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IAM Robotics makes autonomous mobile manipulation robots (AMMRs) capable of fully automated order picking and transportation in fulfillment centers and warehouses. Founded in 2012, the company is comprised of the best and brightest robot and automation experts, tinkerers, and problem solvers, who are laser-focused on delivering innovation and operational value that is transforming the material handling industry. IAM Robotics is based in Pittsburgh, PA, a leading hub for robotics innovation, invention, and discovery.
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PITTSBURGH—At the Cascadia Connect robotics and automation conference yesterday, three of the top robotics cluster organizations in the U.S. announced that they are forming an alliance. MassRobotics, the Pittsburgh Robotics Network (PRN), and Silicon Valley Robotics (SVR) are forming the United States Alliance of Robotics Clusters (USARC). With the increased collaboration, the organizations said they will use one another's resources to work with government and industry leaders to promote and support innovation in the automation space. “We want to advocate on behalf of the robotics industry,” said Andra Keay, managing director of SVR, in a panel discussion with Fady Saad,…
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…to creating, accelerating, and scaling robotics companies in the Pittsburgh region, has opened applications for its Scale residency program. The program supports companies at various stages to foster a culture of growth and collaboration. The Robotics Factory recently accepted a pilot cohort of five innovative startups. Participants gain hands-on support, access to tools, grant funding, prototyping, educational resources, and space in the Tech Forge building in Pittsburg’s Lawrenceville neighborhood, part of “Robotics Row.” “Our staff of entrepreneurs has walked in these founders’ shoes, so we know how to make product designs optimal for manufacturing, have connections with local manufacturers, and…
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…advanced robotics for use across supply chains. Based in Pittsburgh, Honeywell Robotics is intended to help shape the warehouse and distribution center of the future, particularly as companies look to automated solutions, software and robotics to deliver increased speed, accuracy and throughput in complex material handling environments. “Honeywell has been at the forefront of warehouse automation technology for more than 25 years, helping customers improve productivity and efficiency,” said Pieter Krynauw, president of Honeywell Intelligrated. “We are bringing together some of the brightest minds, partnerships and industry collaborations to create breakthrough technological advancements for customers of all sizes, helping meet…
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…member organizations across industry, government, and academia. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, ARM Institute was created in 2017 when Carnegie Mellon University won an award from the Department of Defense to create a robotics-focused Manufacturing Innovation Institute. The ARM Institute now operates as a separate non-profit organization, but collaborates with the university closely, including in the Institute’s shared Mill 19 facility. The ARM Institute has funded more than 150 robotics and workforce projects, collaborated with the Department of Defense on targeted directed projects, built an internal team of nearly 40 experts, built out robotics capabilities at the Institute’s Pittsburgh facility, and…
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…Conference, which A3 is holding through Oct. 11 in Pittsburgh. A3 said it first established common safety requirements to guide IMR manufacturers with R15.08 Part 1 (ANSI/RIA R15.08-1-2020) published in late 2020. R15.08-2 now follows with requirements for systems integrators. R15.08 Part 2 builds on prior document “Until now, mobile robot integrators had only general safety requirements for industrial machinery,” noted A3. “R15.08-2 provides a common set of requirements for IMRs, while being flexible enough to permit companies to develop their own unique solutions.” The association said the new document: Describes different types of industrial mobile robots and aspects of…
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…Brandt was the CTO at the Technology Collaborative, another Pittsburgh-based organization. In these and prior roles at Northrop Grumman, Westinghouse, and Raytheon, Brandt has demonstrated an ability to coordinate technology initiatives, early-stage product development, and university-based commercialization. Brandt holds a Ph.D. in electronic materials from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a Bachelor of Science in chemistry from the University of Illinois. He has presented over 50 papers and holds six patents. In his new role, Brandt will lead the ARM Institute’s expanding technical strategy and program planning. He will also continue to manage the ARM Institute's program management office…
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…Industries Association (RIA), is hosting two major events in Pittsburgh next week. The 27th National Robot Safety Conference will be held October 12-14, followed by the International Collaborative Robots Workshop on October 15. Both events will be held at the Omni William Penn Hotel in Pittsburgh, Pa. The National Robot Safety Conference is a leading event for industrial robot safety and compliance. It provides in-depth coverage of the latest ANSI/RIA R15.06 -2012 Robot Safety Standard and risk assessment issues as well as functional safety, safety circuit design and a look at various applications. New to the conference this year are…
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…vehicle research. Leading into the event, the University of Pittsburgh team faced challenges including developing software that could handle perception and steering at high speeds, getting funding, and working with partners across the country. Nayana Suvarna, a senior undergraduate at the University of Pittsburgh, was the youngest and only female co-captain at the Indy Autonomous Challenge (IAC). She does not have a driver's license, but she is studying computer engineering and robotics software. Suvarna spoke with Robotics 24/7 about the preparations for the event. “We started out by ourselves in February 2020,” she said. “It was a big effort to…
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…content reflecting the trends of its host facility.” The Pittsburgh-based company launched Trashbot in 2017. It was first installed at the Pittsburgh City Council building. It’s a smart recycling bin that sorts waste using computer vision, machine learning, and AI. CleanRobotics said the robot has a 95% stream accuracy, the company said. “With this [new] feature, TrashBot can now react to the precise item disposed and educate users on context-specific tips related to the detected item,” said Al Richard Galvez, CleanRobotics’ senior director of software and AI. “For example, although identifying plastic bottles and diverting them from landfill is great…
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Innovation Works, along with the Pittsburgh Robotics Network and other regional partners, today launched the Robotics Factory, a set of inter-related programs that are part of the $63 million Build Back Better Regional Challenge grant awarded by the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) to the Southwestern Pennsylvania New Economy Collaborative. The Robotics Factory intends to create, accelerate, and scale robotics startups in the Pittsburgh region. The accelerator program kicks off first with applications opening Feb. 1, 2023, for startups in robotics, robotics-adjacent sectors, and related technologies. Interested individuals should go to www.roboticsfactory.org for more information about the accelerator program. The…
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…2 contract under the SBIR program. About Gecko Robotics Pittsburgh-based Gecko Robotics said it is focused on “helping the world’s most important institutions protect their physical assets.” The company claimed that its robots capture data at previously unheard-of scale and fidelity, climbing pipelines, boilers, tanks, ship hulls, and more in search of damage. “We try to take a pragmatic approach to utilizing machine learning and AI,” said Loosararian at a Pittsburgh Robotics Network event last year. “We use advanced software for root-cause analysis of issues at sites—corrosion or erosion of critical infrastructure. Our software can be trained to identify what's…