Topic: Autonomy

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WiBotic Releases New Chargers and Transmitters for Drones and Autonomous Mobile Robots

August 17, 2021 · WiBotic has developed new onboard chargers for mobile robots of all kinds, as well as the Commander fleet power management software and transmitters using GaN Systems' technology.

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Geek+ and WSR Solutions Launch System for Mixed Case Palletizing

August 17, 2021 · WSR Solutions, which provides intelligent algorithms for palletizing, has built a new system with Geek+ for autonomous mobile robots to systematically process multiple orders.

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Qualcomm Flight RB5 5G Drone Designed to Help Developers Apply 5G, AI, IoT to New Applications

August 17, 2021 · The Qualcomm Flight RB5 5G drone reference platform includes concurrent support for seven cameras, IoT and cybersecurity, and deep learning to enable new industrial use cases.

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ModalAI to Make, Distribute Qualcomm Flight RB5 5G Reference Drone

August 17, 2021 · ModalAI's CEO discusses how and why his company and Qualcomm have teamed up to provide a drone platform enabling developers to apply 5G and AI to new industrial applications.

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Driving Warehouse Productivity with Mobile Robotics

August 17, 2021 · How autonomous mobile robotics (AMRs) are helping Integrated Supply Networks (ISN's) meet e-commerce demand, as well as assist with distribution center labor shortages.

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MissionGO and The Living Legacy Foundation of Maryland Conduct Drone Blood Delivery Test

August 17, 2021 · MissionGO, with its technology partners MediGO and AlarisPro and organ procurement organization LLF, demonstrated that drone deliveries of medical supplies could save time and lives.

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InfiniDome, Honeywell to Develop Technology to Protect GPS Signals

August 16, 2021 · From GPS-denied environments such as under bridges to signal jamming, Honeywell and InfiniDome's joint offering will address sensors and resilience for protected drone navigation.

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BAE Systems and Sarcos to Partner on Developing Perception for the U.S. Air Force

August 16, 2021 · By applying AI and machine learning to sensing for autonomous systems such as drones and ground robots, Sarcos and BAE plan to improve multi-system communication and coordination.

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Pipistrel to Use Honeywell Satellite Communications Tech in New Drones

August 16, 2021 · Honeywell Aerospace said its satellite communications system for small unmanned aerial vehicles will enable Pipistrel's Nuuva and Surveyor drones to provide data for fleet management.

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How Robotic Navigation Can Assist Inspection in GPS-Denied Environments

August 15, 2021 · New technologies and techniques, including ultrasonic technology, lidar, and Indoor GPS, can help robots and drones safely navigate in hazardous environments for inspection.

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Qcraft Raises $100M Series A Funding for Autonomous Shuttle Bus Development

August 14, 2021 · Qcraft, which is developing a full stack of autonomous vehicle technology using simulation and 5G technologies, is planning to deploy more 'Dragon Boat' buses.

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How Can Robots Improve Picking Operations in Warehouses?

August 14, 2021 · Warehouse operators are demanding increasing flexibility, scalability, and throughput, so it's no surprise that robots and software offer to relieve human workers of tedium.

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Webinar: Collaborative Robots to Democratize Automation

August 13, 2021 · Panelists in this "Hot Seat" will discuss advances in collaborative robots and how they can help small and midsize enterprises.

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DoD Chooses Stratom for Stage II of Modular Autonomy and Robotic Software Program

August 13, 2021 · Stratom, which worked on the first stage of the MARS program, will continue to help migrate military ground robots from ROS-M to ROS 2, the latest version of the Robot Operating System.

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Mobile Industrial Robots Launches MiR600, MiR1350 Heavy-Duty Mobile Robots

August 12, 2021 · New autonomous mobile robots can carry pallets, safely navigate with new sensors, and withstand challenging manufacturing and warehouse environments, according to MiR.

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How Crocs Tackled a Surge in Demand by Popping up a Warehouse in Time for Peak

August 12, 2021 · Decreased training schedule allowed new distribution center associates time to manage and fulfill customer demand.

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Vecna Robotics and Alta Material Handling to Offer High-Capacity Mobile Robots to Expanded Markets

August 11, 2021 · Alta MH will offer Vecna Robotics' full range of autonomous mobile robots and Pivotal orchestration software for pallet handling to its customers.

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U.S. Army Gives RE2 Robotics $1M to Create System for Autonomous Helicopter Refueling

August 11, 2021 · RE2 Robotics is applying its mobile manipulation expertise to developing a system that will use robotic arms, multiple sensors, and an unmanned ground vehicle to refuel Apache helicopters.

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DroneDeploy Acquires Rocos to Automate Ground, Air Jobsite Data Collection

August 11, 2021 · DroneDeploy, which uses aerial data to create digital twins of job sites, structures, and assets, will add Rocos' cloud-based workflow software for ground robots to its offerings.

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Mobile Robots to Revolutionize Multiple Industries, Reports International Federation of Robotics

August 10, 2021 · As a subset of service robotics, AMRs are advancing and will grow 31% annually in logistics, as well as become applicable in industries beyond logistics, according to the IFR.

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