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Loading and unloading cargo from aircraft can be difficult and potentially dangerous, particularly in military situations in varied terrain. Stratom Inc. last week said that the U.S. Marine Corps has awarded it a Small Business Innovation Research Phase 2 contract to develop a prototype Autonomous Pallet Loader vehicle. “Current cargo operations are time-consuming, strenuous, expensive, and occasionally dangerous for military…
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Autonomous trucking continues to advance, as leading companies partner to test and commercialize services. J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. and Waymo LLC last week announced a collaboration to autonomously move freight in Texas for one of J.B. Hunt’s top customers. “We’re thrilled to collaborate with J.B. Hunt as we advance and commercialize the Waymo Driver,” stated Charlie Jatt, head of…
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Lidar, radar, and vision cameras are all part of the mix for machine sensing. TriEye Ltd. last week said it is working with machine controls provider Trimble Inc. to explore new applications for its short-wave infrared sensors. The companies will collaborate to enable TriEye's systems to operate in all weather and lighting conditions. The goal is to provide autonomous vehicles…
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Sarcos Corp. last week announced that Intech NDE Inc. will distribute Sarcos' Guardian S remote visual inspection and surveillance robot in the Canadian market. The compact, multi-purpose robot is designed to enhance worker safety by traversing challenging terrain while maintaining real-time, two-way video, voice, and data communication, said the company. “Sarcos has a strong track record of developing world-class robotic…
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A key part of digital manufacturing is the use of software and hardware that can be readily modified for flexible production. Preziosa Francesco SRL, a sheet metal manufacturer, wanted to create custom robotic grippers for each job. Conventional machining would take too long, so the Bergamo, Italy-based company turned to 3D printing with the help of Additive Italia SRL, Desktop…
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The Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing (ARM) Institute today announced that three educational organizations have been evaluated and selected to receive the ARM Endorsement for academic program excellence, providing the skills and competencies needed to prepare workers for careers in manufacturing working with robotics and automation. These are the first programs to be evaluated through the program. “The ARM Institute is…
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Drone Express yesterday said that it has partnered with FarEye to provide autonomous drone deliveries for retailers in the U.S. East Hanover, N.J.-based Drone Express is a division of TELEGRID Technologies Inc. and provides commercial drone delivery services. Chicago-based FarEye said it offers “intelligent delivery orchestration solutions.” “The time has come for drone deliveries to become the new reality,” stated…
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Perrone Robotics Inc. yesterday announced that it has successfully completed a series of public road demonstrations of its autonomous vehicle technologies in Maryland and Virginia. The Crozet, Va.-based company said these performance milestones and continued collaboration with service providers are crucial to developing the emerging autonomous mobility-as-a-service, or “Autono-MaaS,” marketplace. “Through real-world demonstrations with low-speed vehicles (LSVs) and large shuttles,…
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Whether it’s computer chips, smartphone components, or camera parts, the hardware in many products is constantly getting smaller. The trend is pushing companies to come up with new ways to make the parts that power our world. Enter Boston Micro Fabrication (BMF). The company was co-founded by Nicholas Fang in 2016 to improve the resolution and precision of 3D printing.…
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Collaborative robot arms have numerous safety features but are slower than their industrial cousins. Wyzo this week announced that its collaborative delta robot is available to companies just beginning with automation as well as large manufacturers. Wyzo's “sidebot” is designed be able to work safely alongside humans as well as conduct high-speed pick-and-place tasks. Wyzo is a unit of Demaurex…
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ISEE this week announced the launch of its autonomous driving system, which applies artificial intelligence to enhance performance and safety in transportation and logistics hubs. The Cambridge, Mass.-based company also announced active, real-world implementations at Lazer Spot and Maersk, an investor in ISEE. “Unlike other autonomous vehicle solutions, ISEE AI anticipates unexpected behavior, flexibly adapts to any environment, and works…
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The International Federation of Robotics yesterday announced that ABB Robotics' PixelPaint technology won the 2021 “Award for Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Robotics & Automation” (IERA). ABB said PixelPaint increases efficiency in car painting and eliminates the need for overspraying, benefitting the environment. “The jury is pleased to honor ABB’s PixelPaint technology, with the 17th IERA Award,” stated Rob Ambrose, jury…
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As people return to offices and other workplaces as the COVID-19 pandemic finally eases in the U.S., robots are increasingly viewed as necessary for protecting their health. Canon Solutions America Inc. today announced a new strategic collaboration with SoftBank Robotics America. The alliance will focus on commercializing robotics and integrated automation as part of Canon Solutions America’s larger Workplace Health…
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GENISOM AI makes ICRA debut at conference in Vienna
World's first omni-modal evaluation including tactile sensing for…
Ultrasonic sensing enhances robotics perception
Cybernetix Ventures’ event kicks off Robotics Tech Week 2026 slate of events
