Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.18
…Institute connects more than 400 member organizations across industry, government and academia. OIB process took over a year before selection The OSD ManTech Program hosted representatives from five Department of Defense Manufacturing Innovation Institutes (MIIs) and their consortium member companies for an OIB Modernization Challenge pitch event in February 2023. Following an October workshop to identify crucial technological needs, OSD ManTech initiated the OIB Modernization project call through the MIIs, set to offer up to $2.5 million in OSD-sponsored government funding to five MII-member winners. This resulted in 104 proposal submissions from member companies. Nine projects delivered their proposals to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.37
…thank the Department of Defense and, in particular, our government program manager Dr. Greg Hudas for working diligently to secure our continued agreement,” said Ira Moskowitz, ARM Institute CEO. Carnegie Mellon meets DoD need for robotics Manufacturing Innovation Institute The ARM Institute is a DoD Manufacturing Innovation Institute and a member of the Manufacturing USA Network. Providing resouces for U.S. manufacturers that utilize advanced robotics and AI, the Institute connects more than 400 member organizations across industry, government, and academia. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, ARM Institute was created in 2017 when Carnegie Mellon University won an award from the Department…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.66
…offered by experts, but also through event opportunities made available to us, where we met mentors, investors, customers, media, government officials, and more,” said Dr. Xiaoyu Kaess, co-founder of Aquatonomy.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.03
…the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. FedRAMP is a government-wide program that provides a standardized approach to security assessment, authorization and continuous monitoring for cloud products and services. This ATO means that Knightscope will eventually be listed on the FedRAMP Marketplace as an approved provider for federal agencies as a next step and can also begin its deployment processes to perform on the contract awarded by the VA for its first K5 ASR. Knightscope's three-year effort pays off “We believe going through this intense and rigorous process has improved our security posture, which also will positively impact commercial and civilian…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.96
…FAA,” said Neta Gliksman, Percepto VP of Policy and Government Affairs. “This is opening doors for critical inspection operations for our clients, expanding the possibilities and scale of autonomous inspection technology.” Percepto's approval from the FAA to remotely operate drone fleets sets the stage for transformative advancements in various industries. Delek, an Israeli holding conglomerate mainly operating in the petroleum industry, is one such firm ready to capitalize on drone-powered remote inspections. “Delek plans to utilize remote inspection technology to minimize our environmental footprint and boost employee and community safety at scale,” said Delek U.S. Chief Information and Data Officer,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.32
…explore new markets in the logistics sector such as government offices, train stations, terminals, and mixed-use facilities, utilizing autonomous driving robots. “Through collaboration with Hankook Engineering Works, we will develop and supply logistics transportation robots that combine Twinny's strengths in autonomous driving technology,” said Cheon Hong-seok, CEO of Twinny. “Beyond development, through active cooperation in mass production and business, we will significantly increase market awareness and product supply.” Moon Dong-hwan, CEO of Hankook Engineering Works, said his firm brings much to the partnership, including capabilities and networks accumulated over decades as a specialized company in manufacturing facilities for various industries,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.61
…assesses the role of contributing technologies, market conditions, and government initiatives in promoting the adoption of mobile robots. Additionally, it scrutinizes the existing infrastructure and forthcoming market dynamics anticipated in the years ahead. One of the key takeaways from the report: The evolution of autonomous solutions will gain momentum as companies seek to optimize their equipment and fleets. Moreover, the evolving preferences of customers, driven by supply chain disruptions and inflation, have given rise to new business models, including Robotics-as-a-Service (RaaS). The shift towards asset-light operations and the desire to minimize long-term commitments to robot fleets have played pivotal roles…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.15
…for robots has been released by a number of governments, including Japan. Even so, the compromise on privacy will continue to be a big obstacle for the collaborative robot business, as many users will feel like they are constantly being watched and will be afraid of losing vital information such as financial data and company secrets. Increasing cyber security threats for connected collaborative robots as a result of IoT integration as well as a lack of information about organizational networks are important restraints on the market's growth. 5G network exposure. To address the needs of each cobot machine cell, microfactories…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.70
…the thriving e-commerce sector. Furthermore, substantial investments by both governments and businesses in cloud-based security services are further stimulating the demand for security-focused cloud solutions in the region. Software at the epicenter. The software segment took the lead in 2022, capturing a substantial revenue share of over 43.4%. This growth in the software market can be attributed to the continuous evolution and adaptation of systems over time, enabling them to learn from their environment and operate autonomously. Autonomous agents, which are essentially software or programs, are capable of performing tasks and making decisions on behalf of users or systems without…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.34
…the housing, the company said. Ready for secure cloud services JAGUAR’s secure element is Common Criteria (EAL6+)-certified. It ensures government-grade security for identification and key storage. This enables cloud services, such as remote software management and preventive device management, to be rendered in accordance with the highest level of cybersecurity.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.97
…Cypress Growth Capital said it has a 12-year track record provides guidance as well as investment to portfolio companies. “Government has been a great source of deep tech, and we're working to make robots more fault-tolerant and recoverable,” said Coleman. “With Stellar Ventures and Cypress Growth Capital by our side, we have the resources and support to fully commercialize our powerful platform that enables developers everywhere to build advanced robot arm applications with less risk.”
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.78
…500. Pitney Bowes said that small-business, retail, enterprise, and government clients around the world rely on it to remove the complexity of sending mail and parcels. It initially deployed the AmbiSort A-Series sortation system for small parcels in last-mile operations. The company then partnered with Ambi Robotics to develop and deploy the AmbiSort B-Series in Pitney Bowes e-commerce hubs across the U.S. It said the artificial intelligence-powered robotics will help speed parcel sortation to middle-mile delivery providers while improving productivity, accuracy, and worker safety. “We view automation as the execution of the undesirable tasks that humans don’t want to do…