Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 44.05
…between MassRobotics partners' software and hardware providers including AMD, Analog Devices, Danfoss, Festo, Lattice Semiconductor, Mitsubishi Electric, Novanta, Solidworks and igus. Why college students should get involved “This challenge pairs well with student projects, capstones, and existing works” said Russell Nickerson, MassRobotics Partner Engagement Liaison. “It is also a great way for students to work with industry leaders and get exposure to state-of-the-art components offered by our partners.” Teams will utilize at least two partnered organization's offerings to build a solution that must sense, compute and actuate. Judging criteria will include originality, inspiration and impression, durability and reliability, challenge being…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.33
…432ES GuardLink EtherNet/IP Adapter: Connect up to 96 safety devices via three independent safety channels. It also cascades power to additional interfaces to improve process efficiencies, according to Rockwell. ArmorKinetix Distributed Servo Drives: Developers can combine this high-performance platform with a compact, On-Machine form factor to build more productive smart machines faster and with fewer parts. ArmorBlock 5000 I/O: This is designed to meet challenging application needs with minimal operation disruption and cost. It is also scalable to help reduce total installation time and cost and unplanned downtime. CompactLogix Analog HART I/O: Reduce wiring, installation time, and enclosure costs, plus…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.82
…into the equipment, as with many newer machines. These devices provide ongoing data that can help detect the initial stages of potential failure modes, well before unplanned downtime occurs. This early detection strategy can help technicians to predict potential problems and choose low-impact times to diagnose them and perform any necessary maintenance. A more proactive approach is more cost-effective than reactive maintenance. Inventory management Inventory monitoring and tracking systems more frequently and accurately measure usage and the need for spare parts than conventional manual methods. These technologies can also identify the correct parts and tools for maintenance and repair operations,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.73
Advanced Micro Devices Inc. and MassRobotics today announced the AMD Robotics Innovation Challenge winners. The challenge aimed to explore the benefits and advantages of AMD Kria System on Modules, or SOMs, in integrating adaptive computing into robotics projects. Participants submitted how they would work with the AMD Kria KR260 Robotics Starter Kit, and the winners will use it to produce innovations, said the partners. “We’d like to extend hearty congratulations to the winners of the inaugural AMD Robotics Innovation Challenge,” said Chetan Khona, senior director of industrial, vision, healthcare, and sciences markets at AMD, in a press release. “Working together…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 17.11
MassRobotics is working with chip maker Advanced Micro Devices, or AMD, on a new competition. The AMD Robotics Innovation Challenge invites participants to explore the benefits and advantages of AMD Kria system-on-modules, or SOMs, to create solutions that integrate adaptive computing into their robotics projects. Applications for the AMD Robotics Innovation Challenge will be accepted from May 22 to June 15, 2023. Companies selected for the challenge will be granted access to Kria KR260 starter kits, AMD gear, mentorship opportunities, and the chance to show their technology in the AMD booth at robotics industry trade shows. AMD KR260 offers access…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.92
…gas consumption data from previously Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Gravity Climate plans to soon give its customers extra devices to improve their calculations, and robots and drones could also collect necessary readings. Software offers accountability “Auditability is important, and we can track across all fuel typs and emissions sources,” ElHattab said. “Our system can also take analog data—users can drop in vehicle fuel logs and bills.” Gravity Climate has worked with utility providers using the EPA's Emissions & Generation Resource Integrated Database (eGRID), which includes data on fuel mixes across the U.S. by ZIP code. The idea of reducing…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.05
…provide dense storage for efficient fulfillment. Also from Wilmington, Analog Devices Inc. used small autonomous cars to show its semiconductor and communications technology can do. Vicarious Surgical Inc. had toy robot arms for children to assemble and continued its recruitment efforts from MassRobotics’ career fair the day before. The Waltham, Mass.-based company entered into a special-purpose acquisition company (SPAC) merger last year. It completed the Beta 2 system design of its minimally invasive surgical robot this summer. On the consumer side, Tertill Corp. fielded several inquiries about its robot for weeding gardens. The technology can help busy people as they…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.07
…what you lift.” He further explained that the wearable device pushes updates, via the cloud, based upon dynamic feedback and usage from the field to users. This adds an element of gamification to their work. “This is the first time the user understands what they lifted during the day,” boasted Schmidt. For example, the system could tell users they “lifted five elephants” worth of goods, he said. Seeing that accomplishment can motivate workers to exceed their goals the next day, similar to monitoring one’s steps on an Apple watch. “We don’t want to create the iron man, but to supercharge…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.60
…MassRobotics said it has a successfully developed similar innovation programs with strategic partners such as Festo, General Motors, Panasonic, Analog Devices, and Mitsubishi Electric. They have provided provide strategic guidance, brought MassRobotics residents' technologies to their markets, and created practical programming and networking opportunities for residents, partners, and investors. Interested organizations can learn more here about the AWS Robotics Startup Accelerator delivered by MassRobotics program and apply online.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.45
…vice president of industrial automation, sensors, and IoT at Analog Devices, Martin led an organization with over 600 employees and $1 billion annual revenue. Martin has extensive merger and acquisition experience, overseeing the sale of two business units valued at over $400 million combined and the acquisition of four businesses valued at over $100 million combined during his tenure at Analog Devices. He scaled the company’s presence in Asia while based in Hong Kong for three years. Martin has also served on MassRobotics’ advisory board. “It’s only in the last few years that we’ve seen the arrival of robotics unicorns…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.34
…channels like AWS Marketplace on which to market, and device qualification services.” Accelerator offers AWS credits, mentoring The accelerator will offer hands-on training with Amazon Web Services robotics technologies and up to $10,000 in credits for AWS Internet of Things (IoT), robotics, and ML services. In addition, startups accepted into the four-week, virtual program will be able to consult with experts at AWS and MassRobotics on business models and overcoming technical challenges. MassRobotics is dedicated to helping the Boston-area robotics community grow through shared space and services, a network of innovators and entrepreneurs, and events. Successful members of the organization…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.82
…claimed that it is the leading foundry of high-value analog semiconductor solutions. It provides technology and manufacturing platforms for integrated circuits (ICs) in growing markets such as consumer, industrial, automotive, mobile, infrastructure, medical, aerospace, and defense. The company's platforms include SiGe, BiCMOS, mixed-signal/CMOS, RF CMOS, CMOS image sensor, non-imaging sensors, integrated power management (BCD and 700V), and MEMS. In addition, Tower Semiconductor provides design and process-transfer services to integrated device manufacturers (IDMs) and fabless companies. The company operates manufacturing facilities in Israel, Italy, the U.S., and Japan through TPSCo. Tower Semiconductor builds on USC research Researchers from the Ming Hsieh…