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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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DETROIT—In 2022, the North American robotics market showed strong growth, according to the International Federation of Robotics. Total installations in manufacturing rose by 12% and reached 41,624 units in 2022, it said yesterday. The No. 1 adopter of robotics is the automotive industry, said the International Federation of Robotics (IFR). Companies based in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico installed 20,391 industrial robots—up 30% compared with 2021, said the IFR's preliminary results. “North America represents the second largest operational stock of industrial robots in the world after China,” stated Marina Bill, president of the IFR. “The United States, Canada, and Mexico…
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…include: Auburn Hills, Mich.: An expansion of its North American robotics headquarters and manufacturing facility as more customers turn to automation to build resilience while improving efficiency and flexibility as part of the near and reshoring of production. The $20 million investment will create 72 jobs and be completed by the end of 2023. Atlanta: Opening of a packaging and logistics facility for end-to-end robotic automation solutions in warehouse and distribution, retail, and logistics industries. This $2 million investment will open in 2023 and create approximately 15 jobs. Houston: continued investment into ABB Robotics’ healthcare & life sciences hub at…
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…Auburn Hills, Mich.: Previously announced the expansion of North American robotics headquarters and manufacturing facility as more customers turn to automation to build resilience while improving efficiency and flexibility as part of the near and reshoring of production. The $20 million investment will create 72 jobs and be completed by the end of 2023. Lehigh Valley, Pa.: Previously announced the opening of the Installation Products Division Northeast Distribution Center in 2023. This more than $4 million investment will create more than 100 jobs and further regionalize ABB’s global supply chain to help reduce delivery times of high-demand electrification products to…
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ABB today announced that it is expanding its North American robotics headquarters and manufacturing facility in Auburn Hills, Mich. The company said it is investing $20 million in the construction project, which it said will create 72 skilled jobs and will be completed in November 2023. “Our investment is a significant step in accelerating ABB Robotics’ global leadership in developing and manufacturing cutting-edge robotic solutions in the U.S., for the Americas,” stated Sami Atiya, president of ABB Robotics and Discrete Automation. “As the global mega trends of labor shortages, uncertainty, the near- and reshoring of production, and a desire to…
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…services through Ondas Autonomous Systems, which includes Airobotics and American Robotics Inc. Last month, Airobotics received a $3.5 million purchase order from SkyGo Transport of Goods LLC and entered a joint venture to deploy drone services in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates. The company also said it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Dubai Police to collaborate on aerial defense systems and implement Airobotics' Optimus drone. Iron Drone defends against malicious drones In the past few years, the number of incidents involving drones and other small, uncrewed aerial vehicles (sUAVs) has increased along with their…
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The North American robotics market set new records in both robots sold and value in 2022, according to the Association for Advancing Automation, or A3. The organization today said that North American companies ordered 44,196 robots valued at $2.38 billion last year, representing increases of 11% and 18%, respectively, over previous records in 2021. More than 50% of sales came from the automotive industry, which ordered 23,807 robots, up from 16,752 in 2021, A3 said. “Although labor-shortage and supply chain issues impact nearly all industries in North America, automakers’ public commitment to move to electric vehicles (EVs) has set in…
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American Robotics Inc. grew in 2022, reflecting the maturing aerial drone space. The company acquired fellow drone providers through parent Ondas Holdings Inc., received FAA approval for unlimited commercial operations, and added features to its Scout system. The Waltham, Mass.-based company and MassRobotics member this year acquired Airobotics and Ardenna. While it has received approvals for beyond visual line-of-sight (BVLOS) flights, American Robotics continues to work on making commercial drones more accessible. Reese Mozer, co-founder and CEO of American Robotics, replied to the following questions from Robotics 24/7 about 2022 achievements and 2023 prospects: Uncertainty heightens drone demand How have…
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…and analytics. Dynam.AI has partnered with industrial drone provider American Robotics, which uses artificial intelligence and CAML to detect and identify potential oil and gas leaks. “Traditional machine learning is only able to work with the data it’s given,” said Dimitry Fisher, chief scientific officer at Dynam.AI, in a statement. “But when your AI has access to scientific first principles, it can use the data it’s given much more efficiently and effectively. This translates into better results with available data, and results that cannot be obtained based on data alone, leading to better decision intelligence and better solution performance.” San…
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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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…data collection for analysis and insight. Companies such as American Robotics and UAV Systems International have developed aerial imaging and seed-planting robots that can capture a bird’s eye-view of the farm and plant seeds according to the optimum capacity of the land. The Aurelia X8s Seed Spreader Drone developed by UAV Systems employs sophisticated wide-angle cameras, AI and machine learning, and computational methodologies to perform planting and seeding activity efficiently. Some seed-planting robots or drones are also capable of spraying pesticides and herbicides over the crops. Other companies working on planting and seeding drones include Aeroseeder, Agrodronas, AirSeed Technology, DroneSeed,…
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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…