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…autonomous vehicle developers such as Argo AI, Aurora, Locomation, Motional, and Waymo. Last week at the PRN’s “State of Our Autonomous Vehicle Industry” event, the organization released its “Pittsburgh Robotics Cluster Profile,” which focused on the region’s unique position for fostering growth and opportunity in global robotics and autonomy industries. “Regions who are able to build out their technology ecosystems…
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…and worked with Zipline, Gatik, Argo AI, and Cruise for autonomous deliveries. DroneUp said its airport “Hubs” house convenient on-site operations where FAA-certified flight engineers can conduct multiple and simultaneous deliveries. “Teaming up with Walmart to launch three delivery hubs marks a significant leap forward in the broader use of UAS [unmanned aerial systems] to provide last-mile consumer delivery services…
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…Apple and autonomous driving company Argo AI. U.K.-based Smith+Nephew also this week announced another R&D center for digital surgery and robotics innovation in Munich, Germany. The company's U.S.-based manufacturing is in Oklahoma City and Memphis. Robots part of 'continuum of care' Smith+Nephew said its proprietary technologies “create a seamless connection through a continuum of care by combinging robotics, software, and…
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Ford Motor Co., Argo AI, and Walmart Inc. yesterday said they are working together to launch an autonomous vehicle delivery service in Miami, Austin, Texas, and Washington, D.C. Walmart said it will be its first multi-city autonomous delivery collaboration in the U.S. The last-mile service will use Ford self-driving test vehicles equipped with the Argo AI Self-Driving System. “We're excited…
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…at the Carnegie Mellon University Argo AI Center for Autonomous Vehicle Research. “It's the unwritten rules of the road, that's pretty much what we're dealing with here,” said Christoph Killing, a former visiting research scholar in the School of Computer Science's Robotics Institute and now part of the Autonomous Aerial Systems Lab at the Technical University of Munich. “It's a…
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…Rander, co-founder and president of Argo AI, which is working with Ford and Volkswagen to launch autonomous ride-hailing and delivery services. The autonomous vehicle company has grown its team to more than 500 in Pittsburgh and 1,300 worldwide since it was founded in 2016. “In addition to leading talent, more and more business transactions are occurring in the region, with…
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…“Waymo, Uber, GM’s Cruise, Aurora, Argo AI and Pony.ai are among the companies that have suspended driverless vehicle programs in the hopes of limiting contact between drivers and riders” (“Coronavirus fears halt autonomous vehicle testing”). In theory, the significantly lighter traffic during the shutdown seems to offer an opportunity to ramp up road testing, but in practice, the 6-feet-apart social-distancing…
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…the next five years in Argo AI, an artificial intelligence company, to develop a virtual driver system for the automaker’s autonomous vehicle coming in 2021 – and for potential license to other companies. Founded by former Google and Uber leaders, Argo AI is bringing together some of the most experienced roboticists and engineers working in autonomy from inside and outside…
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