Topic: Defense

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Markforged Completes Move to New Global Headquarters in Waltham, Mass.

April 5, 2023 · Markforged, an additive manufacturing provider, said its new headquarters will include research and development space alongside corporate offices and an interactive product showroom.

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Owl Autonomous Imaging Develops AI Vehicle Vision, Releases Whitepaper Examining Safety Regulations

April 5, 2023 · Owl Autonomous Imaging, which has developed 3D imaging systems that use one camera, deep learning, and thermal sensors to improve vehicle safety, has studied emerging vehicle regulations.

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DribbleBot From MIT Designed to Play Soccer on Varied Terrains

April 3, 2023 · DribbleBot is a quadruped system MIT trained in simulation to dribble a soccer ball in varied terrains as a step toward robots that could help in disaster response.

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Gecko Robotics to Inspect and Maintain U.S. Navy Amphibious Assault Ship

March 29, 2023 · Gecko Robotics has expanded its relationship with U.S. Navy and will help it survey more of its ships.

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International Conference for Advanced Manufacturing 2023 Adds Robotics to Additive Manufacturing in Agenda

March 24, 2023 · The International Conference for Advanced Manufacturing from Oct. 30 to Nov. 2 in Washington, D.C., will be an opportunity to learn about robotics and additive manufacturing.

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Sarcos Signs Agreement with Jabil to Advance Capabilities of Robotic Systems

March 23, 2023 · Sarcos is working with Jabiil, a manufacturing solutions provider, to produce some of its robotic products.

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Rajant to Introduce Credit Card Sized Dual Radio BreadCrumb Module at ProMat 2023

March 17, 2023 · Rajant said its new Cardinal module for industrial wireless connectivity can not only extend Wi-Fir range, but it can also enable the latest robots to be more autonomous.

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Airobotics Acquires Iron Drone Assets, Implements Drone Defense Systems With Dubai Police

March 10, 2023 · Airobotics has completed its acquisition of Iron Drone's assets and signed a memorandum of understanding with the Dubai Police to deploy counter-drone security systems.

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HeroWear Launches Apex 2 Exosuit to Help Reduce Back Injury Risk

March 10, 2023 · Bending and lifting are common sources of workplace injuries, and HeroWear gathered feedback from users in multiple industries for improvements in its Apex 2 device.

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Stratom Partners With Imenco to Advance Robotic Refueling Technologies

March 1, 2023 · The companies said they will have a combined portfolio to equip organizations with the right tools to streamline operating efficiency, improve resource optimization, maximize human capital, and enhance decision-making when autonomously fueling aircraft, vehicles, and equipment.

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Tomahawk Robotics to Provide Universal Robotic Control Capabilities for U.K. MOD Human Machine Teaming Project

February 28, 2023 · Tomahawk Robotics and Rowden will initially provide 30 complete Kinesis Ecosystem kits consisting of AI-enabled common control software and tactical hardware the human-machine teaming program.

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Skydio Raises $230M as It Provides Drones for Critical Infrastructure, Defense Needs

February 28, 2023 · Skydio, which has developed drones for the defense and enterprise markets, has reached $2.2 billion valuation as it expands manufacturing in the U.S.

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Gen Z Roboticists Important in the Age of ChatGPT

February 28, 2023 · Gen Z offers hope for a new wave of innovative automation, but academia and industry must nurture and recruit a new generation of talent, says investor Oliver Mitchell.

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The Future of Work Could Have Humans and Robots Working Better Together

February 24, 2023 · Rather than worry about robots and AI replacing humans, businesses should work to maximize the benefit the collaboration between people and machines, writes a global entrepreneur.

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Aerobotix Partners With Automated Solutions Australia to Solve Hypersonic Coating Challenge

February 21, 2023 · Aerobotics welcomed a delegation from partner Automated Solutions Australia to its U.S. headquarters. The companies have collaborated since June 2022 on robots for aerospace and defense manufacturing.

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Nauticus Robotics Expands Fleet of Oceangoing Systems to Improve Sustainable Resource Use

February 20, 2023 · Nauticus Robotics, which participated in a UN event on sustainability, is offering its fleet of robots, software, and services to oil and gas producers in Scotland and Norway.

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Lockheed Martin VISTA Plane Used AI to Fly for More Than 17 Hours

February 15, 2023 · THe VISTA airplane is being used to help Lockheed Martin develop autonomy features powered by artificial intelligence.

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Teledyne Awarded $13M U.S. Defense Contract to Enhance Capabilities of Its Drones

February 13, 2023 · Teledyne FLIR Defense, the defense division of Teledyne, has been awarded a contract to enhance its drones designed for military use.

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Aerospace Robotics Business to Scale Up With Strategic Collaborations and New Product Launches

February 12, 2023 · Aerospace robotics is a growing global market, thanks to widening distribution of advanced technologies and defense investments, reported Allied Market Research.

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Reliable Robotics Wins U.S. Air Force Contract to Study Large Aircraft Automation

February 9, 2023 · Reliable Robotics is developing automation and remote piloting for large, multi-engine cargo jets for the U.S. Air Force, as well as commercial customers.

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