Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.68
…gives autonomy boost Big Joe enlisted the help of Pittsburgh-based Thoro.ai to equip the forklift with self-driving technology. Thoro.ai develops autonomy stacks for mobile robots. Its technology is also used in the Nilfisk SC50, a commercial cleaning robot used at Pittsburgh International Airport. “Building our team and knowing how far we have come over the last several months as we have prepared for this launch has been amazing,” Malewicki said in a statement. “We couldn’t really have asked for anything more from our team or our collaboration with Thoro, who has been so responsive and just as committed to us…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.49
…of academia, government research and development, and corporate investment, Pittsburgh continues to be a leader in automation innovation. Oshkosh Corp., which provides mission-critical vehicles and essential equipment, and Carnegie Foundry, a robotics and artificial intelligence venture studio, this week announced a strategic partnership. Oshkosh is also investing an unspecified amount in Carnegie Foundry to accelerate innovation in autonomy and robotics. “For years, Oshkosh has been developing autonomous technology that delivers greater productivity while reducing total cost of ownership for our customers,” stated John Pfeifer, president and CEO of Oshkosh Corp. “Oshkosh’s strategic investment in Carnegie Foundry will put our customers…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.47
…the chief technology officer at the Technology Collaborative in Pittsburgh. In these and prior roles at Northrop Grumman, Westinghouse, and Raytheon, Brandt has demonstrated his ability to coordinate technology initiatives, early-stage product development, and university-based commercialization, said the ARM Institute. 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 technical strategy and program planning, continue to manage the ARM Institute program management office, and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.45
…citations. Glover is also on the boards of the Pittsburgh Robotics Network and the Catalyst Connection, a private non-profit that provides consulting and training services to small manufacturers in southwestern Pennsylvania. During his ARM Institute fellowship, Glover will work on the “Autonomous Robot Workspace Modeling with an Arm-Mounted 3D Camera” project. It aims to help small and medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs) adopt robotic technologies by lowering the cost and time of robot integration and making it easier for users to deploy robots in high-mix, low-volume applications and to move the robot around to new work cell locations in a factory. AIM…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.44
…teleoperated avatar. Sarcos to add RE2 tech to portfolio Pittsburgh-based RE2 Robotics had developed autonomous and teleoperated mobile robots for use in the aviation, construction, defense, energy, subsea, and medical industries. Jorgen Pedersen, who founded RE2 in 2001 and was its president and CEO, is now chief operating officer of Sarcos. Upon the acquisition's closure, Sarcos will now also be offering RE2's Sapien family of robot arms, which includes models with capabilities ranging from precision arms for surgical applications to rugged outdoor arms for construction tasks. The line also includes the Sapien Sea Class system, which can operate in shallow…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.37
…over the country, but a few hotbed areas include Pittsburgh, Silicon Valley, and Boston. Denmark, Germany, and Sweden are among the most automated countries in the world, according to the International Federation of Robotics (IFR). Japan, South Korea, China, and Singapore are some of the biggest robotics exporters and consumers. The IFR found that Asia has the highest density of robots in the manufacturing industry. Robotics clusters faciliate networking To facilitate innovation and networking, organizations have developed to help bolster their local robotics clusters. They serve their communities as a space for research and development, networking for investment, and recruitment.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.34
…was recently named the interim executive director of the Pittsburgh Robotics Network (PRN), a role that was previously held by Joel Reed, the former CEO and president of IAM Robotics and a known robotics expert in the Pittsburgh area. Apicella previously served as a vice president at PRN and has been with the nonprofit since 2021 when she was hired as program director. Robotics 24/7 recently caught up up with Apicella to ask her about her career and her plans. Editor's note: This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity Can you briefly state the Pittsburgh Robotics Network’s mission…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.14
…have achieved over the past 20 years here in Pittsburgh,” stated Jorgen Pedersen, president and CEO of RE2 Robotics. “From Day 1, we have been focused on creating technology that helps humans to do their jobs safely and efficiently, and we remain dedicated to that mission today. We look forward to more innovation in the years ahead, as we continue to focus on developing intelligent robotic technologies that enhance worker safety and productivity.” Originally founded on July 20, 2001, as a defense subcontractor to Carnegie Mellon University by alumnus Jorgen Pedersen, the company incubated at the National Robotics Engineering Center…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.49
…who will apply robotics in manufacturing to benefit the Pittsburgh-West Virginia area. The Advanced Robotics in Manufacturing, or ARM, Institute this week opened applications for its fellowship program in support of the AIM Higher Consortium. Artificial Intelligence in Metals and Manufacturing (AIM) Higher is led by Catalyst Connection with more 30 academic, economic development, technology institute, and manufacturing partners from around the region. The program is funded by the Department of Defense Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation (DoD-OLDCC, previously the Office of Economic Adjustment). The AIM Higher Consortium will directly support the office’s mission to enhance the readiness, resiliency,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.36
…save cash, including moving over all manufacturing happening in Pittsburgh to Salt Lake City, where the company is headquartered. As part of the restructuring, Chief Operating Officer Jorgen Pedersen is moving to an advisory role at Sarcos. He is the former president and CEO of RE2 Robotics Inc., which Sarcos bought last year for about $100 million. Pedersen announced his departure on LinkedIn yesterday. “After spending the past year helping to integrate RE2 Robotics and Sarcos Robotics post-acquisition, I plan on serving as an advisor to the company moving forward,” he wrote. “As with any founder who goes through an…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.19
PITTSBURGH — What role could technology play in helping doctors, nurses, and other medical staffers better manage supplies and medicines? That’s the premise of Randall Lipps’ company Omnicell, which he founded back in 1992. His daughter was hospitalized at birth, and he saw firsthand how much time medical personnel spent retrieving the proper supplies. It cut down on the time they could spend caring for his newborn. “Imagine if pharmacists and nurses were able to spend 100% of their time on patient-focused care – no more sorting, picking, checking, reconciling, transporting, or any other prone manual task or workflows,” reads…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.15
…robotics solutions at the Institute’s Mill 19 facility in Pittsburgh’s Hazelwood neighborhood. The Hub will also give manufacturers access to the Institute’s extensive member consortium and partners, ensuring that selected solutions offer the highest possible return on investment. “Since our Institute’s inception in 2017, small and medium-sized manufacturers across the nation have given us the same message about what limits their operations: they lack the resources needed to implement robotics and they can’t find enough trained workers,” stated Mr. Jay Douglass, ARM Institute Chief Operating Officer, “The Robotics Manufacturing Hub directly addresses these needs by removing the barriers to discovering…