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…SBIR program. About Gecko Robotics Pittsburgh-based Gecko Robotics said it is focused on “helping the world’s most important institutions protect their physical assets.” The company claimed that its robots capture data at previously unheard-of scale and fidelity, climbing pipelines, boilers, tanks, ship hulls, and more in search of damage. “We try to take a pragmatic approach to utilizing machine learning…
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…on the PACCAR Peterbilt 579M. Pittsburgh-based Aurora said its autonomous technology is being developed to offer carriers a reliable supply of “drivers.” The company said testing and validating the technology during such a busy time of year “highlights its potential to respond quickly as demand rises and supply chain needs fluctuate.” Aurora added the service also has safety benefits since…
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…it is working with the Pittsburgh International Airport for a pilot project offering contactless delivery to select passengers. We now have installations at three airports globally. You mentioned certain regions, but what about India? Vijay: Our robots are manufactured in Noida, India, but we're not focusing on that market unless it solves a customer's problems right away. A lot of…
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…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,…
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…also known for its Guardian XO industrial exoskeleton, and it added Pittsburgh-based RE2 Robotics' Sapien robot arms to its portfolio in April. The company, which recently moved to new headquarters in Salt Lake City, serves the aerospace, construction, defense, energy, and medical industries. Sarcos recently appointed experienced financial executive Drew Hammer as chief financial officer.
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…has offices in Boulder, Colo.; Pittsburgh; and the Netherlands. The company's PickOne system for parcel induction and depalletization use 3D sensors and AI-powered software with optimized robot grippers to pick and place disparate parcels within sortation or distribution centers. Plus One Robotics claimed that its human-in-the-loop (HITL) approach with Yonder is unique. Remote or on-premises employees can supervise multiple robots…
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…manufacturing, transportation, and more. The Pittsburgh-based company claimed that its robots can “capture data at orders of magnitude greater scale and fidelity than traditional, manual inspection methods.” Gecko Robotics’ systems are remote-controlled and equipped with ultrasonic transducers, localization sensors, lasers, and HD cameras. They climb vertically and horizontally, adhering magnetically to an extensive range of equipment types. The robots scan…
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…Institute has been based in Pittsburgh. The new office is in the Tampa Bay Innovation Center. “Florida was the logical choice for the ARM Institute’s second location,” stated Suzy Teele, chief strategy officer of the ARM Institute. “There are over 13,000 manufacturing organizations in critical industry sectors such as aerospace, electronics, defense, apparel, and food production that can greatly benefit…
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…of Europe’s larger space goals Pittsburgh-based Astrobotic noted that the cameras will be used to “test and refine” Europe’s autonomous navigation systems. “LandCam-X is part of ESA’s wider-ranging lunar exploration campaign that includes science, technology and services which will expand Europe’s economy to the Earth’s eighth continent, the Moon,” said David Parker, ESA’s director of Human and Robotic Exploration, in…
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The Pittsburgh Robotics Network yesterday announced that it is presenting the first Discovery Day 2022 as an opportunity for people of all ages, backgrounds, experience, and education to learn about the region's robotics ecosystem. The event, which is free and open to the public, will take place at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022. “Discovery…
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…at the Technology Collaborative, another Pittsburgh-based organization. In these and prior roles at Northrop Grumman, Westinghouse, and Raytheon, Brandt has demonstrated an ability to coordinate technology initiatives, early-stage product development, and university-based commercialization. Brandt holds a Ph.D. in electronic materials from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a Bachelor of Science in chemistry from the University of Illinois. He has…
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…at scale,” he added. The Pittsburgh-based company said it “created its product ecosystem by using its years of experience developing, testing, and operating self-driving technology on multiple vehicle types.” With data from eight cities around the world, including Austin, Texas; Detroit; Hamburg Germany; Miami; Munich, Germany; Pal Alto, Calif.; Pittsburgh; and Washington D.C., Argo AI said it has a lot…
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…a firm date yet. The Pittsburgh-based organization said survey takers’ information will be kept anonymous. Their answers will become part of a public report the ARM Institute will use to “inform future investments in AI for robotic manufacturing systems.” The ARM Institute was created in 2017 after Carnegie Mellon University won a bid to start an institution focusing on workforce…
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…money is flowing to the Pittsburgh area to help build a robotics and autonomy cluster. The Southwestern Pennsylvania New Economy Collaborative today announced the receipt of a $62.7 million federal Build Back Better Regional Challenge grant awarded by the U.S. Economic Development Administration, or EDA. The southwestern Pennsylvania region is one of only 21 applicants to receive this funding. It…
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…RE2 Robotics gives Sarcos a Pittsburgh foothold In April, Sarcos Robotics acquired RE2 Robotics Inc. for $100 million. The Pittsburgh-based company has developed autonomous and teleoperated mobile robots for use in the aviation, construction, defense, energy, and medical industries. RE2's systems are complementary to that of the Guardian XT and other Sarcos technologies. The company has added RE2's Sapien 6M…
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