Topic: Transportation

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CloudSort Focuses on Driving Efficiency, Flexibility, and Scalability to the Middle Mile

August 2, 2023 · CloudSort said its approach to optimizing middle-mile shipping is an alternative to hub-and-spoke operations that takes advantage of its distributed network of shippers.

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Innoviz Continues Lidar Development With BMW for Automated Vehicles

August 2, 2023 · Innoviz is developing a B-Sample of its InnovizTwo lidar, the new InnovizCore compute box, and AI-powered software for BMW.

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Robel Rail Automation Uses FANUC Robots to Repair Railway Lines

July 28, 2023 · Robel Rail Automation in Germany is testing an automated cart that includes sensors and FANUC robots for complicated track and switch maintenance and repairs.

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Pittsburgh Robotics Network Names Jenny Sharpe as Senior Program Manager of Workforce Development

July 26, 2023 · The Pittsburgh Robotics Network plans to build more bridges between workforce development organizations, technology entrepreneurs, and the community with Sharpe's leadership.

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Aurora Innovation Raises $820M to Put Autonomous Trucks on the Road

July 24, 2023 · Aurora Innovation said it is on schedule with its product roadmap as it develops Aurora Horizon for autonomous freight transportation and Aurora Connect for ride hailing.

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Sarcos Lays off Portion of Staff and Eliminates Manufacturing in Pittsburgh as Part of Cost Saving Efforts

July 14, 2023 · Sarcos, which acquired RE2 Robotics just last year, has laid off about a quarter of its staff and said it is refocusing on aviation, marine, and solar markets.

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Advanced Navigation Expands Boreas Fiber Optic Gyroscope Line With New A Series

July 11, 2023 · Advanced Navigation said its new Boreas A90 and A70 inertial measurement units offer accurate navigation for autonomous vehicles, field robots, and subsea systems.

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ARM Institute Launches Job Matching Capabilities on RoboticsCareer.org

June 29, 2023 · The ARM Institute said the new feature builds on its robust database of 16,700+ training programs.

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BlueBotics Brings Mobile Robots Outside With ANT Everywhere

June 28, 2023 · BlueBotics said its ANT everywhere extension to its Autonomous Navigation Technology enables mobile robots to move outdoors with the same accuracy as indoors.

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Indy Autonomous Challenge Winner Sets Autonomous Speed Records at Milan Motor Show

June 20, 2023 · Indy Autonomous Challenge announced that Team PoliMOVE continued its winning streak, as a backup autonomous vehicle beat two others in a road-course, time-trial competition.

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Percepto Raises $67M in Series C to Continue to Develop Inspection and Monitoring

June 17, 2023 · Percepto said the $67 million will help it continue to develop its drones for inspection tasks.

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ABB Robotics Opens U.S. Packaging and Logistics Headquarters in Georgia

June 8, 2023 · ABB Robotics said its new packaging and logistics headquarters will support customer needs ranging from the development of automated solutions to training and education.

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Robotics Startups Need Stronger Narratives, Says Brandstyle Communications

June 6, 2023 · Brandstyle Communications works with robotics companies, particularly early-stage ones serving supply chain and manufacturing, to understand and grow their industry presence.

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Indy Autonomous Challenge to Relaunch Simulated Races With Autoware Foundation, Autonoma, TIER IV

June 5, 2023 · Indy Autonomous Challenge is partnering with simulation and software experts to relaunch its SIM platform, integrated with AWSIM, as it also readies for a Milan road course.

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Autonomous Aircraft Software Market Is Competitive, Thanks to Tech Trends, Says Allied Market Research

June 4, 2023 · Autonomous aircraft software is enabling better navigation and obstacle avoidance, as well as data collection and profitable applications, according to Allied Market Research.

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Lumotive and Hokuyo Partner to Build 3D Lidar Sensing Into Industrial Automation

June 1, 2023 · Lumotive said Hokuyo will build the Light Control Metasurface optical semiconductor technology into Hokuyo's sensors for advanced robotics and autonomous systems applications.

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STRADVISION Opens Expanded Autonomous Driving Workshop in South Korea

May 31, 2023 · STRADVISION said its new workshop in a South Korean industrial district is an optimal environment for R&D and testing object-recognition technology to improve SVNet performance.

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Applied Intuition to Acquire Embark Technology to Enhance Autonomous Vehicle Portfolio

May 30, 2023 · Applied Intuition said it expects to integrate Embark's autonomous truck technology into its own self-driving vehicle suite and address customers' specific pain points.

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As PRN’s Interim Leader, Jenn Apicella Aims to Stay the Course and Expand the Nonprofit’s Presence

May 15, 2023 · Jenn Apicella sees her new role at the Pittsburgh Robotics Network as a continuation of the work she has done for the nonprofit for the past few years as vice president and program director.

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Universal Robots Announces Partnership With Global Technology Integrator Denali

May 2, 2023 · Universal Robots said Denali Advanced Integration is now its largest Certified Solution Partner, bringing its collaborative robots to large enterprises worldwide.

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