Topic: Defense

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RDI Technologies Brings Motion Amplification Vibration Analysis to Boston Dynamics Spot Robot

February 8, 2023 · RDI Technologies said its Iris Explorer payload for Boston Dynamics' Spot robot will enable asset managers to conduct repeatable vibration analysis in challenging environments.

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MassRobotics Panel Talks Government and Nonprofit Funding Opportunities in Canada and U.S.

February 7, 2023 · MassRobotics hosted a panel last week that included the Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing Institute, the Massachusetts Center for Advanced Manufacturing, and Next Generation Manufacturing Canada.

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ARM Institute Funds 11 Advanced Manufacturing Projects to Develop Automated Technologies

February 5, 2023 · The ARM Institute recently announced the latest projects it is funding as part of its Technology Project Call program.

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Lockheed Martin Ventures Gives $21.8M to Machina Labs to Bolster Its Automated Sheet Metal Manufacturing Platform

January 27, 2023 · Lockheed Martin is investing in the company as part of its strategy to streamline and increase production time of its defense products.

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T.I.E. Industrial Takes on Robots.com to Help Manufacturers Adopt Automation

January 25, 2023 · T.I.E. Industrial last year acquired Robots.com from RobotWorx and plans to combine its experience with aftermarket parts with the site's existing depth of content.

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How to Make Supply Chains More Robust With Robotics

January 25, 2023 · Supply chains are being challenged as never before by shifting demand, geopolitical complications, and labor shortages. Learn how different robots, sensors, and AI can help.

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Robotics Factory Calls for Startups to Apply for Pittsburgh Accelerator

January 18, 2023 · Robotics Factory, which includes programs for creating, accelerating, and scaling startups in southwestern Pennsylvania, will be accepting applications for funding.

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IFR Report ‘World Robotics R &D Programs’ Looks at How Asia, Europe, and the U.S. Invest

January 12, 2023 · The IFR, or International Federation of Robotics, released its latest report on government funding of research and development as countries compete for economic growth.

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ARM Institute Endorses Four New Robotics Training Programs

January 11, 2023 · The ARM Institute recognized workforce development programs at community colleges, an apprenticeship programs, and a tech organization as addressing America's manufacturing skills gap.

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RISE Robotics Given U.S. Patent for High-Reduction Belt-Driven Linear Actuator

December 26, 2022 · RISE Robotics was granted a patent for its high-reduction belt-driven linear actuator, which it said "enables the application of high force linear power to a machine’s work function."

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Near Earth Autonomy Named Innovator of the Year by Pittsburgh Technology Council

December 9, 2022 · Near Earth Autonomy, which has developed systems to make aircraft from drones to helicopters autonomous, received recognition from the PTC for its innovation.

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U.S. Army Chooses Cleo Robotics To Develop Tactical Drone

December 9, 2022 · Cleo Robotics has been awarded a $2.5 million contract by the U.S. Army to develop a tactical drone prototype based on its indoor drone, Dronut.

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Gecko Robotics to Help U.S. Air Force Modernize ICBM Facilities

December 6, 2022 · Gecko Robotics has been awarded an SBIR contract to integrate concrete evaluation technology into its crawling robots to aid the rapid modernization of the nuclear triad.

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Sarcos Defense Wins $1M U.S. Army Contract for Ammo Handling Robot

December 1, 2022 · Sarcos plans to use the funding to continue testing of an ammunition handling robot designed to be integrated into the U.S. Army’s Extended Range Cannon Artillery system.

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Sanctuary Cognitive Systems Gets $30M Investment From Canadian Government

November 30, 2022 · The Canadian government wants to be a leader in AI development, as its Strategic Innovation Fund invests in general-purpose robot developer Sanctuary Cognitive Systems.

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Remote Inspection Evolves With Lidar Drones

November 13, 2022 · Lidar drones, or aerial robots equipped with lidar sensors and mapping software, can save time, money, and even lives in inspection, maintenance, and search and rescue operations.

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Optomec and Acme Manufacturing Show Automated Workcell for Adaptive Turbine Part Repair at Formnext

November 11, 2022 · Optomec, an additive manufacturing firm, and Acme, a robotic material removal expert, have built a unified workcell for aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul.

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Team NimbRo Wins ANA Avatar XPRIZE, Demonstrating Effective Robot Telepresence

November 6, 2022 · Team NimbRo from the University of Bonn swiftly demonstrated robotic telepresence, moving, perceiving, and manipulating in a test environment in record time.

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Sarcos Successfully Demonstrates Robotics for Shipyard Maintenance, Inspection, and Repair

October 27, 2022 · Sarcos recently showed the capabilities of its robots for dexterous manipulation and teleoperation on the ground and at height for the U.S. Navy.

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PickNik Robotics Wins Space Force Contract for On-Orbit Capture, NASA Contract for Machine Learning in Space

October 25, 2022 · PickNik Robotics recently won a U.S. Space Force contract for orbital robot arms, a NASA contract for supervised autonomy, and a Colorado AIA grant for space robotics.

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