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Many people in prison need to learn skills they can use when they re-enter society. Robotics can provide one path away from recidivism. This week, the Eastern Kentucky Advanced Manufacturing Institute, or eKAMI, broke ground on its second workforce development training center. It will be on the grounds of the Eastern Kentucky Correctional Complex, the state's largest correctional facility. In…
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As one of the top robotics clusters in the U.S., and indeed the world, Pittsburgh is attracting talent and startups. The Pittsburgh Robotics Network this week announced that Plus One Robotics Inc. is joining its community of more than 100 companies. “We are thrilled to welcome Plus One and its industry-leading AI and robotics solutions to Pittsburgh,” stated Joel Reed,…
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Celera Motion this week announced new sizes and capabilities for its Aura Absolute Chip Encoder Series of rotary and linear optical encoders with MicroE technology. The new Aura encoder line extension products will meet all the typical sizes needed in a robot arm, from small end effectors at the end of the arm to the upper shoulder joints, said the…
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Collaborative robot market leader Universal Robots A/S has reported a record revenue of $85 million in the first quarter of 2022, a 30% jump from last year’s first quarter. “Reporting record Q1 revenue at a time when businesses across the world are facing disruption from the pandemic, supply chain challenges and conflict is a testament to the role collaborative automation…
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Late last month, Alias Robotics released a statement noting that it had uncovered 13 security vulnerabilities affecting the open-source Robot Operating System, or ROS 2. The Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain-based company claimed that more than 650 devices worldwide are vulnerable. Alias Robotics said it has seen the vulnerabilities in robots owned by NASA, Huawei, and Siemens, as well as in hospitals, banks,…
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Get Fabric Inc. today announced the launch of its new Dallas micro-fulfillment center, expanding its growing North American network for on-demand retail. Through its network of automated micro-fulfillment centers (MFCs) and inventory intelligence, the New York-based company said it enables retailers to scale their capacity while profitably and sustainably providing on-demand deliveries. Fabric expects network to cover nearly 90% of…
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Dexai Robotics today announced the installation of its Alfred food-preparation robot at a BONAPITA restaurant in West Roxbury, Mass. The startup said the deployment demonstrates the potential of automation for small businesses and fast-casual chains. A robotics-as-a-service (RaaS) business model, in which customers are only charged a flat fee for each dish the robot prepares, enables Dexai to serve a…
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Sarcos Technology and Robotics Corp. this week announced that it has successfully closed its $100 million acquisition of RE2 Inc. It said the transaction “brings together two leading commercial robotics teams focused on developing industrial robotic technologies that improve worker safety and productivity.” “We are delighted to officially welcome the entire RE2 team to the Sarcos family,” stated Kiva Allgood,…
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Festo and MassRobotics announced that the Healthcare Robotics Startup Catalyst program ended on April 7, 2022. The organizations plan to hold a concluding ceremony in Boston on May 11. “I am impressed with the quality of applications we received, and the unique structure of the program that allowed us to select such innovative companies and match them with world-class advisors,”…
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Cobalt Robotics Inc. today announced an enterprise mobile video chat feature for its robots for facility security and reception workflows. The Fremont, Calif.-based company said organizations can now use its systems to connect with staffers and visitors through real-time video. It added that they can communicate securely wherever the robot is patrolling, with management and backup from Cobalt's Command Center.…
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Autonomous case handling robot maker HAI Robotics will be running live demonstrations of its technology at the upcoming Intralogistica Italia 2022 trade show. The Shenzhen, China-based company, whose European headquarters are in the Netherlands, will show its HAIPICK A42 robot at the Italian trade show. The company said its autonomous case-handling robot (ACR) can help meet rising demand, as companies…
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Geekplus Technology Co. has put its latest mobile robots to work modernizing operations at TICA Systems, a major Chinese energy company. The system revolves around Beijing-based Geek+’s new Sky-Storage & Ground-Pick system, which enables high-density storage along with the company's automated picking operations. Deployed in just two months, the system has already been in successful operation for six months, according…
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Ottonomy Inc. yesterday announced at AUVSI Xponential 2022 that its robots can autonomously navigate in both indoor and outdoor environments. It claimed that it is one of the first companies whose robots can do so without human assistance. “Ottobots have been in pilots with retailers and restaurants across North America,” said Ritukar Vijay, co-founder and CEO of Ottonomy.io. “Our multiple…
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Ondas Holdings Inc. today announced that its American Robotics Inc. subsidiary has received approval from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration to operate drones the beyond visual line of sight in seven additional locations. The company said it can now operate without human operators on site at a total of 10 sites across eight U.S. states. “American Robotics is excited to…
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Self-driving technology company Pony.ai today announced it will integrate its virtual driver technology into GAC Motors vehicles for the Ontime ride-hailing platform. The service will launch with an initial fleet of approximately 100 autonomous driving Ontime vehicles. In addition, riders will be able to request Pony.ai autonomous vehicles through the Ontime App as well as through Pony.ai’s own PonyPilot+ App.…
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