Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 23.37
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 22.37
Tower Semiconductor Ltd. today said it has made a breakthrough in lidar integrated circuit technology for advanced driver-assistance systems and ultimately self-driving cars. “We are proud to collaborate on this innovative and fundamental breakthrough lidar technology, which is a step towards making safe autonomous vehicles and robots a reality,” said Dr. Ed Preisler, director of radio frequency and high-power amplifier technology development at Tower Semiconductor. “Tower believes that only through such pathbreaking scientific research today we can enable engineering solutions for tomorrow,” Tower Semiconductor claimed that it is the leading foundry of high-value analog semiconductor solutions. It provides technology and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 20.90
Cybernetix Ventures, a new independent venture capital firm investing in early-stage robotics, automation, artificial intelligence companies, yesterday announced the launch of its first global fund. Cybernetix Fund I will focus on pre-seed, seed, and Series A investments in startups developing systems for manufacturing, logistics, construction, and healthcare verticals. The Boston-based fund said it will also invest in robotics-enabling technologies in AI/machine learning, cloud robotics, cybersecurity, autonomy, and sensors and edge computing. “With the launch of Cybernetix, robotics startups will have access to a one-of-a-kind fund from the robotics community, led by robotics leaders, for robotics innovators,” stated Fady Saad, general…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 20.39
Maintenance and servicing of large construction projects are nowhere more needed than in space, where the conditions are extreme, and human technology has a short lifespan. Extravehicular activities, robotics, and autonomous systems have been useful for maintenance missions and have helped conduct groundbreaking research. Researchers at the University of Lincoln today said the E-Walker robot demonstrates a new way to handle such projects. Advances in robotics and related systems facilitate numerous in-space services, including manufacturing, assembly, maintenance, astronomy, earth observation, and debris removal, noted the scientists. With the countless risks involved, relying only on human builders is not enough, and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 19.75
The Otto Group today announced that it has signed a strategic agreement with Boston Dynamics Inc. to continue automating its logistics operations. The Hamburg, Germany-based e-commerce retailer plans to deploy Boston Dynamics' Spot robots in more than 10 facilities and Stretch robots in more than 20 facilities over the next two years. Otto Group said the deployment will support its efforts to improve safety, increase operational efficiency, and address labor shortages for specific types of warehouse work. Waltham, Mass.-based Boston Dynamics noted that the agreement marks the first time both of its commercially available robots will be deployed together at…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 18.97
With Earth Day approaching, environmental, social, and corporate governance, or ESG, policies are top of mind for many manufacturers. Gravity Climate's software works with companies to identify their carbon emissions and to help them cost-effectively manage them. In February, Gravity Climate announced that it is working with Xometry, an online marketplace that connects enterprise buyers with suppliers of manufacturing services. The San Francisco-based company integrated its software to calculate potential emissions for Xometry order requests in real time. “Industrial buyers are increasingly being asked to track and make procurement decisions based on sustainability metrics, but they lack the data necessary…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 18.88
Constant advancements in technology are changing how business is done. The manufacturing industry in particular is becoming more efficient, as production, assembly, and supply chain operations add automation. Learn more about the increasing role of technology across manufacturing in the infographic below. Technology is affecting numerous areas of manufacturing through a broad range of methods, tools, and processes. They include: Remote monitoring and sensors Artificial intelligence Automation integration Digital twins Computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) Additive manufacturing Areas of manufacturing benefiting from tech Here are some key areas where technology is rapidly increasing, expanding, and changing the face of the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 18.60
Boston Dynamics today announced that it has added improved inspection workflows, a new audiovisual system, and behavioral enhancements to its Spot robot. The company has also entered a strategic partnership with Levatas, a leading provider of artificial intelligence, software, and systems for automating industrial inspections. “Spot is at the forefront of the emerging mobile robotics market,” Boston Dynamics wrote in a blog post. “With more than 1,000 robots in over 35 countries, no other robot has been deployed more often to tackle some of industry’s toughest, most dangerous tasks.” The Waltham, Mass.-based company has positioned Spot as an alternative to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 17.84
Industrial robot manufacturer Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR) recently announced it will showcase its latest autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) at Automate 2024 in booth 1241. The trade show is being held May 6-9 at the McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago, Illinois. Attendance is free. A3 said this year’s show is the biggest yet, featuring more than 365,000 square feet of exhibit space, over 800 exhibitors, and an expected 30,000 registrants, with learning and networking opportunities. Attendees will be able to see the latest in robotics, machine vision, artificial intelligence (AI), and motion control. Automate 2024 will include the first U.S.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 17.42
indie Semiconductor and SiLC Technologies Inc. today said they have formed a strategic technology partnership to offer integrated frequency modulated continuous wave, or FMCW, lidar sensors. The companies said their jointly developed platform can be used in applications including driver assistance, autonomous mobility, robotics, and industrial automation. “We are excited to partner with indie to bring industry-leading FMCW-based LiDAR platforms to market,” stated Ralf Muenster, vice president of business development and marketing at SiLC. “Our state-of-the-art FMCW lidar sensor features the highest integration, resolution, precision, and longest range of any other competing approach, while remaining the only commercially available solution…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 17.38
The COVID-19 pandemic has propelled e-commerce to stratospheric heights, with sales skyrocketing over 30% in 2020 and close to 40% in 2021. Globally, online shopping jumped to nearly $30 trillion, led by Alibaba and Amazon. This shift in consumer behavior has accelerated the adoption of warehouse automation, as packaging systems are estimated to climb to $69 billion by 2025. At the center of this revolution are unmanned systems. Robots excel at dull, repetitive tasks like moving pallets. However, humans still exceed their mechanical counterparts in delicate creative tasks that require high levels of tactile dexterity. This paradox has led many…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 17.22
At Amazon.com Inc.'s re:MARS event this week, MassRobotics announced that the second Amazon Web Services Robotics Startup Accelerator is open for applications for its second cohort. MassRobotics and AWS said they are working to help robotics startups experiment and innovate while connecting with AWS customers. “At AWS, we are dedicated to investing in the future of robotics and providing world-class services to help companies build, deploy, and manage robots,” stated Michael MacKenzie, general manager for the industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and robotics at Amazon Web Services. “We're thrilled to have had such a global and diverse cohort for our…