Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 34.06
September 08, 2023
…using a remote-work/co-working collaboration 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 freight industries by driving improvements in efficiency and safety and alleviating supply chain constraints for our customers, helping them reach their goals and advance their missions.” In addition to Salesky, Peter Rander, president of Stack AV,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.35
August 23, 2023
…he said. Apptronik worked with argodesign to ensure that Argo's design balanced complexity and approachability. Digital panels on the robot's face and chest are intended to facilitate communication, approximating a face-to-face exchange with co-workers for human-machine interaction, said the company. Apollo designed for ease of manufacturing Apptronik also noted that Apollo's performance per cost and energy efficiency are the results of a decade of iteration, including 35 different models of electric actuation systems. “Our unique actuators use one-third less components than traditional actuators and hit 50% higher speeds,” said Cardenas. “Drive trains have become more accessible, and the sensors we're…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.50
July 24, 2023
…between Fort Worth and El Paso in Texas. While Argo shut down last year, Aurora and other autonomous trucking developers have continued their work and fundraising. In addition, Aurora has successfully partnered with vehicle makers Volvo Trucks, PACCAR, and Toyota, as well as hardware-as-a-service provider Continental, Urmson said. He cited FedEx, Uber Freight, Werner, Schneider, and Hirschbach are pilot customers. The company reached “feature complete” status in April, and Urmson said he expects it to reach “Aurora Driver Ready” by the end of 2023. That milestone will include validating software, hardening software, and proving that autonomous trucks can safely haul…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.36
June 07, 2023
…of usage by large customers. When [autonomous truck developer] Argo threw in the towel, we knew that even companies with major backers would take a lot more time and money. People are realizing that it's not a fast market, and this space needs an MVP; it's not like the cloud. What advice do you have for vehicle and robotics startups and users? Singh: Especially for startups, if you can solve a problem that’s an emerging need, that puts you in a better position than helping to optimize one part of a process. For example, for Gatik, retailers building warehouses closer…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 39.60
November 12, 2022
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 closure is certainly a blow to the robotics industry, but thankfully there are still companies working on advancing autonomous driving. We wanted to share a few interesting companies working in the autonomous trucking space. That market made more than $900…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.15
October 31, 2022
…have recently suffered setbacks 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 pilot is a momentous step in the operations of autonomous heavy-duty road freight in the U.S.,” stated Robert Falck, founder and CEO of Einride. “This shows how Einride’s new type of vehicle—one that has reshaped the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.08
September 21, 2022
…“We'll have representatives from 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 Pittsburgh universities, but many jobs in the industry do not require a four-year degree,” said the PRN. Local training programs can prepare people for careers in robotics in as little as 18 months. Discovery Day will…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 43.59
September 16, 2022
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 at Argo AI, in a statement this week. “By creating this full suite of products and services, Argo offers businesses across a broad range of industries everything they need to take advantage of self-driving technology at scale,” he added. The…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.49
July 15, 2022
…What's really going on? 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; and Washington, D.C. The company this week said it will shut down its operations in Washington, D.C. Chowbotics Inc.—DoorDash Inc. acquired Hayward, Calif.-based Chowbotics in 2021 but last week said it is shutting down the salad-making…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.42
June 03, 2022
…companies on the row 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 RE2 is actively expanding into new markets, and now has the support of Sarcos, which makes mobile manipulation systems and wearable industrial exoskeletons, to help it along. In an interview with Robotics 24/7 earlier this year,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.46
April 29, 2022
…testing ground for leading 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 to support this type of integration will be poised to realize major economic growth,” said Reed. “In the process of creating this Robotics Cluster Profile, we've identified over 100 robotics companies and over 40 supporting organizations,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.61
November 23, 2021
…Walmart has also invested 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 and supply chain efficiency options,” said Tom Walker, founder and CEO of DroneUp. “Walmart and DroneUp provide an unrivaled ability to pick, pack, and deliver via drones directly from the store to consumers offering efficiencies no…
