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…and gas facility or infrastructure inspection was not really practical.” “For the past five-plus years, American Robotics has focused on getting Scout to meet the threshhold for fully autonomous technology to be valuable,” said Mozer. Commercialization considerations As with other forms of robotics, a research project isn't the same thing as a commercially viable product, noted Mozer. “A robot in…
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Manual inspections of tunnels and construction sites can be time-consuming, difficult, and hazardous. Autonomous drones can help, but they typically require GPS to navigate. Kajima Corp., one of the world's largest construction companies, today said it has partnered with Near Earth Autonomy Inc. to develop targeted systems to inspect such GPS-denied environments. “We are pleased that many of the autonomy…
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…faster and more efficient remote inspections.” All users can capture data with the new Walkthrough app, but they must have Enterprise Projects and a 360 Walkthrough subscription to process uploads. The Walkthrough app is intended to make data management and sharing easier. Source: DroneDeploy DroneDeploy offers Levels and angles With Levels, customers can filter 360 data and associated floor plans…
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…a workstation for a manual inspection. Putaway/Storage Bins are prioritized based on velocity. The 500 fastest-moving SKUs that represent about 60% of the daily workload are stored in standard shelving. Think of these as A+ movers. A and B and C movers are stored in a mini-load ASRS with 10 cranes and 115,000 storage locations. The fastest-moving A movers are…
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…of industrial operations, including material inspection, object recognition, electronic component analysis, signature recognition, optical character recognition, and currencies.” “A vision-guided robot (VGR) system is a robot having one or more cameras used to supply the robot controller with a second feedback signal, to move more accurately to a variable destination,” said the analyst firm. The following companies showed robots guided…
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…of the pre- and post-flight inspection of C-17 aircraft, including at-height visual inspection of the aircraft’s fuselage, wing, and tail. It will also conduct the at-height reading of analog gauges and other autonomous sustainment activities. By enabling these tasks to be performed by a robotic system, MAAPS will reduce the need for military personnel to work at height when conducting…
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…ability to run routine safety inspections on equipment and critical infrastructure across operations and receive sensor data “With the current growth and expansion of robots in the workplace, Ava's work with Johnson Controls serves as another example of applying intelligent, mobile technology to drive better business outcomes and satisfaction,” said Marcio Macedo, co-founder and vice president of products at Ava…
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…into a mine and perform inspections that would otherwise be difficult for a human to do. David Wetz has been conducting research based on his background in energy storage. He examined battery failures and has worked to design a battery that meets all energy needs. Wetz also noted that the structure to house the battery and other electrical components must…
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…a human operator. Processing and inspection – For applications where high payload is not required, cobots can be used instead of traditional robots to reduce footprint and system complexity. Research and education – In a laboratory or classroom setting, cobots allow testing and development of automated processes without the extra complexity and inconvenience of full safety systems. Learning to use…
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…yard, performing pre- and post-trip inspections, and providing maintenance services for the vehicles as well as the autonomous hardware. Initially, the partnership will focus on developing select sites in key freight markets in California, Arizona, Texas, Georgia, Tennessee, and Florida, through which Embark plans to begin hauling loads in early 2022 in preparation for a larger commercial launch in 2024.…
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…chain involves the testing and inspection of small and fragile components. Cobots can help assemble and inspect such electronics components. Cobots also help in improving workflow efficiency by taking over the packaging process. For another example, Coty Cosmetics uses Universal Robots cobots in their cosmetics supply chain to pick and place powder pans from one station to another. Once these…
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…robots, drones, autonomous vehicles, and inspection cameras to act and react while saving time, money and vital natural resources, said GML. GML and ADLINK will showcase the world’s first Life-Ready AI Kit for Robotics Education, using the GrAI VIP platform on ROS2 and ADLINK SMARC I-Pi development platform at the SIDO Fair starting Sept. 22. ADLINK applies AI to development,…
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…from manufacturer to manufacturer. Daily inspections are essential, but beyond that, operational manuals may recommend maintenance after a certain amount of time or operational hours. Daily inspections and maintenance might include: ● Tightening any loose bolts ● Monitoring for leaks in hydraulic or pneumatic systems ● Listening for any out-of-place sounds ● Testing all moving parts for functionality ● Ensuring…
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…robotic welding, machining, finishing, and inspection operations, in full production environments. The company added that its system can benefit vertical sectors including dentistry, aerospace, and automotive. To fill this need most effectively, Oqton said it will operate as an independent organization and solution platform within 3D Systems, with data confidentiality and security protocols assured through third-party verification. 3D Systems expands…
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…infrastructure applications such as drone inspection were involved in $31 million in deals. One related transaction that didn't make the cut for this roundup was Stanley Black & Decker's $1.6 billion acquisition of MTD Holdings Inc., whose robotic mower is only a part of its product portfolio. There were 11 robotics-related acquisitions in August 2021, in comparison with 26 in…
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Cybernetix Ventures’ event kicks off Robotics Tech Week 2026 slate of events
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