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The Pittsburgh Robotics Network today announced the appointment of Jennifer Apicella as its executive director, effective immediately. Apicella has been serving as its interim executive director since May 2023 and previously held the position of vice president of partnerships and programs since February 2021. “Her dedication and proven leadership have been instrumental in advancing the mission of the PRN, which…
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NVIDIA Corp. is known for supporting simulation and artificial intelligence, and it has been touting its advances in robotics and machine learning. At the Conference on Robot Learning, or CoRL, next month, the NVIDIA Robotics Research Lab will present its latest findings. The company also described how scientists and engineers are collaborating to use NVIDIA Jetson in undersea research platforms.…
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Aerobotix Inc. last week announced that it will demonstrate a new mobile mobile robot for the aerospace and defense industries at the WESTEC/AeroDef Manufacturing Conference from Nov. 7 to 9 in Long Beach, Calif. “As Aerobotix continues its groundbreaking work in mobile robots, we’re excited to bring this new technology to WESTEC/AeroDef,” said Josh Tuttle, Aerobotix business development manager, in…
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Seurat Technologies today announced a $99 million Series C round. The Wilmington, Mass.-based company said it plans to deploy its 3D metal printing factories at or near customer sites around the world. By printing parts closer to where they are needed, Seurat said its technology can help reshore supply chains and reduce emissions from transportation and global logistics. “Our mission…
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Technology continues to innovate various industries, but it comes with a mixture of enthusiasm and fear. Businesses are understandably excited about the prospect of greater efficiency, while some workers worry they'll be replaced by robots. The retail industry is a prime example. Who hasn't walked to the front of their local grocery or big-box store recently and been confronted with…
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Many companies have turned to mobile robots to boost efficiency and flexibility. These autonomous devices offer various benefits, enabling businesses to thrive in increasingly competitive markets. Mobile robots are revolutionizing operations across various sectors. They are particularly effective in warehouses, where they can help streamline tasks such as picking, packing, and transportation. These devices can navigate complex environments with sophisticated…
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Cyngn Inc. yesterday announced that it has raised $1.3 million under its at-the-market, or ATM, agreement through sales of its common stock. The Menlo Park, Calif.-based company said it plans to use the proceeds for general corporate purposes, including investments in commercial sales of its autonomous driving software for industrial applications. “We are pleased with the progress of our ATM…
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Elite Robots, a leading supplier of collaborative robots, last week said it has received an order from a Chinese energy company for a total of 3,000 units. “This large order from the new energy sector is great news for the entire cobotic industry, indicating that the collaborative robots' market is expanding,” said Dr. Yunan Cao, CEO of Elite Robots, in…
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Mecalux has unveiled a new collaborative robotic picking system tapping the latest artificial intelligence (AI) technology from its alliance with Siemens. Mecalux’s new automated solution incorporates Siemens’ SIMATIC Robot Pick AI technology, a vision software that employs deep learning algorithms to significantly streamline picking in warehouses. With AI integrated into the programmable logic controller (a SIMATIC S7-1500 PLC), the collaborative…
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Sarcos Technology and Robotics Corp. this week announced that it has appointed Laura Peterson, interim president and chief executive officer, to serve as its permanent president and CEO. The company also said that Ben Wolff, co-founder, former CEO, and current director, has rejoined its executive team as executive vice chairman. “I am honored the board has asked me to stay…
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Mecalux SA today announced a robotic picking system incorporating Siemens' SIMATIC Robot Pick AI vision software. It uses deep learning algorithms to streamline picking in warehouses, said the Madrid-based company. The new system integrates artificial intelligence into the SIMATIC S7-1500 programmable logic controller (PLC) to enable the collaborative robot to autonomously and accurately pick orders, said Mecalux in a release.…
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New igus energy supply system for SCARA robots in cleanrooms igus®, the world leader in motion plastics and moving cable management systems, is launching a new energy supply system for SCARA robots in cleanrooms: the Clean SCARA Cable Solution is made of tribologically optimized high-performance plastics and works almost particle-free according to ISO Class 2 even in high-speed applications. It…
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InOrbit Inc. today announced an enhancement to its robot operations, or RobOps, software. In response to customer demand, the company said its InOrbit missions capability provides multi-vendor, bidirectional communications with robots fleets of any size. InOrbit missions works with the recently expanded InOrbit Connect to help developers and end users “harness the full potential of their robotic fleets,” said the…
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Gecko Robotics today launched the Cantilever platform, which it said integrates data from its robotic, fixed-sensor, and partner systems to help customers analyze asset health and make sound decisions. The company claimed that the software is the first of its kind. “Cantilever is designed to become the primary operating system for the physical world,” said Jake Loosararian, co-founder and CEO…
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