Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.78
…rest of the world. In Brazil, for example, the government is deploying camera-equipped drones to inspect remote agricultural producers suspected of breaking labor laws. And drones are already monitoring air quality and providing support during health emergencies. But urban mobility is not an appropriate application for UAV technology. The problems of mass transportation can be fixed with our feet planted firmly on the ground – and long before flying taxis are even a viable alternative. With improvements to digital networks and real-time data, autonomous cars, trucks, and boats – like the Roboat that colleagues and I are prototyping in Amsterdam…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.63
…from companies making and using drones, will allow local governments to apply to the Federal Aviation Administration for waivers allowing them to conduct tests of deliveries, drone air-traffic systems, long-range flights and other uses generally prohibited under current rules, Kratsios said. “These partnerships will allow local communities to experiment with new technologies like package deliveries”Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao The move is the latest attempt to jump-start an industry in which technology has moved at a rapid clip - only to be held back by regulatory and safety concerns. The government adopted rules allowing routine commercial flights last year, but with…
Found in Robotics Companies & Businesses, with a score of 14.07
…The company was founded in 1971 and supplies defense, government, and commercial customers with unmanned aircraft and tactical missile systems. AeroVironment said its purpose “is to secure lives and advance sustainability through transformative innovation.” Its systems are designed to provide customers a fresh vantage point, enabling them to see the world with new eyes and extending their reach beyond the line of sight. “Whether they are warfighters searching for an enemy, border patrol agents searching for people in need of assistance, or telecom providers linking millions to the digital economy, our customers choose AeroVironment because our systems generate actionable intelligence…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.70
…overcoming current manufacturing challenges such as security concerns, lagging government initiatives, and a slowdown in cognitive technology growth due to conservative manufacturing mind-sets. Key trends in cognitive manufacturing include: ● A surge in the adoption of autonomous robots in manufacturing ● Cognitive insights generated by AI feeds on big data ● An evolving manufacturing landscape driven by machine learning ● Advancing AI in manufacturing that will push up economic growth and drive down human employment ● Growing implementation of cognitive solutions in industries due to demand for better operational productivity “Deep learning and predictive analytics adoption rates are swiftly advancing.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.09
…smarter and more capable of monitoring different conditions. Additionally, governments in places such as Ohio with its Smart Mobility Corridor program are embedding fiber optic cable and sensors right into roads to create “smart roads” that can help pinpoint congestion or weather trends. Final-mile evolution: Nebraska Furniture Mart shares “final-mile” visibility with customers Routing and scheduling for final-mile delivery of goods, along with real-time insight into delivery progress, can help retailers save on fuel costs and fleet efficiencies, but the larger benefits might just be customer-service focused. That’s what Nebraska Furniture Mart (NFM) has discovered via implementation of final-mile routing…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.68
…Google founder Larry Page, aerospace firm Airbus and the government of Dubai. As reported by Business Insider, by 2020, the company wants to have its first public demonstration of its network of electric planes that would ferry passengers at 150 m.p.h. through urban skies to their destinations. To reach its ambitious goal in the next few years, Uber Elevate has partnered with Dallas-Forth Worth and Dubai to be its launch partners. Uber plans to announce on Tuesday that it's aiming to debut the Uber Elevate network when Dubai hosts the World's Fair in 2020. “We have a lot of work…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.03
…importance of operator training. This special day provides an opportunity for the industry to educate customers, the public, and government officials about safe forklift operation. Hurricane Matthew response calls for industry assistance American Logistics Aid Network to coordinate recovery in Haiti and U.S. East Coast with help from supply chain organizations. MHI announces details for ProMat 2017 Keynotes on sustainability, Industry 4.0 and speaker Magic Johnson highlight upcoming ProMat Conference.
Found in Robotics Companies & Businesses, with a score of 15.17
…competitiveness of the U.S. automotive industry. We succeed through close collaboration and strong relationships with automakers, suppliers, industry associations, government, non-profits, labor organizations, and educational institutions.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.74
Any lingering doubts that the government wholeheartedly backs the development of autonomous vehicles was put to rest this week with the official announcement of a set of policies that touched on guidelines for vehicle performance as well as safety concerns. Jeffrey Zients, director of the National Economic Council, and Anthony Foxx, secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation, released the 116-page Federal Automated Vehicles Policy along with a 15-point safety standard intended to encourage and aid in the design and development of autonomous vehicles. The agencies also urged manufacturers of the new generation of driverless vehicles to be transparent in…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.19
…Further, the report states that in the APAC region, governments are increasingly emphasizing safety and security on the production floor, which can be achieved by the implementation of automated material handling equipment. In countries such as China and Japan, the automated material handling equipment market is expected to witness a high growth rate owing to the increasing investments by manufacturers and suppliers in their warehouses and distribution centers. Moreover, the economic growth of APAC has benefited the manufacturing sector which is a primary end user of automated material handling equipment. The leading players contributing to the growth of the region…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.32
…● Computer software and networking ● Industrial cybersecurity ● Government, military, and national defense ● NASA and space programs ● Automotive industry, including the racing industry ● Amusement parks, including roller coaster and ride design The need for automation professionals far outpaces available supply; career options in industrial cybersecurity are particularly bright. For example, the manufacturing-sector in the US employs nearly 12 million people (the equivalent of 1 in 6 private sector jobs) and supports almost 5 million more jobs. However, 5% of manufacturing jobs remain unfilled due to a lack of skilled candidates. By one estimate, the US alone…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.96
…diminishing and ageing workforces. As a result, investment from government, venture capitalists and large retailers in several countries is driving a new wave of research that is having significant impact on creating robots with logistics affinity. In addition to the US, China, Russia and Japan, Europe is firmly in the robotics race. “Just like our children can’t picture a world without computers, it is likely that their children will feel the same way about robots,” says Clemens Beckmann, Executive Vice President Innovation, Post - eCommerce - Parcel, Deutsche Post DHL Group. “Developing the next generation of robots that can work…