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AEye Closes SPAC Merger, and Lidar Maker Begins Trading on Nasdaq

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…more accurate, and more reliable perception,” claimed AEye. It added that iDAR is the only software-configurable lidar with integrated deterministic artificial intelligence, delivering industry-leading performance. The system has been independently verified to have significant range, resolution, and speed performance advantages, according to the company. AEye said its technology, as well as its “capital-light business model designed to leverage the industry’s…


ModalAI to Make, Distribute Qualcomm Flight RB5 5G Reference Drone

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…and provides robotic and drone perception and communications systems made in the U.S. The company offers custom-designed and plug-and-play modules for autonomous navigation and the use of Wi-Fi, 4G, and 5G networks. Qualcomm collaborates with spinoff ModalAI partnered with Qualcomm to design and develop the Qualcomm Flight RB5 5G and plans to support it through its lifecycle with open-source software.…


BAE Systems and Sarcos to Partner on Developing Perception for the U.S. Air Force

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…they are jointly developing advanced perception and sensing capabilities for autonomous platforms for the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL. “We look forward to seeing the results of this research project and the potential impact it may have on our U.S. defense operations,” said Dr. Peter Zulch at AFRL. “Better perception and improving sensing lags are critical challenges, particularly…


Qcraft Raises $100M Series A Funding for Autonomous Shuttle Bus Development

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…planning, and it uses 360-degree perception and 5G connectivity. The third step is to use driverless minibuses to quickly achieve commercialization in nearly 10 cities, serve the needs of smart cities and new infrastructure, and provide services for tens of thousands of residents. So far, Qcraft said it is operating in five cities, including Suzhou, Shenzhen, and Wuhan, China. Qcraft…


U.S. Army Gives RE2 Robotics $1M to Create System for Autonomous Helicopter Refueling

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…R3EM will use RE2’s proprietary perception software to control a highly dexterous RE2 robotic arm mounted onto an unmanned ground vehicle (UGV), which will autonomously position and engage a fuel nozzle in the helicopter’s fuel port. Multiple sensors will provide 3D situational awareness, allowing the system to operate in an unstructured, outdoor environment, said RE2. The system will automatically detect…


ANYbotics Adds Velodyne Lidar Sensors for Mobile Robot Inspections

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…Lopez Madrid, team leader for perception at ANYbotics. “The sensors enable precise localization and mapping capabilities our robots need to understand the physical environment they are operating in and any changes such as moving people and objects.” San Jose, Calif.-based Velodyne Lidar said its real-time, surround-view sensors and software provide flexibility, quality, and performance. The company said they can meet…


Sea Machines Signs $3M Contract with Defense Department for Autonomous Supply Stations

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…develops autonomous command-and-control and advanced perception systems for marine industries, today announced that it has advanced its multi-year other transaction (OT) agreement with the U.S. Department of Defense’s Defense Innovation Unit. Phase 2 of the multi-phase contract delegates $3.1 million to the deployment of a full-scale, oceangoing replenishment platform. “As a leading developer of autonomous control systems, Sea Machines is…


Quanergy Demonstrates Optical Phased Array-Based Solid-State Lidar With 100m Range

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…enables low-cost, highly reliable 3D perception for a variety of industries. Quanergy said it has more than 350 customers worldwide. “Quanergy’s CMOS-based OPA technology has demonstrated significant improvement towards its adoption in long-range automotive applications,” said Jim Maury, president of Zero Electric Vehicles (ZEV) in Tempe, Ariz. “We believe Quanergy’s OPA technology provides a highly reliable and cost-effective 3D lidar…


Think of Robots as a Supply Chain Asset

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…supply chains? With advances in perception, manipulation, and mobility, groups of robots can increasingly do the heavy lifting in warehouses, fulfillment centers, and distribution centers. Here are some noteworthy examples of how robots can provide returns on investment: Picking and packing: Robots can now pick items from shelves, package them, and take them to the parking lot. FANUC, which claims…


Cognitive Pilot CTO Explains How Autonomy Will Advance Agriculture

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…superhuman results in terms of perception—they can see in complete darkness,” said Emelyanov. This approach is different than relying on GPS or mapping, and 5G networking has yet to come to most rural areas. Compatibility and control “Farmers often have separate vehicles for different processes—such as soil treatment, spraying, and harvesting—that they rarely use together,” Emelyanov said. “We are now…


Outrider Offers Autonomous Tractor-Trailer Hitching Capability

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…all system functions. Using advanced perception, motion planning, and proprietary control algorithms, Outrider said its technology enables its autonomous yard trucks to optimally align in front of semi-trailers, back under the trailer, and attach the fifth wheel (the connection point of the truck) to the kingpin (the connection point on the trailer) with extreme precision. Not only can the Outrider…


Alphabet’s X Launches Intrinsic to Make Robot Programming Easier

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…that uses techniques like automated perception, deep learning, reinforcement learning, motion planning, simulation, and force control.” “In one instance, we trained a robot in two hours to complete a USB connection task that would take hundreds of hours to program,” she said. “In other tests, we orchestrated multiple robot arms to assemble an architectural installation and a simple piece of…


Seoul Robotics Launches Deployment-Ready Lidar for Autonomous Vehicles, Smart Cities

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…described as an “plug-and-play” lidar perception system. The Voyage deployment kit includes the proprietary SENSR2 software, lidar sensors, and a computer, allowing customers to immediately use the product and start seeing real-time results, said the company. The lidar market, which could reach more than $3 billion by 2025, has become crowded over the past several years, as the technology became…


RE2 Robotics Marks 20th Anniversary With New Robotic Arm for Outdoor Mobile Applications

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…with its RE2 Detect autonomous perception system and RE2 Intellect decision processing system, enabling autonomous mobile manipulation in both structured and unstructured environments. For applications that still require human intellect to perform a complicated task, the RE2 Sapien 6M arm can be teleoperated with the RE2 Imitative Controller, a human-robot control interface that enables remote control capabilities. “Our goal is…


Autonomous Vehicle Developer Aurora Innovation to Enter $1B SPAC Merger, Be Publicly Listed

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…systems and next-generation approaches to perception and decision-making in the San Francisco Bay area, Pittsburgh, and Dallas. Transaction details “We believe Aurora will be the first to commercialize self-driving technology at scale for the U.S. trucking and passenger transportation markets based on its industry-leading team, technology and partnerships,” said Mark Pincus, Co-Founder and Director of Reinvent Technology Partners Y. The…


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