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An American robotics network is being launched. The network is termed the Robotics Virtual Organization (Robotics VO). The formation of the network is sponsored by the National Science Foundation, but has to be self-sufficient by the end of the first year.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 26.27
American Robotics Inc. was the first company to receive authorization from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration for autonomous drone operations with no humans on site. The Marlborough, Mass.-based company last week said it will join the FAA's rulemaking committee to advance beyond visual line-of-sight, or BVLOS, drone flights. The committee will provide recommendations for regulations to normalize safe, viable, and scalable BVLOS operations to support the $100 billion commercial drone industry. “American Robotics is excited to participate in pushing forward BVLOS regulations alongside the FAA to develop safe integration of UAS [unmanned aerial systems] into our National Airspace System,” said…
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Ondas Holdings Inc. today announced that its American Robotics Inc. subsidiary has received approval from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration to operate drones the beyond visual line of sight in seven additional locations. The company said it can now operate without human operators on site at a total of 10 sites across eight U.S. states. “American Robotics is excited to have seven additional sites of operation approved by the FAA,” stated Reese Mozer, co-founder and CEO of American Robotics. “As we continue to build upon our offerings, we look forward to providing current and future customers with the tools needed…
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Ondas Holdings Inc. today announced that its American Robotics Inc. subsidiary has received a new purchase order from The Scotts MiracleGro Co. for its autonomous Scout Systems. The drones will provide ScottsMiracle-Gro with daily data-collection and analysis capabilities, and the purchase marks American Robotics' continued expansion into key commercial markets, said Ondas. “To meet the demands of a growing population and a changing climate, industries are turning to advanced robotics and AI to unlock increased efficiency and sustainability,” stated Reese Mozer, co-founder and CEO of American Robotics. “Companies like ScottsMiracle-Gro can rely on the drone program enabled by American Robotics…
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The North American robotics market has set new records to begin 2016, according to Robotic Industries Association (RIA), the industry’s trade group. A total of 7,406 robots valued at approximately $402 million were ordered from North American companies during the first quarter of 2016. The number of units ordered in the first three months of 2016 is a new record among opening quarters, growing 7% over the same period in 2015. Order revenue, however, decreased by 8% in the first quarter. Robot shipments also set a new opening quarter record, with 7,125 robots valued at $448 million being shipped to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 24.95
American Robotics Inc. yesterday announced that the Federal Aviation Administration has issued it a new exemption allowing commercial operations of its autonomous Scout drones without limitations on use. American Robotics was previously limited to research and development, crew training, and market surveys. “This new exemption from the FAA is the fourth milestone approval for American Robotics in less than two years, signaling a clear trajectory towards increased implementation of nationwide autonomous commercial drone operations,” stated Reese Mozer, co-founder and CEO of American Robotics. “I am proud of the years of dedication and hard work that our team, partners, and regulators…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 24.71
Robot orders and shipments in North America set new records in 2015, according to Robotic Industries Association (RIA), the industry’s trade group. A total of 31,464 robots valued at $1.8 billion were ordered from North American companies during 2015, an increase of 14% in units and 11% in dollars over 2014. Robot shipments also set new records, with 28,049 robots valued at $1.6 billion shipped to North American customers in 2015. Shipments grew 10% in units and 9% in dollars over the previous records set in 2014. The automotive industry was the primary driver of growth in 2015, with robot…
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…climate change. Ondas Holdings Inc. today announced that its American Robotics Inc. subsidiary has entered into a strategic technology partnership with Infrared Cameras Inc., or ICI. The companies will equip American Robotics' Scout drones with ICI's sensors to automate inspection of oil and gas assets and identification of methane leaks. “We are excited to partner with American Robotics to bring innovative solutions to the oil and gas industry,” said Gary Strahan, founder and CEO of Infrared Cameras Inc. “We believe that our state-of-the-art software and multi-sensor payloads, combined with American Robotics' leading drone solution, will greatly benefit clients across the…
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Robot orders and shipments in North America set new records in the first nine months of 2016, according to the Robotic Industries Association (RIA), the industry’s trade group. A total of 23,985 robots valued at $1.3 billion were ordered from North American companies in the first nine months of 2016, an increase of 7% in units and 3% in dollars over the same period in 2015, which held the previous record. Robot shipments to North American customers through September totaled 22,050 robots valued at $1.3 billion, breaking the previous record set in 2015 by 3% in units and 11% in…
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American Robotics Inc., which provides fully autonomous commercial drones, yesterday said that Stockpile Reports will use its Scout system to build out its automated drone program. The companies said that the ability to operate unmanned aerial vehicles without any humans on the ground will enable Stockpile Reports and its users to collect data in new ways. “The bulk materials industry suffers chronic financial write-offs due to a lack of accurate inventory data, and Stockpile Reports helps customers solve problems with inventory using on-demand measurements from image processing, stated David Boardman, founder and CEO of Stockpile Reports. “As experts in 3D…
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…global demand for automation solutions means that Danish and American robotics companies share many opportunities and challenges. Through this strategic partnership, our ambition is to create new growth opportunities for robotics companies in the Pittsburgh region and Denmark and strengthen the uptake of robotics technology in many sectors. Market adoption doesn’t care about borders,” said Jenn Apicella, interim executive director of the Pittsburgh Robotics Network. Pittsburgh to benefit from federal funding The Pittsburgh Robotics Network also highlighted that Pittsburgh will benefit from a $62.7 million Build Back Better Regional Challenge grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration. The southwestern Pennsylvania…
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…attendance at Automate indicate the rapid growth in North American robotics,” said Jeff Burnstein, president of the Association for Advancing Automation (A3), which is hosting the trade show and conference. “A common theme we're hearing is how labor shortages are driving investment into automation,” he told Robotics 24/7. At Automate yesterday, industry leaders discussed how robotics and automation are transforming the North American economy in an executive roundtable co-sponsored by the IFR and A3. The IFR's YouTube channel will feature key statements of executives from the two organizations, as well as some from FANUC America, Teradyne, UPS, Zebra Technologies, and…