Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 28.34
…Linnell is the founder and CEO of San Francisco-based Formant Inc. He previously served as head of robotics at Google X. Prior to joining Google, Linnell founded Bot & Dolly, an engineering studio specializing in automation, and Autofuss, both of which were acquired by Google.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.77
…search. It has been described as Russia’s version of Google. The company said it is in danger of defaulting in response to the Russian backlash, CNN reported. Yandex's recent advancements The company deployed its first delivery robot in 2019 but has been developing its self-driving technology since 2017. It claimed that its delivery robots have done more than 10,000 deliveries around the world. In November, the company unveiled the third generation of its delivery robot. In addition to a new design, the unmanned carrier was outfitted with more storage, a removable battery, and more cameras. That same month, Yandex announced…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.18
…the Series C round, along with previous investors GV (Google Ventures), F-Prime Capital, Menlo Ventures, Matrix Partners and Future Shape. Menlo Ventures and Playground Global led previous rounds. “The RightHand Robotics piece-picking solution has demonstrated year after year that autonomous robots are vital to solving the challenges of organizations from retail to pharmacy,” said Arunas Chesonis, managing partner at Safar Partners. “The surge in e-commerce will continue even when the pandemic subsides, and we are eager to witness the continued maturation of the robotics industry in response to this global demand.” “RightHand Robotics identified a challenge in the marketplace and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.12
…Colo.-based startup has partnered with organizations such as NASA, Google, Amazon, and Samsung. It said it also supports open-source robotics movement and is the lead developer of the MoveIt motion-planning software. MoveIt Studio built on ROS 2 RE2 Robotics uses MoveIt Studio to speed the integration of its RE2 Sapien and RE2 Sapien Sea Class robotic arms for new applications across multiple markets. PickNik said its software provides an intuitive user interface that allows robot operators to remotely manage complex robotic arms using “supervised autonomy.” MoveIt Studio is based on the open-source MoveIt 2 platform, which PickNik described as an…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.02
…View, Calif.-based Waymo LLC. Founded in 2009 as the Google Self-Driving Car Project, the Alphabet Inc. company claimed that it has autonomously driven tens of millions of miles on public roads in more than 13 U.S. states and tens of billions of miles in simulation. It raised $2.5 billion in June 2021. In addition to Waymo Via, Waymo said Waymo Driver powers its Waymo One autonomous ride-hailing service. Waymo Via is also testing autonomous freight in Texas with J.B. Hunt and UPS. Other autonomous trucking developers testing in Texas include Aurora and Uber Freight, TuSimple, Gatik, Kodiak Robotics, and Embark.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.67
…With Onshape, multiple MassRobotics engineers can work on their complex assemblies at the same time, said PTC. Like with Google Docs, if one engineer makes an edit or change, everyone else on the team can instantly see it, no matter who makes them or when. “The robotics industry is becoming more vital than ever, as companies look to automation and faster processes to address supply chain disruptions and labor shortages,” said David Katzman, senior vice president of general operations at Onshape. “We are thrilled to provide Onshape to the innovative startups at MassRobotics as they help revolutionize the market.”
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.39
…SpaceX. Parallel Systems' staff includes about 25 engineers from Google, Tesla, Uber, SpaceX, and more. Startup promises more flexible freight Although the U.S. has the world’s most expansive railroad system, with over 140,000 miles of track, less than 3% of that network is occupied by active trains at any given moment, estimated Parallel Systems. To make freight deliveries economical, today’s railroads typically focus on moving shipping containers more than 500 miles. Parallel said it has identified an opportunity to bring more business to rail by improving the unit economics over shorter distances. A more flexible system would alleviate pressure on…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.58
…Virtual Ocean to create a geospatial experience similar to Google Earth. This week, Terradepth added executives with experience in the Internet of Things, maritime systems, defense, and engineering to its management team. The company, which was formed in 2018, said its high-resolution undersea maps will enable users to gain environmental and other scientific insights remotely. Terradepth said its long-range “buddy” drones shift between collecting data and uploading it to the cloud. They can help overcome existing limitations in unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) battery life and pressure tolerance, it added. Judson Kauffman, a former U.S. Navy SEAL and co-founder and co-CEO…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.98
…team has experience from companies such as Amazon, Apple, Google, Dell, Microsoft, Uber, Cruise, and Zoox, as well as from Northern California agriculture operations such as Trattore Farms. Agtonomy platform widens workforce Farmers must make continuous improvements, weather labor shortages, and reduce field-to-table timelines, all while working with tight budgets and seasonal challenges, said Agtonomy. The company said its platform turns tractors and other equipment into autonomous machines providing a low-cost, technology-enabled labor force to remotely manage such equipment. By partnering with some of the most trusted names in agricultural OEM equipment, Agtonomy claimed that it will deliver immediate value…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.89
…an intuitive undersea geospatial experience that is navigable with Google Earth-like ease, said Terradepth. Recently, Fast Company gave the company an honorable mention in its 2021 Innovation by Design Awards. Terradepth said it has applied autonomous robots, artificial intelligence, and the latest software concepts and methodologies to create the world's first deep ocean data-as-a-service business. “The larger trend in ocean exploration is characterized by a move to greater autonomy,” said Kauffman, co-founder and co-CEO of Terradepth. “There are many talented teams driving forward in the application of advanced robotics, machine learning, and edge technology to affect this paradigm shift. Terradepth…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.26
…at a critical time,” Jatt said. Based on the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo said it has focused “on building, deploying, and commercializing the World’s Most Experienced Driver technology to improve the world's access to mobility while saving thousands of lives now lost to traffic crashes.” In addition to the Waymo Via trucking and local delivery service, the Waymo Driver powers Waymo One, which the Alphabet company described as “the world's first fully autonomous ride-hailing service.” J.B. Hunt, Waymo collaborate beyond the highway Other partnerships working on autonomous trucks include TuSimple and DHL Supply Chain, Gatik and Walmart,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.84
…self-driving trucking firm Ike. Waymo, which is owned by Google parent Alphabet, and Cruise, which spun out of General Motors, have pumped billions of dollars into self-driving car research and development. Cruise acquired Voyage in March 2021. Also this week, Magna International acquired the employees and assets of Boston-based Optimus Ride Inc. Former Local Motors executives expressed optimism, however, about the industry's potential. “As with most adventures, they must come to an end. Local Motors has closed its doors,” wrote Jeff Hollowell, senior vice president of information technology at Local Motors, on LinkedIn. “It has been an exciting, challenging, and…