Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.17
…discussed how to support women in the robotics industry. Women are historically underrepresented in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), with only 7% of robotics engineers being female, according to Zippia Inc. Women in Robotics has 1,698 members and 11 chapters worldwide, including one in the San Francisco Bay area. InOrbit offers information and tickets about upcoming events in the InOrbit Robot Space on its website.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.94
…back-end software including the central control system. This standard stems from the collaboration between the VDMA, an association of German and European mechanical and plant engineering companies, and the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA). Even though German organizations are developing VDA 5050, industry observers expect it to reach widely across Europe and other regions. The two standards have different objectives. VDA 5050 aims to enable AGVs and AMRs from multiple manufacturers to work together using one common fleet management system, while the MassRobotics standard focuses on sharing basic data. Since the VDA 5050 standard and MassRobotics AMR Interoperability…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.61
…robot, 56 hours of teaching materials, and globally recognized STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) certification. ABB Robotics said the specialized center will create more than 70 jobs and is part of its $22 million investment in the U.S. It will operate alongside the company's expanded factory in Auburn Hills, its Lifesciences and Healthcare Lab in Houston, and its robotics research and development lab in San Jose, Calif. “The investment furthers ABB’s commitment to addressing the increasing demand for automation in the U.S. as more companies seek to re-shore their manufacturing and distribution operations,” said ABB. North America is already…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.79
…it will show a science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education package with a cobot training cart. The CRB 1300 SWIFTI robot bridges the gap between industrial and collaborative robots, claimed ABB. Combining speed and accuracy with expanded load-handling capability of up to 11 kg (24.2 lb.), the system can be used in a wide variety of production and product-handling applications, said the company. The SWIFTI CRB 1300 is powered by ABB’s OmniCore C90XT controller. It is up to five times more precise than any cobot in its class, making it suitable for tasks requiring consistent accuracy and repeatability, ABB…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.92
…the different career paths that are the result of STEM education,” he told us. In addition to teaching robotics courses and running his own robotics lab, Englot was recently named the new director of the Stevens Institute for Artificial Intelligence (SIAI). It's a role he is excited about as AI continues to permeate into new subject areas. Englot is also a senior member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEE) and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). Editor's note: This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity. Can you give some background on who you are…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.31
…in robotics and science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, or STEM. One initiative is Amazon.com Inc.'s Mechatronics and Robotics Apprenticeship program, which offers paid training to prepare its employees for electromechanical technician roles. Despite fears that robots and artificial intelligence will eliminate jobs, U.S. unemployment has remained low over the past several years as automation has increased, and researchers have found that it could increase employment opportunities. While 85 million jobs could be replaced, new technologies could create 97 million jobs, according to The World Economic Forum. But first, people need education, which is the focus of National Robotics Week. Not…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.51
…standard. ASTM International is particularly looking for original equipment manufacturers of robots and robotic training systems, as well as STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) educators.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.77
…academic programs. In the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) world, there is no shortage of well-regarded institutions, but some are better equipped for certain subjects than others. In robotics, students are looking for schools that will give them access to state-of-the-art facilities where they can get their hands on some automated systems. They are also looking for courses that will challenge them and give them the knowledge they need to enter the industry well-informed. “In 2020-2021, robotics engineering was the 230th most popular major nationwide with 1,243 degrees awarded. This is a difference of 168 over the prior year,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.49
…Games is a competition open to university teams of STEM [science, technology, engineering, and mathematics] degree students, designed to connect them with exo industry professionals, help them build lifelong relationships, and get hands-on experience with new exo standards,” ASTM said on its website. “Team slots are on a first-come, first-served basis, and ASTM reserves the right to limit the number of teams due to space and logistic considerations.” To apply, interested parties should email the ASTM International Exo Technology Center of Excellence at [email protected]. Emails should include the subject line: “Exo Games.” What does the Exo Technology Center do? West…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.63
…to provide a platform for students to excel in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). The first Indy Autonomous Challenge was held in October 2021 in Indianapolis, with TUM Autonomous Motorsport winning the $1 million top prize. Between each challenge, numerous hardware components are updated, noted the event organizers. Last week, the Indy Autonomous Challenge announced its premier sponsors, which provided the latest technology refresh of the cars. The hardware was identical, so each of the nine teams had to develop artificial intelligence to fully autonomously sense, steer, and adapt in real time on the track. ASPIRE, a program of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 19.69
…young women feel confident and empowered to enter the STEM field, it said. MassRobotics partners and other MA robotics companies will take part in program The curriculum includes participation from MassRobotics' partners and other companies in the Massachusetts ecosystem including SolidWorks, Lightspeed Manufacturing, and GreenSight. MassRobotics is encouraging all-female high schools with a passion for technology and robotics to apply, especially those who are Black and Latinx. Applications are due Nov. 20. To apply, visit this site. For those who are interested in learning more, MassRobotics will be hosting an upcoming virtual student information session. This cohort will run from…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.68
…between the different parts of the crop like leaves, stem, and the fruit. Harvest Croo Robotics LLC’s Berry 5 is one the most popular harvesting robots in the market. By using advanced video and image-processing techniques, this robot is capable of safely picking and packing strawberries. The biggest advantage of Berry5 is the speed with which it can complete the task. The Tampa, Fla.-based company's testing has shown that the robot can pluck strawberries from a bush in approximately 8 seconds. Other developers of harvesting robots include Abundant Robotics, Cambridge University, Organifarms, Pickitwise, Tortuga Agricultural Technologies, and Traptic (acquired by…