Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.75
…closely with the DoD and other federal and international government agencies. Sarcos Defense identifies capability gaps, conducts research and development, and rapidly iterates systems. Its stated goal is to “transform Sarcos’ commercial products into specialized, mission-ready solutions that meet the specified requirements.” “Sarcos has been a key partner for the Air Force and U.S. military for decades,” said Tony Ligouri, Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) program manager for the project. “As we look to incorporate technology that can help airmen accomplish their missions and support readiness efforts, we expect the Sarcos Guardian line of robotics solutions to be a substantial…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.27
…as drive knowledge exchange and propel collaborative initiatives between government agencies, academic institutions and industry leaders.” In addition to the manufacturing capability, the facility will be home to research collaborations between Advanced Navigation and UTS. They said this will expedite the commercialization of several technologies with potential societal impact, including: Light detection, altimetry, and velocimetry (LiDAV) system—LiDAV can deliver precise three-dimensional velocity and altitude information relative to the lunar surface, enabling complex autonomous landing procedures and confident exploration on the moon, said UTS and Advanced Navigation. The technology is set to board U.S.-based space systems company Intuitive Machines’ Nova-C lander…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.76
…created challenges with regard to public perception, technical literacy, government policy, and media coverage,” said Boston Dynamics. “Scientific data are needed to ground conversations, as well as guide development of the technology.” “The AI Institute aims to solve the most important and fundamental problems in robotics and AI,” it added. The Cambridge, Mass.-based research organization said it brings together top talent in robotics, AI, machine learning, computer science, and engineering with the goal of developing future generations of intelligent machines. The AI Institute works in four core areas of research: cognitive AI, athletic AI, organic hardware design, and ethics and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.66
…market from 2024 onward. It added that the French government and automotive industry have made relatively few new investments. In the post-Brexit U.K., industrial robot installations were up by 3% to 2,534 units in 2022. This is less than a tenth of Germany's sales, the IFR observed. A comparison of robot installations by region. Click on image to enlarge. Source: International Federation of Robotics The Americas reach new peaks In the Americas, installations were up 8% to 56,053 installations in 2022, surpassing the 2018 peak level of 55,212 units. The U.S., the largest regional market, accounted for 71% of the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.88
…and asphalt. It also processes single-stream recycling from commercial, government, industrial, and residential customers from all over the Central Valley. As one of the largest and most advanced MRFs in Central California, CARTS has been recognized for its local sustainability efforts and state-of-the-art technology. Even at a MRF such as CARTS, there is the potential to capture additional cans. This facility, which focuses on continuous improvement, will place the leased robot on its “last chance line” to capture UBCs mistakenly sorted to material destined for landfill. “We put EverestLabs’ robot on the last-chance line and have it focusing on aluminum…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.61
…at Polar Park, showcasing collaboration among business, academia, and government to innovate, educate, and grow. About 1,500 people attended the event, 25% growth over 2022, according to the event organizers. This year's Mash-Up included the 8th Annual Manufacturing Awards Ceremony, the announcement of the Massachusetts Manufacturing Accelerate Program (MMAP) grant winner, and exhibits by technology companies, as well as student networking and challenges. “Our organization is proud to support, help scale, and celebrate the Massachusetts manufacturing ecosystem at this incredible event, and we’re humbled by the growth over the last three years,” stated Christine Nolan, director of the Center for…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.57
…strictly restricted, the carrier has worked with the city government to operate. ARC is fully electric, reducing noise and air pollution in Old Town, asserted Clevon. Customers give ARC high marks “A driverless robot continues to create a lot of positive excitement among fellow road users and tourists because this kind of technology is still rarely seen on public roads worldwide,” the company said. It also noted that end customers have been very satisfied with its robotic delivery service and have given it a Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 81%. The NPS is calculated on a scale of 0 to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.00
…and services. The company delivers them to commercial and government-facing customers through a robotics-as-a-service (RaaS) business model or direct product sales. In addition to standalone services and products, Nauticus said it has developed a range of technologies for retrofitting legacy systems and other third-party vehicle platforms. The company said it provides customers with the data collection, analytics, and underwater manipulation capabilities to support assets while reducing their operational footprints and operating costs. Nauticus also said it can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions to improve offshore health, safety, and environmental exposure. “We have the near-term goal of reducing reliance on vessels…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.48
…in the U.K. who wonder why there aren't more government programs to incentivize adoption. India is just getting started. A3 is seeing so much demand for information coming out of India, and we had more people attend our virtual events and visit our site than from any other country. Mexico is another country with a lot of opportunities, which is why we started A3 Mexico. Will reshoring and nearshoring help U.S. manufacturing and automation? Harry Moser, founder of the Reshoring Initiative, has said that one barrier to more reshoring is the lack of a skilled manufacturing workforce. We still have…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.13
…older adults.” “We plan to create more partnerships with governments and aging agencies and are developing more partnerships within the healthcare industry,” he added. “With this new funding, we will capitalize on our strong pipeline and fund the growth of our go-to-market activities.” Intelligent design for ElliQ Unlike the stuffed animal executions of Paro and Tombot, ElliQ looks like an attractive home furnishing (and it won the 2003 International Design Award). According to Skuler, this was very intentional. “We placed very high importance on the design of ElliQ to make it as easy as possible to use,” he explained. “We…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.90
…The IFR and other industry advocates asserted that business, government, and academia should make retraining and reshoring higher priorities. Robots to augment and recruit workers According to a study last year by Veo Robotics, 57% of manufacturers aren't worried about robots taking jobs but rather about finding ways to augment their existing workforces. “A people-centric approach to digital transformation ensures manufacturers have a workforce that is prepared to thrive alongside robots and automation,” wrote the National Association of Manufacturers in its “Top 8 Manufacturing Trends for 2023.” Several organizations have observed that not only can robots and automation help small…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.95
…smoking 15 cigarettes per day. As healthcare providers and governments seek remedies, Intuition Robotics has developed the ElliQ companion, which uses artficial intelligence to engage with older adults. The company today announced that it has secured $25 million in the first closing of its latest funding round. “We’ve seen the direct impact that loneliness has had on our aging community, but we’ve also seen the positive results our AI and technology have on the older adult population,” stated Dor Skuler, co-founder and CEO of Intuition Robotics. “Beyond the groundbreaking results in reducing loneliness—ElliQ is also seeing an impact on health,…