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Drone automation technology leader VOTIX has joined forces with safety avionics technology provider, Iris Automation. The partnership enables safe BVLOS flights through the seamless integration of Iris Automation's Casia G ground-based detect and alert system into the VOTIX cloud-based drone operating system, the companies said. This integration makes remote operations a reality for enterprises that need effective and flexible drone…
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Clevon and ZF Group are joining forces to accelerate the deployment of efficient and integrated next-generation last-mile delivery services using driverless carriers in urban and on-yard environments. Clevon and ZF teams will work together to carry out a full-scale integration of the SCALAR SaaS platform and CLEVON 1 vehicles over the upcoming months and deploy it to manage CLEVON 1…
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Samsung Electronics Co. and Ambarella Inc. yesterday announced that Samsung's Foundry business unit is providing 5-nanometer process technology for Ambarella's new CV3-AD685 central domain controller. The partners said they will bring new levels of artificial intelligence processing performance, power, and reliability to autonomous vehicle safety systems. “Samsung brings 5-nm EUV FinFET technology to automotive applications for unprecedented ADAS [advanced driver-assistance…
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After receiving 156 submissions for the 2023 MHI Innovation Awards from ProMat 2023 exhibitors, MHI has announced the four finalists chosen as the most innovative products in each category—Best New Innovation; Best Innovation of an Existing Product; and Best IT Innovation based on concept, value, and impact. Five independent judges comprised of professionals from the material handling and supply chain…
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Machina Labs last week announced an investment from Yamaha Motor Ventures, the strategic business development and investment arm of Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. Machina Labs said it combines AI and robotics to rapidly manufacture advanced sheet metal products. The companies did not share how much money Yamaha invested. The investment will be used to accelerate company growth to meet customer…
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The convergence of emerging market trends and recent technological advances has opened the door for autonomous mobile robots, or AMRs, to take on more tasks in manufacturing and supply chain operations. The changes don't stop there, however. Today, adopters of AMRs have begun to shift into high gear, transitioning from pilot projects involving small numbers of robots to “fleet-size” implementations.…
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Quasi Robotics announced its new autonomous mobile manipulator last week, the R2 Robot. The new R2 Robots offer a range of capabilities, including object recognition, real-time data analysis, and intuitive control systems, the Boyd, M.D.-company said. These features enable the robots to operate independently, freeing human workers to focus on higher-level tasks and increase overall efficiency using state-of-the-art precision manipulators,…
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Aerobotix today said it recently welcomed a delegation from new partner company Automated Solutions Australia, or ASA, to its headquarters in Huntsville, Ala. The robotics integrators have been developing, testing, and manufacturing automated performance-coating robots for hypersonic systems in the defense sector. “Aerobotix teaming up with ASA means our companies now have sovereign capability in both the U.S. and Australia,”…
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Whether it's to discover or conserve ocean resources, autonomous systems are necessary for scientists, businesses, and nations to increase sustainable utilization, said Nauticus Robotics Inc. The Webster, Texas-based company develops and offers ocean robots, autonomy software, and services to governmental and commercial customers through a robotics-as-a-service (RaaS) business model and direct product sales. In April 2022, Nauticus began production of…
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Reliable Robotics celebrated the opening of its new engineering and development center in Mountain View, Calif. last week. Congresswoman Anna Eshoo, top local elected officials, and representatives from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony yesterday. Congresswoman Eshoo, and California State Senator Josh Becker shared remarks during event and highlighted innovation…
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Oceaneering Mobile Robotics, or OMR, announced that it has been awarded multiple contracts by a leading international manufacturer to deliver 85 MaxMover CB D 2000 autonomous counterbalance forklifts at three locations. Oceaneering International did not disclose the name of the company receiving the robots. Robots to be delivered over the course of a year The forklift systems are scheduled for…
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Not only do the top U.S. racetracks showcase automotive technologies; they also offer opportunities to see the latest in robotics. Spectators at the Daytona International Speedway could see RC Mowers' remotely operated mowers and its new Autonomous Mowing Robot on the Midway at Daytona Speedweeks. The events included the “Beef. It's What's For Dinner.” 300 on Feb 18 and the…
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Earlier this month, attendees at Informa Markets Engineering West, or IME West, could see the latest advances in manufacturing technologies, from robotics and packaging to plastics. The trade show and conference in Anaheim, Calif., featured more than 1,400 exhibitors; educational sessions and workshops; and 13,000 engineers, designers, and business representatives. IME West combined five events: Design & Manufacturing (D&M) West,…
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Wearable robotics promise to help older people retain their mobility and paraplegic patients regain theirs. They could help make humans stronger and faster. But, so far, they’re not great at keeping people from falling. Human balance is a complicated dance, and even the most advanced robots and wearables like robotic exoskeletons have trouble replicating how our brains and bodies work…
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