Topic: Drones

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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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Top 10 Robotics, Autonomous Vehicle Transactions of July 2021

August 6, 2021 · Although the number of transactions in July 2021 held steady, self-driving car companies and startups working on robot software still raised billions.

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Online Grocery Market Continues to Grow, but Automation Complexity a Challenge, Finds Report

July 26, 2021 · From order fulfillment and inventory to cleaning and last-mile delivery, there are many potential applications for robots and drones in e-grocery, says Styleintelligence.

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PrecisionHawk, National Rural Electric Cooperative Association to Train Pilots for Drone Inspections

July 19, 2021 · PrecisionHawk and the NRECA wil offer training across the U.S. for FAA Part 107-certified drone pilots so that they can safely and efficiently inspect electric assets.

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Tencent Invests $400M in Meituan to Keep Developing Autonomous Vehicles, Delivery Drones

July 17, 2021 · Food delivery firm Meituan, which has invested in service robots, 3D vision, and autonomous vehicles, plans to continue development with latest funding from Tencent.

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Verizon Launches Robotics Business Technology Unit for Ground Robots, Aerial Drones

July 11, 2021 · Verizon new Robotics Business Technology will focus on integrated systems that use its 5G and mobile edge computing to deploy, manage, and scale mixed fleets of robots and drones.

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2021 MHI Annual Industry Report Looks at Innovation in Materials Handling

July 9, 2021 · An annual report from the Materials Handling Institute and Deloitte found some reluctance among supply chain organizations to invest in emerging technologies including robotics.

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Stockpile Reports Chooses American Robotics to Build Out Automated Drone Program

July 9, 2021 · American Robotics' Scout system, which has FAA approval for BVLOS flights with no people present, will be integrated with Stockpile Reports' real-time digitization of industrial materials.

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Top 10 Robotics Transactions of June 2021

July 6, 2021 · Self-driving vehicle developers continued fueling up for their long march toward full autonomy in June 2021, followed by factory, warehouse, and other automation.

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American Robotics Joins FAA Rulemaking Committee on BVLOS Drone Operations

July 5, 2021 · American Robotics is joining the FAA's Unmanned Aerial System Beyond Visual Line of Sight Aviation Rulemaking Committee to develop recommendations for regulations for autonomous flights.

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3 Types of Automation for Successful Warehouse Management

July 4, 2021 · Mobile robots, warehouse management systems, and inventory management systems are key types of warehouse automation. Learn how they can help with successful warehouse management.

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Zipline to Expand Drone Delivery Services With $250M in New Funding

July 1, 2021 · Zipline, which has provided commercial drone delivery services for governments, retail brands, and healthcare systems, will be valued at $2.75 billion as it continues its expansion.

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American Robotics and SARA Collaborate on Fully Autonomous Drone Safety in U.S. Airspace

June 25, 2021 · BVLOS commercial drone operations are coming closer, with American Robotics' Scout drones using Scientific Applications & Research Associates' SARA acoustics aircraft-detection technology.

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Walmart Invests in DroneUp for Nationwide Drone Deliveries

June 18, 2021 · After completing hundreds of successful test flights in the past year, Walmart said it is expanding its partnership and investing in drone delivery and services provider DroneUp.

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Airwayz Partners With Digiland for AI-Driven Drone Fleet Management Services

June 16, 2021 · Airwayz, which has developed AI-based software for fleet management autonomous drones, is partnering with investment, operations, and consulting firm Digiland to deploy services worldwide.

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NVIDIA Releases Jetson AGX Xavier Industrial Module for Harsh Environments

June 15, 2021 · NVIDIA said its new NVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier Industrial module is designed to enable multiple industries to deploy AI at the edge in environments where safety and reliability are critical.

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Drone Express and FarEye Partner to Launch Autonomous Drone Deliveries for U.S. Retailers

June 11, 2021 · Drone Express, which provides commercial drones as a service, and FarEye, which offers logistics optimization software, say they will offer end-to-end visibility and route optimization.

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Top 10 Robotics Transactions of May 2021

June 5, 2021 · Robotics transactions in May 2021 slowed from the previous month, but companies supplying autonomous trucks, software and sensors, and systems for new applications raised millions of dollars.

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Toyota AI Ventures Rebrands as Toyota Ventures, to Invest $300M More in Emerging Tech

June 4, 2021 · Toyota AI Ventures, which has invested in robotics, AI, and other emerging technologies, will add carbon neutrality to its portfolio under the Toyota Ventures Climate Fund.

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Drone Maker Skydio Announces Skydio 3D Scan Software, Partners With Bentley Systems

June 4, 2021 · Skydio said 3D Scan combines with its Autonomous Flight engine to automate photographic data collection. Infrastructure software provider Bentley Systems has joined its photogrammetry ecosystem.

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