Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 21.24
…up the Pittsburgh robotics ecosystem, which is anchored by Carnegie Mellon University. It includes more than 130 robotics organizations developing applications for over 12 commercial industry sectors. The PRN said it mission is “to accelerate the adoption of robotic solutions by bridging this large and dynamic community, to the world.” The organization provides connections and works to expand collective knowledge and to advance robotic and artificial intelligence. xBridge and Future Travel Experience team to advance aviation Launched in 2020, xBridge is Pittsburgh International Airport’s proving ground for technologies and startups. The proof-of-concept and pilot site showcases new technologies in a…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 27.04
…Form Automation Source: Boeing Principal Investigator: Boeing Project Team: University of Southern California and 3M Project Description: This project seeks to develop adaptive path planning to ensure affordability of Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMC) components for hypersonic platforms, or an object that exceeds 5 the speed-of-sound (Mach 5 or greater). The project also seeks to integrate improvements to automated pick, place, and form for processing CMC fabric prepregs using 3D vision-based sensors to reduce the cost and variability for high-rate production of CMC structures. Benefits of this approach include having a cost-competitive alternative to titanium, higher processing efficiency, and applications for…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.97
…and automation. He was previously a research scientist at Carnegie Mellon University and iRobot. “I'm an engineer by training and have been working on putting computer vision in things that fly, drive, or have arms for 25 years,” said Geyer. “I'm part of the interface between engineering, sales, and marketing.” Demographics and supply chain shifts We've heard a lot about the labor shortage being the biggest challenge for supply chains. How does that help or hurt robotics? Geyer: Companies are looking at their strategies and are seeing the demographics. Boomers are retiring, birth rates are plummeting, and even now, customers…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.49
…up the Pittsburgh robotics ecosystem, which is anchored by Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) and incudes more than 130 robotics organizations. The organization said its mission to accelerate robotics adoption by connecting this community to the world. The PRN makes connections, expands collective knowledge, and tries to positively influence the advancement of robotic and artificial intelligence. About the Southwestern Pennsylvania New Economy Collaborative The Southwestern Pennsylvania New Economy Collaborative was formed to apply for the Build Back Better Regional Challenge, the initiative of the U.S. Economic Development Administration’s American Rescue Plan programs, which aim to boost economic recovery from the pandemic…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 26.60
…Institute has also endorsed programs at the following organizations: Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy, Clover Park Technical College, Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC), Fortress Academy, Horizon Science Academy Columbus High School (HSA), and the National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3). It has also endorsed programs at Universal Robots, the University of Maryland, the University of Washington, Wichita State University Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology (WSU Tech), and Wichita State University, Department of Engineering Technology. About RoboticsCareer.org RoboticsCareer.org supports U.S. workers through each stage of their professional lives – from students exploring career options to incumbent workers looking to take…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 29.48
…The Indy Autonomous Challenge (IAC) organizes racing competitions among university-affiliated teams to program fully autonomous racecars and compete in a series of history-making events at iconic tracks. “We're introducing Level 5 autonomous vehicles to audiences in a fun and compelling way,” said Paul Mitchell, president of the IAC. “We're putting forward vehicles that have the most advanced autonomy in the world and that are the fastest autonomous racecars in the world.” The IAC started as a $1 million prize competition with 31 university teams signing up to compete more than two years ago, representing top engineering and technology programs from…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.04
…chief, as president; Zachary Omohundro, a robotics Ph.D. from Carnegie Mellon University, as chief technology officer; and Carlo Mondavi, from the Napa Valley Mondavi winery family, as chief farming officer. Founder Series MK-V features Using a Monarch MK-V instead of a comparable diesel tractor can reduce emissions equivalent to removing 14 passenger vehicles from the road, according to Monarch Tractor. Considering nearly 25% of global emissions result from agriculture, the new tractor could help reduce emissions at scale in an industry that has been historically difficult to decarbonize, it added. “With precision ag, autonomy, and AI, data will decrease the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 23.87
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University’s School of Computer Science and the University of California, Berkeley, have designed a robotic system that enables a low-cost and relatively small legged robot to climb and descend numerous obstacles. The robot can travel up and down stairs nearly its own height. It can also traverse rocky, slippery, uneven, steep and varied terrain. In addition, the robot can walk across gaps, scale rocks and curbs, and even operate in the dark. “Empowering small robots to climb stairs and handle a variety of environments is crucial to developing robots that will be useful in people’s homes…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 24.62
…a Ph.D. in cognitive psychology from New Mexico State University and has spent years working with roboticists about the relationships and dynamics that develop when humans and machines work together. More on Optimus See our coverage of Tesla's reveal. “I believe that robots or AI should be specialized in what they do best, and that’s completely against the idea of replicating ourselves,” she said. “We know how to reproduce ourselves. We do that well, and we’re not that great at doing everything. We need the robots and AI to do the things that we can’t do, that they are specialized…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 30.30
…robotics capital of the world.” It is anchored by Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) and includes more than 130 robotics organizations, including leading autonomous vehicle developers. The PRN said its mission is to accelerate the adoption of automation by connecting this large and dynamic community to the world. The organization helps individuals, academic and research institutions, and businesses connect. It also works to expand collective knowledge and aid in the advancement of robotics and artificial intelligence. Discovery Day 2022 includes three zones “We're pulling back the curtain on the robotics industry in Pittsburgh,” Reed told Robotics 24/7. “This PRN-originated event goes…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 49.54
…aggressively looking to hire exciting talent in the robotics space. We are presenting at career fairs including at various universities, including Berkeley, Carnegie Mellon University, and the University of Maryland. We are also scouting for talent in the local job space. What sorts of innovations are your company's customers looking for? Pattnayak: In the innovation front, two new architectures on safety and communication have already been developed. We are eagerly preparing to bring this to the market.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 29.23
…systems.” The ARM Institute was created in 2017 after Carnegie Mellon University won a bid to start an institution focusing on workforce development and the use of robotics to boost U.S. competitiveness, according to its website. It is funded by the U.S. Department of Defense. “We exist to strengthen U.S. manufacturing through innovations in advanced manufacturing technology, particularly robotics and AI, and prepare the workforce to work alongside these technologies,” stated the ARM Institute on its webpage. “Working across industry, government, and academia, we leverage a robust ecosystem to fulfill our vision and mission.” A DAWG in the manufacturing sector…