Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.22
July 29, 2023
…efficiency. About the author Peter Hartwell is chief technology officer and vice president of sensor solutions at InvenSense, a TDK Group Company. He has over 25 years’ experience commercializing silicon MEMS products, working on advanced sensors and actuators, and specializes in MEMS testing techniques. At InvenSense, Hartwell is responsible for technology strategy and leads its Advanced Technology research group. Prior to joining InvenSense, Hartwell spent four years as architect of sensing hardware at Apple, and before that, he was a distinguished technologist at Hewlett-Packard Laboratories for 12 years.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.45
May 10, 2022
…“We've had great validation from industry leaders in the ecosystem,” said Singh. Qualcomm is also continuing its work with TDK, which has added its sensor technologies to Qualcomm's latest robotics offerings. The Qualcomm RB5 AMR Reference Design is now available for pre-sale thorugh ModalAI, and the Qualcomm Robotics RB6 development kit is available through Thundercomm.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.73
April 26, 2022
…per second].” The board also has seven image sensors, TDK internal measurement units, and barometer. The company spun out of chipmaker Qualcomm Technologies Inc in 2018. ModalAI is a Blue UAS Framework manufacturer, which means it works with the U.S. Department of Defense to develop component technologies. It also collaborates with Qualcomm. ModalAI has diverse customer base Chad Sweet, ModalAI CEO and co-founder, told Robotics 24/7 his team has been working on developing the technology for the past two years. He said the company has a diverse set of customers— from greenhouse and coal mining inspectors to UAV video surveillance…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.57
April 22, 2022
…ITIC, Robotics Hub, Safar Partners, Sony Innovation Fund, and TDK Ventures, also participated. “We’re deepening our investment in Agility Robotics because their robots solve the labor shortages plaguing businesses and wreaking havoc on supply chains,” said Matt Ocko, co-managing partner of DCVC. “Agility’s robots are designed to free people from repetitive or unpleasant tasks, allowing them to take on the more fulfilling work they can do better than any robot.” “Agility is set to make a powerful impact, developing and shipping robots that are built to co-exist seamlessly in our lives,” said Bruce Leak, general partner at Playground Global. “Since…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.23
March 01, 2022
…to $202 million. Series B investors included NordicNinja, Taavet+Stenn, TDK Ventures, and Goodyear. “Everyone is talking about how to fix the issues with last-mile delivery,“ said Shinichi Nikkuni, managing partner of NordicNinja VC. “Time and again, Starship has proven itself to be years ahead of others with world-leading autonomous driving technology for sidewalk delivery, leading to accumulating more and more data and experiences through much wider commercial operations.” “We have always been committed backers of the engineering ingenuity budding from the Estonian tech scene, and Starship takes this literally further than anyone—to the millions of miles around the planet these…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.17
January 07, 2022
…but suppliers are offering to make the process easier. TDK Corp. yesterday announced the TDK RoboKit1, the latest addition to its SmartRobotics product family. The Tokyo, Japan-based company said at the Consumer Electronics Show that its next-generation platform enables quick prototyping and development for robotics designers, commercial developers, and enthusiasts. “TDK RoboKit1 provides innovative hardware from multiple TDK group companies, but [it] also provides full software stacks and algorithms that solve real robotics problems,” said Peter Hartwell, chief technology officer of TDK's InvenSense Inc. unit. “This is truly a first of its kind and will help fast-track robotics at any…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.16
August 04, 2020
TDK Corporation is partnering with Origin, a company dedicated to additive mass manufacturing. Origin creates 3D printers that can print a wide variety of products with performance characteristics and tailored to mass manufacturing. “We think of Origin like the Apple of 3D printers; they own the platform, which is the 3D printer but their end customers choose which app to build using their platform by choosing their own proprietary material,” says Nicolas Sauvage, managing director of TDK Ventures. “TDK is a unique partner for Origin, with its extensive expertise in mass manufacturing and electronic material components that are in the…
