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Power management is a major concern for designers and users of robots and drones, whether indoors, in the air, on the water, or in space. WiBotic Inc. today announced new chargers and transmitters for drones and autonomous mobile robots. The Seattle-based company said its new products demonstrate its expertise in providing efficient charging systems for robots that operate in all…
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Geekplus Technology Co. today announced that it has developed a new system for mixed case palletizing with WSR Solutions. The companies said their new product combines Geek+ mobile robots and WSR's palletizing algorithm to systematically handle the processing of multiple outbound orders in an efficient, safe, and flexible way. “We are thrilled to work together with WSR Solutions to provide…
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Qualcomm Technologies Inc. today announced the release of the Qualcomm Flight RB5 5G drone reference platform, which is intended to enable developers to apply 5G networking and artificial intelligence to new commercial and industrial applications. It is being manufactured and distributed by partner ModalAI. The RB5 5G platform is designed to provide high-performance, heterogeneous, power-efficient computing, said the San Diego-based…
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Qualcomm Technologies Inc. today announced the Qualcomm Flight RB5 5G Platform, which it described as “the world's first 5G and AI-enabled drone platform and reference design.” The San Diego-based company said the commercial drone platform is now available for preorder through ModalAI. “Autonomous flight on the 5G network is here now—extending the flight path of drones to increase the value…
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Driving Warehouse Productivity with Mobile Robotics
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As donation and transplantation needs continue to rise across the U.S., aerial drones promise a faster, safer, and more efficient way to transport organs and blood supplies. MissionGO and The Living Legacy Foundation of Maryland today announced a successful flight demonstration. “About 20 lives are lost every day waiting for an organ transplant,” said Charlie Alexander, president and CEO of…
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InfiniDome Ltd. and Honeywell International Inc. today said they have signed an agreement to jointly develop and deliver technologies to protect Global Posititioning System signals. The companies said their collaboration is intended to support both commercial and defense applications, as well as a range of vehicle platforms, including commercial aircraft, urban air mobility systems, unmanned aerial systems and surface vehicles.…
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Virtual Incison Corp. today announced that Michael A. Jobst, M.D., has performed the first procedure using its MIRA surgical platform at Bryan Medical Center in Lincoln, Neb. “The MIRA platform is a true breakthrough platform for general surgery, and it is extremely gratifying to be the first surgeon in the world to use the system,” said Dr. Jobst. “The procedure…
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Just as several organizations are addressing interoperability among autonomous mobile robots in warehouses, so too is management of both drones and ground robots of interest to the U.S. Department of Defense. Today, Sarcos Defense and BAE Systems PLC announced that they are jointly developing advanced perception and sensing capabilities for autonomous platforms for the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory, or…
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Honeywell International Inc. today announced that Pipistrel Aircraft's Surveyor and Nuuva unmanned aerial vehicles will use its compact satellite communications technology. The company claimed that its Small UAV SATCOM system “will bring the safety, connectivity, and efficiency trusted for decades by airplane manufacturers and airlines to three of Pipistrel's exciting new aircraft.” “We are excited to offer our customers a…
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Inspecting high-value, high-maintenance assets in the power, oil and gas, or paper industries is often a difficult process. Manufacturing sites, industrial plants, and refineries are home to complex machinery, electrical equipment, and vessels that are incredibly difficult to inspect. They also involve navigating dangerous conditions such as high-heat environments or dealing with hazardous materials. For this reason, much of the…
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In addition to self-driving passenger cars, delivery robots, and autonomous trucks, buses are another vehicle class that could eventually be driverless. Qcraft Inc. said it has raised $100 million in Series A+ funding. The Beijing-based company said it will use the financing to build an autonomous driving “super factory.” “Unmanned driving is a trillion-dollar, long-term race,” stated Yu Qian, co-founder…
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Warehouses today have become centers of technological innovation. Technologies like Internet of Things networks and automation have become standard, as facilities strive for higher productivity and resiliency. Robotic picking systems have garnered particular attention recently, and for good reason. Warehouse robots as a whole are becoming increasingly common, with 50,000 facilities using them by 2025, predicts ABI Research. Pick-and-place robots…
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Continuing advances in collaborative mobile robots promise greater flexibility, particularly for small and midsize enterprises. From e-commerce to piece picking, this expert panel will look at the latest capabilities and applications for cobots. We'll also discuss ease of use, assessing tasks and environments for efficiency and safety, and the ecosystem for support. Date: September 22, 2021 Time: 02:00 PM EDT/11:00…
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Cybernetix Ventures’ event kicks off Robotics Tech Week 2026 slate of events
