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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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The Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing (ARM) Institute has isssued a special call for technology projects to respond to the needs of the U.S. manufacturing industry, as well as priorities of the U.S. Department of Defense. The selected projects will participate in a 1:1 cost-sharing arrangement and receive up to $500,000 each. The Pittsburgh-based institute said it expects to award a…
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Gideon Brothers, which has been developing mobile robots using artificial intelligence and 3D vision, yesterday announced that it has raised $31 million in Series A funding. The Zagreb, Croatia-based company said it plans to use the investment to accelerate development and commercialization of its materials handling systems and expand its operations with new offices in Munich, Germany, and Boston. “The…
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Genesis Robotics & Motion Technologies yesterday announced the availability of its new LiveDrive LDD 1800 Series actuators with an extensive range of configurations and performance options. The direct-drive actuators “eliminate the need for gearing and are redefining the next generation of parallel robots and precision machinery, unlocking capabilities beyond the reach of conventional drivetrains, across many applications,” claimed the company.…
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As the technology for autonomous vehicles and mobile robots continues to advance, it can benefit warehouses, factories, and distribution centers. Seegrid Corp. yesterday announced the release of Series 8 of its Palion Tow Tractor, which includes its updated Smart Path guidance system. Over the past year, the Pittsburgh-based company has been adding artificial intelligence capabilities to its Palion Pallet Truck…
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Hesai Photonics Technology Co., which makes lidar systems for automotive applications, has raised more than $300 million (U.S.) in Series D funding. The Shanghai, China-based company said it plans to use the money to continue research and development of optoelectric chips and to scale up production of its hybrid, solid-state lidar to 1 million units. Founded in 2014, Hesai said…
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Seegrid Corp. today announced the availability of Series 8 of its Palion Tow Tractor. The Pittsburgh-based company said the latest version of its automated tow tractor includes enhanced Smart Path technology, increasing a robot fleet's ability to comprehend and make decisions while moving materials in dynamic, high-traffic facilities. Seegrid said its autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) have been reliably serving the…
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Mobile robots, autonomous vehicles, and aerial drones are a part of the growing Internet of Things ecosystem. Qualcomm Technologies Inc. today announced seven new products to boost edge computing, networking capabilities, and digital transformation efforts. The San Diego-based company said its systems range from entry-level to premium tier for a variety of applications in indutries including transportation, logistics, warehousing, retail,…
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