Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.21
…operate. The four zones consist of: A scaled miniature city to design and test autonomous vehicle algorithms A “soft robotics” zone, with equipment for rapid prototyping, such as 3D printers, thermoforming machines, ovens, vacuum chamber, and small fabrication equipment A planning and control zone, which will allow experiments with robots from companies such as iRobot and Boston Dynamics for the application of small computing and control platforms An AI zone, which will provide access to a Robot Operating System (ROS) infrastructure, which uses physics-based simulation, as well as experimentation with hardware to test and deploy robotic devices Investment will help…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.43
…said NVIDIA. “As AI transforms manufacturing, healthcare, retail, transportation, smart cities and other essential sectors of the economy, demand for processing continues to surge,” stated Deepu Talla, vice president of embedded and edge computing at NVIDIA leading into GTC. “A million developers and more than 6,000 companies have already turned to Jetson. The availability of Jetson AGX Orin will supercharge the efforts of the entire industry as it builds the next generation of robotics and edge AI products.” Jetson AGX Orin customers can also use the full NVIDIA CUDA-X accelerated computing stack, JetPack software development kit (SDK), and pretrained models…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.96
…Logistics in 2018. Today, CJ Logistics operates in 155 cities across 40 countries, with 80 locations in North America. It has a significant presence in regulated industries, such as food and beverage, healthcare, and consumer packaged goods (CPG). The company distributes food and CPG products at the pallet and case level to retail, club stores, and specialty stores on a regional basis. Its Dallas facility is dedicated to one customer. CJ Logistics needed to bridge islands The challenge of integrating disparate technologies often leads to “islands of automation,” whether intentional or not. What’s more, integration is often time-consuming and expensive,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 20.08
…focuses on artificial intelligence, cloud computing, autonomy, mobility, robotics, smart cities, digital health, financial technologies, materials, and energy. It also includes the Toyota Ventures Climate Fund, which supports innovations toward carbon neutrality. Toyota has a track record of innovation investments In its first call for innovation in 2018, Toyota Ventures sought robotics startups, leading to an investment in Pasadena, Calif.-based vision startup Elementary. In the 2020 call, which focused on smart and connected cities, Toyota Ventures made an investment in Montreal-based YPC Technologies. Toyota Ventures issued its 2022 call for innovation In partnership with Toyota Motor Corp.'s Manufacturing Project Innovation…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.92
…Grant this year,” said Sumbul Siddiqui, mayor of the city of Cambridge, Mass. “The groundbreaking research done at Harvard and our other universities is what helps to give Cambridge the reputation as a hub of innovation and creativity, and I am happy to see them supported by MassTech.” In addition, the project will work with Bunker Hill Community College to help train and grow the Massachusetts workforce in these fields, said the MassTech Collaborative. Activities will be centered at the Harvard Move Lab with guidance by Faculty Director Conor Walsh and Executive Director David Perry. The recently launched laboratory focuses…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 18.49
…Things (IoT) systems across buildings, stadiums, campuses, and even cities. The Rockville, Md.-based, privately held company said its Zyter SmartSpaces platform supports multiple markets including healthcare, education, logistics, retail, travel, and construction. By integrating and consolidating data from IoT devices and applications, organizations can gain new insights to improve efficiencies while providing end users with an engaging digital experience, said Zyter. 5G necessary for digital transformation 5G private networks offer significant advantages over today’s Wi-Fi and public 5G networks, according to Qualcomm and Zyter. To fully support digital transformation efforts, modern businesses and organizations need a higher-bandwidth, lower-latency network that…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.31
…important long-term partner, as we have shared ambitions in smart warehousing,” said Chen Jiancong, general manager of logistics at Anta Group. Anta improves efficiency with HAIPICK HAI Robotics first deployed its autonomous case-handling robots (ACR) in Anta's warehouse in Chengdu, in China's southwestern Sichuan Province, in April 2021. The facility has 25 customized HAIPICK robots doing case picking and retrieving from shelves to continuously feed goods-to-person picking stations. The systems increased the storage density of the 5.7-meter-high (18.7 ft.) warehouse to offer up to 27,600 locations. The facility can handle up to 80,000 units in outbound orders per day, said…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 17.55
Autonomous mobile robots are a key component of next-generation smart factories. Geekplus Technology Co. today announced a strategic cooperation with PANGQI Technology Co., a Chinese logistics provider, and LED display manufacturer Unilumin Energy Saving Technology Co. The three parties said they will jointly “create the LED industry’s first fully automated smart factory.” In it, the whole logistics process, from raw material receiving and quality inspection to warehousing, discharging, production, and distribution, will use Geek+’s mobile robots. “Geek+ is committed to achieving global smart logistics transformation and is constantly striving to provide robot solutions in complex scenarios,” stated Zheng Yong, founder…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 36.68
…unit said will help it continue development of a smart car with the goal of launching in 2023. Apollo Go makes orbit in major Chinese cities Shenzhen is the seventh city where Baidu has introduced its robotaxi services in China. Users will be able to hail a robotaxi via the Apollo Go app at one of approximately 50 stations, with daily operating hours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Services will be centered around key downtown spots such as Shenzhen Talent Park. They will also cover surrounding residential and commercial areas, as well as entertainment and cultural sites, the company…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.75
…focused vertical farming company based out of New York City, announced it had acquired farming robot startup Traptic Inc. for an undisclosed amount. Sunnyvale, Calif.-based Traptic has developed fruit-picking robots. The company estimated that its robots are able to pick 100,000 strawberries a day. Instead of selling its robots upfront, the company uses a robotics-as-a-service (RaaS) model and charges at a fixed price per pound. Bowery said it will take advantage of Traptic’s expertise in 3D vision, artificial intelligence, and robotics to help it harvest more produce at its indoor farms. “The technology we built to operate in harsh outdoor…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.25
…Jose, Calif.-based company has developed lidar sensors for automotive, smart cities and spaces, and industrial applications. “By ringing the Nasdaq bell today, we will not only open trading for the day, but also open a new era of innovation driven towards the goal of making lidar a mainstream automotive sensor technology,” said Dr. Jun Pei, CEO of Cepton. “I am thrilled to be joined by the physical and virtual presence of my talented colleagues and those who have supported us throughout all stages of Cepton’s growth.” “I’m excited about our journey ahead as a public company, and we remain steadfast…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.60
…addition to its retail operation, the company also operates Smart Refrigerated Transport and is a partner in Super Store Industries (SSI), which owns and operates a distribution center in Lathrop and the Sunnyside Farms dairy processing plant in Turlock. Lucky California has 65 locations in and around the San Francisco Bay Area. Delivery robots outside a Lucky California grocery store. Source: Starship Technologies Robots and app enable on-demand deliveries Starship said it robots, each of which can carry up to 20 lb. of groceries – the equivalent of about three shopping bags – provide a convenient, energy-efficient, and low-cost delivery…