Topic: Electronics

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SLAMcore Raises Series A for Low Cost Spatial Understanding for Robots, the Metaverse

May 3, 2022 · SLAMcore, which has developed AI to make vision-based localization and mapping more affordable for robotics developers, has raised $16 million. It already has more than 100 users, including Meta.

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Robot Sales Boom in U.S. Manufacturing, Thanks to Strong Supplier Base, Finds Report

May 2, 2022 · Robot suppliers and integrators have helped more U.S. users beyond automotive manufacturing adopt automation, even as most robot makers are based overseas, found HowToRobot, Gain & Co., and A3.

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VisionNav Raises Series C+ Funding for Driverless Industrial Vehicles

April 29, 2022 · VisionNav said it plans to use its latest funding for R&D, optimizing its autonomous lift trucks' performance, and conducting large-scale deployments for global customers.

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eKAMI Breaks Ground on Training Center at Eastern Kentucky Correctional Facility

April 29, 2022 · eKAMI, or the Eastern Kentucky Advanced Manufacturing Institute, will offer training and certification in robotics, metalworking, and other skills at Kentucky's largest correctional facility.

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Celera Motion Enhances Aura Absolute Chip Encoder for Cobots, Surgical Robots

April 29, 2022 · Celera Motion said its Aura Absolute Chip Encoder Series, which includes built-in eccentricity compensation and wide tolerance alignments, now offers new sizes and capabilities.

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Geek+ Launches Large-Scale Four-Way Shuttle Deployment at Chinese Green Energy Company

April 27, 2022 · With its new Sky-Storage & Ground-pick system, Geek+ has announced it helping upgrade the technology of a large Chinese energy company.

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Warehouses Expect Return on Investments From Mobile Robots

April 25, 2022 · Autonomous mobile robots are fast becoming regular fixtures in the warehouse industry thanks to their relatively low costs, scalability, and ease of use.

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Engelberger Awards for 2022 Recognize Six Robotics Pioneers

April 25, 2022 · The six recipients of this year's Engelberger Robotics Awards for leadership, education, and technology will receive their honors at Automate in Detroit and Automatica in Munich next month.

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Robot Vibration Reflects Tradeoff Between Flexibility and Precision

April 15, 2022 · Collaborative robots often trade precision for flexibility, gaining vibration on the way. Precision ball cycloidal reducers make possible a higher degree of motion control, says HSOAR.

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ABB High-Speed Alignment Software Promises to Accelerate Six-Axis Robots by 70%

April 15, 2022 · ABB says its High-Speed Alignment software uses computer vision to increase robot speed and accuracy for assembly and picking applications, particularly in electronics manufacturing.

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Comau Introduces N-220 Industrial Robot With Streamlined Design for Ease of Use

April 11, 2022 · Comau says its new N-220-2.7 industrial robot arm has a modular design for ease of use, integration, and maintenance.

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6 Robotics Experts Reflect on MODEX 2022

April 8, 2022 · MODEX 2022 was one of the first big in-person trade shows in a long time. Exhibitors, speakers, and attendees discuss their favorite robots, new trends, and more.

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ARM Institute Awarded American Rescue Act Grants to Help U.S. Manufacturing Be More Resilient

April 1, 2022 · The ARM Institute is participating in two projects receiving a total of $16 million to help manufacturers integrate robots into their processes and diversify supply chains.

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Collaborative Robots Bring Productivity

March 28, 2022 · In this free download, we look at how collaborative robots, a fast-growing area of automation, are increasingly helping manufacturers and other users improve productivity.

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igus Marks Record Year With 180,000 Active Customers, Increases Delivery Capacity

March 24, 2022 · igus, which develops and produces motion plastics for industrial uses including robots, marked 32% revenue growth last year. It plans to invest in expanding and sustainability.

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NVIDIA Announces Jetson AGX Orin Developer Kit and Isaac Nova Orin for Mobile Robots at GTC 2022

March 22, 2022 · NVIDIA announced at GTC Spring 2022 its Jetson AGX Orin developer kit, which is eight times faster than Jetson AGX Xavier, and the new Isaac Nova Orin for 3D robotic perception.

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RIT Researchers Work to Make Mobile Robots for Warehouses Smarter

March 15, 2022 · RIT faculty and researchers are developing ways for autonomous mobile robots to move more intelligently around warehouses. They have worked with The Raymond Corp. and Simcona Electronics Corp.

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ENOT Debuts Technology to Optimize Deep Neural Networks for Speed, Compression, and Energy Efficiency

March 14, 2022 · ENOT.ai said its framework optimizes neural network architectures for accuracy and efficiency. The company said its framework, which has a Python API, can help robotics developers.

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DOBOT Shows Second-Generation M1 Pro Collaborative Robot at iREX 2022

March 9, 2022 · DOBOT is showing its latest M1 Pro SCARA light industrial robot, which includes features for safe collaboration in manufacturing and education applications, at iREX 2022 in Tokyo this week.

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Ossia Receives FCC Approval for Cota Technology to Provide Wireless Power Over Any Distance

March 7, 2022 · Ossia says its patented Cota wireless transmission technology has obtained FCC Part 18 approval to operate beyond the previous 1-meter limit in the U.S., opening new applications.

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