Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.79
…(U.S.) to date from investors such as Insight Partners, Microsoft, Next47, and 83North. Wandelbots Teaching offers versatility “Normally, the implementation of robotic processes is very complex,” said Wandelbots. To make a robot ready for use, experienced developers have to program every step of the process. This can be costly, and a lack of skilled personnel is slowing down the pace of automation, the company noted. Following its “Robots for the People” mantra, Wandelbots Teaching is “no-code,” robot-agnostic software with an easy-to-user interface, claimed Wandelbots. Different models from different manufacturers can thus be taught in the same way, it said. In…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.22
…cloud Mobile Industrial Robots in the cloud, at ProMat Microsoft Azure hosts MiR Insights, which works with MiR Fleet, MiR’s fleet management software. MiR Insights reads data from MiR Fleet but does not interfere with fleet operations or individual robot control, or adjust fleet settings. “The data interface is very flexible with options for data visualization, as well as an API to port raw data for use in external systems,” claimed Mobile Industrial Robots. It added that MiR Insights is designed “to support a continuous evolution in performance based on customer experience, all focused on improving AMR fleet operations.” Mobile…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.20
…sessions at the event, featuring industry experts from Amazon, Microsoft, and other leading vendors and analysts. Topics include: ● The future of electric vehicles and their impact on automation industry ● Industrial operability from sensor to cloud ● Why intuitive, friendly robots are critical for team adoption Executives will discuss innovations, analyze how to apply automation breakthroughs, share common challenges and develop strategies to overcome them through discussions on automation, robotics, economics, business transformation, and sales. “The Forum highlights key trends and issues defining our market,” said Jeff Burnstein, president of A3. “We provide an invaluable resource that helps our…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.10
…Lee, who developed a continuous speech-recognition system for his doctoral thesis at Carnegie Mellon University and who later led Microsoft Research Asia and Google China. “MegaRobo's technology increases efficiency in production automation,” stated Dr. Ingo Ramesohl, managing director at RBVC. “Already today, robots from MegaRobo are used for special applications in the end-of-line production of household appliances at Bosch. Beyond these applications, we see many other opportunities for cooperation between MegaRobo and Bosch.”
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.10
…mobility leaders—and move the industry forward.” RTI joins a group of automotive and technology leaders including Ansys, Aptiv and Microsoft as official sponsors in the challenge. The IAC is supported by the RTI University Program, which enables university research and hands-on education. Universities around the world are using RTI technology to support their research in areas including robotics, autonomous vehicles, space exploration, connected health care and more. Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.94
…also offers use of multiple videoconferencing platforms, such as Microsoft Teams and Zoom, said Ava Robotics. This combination of tools and technology allowed Hillrom to extend its sales reach by including unlimited remote attendees or subject-matter experts in the buying and decision-making process. It also increased accessibility for rural/satellite and government facilities with limited travel budgets and capabilities, said the company. “Hillrom understands the evolving hybrid work environment and is ahead of the curve in anticipating the changing workplace and related needs, like an enhanced sales and education experience for customers” said Marcio Macedo, co-founder and vice president of products…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.80
…its team includes leading experts from Ford, Google, Intel, Microsoft, and other innovators. The company's Chinese headquarters are in Shenzhen and U.S. headquarters are in Fremont, Calif. It claimed that it was the first company to be granted a permit to operate robotaxis in Shenzhen's Central Business District, where it currently services over 100 pick-up and drop-off points. Following a COVID-19 outbreak in Guandong, China's most populous province, DeepRoute.ai said it autonomously transported approximately 14,000 COVID-19 test samples per day to local hospitals for testing. In addition to expanding the types of vehicles deployed, DeepRoute.ai plans to grow its robotaxi…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.76
…very much in industrial computing and have worked with Microsoft on Windows IoT,” said Jason Waldman, business development manager at Advantech. “Our technology is the 'secret sauce' for customers that want support for up to seven years, not 18 months.” Advantech, which has offices in Taipei, Taiwan, and Milpitas, Calif., has also worked with NVIDIA IGX Orin to accelerate development of industrial and healthcare applications. Last week, the company launched the IoTMart International digital commerce platform to serve small to midsize customers. Valor offers customization and control Advantech's new Valor series of industrial workstations can manage robots, automation, and other…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.73
…dynamic segment—its independent, entrepreneurial businesses. Facebook, Chobani, Under Armour, Microsoft, Patagonia, and many other household name brands gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000.” The companies in this year's list have rapidly grown revenue while facing inflation, the rising costs of capital, and persistent workforce challenges, said Inc. Business Media. “Among this year’s top 500 companies, the average median three-year revenue growth rate ticked up to an astonishing 2,238%,” it said. “In all, this year’s Inc. 5000 companies have added 1,187,266 jobs to the economy over the past three years.” “Running a business has only gotten…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.70
…out of the box with RA MCUs, including both Microsoft Azure RTOS and FreeRTOS. Porting micro-ROS into the Renesas RA MCUs will facilitate the adoption of this robotic framework in Industry 4.0 and Industrial IoT (IIoT) applications, the companies said. The Renesas e2 studio integrated development environment (IDE), which will run on Windows and Linux-based computers, will support the micro-ROS implementation and simplify the process of using the micro-ROS client library, said Renesas. Renesas touts applications and availability “Achieving cost-effective development depends on a common platform around which hardware and software providers emerge,” said Jaime Martin Losa, CEO of eProsima.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.65
…Seattle-based institute was founded in 2014 by philanthropist and Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen and is led by Dr. Oren Etzioni, a leading researcher in the field. AI2 employs a diverse team of more than 150 people. “Imagine a robot being able to navigate a kitchen, open a refrigerator, and pull out a can of soda,” said Etzioni, CEO of AI2. “This is one of the biggest and yet often overlooked challenges in robotics, and AI2-THOR is the first to design a benchmark for the task of moving objects to various locations in virtual rooms, enabling reproducibility and measuring progress.” ManipulaTHOR…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.65
…Partners led Wandelbots' Series C round. Existing investors 83North, Microsoft, Next47, Paua, Atlantic Labs, Haniel, and EQT also participated. The company has raised more than $123 million to date. “One of the largest challenges we see in the adoption of robotics and increased automation, from a time, cost, and talent perspective, is robot programming,” said Philine Huizing, principal at Insight Partners. “Wandelbots dramatically streamlines robot programming across OEMs and manufacturers using a platform approach.” “Their impressive manufacturing partnerships and strong technical team have made Wandelbots a standout in the industry,” she added. “Wandelbots’ long-term vision is to be the universal…