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…are operating in. Suzy Teele, ARM Institute Teele: We expect to see more advances in collaborative robots, more re-programming ease, and increasing use of AI. Prather: I think we are going to see some big breakthroughs in vision and AI, which are going to lead to not only better and faster pick-and-place applications, but also opening up new use cases…
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…FedEx facility. Teele: At the ARM Institute, we were able to accomplish much during a challenging pandemic year. However, our biggest accomplishment was the launch of RoboticsCareer.org. Numerous studies have indicated that lack of skilled labor is the No. 1 reason holding back automation at manufacturers in the U.S. This free, national resource is designed to help those both entering…
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…responsibilities and contributions to the ARM Institute as the organization advances forward,” noted Ira Moskowitz, CEO of the ARM Institute. “The ARM Institute team and our board of directors congratulates Chuck, Arnie, and Suzy on their new roles and thanks them for their continued commitment to the ARM Institute mission.” About the new executives Chief Innovation Officer Arnie Kravitz Arnie…
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…in a one-year contract. The ARM Institute is a public-private consortium dedicated to improving the competitiveness of U.S. manufacturing and strengthening national security through robotics and workforce development. It is a member of the Manufacturing USA network and is funded by the U.S. Department of Defense. ARM has more than 300 members, including leading universities and research institutes, robotics companies,…
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…for proposals (RFP, see below). ARM Institute seeks passionate, hands-on fellows The ARM Institute said its fellows are experts who “have a passion for addressing the challenges that hinder the adoption of robotics for manufacturers, large and small. ARM Institute Fellows apply innovative solutions to make a tangible impact on manufacturing activities during their designated project period.” The ARM Institute…
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…Manufacturing, or ARM, Institute. The ARM Institute chose Universal Robots (UR) as the first robotics manufacturer for its endorsement program based on UR's Educational Robotics Training program. Ohio is the first U.S. state to evaluate and add UR courses to its Industry-Recognized Credential List. The UR courses count as six credits for the 2021-2022 school year and onward, said the…
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Growing numbers of mobile robots in warehouses and elsewhere have raised concerns about interoperability among systems from multiple vendors, as well as with facility infrastructure and enterprise software. One effort has its roots in the open-source community and the healthcare industry. The Open Robotics Middleware Framework, or Open-RMF, is designed to coordinate fleets of robots with typical use cases and…
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…attraction for manufacturers nationwide. The ARM Institute is leading the project, which is receiving $2.997 million from the Labor Department’s National Dislocated Worker Grant and $650,000 in non-federal funds. “The COVID-19 pandemic hit manufacturers in an unexpected and unprecedented way in 2020 and 2021,” stated Lisa Masciantonio, chief workforce officer at the ARM Institute. “These disruptions revealed critical vulnerabilities in…
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MEMPHIS—As more robots from multiple vendors enter warehouses and other facilities, the need for them to work together becomes increasingly important for operators to realize the benefits of automation. Most of the discussions around interoperability have been theoretical—until now. Yesterday at the FedEx DART research and development center here, Vecna Robotics, Waypoint Robotics, and WiBotic successfully demonstrated MassRobotics' new standard…
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…address workforce challenges. The Pittsburgh-based ARM Institute is a public-private consortium backed by the U.S. Department of Defense with more than 300 members from academia, government, and industry. It seeks to help manufacturers through the adoption of robots and workforce development programs. RoboticsCareer.org identifies core competencies that employers are seeking, recognizes education and training programs, and helps connect job seekers…
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…evaluated through the program. “The ARM Institute is delighted to recognize these stellar programs and institutions that are doing an outstanding job preparing the manufacturing workforce for robotics and automation jobs,” stated Linda Wood, senior certification manager at the ARM Institute. “Our endorsement program makes it easy for education or job seekers to find the programs that best prepare them…
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…speakers on project topics. The ARM Institute is a public-private consortium dedicated to helping American manufacturing be competitive and modernizing the U.S. military through automation and workforce development. The organization is part of the Manufacturing USA network and has more than 300 members. ARM Institute focuses on urgent topics The ARM Insitute is seeking submissions for five “special topics” that…
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The International Federation of Robotics today announced the 2021 update for its “World Robotics R&D Programs,” in which it examines government funding of robotics research and development across the world. Each of the top five nations has adjusted its strategy as their economies begin to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. However, their strategies also reflect different priorities, as countries seek…
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…U.S. Department of Defense. The ARM Institute is the nation’s leading collaborative in robotics and workforce innovation, working at the confluence of industry, government, and academia. Structured as a public-private partnership, the ARM Institute and its member organizations catalyze robotic technologies and education solutions to strengthen the U.S. industrial base and secure U.S. manufacturing resiliency. The institute's membership base includes…
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The Richard King Mellon Foundation today announced that it has approved a $150 million grant to Carnegie Mellon University, the largest single grant in the foundation's 74-year history. The longtime partners said the investment will support the university's science and technology leadership, contribute to Pittsburgh's ongoing economic renaissance, and provide a more vibrant future for the Hazelwood neighborhood. The first…
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Cybernetix Ventures’ event kicks off Robotics Tech Week 2026 slate of events
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