Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.09
…of sight (BVLOS). DroneUp also provides drone services to government organizations in 11 states. Furner added that Walmart has “4,700 stores stocked with more than 100,000 of the most-purchased items, located within 10 miles of 90% of the U.S. population.” Hundreds of drone deliveries were conducted during Walmart's initial testing with DroneUp. “The trial demonstrated we could offer customers delivery in minutes versus hours,” said Furner. “In the coming months, we'll be beginning our first operation at a store in Bentonville, Ark.” “Conducting drone deliveries at scale is within reach,” Furner said. “DroneUp’s expertise, combined with our retail footprint and…
Found in Robotics Companies & Businesses, with a score of 14.54
Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) provides independent expert research and development, advanced robotic system capabilities, and custom hardware designs, which include perception systems, mobile manipulation, and automation process development. SwRI launched the Robot Operating System-Industrial (ROS-I) open-source project. ROS-I is now a global initiative steered by a global consortium, and it includes innovative software capabilities and applications for industry based on foundational open-source building blocks. Headquartered in San Antonio, SwRI is an independent, nonprofit, applied R&D organization. More than 2,800 engineers, scientists, analysts, and technologists perform contract research and development for government and industrial clients worldwide.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.42
…and services—the first in the world with artificial intelligence—to governments, authorities, companies, and individuals.” “Airwayz’ proposition is unmatched in the industry so far,” stated Henry Teh, president and CEO of Digiland. “Managing multiple fleets of drones with the ability to make decisions either on unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) service suppliers (USS) or at the UTM [unmanned traffic management] level makes for much safer autonomous management of airspace.” “We’re looking forward to further investment and enhanced working with Airwayz, for more complementary and sustainable digital solutions that are more customer-centric and easy-to-access, that are safe, friendly, and secure for users,” he…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.59
…for technological supremacy and the billions of dollars its government has invested in critical technologies, compared with the U.S.’s focus on private-sector development. The “Made in China 2025” plan started as a 10-year vision of shifting China from a low-end manufacturer to a high-end producer of goods, with the intent of making China dominant in global high-tech manufacturing. This requires Beijing to transition the country’s existing manufacturing infrastructure and labor market toward research and development, technological innovation, and specialized production. The overarching goal of the Made in China 2025 vision is to become the global leader in both producing and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.60
…startups, research universities, community colleges, manufacturers of all sizes, government agencies, and workforce development organizations, and more. About the ARM Endorsement Program The ARM Institute said its new endorsement program involves a thorough process to identify the best organizations offering education that meets or exceeds advanced manufacturing job requirements. The institute said its 300 members developed and validated the program, giving equal voice to manufacturers, education providers, and government needs. The ARM Endorsement Program draws upon a competency and skills framework that supports a career pathway in robotics and manufacturing. The ARM Institute said its endorsement criteria are comprehensive, evaluating…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.25
…of Transportation, the City of Westminster Police Department, county government officials, and various other public stakeholders. The complex ODD route required the autonomous shuttle to successfully navigate a designated neighborhood, left and right turns, around a city park, a four-way stop, and through a historic city neighborhood. “Perrone was able to deploy its AVs over a two-day period across Westminster, Md., in an impressive proof-of-concept demonstration,” said Graham Dodge, executive director of MAGIC. “The vehicles performed flawlessly on our public roads and represent a promising milestone for autonomous transportation.” A week later, the company conducted back-to-back public road tests for…
Found in Robotics Companies & Businesses, with a score of 15.76
…globally and are working with startups, academia, industry and governments both domestically and internationally. In order to create a fertile environment in which visionaries can thrive, MassRobotics: Offers best-in-class infrastructure and prototyping facilities to enable the unfettered development of robotic/automation systems. Promotes cost efficiencies by sharing services such as prototyping and testing space, maintenance support, IT, security, business services, investor introductions, and customer acquisitions. Anticipates needs and roadblocks for entrepreneurs in order to provide the smoothest possible path to growth. Provides innovation and investment back to the high tech community through acquisition opportunities, technology licensing, and facilitated innovation sabbaticals. Develops…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.85
…Robotics Center will officially open with a celebration that will be attended by invited representatives from both industry and government. Instructors and students will demonstrate how each robot operates and how they can be used in different environments from manufacturing to logistics.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.36
…there are less employer-funded training including programs like apprenticeships. Government programs will have to fill the gap through direct programming or investments in partnership programs with third-party vendors. “We know workforce development works,” stated Karin Norington-Reaves, CEO of the Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership. “For me, it is really about scale and quite frankly the bandwidth of organizations within our network. We will never be able to fully meet the needs of all of the people who so desperately want to work and who need the additional skills. It’s not a question of will people be successful; it’s a question of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.94
…aircraft systems (UASes) or drones, the U.S. military and governments around the world are actively exploring autonomous vehicles, marine systems, and assistive technologies for missions including explosive ordnance disposal (EOD), surveillance and situational awareness, and materials handling. U.S. funding for robotics has increased, according to Maj. Jeremy Howell, deputy robotics branch chief, G-8. Contrary to public opinions formed by science fiction or alarmist headlines, most military ground robots are still at a relatively early stage, despite years of development and testing. In addition, the U.S. Department of Defense has funded both basic and applied research for several areas of robotics,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.13
…its “World Robotics R&D Programs,” in which it examines government funding of robotics research and development across the world. Each of the top five nations has adjusted its strategy as their economies begin to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. However, their strategies also reflect different priorities, as countries seek to lead different aspects of innovation or commercialization. The Frankfurt, Germany-based organization revised the “World Robotics R&D Programs” report from last year's edition. “The first version of 'World Robotics R&D Programs' was introduced in June last year,” stated Prof. Dr. Jong-Oh Park, vice chairman of the IFR Research Committee and a…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.74
…Israel, in March. That project was organized by several government departments, including the Israel Innovation Authority, the Israel Ministry of Transport (through Ayalon Highways), the Civil Aviation Authority of Israel (CAAI), and the Smart Mobility Initiative at ihe Israel Prime Minister’s Office. The NAAMA Project's goal was to validate the safe and efficient integration of drone deliveries in urban environments. Airwayz also took part in the project, providing UTM and USS for several drone operators. “By using our powerful AI-based flight software, UTM and piloting, all parties involved can undertake their individual tasks efficiently and most importantly, safely,” said Zor.…