Topic: Artificial Intelligence

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SiLC Releases Chip-Integrated Eyeonic Lidar Sensor

December 7, 2021 · SiLC Technologies says its Eyeonic Vision Sensor integrates photonics functions into a single chip for robotics, autonomous vehicle, and industrial and security applications.

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Photoneo Raises Series B Funding to Expand 3D Vision for E-Commerce Fulfillment

December 7, 2021 · Photoneo, which supplies 3D sensors and the Brightpick automation for warehouses and "dark stores," plans to use the funding to expand its offerings for online order fulfillment.

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Ottonomy Develops Autonomous Robots for Indoor and Outdoor Deliveries

December 6, 2021 · While other delivery robot developers are taking an incremental approach in constrained environments, Ottonomy's CEO says it is focusing on full autonomy and indoor and outdoor operations.

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Evolution Gym at MIT CSAIL Gets Soft Robots Into Shape for Basic Tasks

December 6, 2021 · Scientists at MIT CSAIL created a system for co-optimizing the brain and body of soft robots and found that they often resembled real animals while outperforming hand-designed robots.

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Hit Promotional Products Integrates Robotic Workcells for Packaging Automation

December 5, 2021 · The largest promotional product manufacturer in the U.S. needed packaging automation and worked with a robotics developer to integrate workcells in a Robots-as-a-Service model.

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Ameca Humanoid Robot From Engineered Arts to Debut at CES 2022

December 3, 2021 · Engineered Arts' Ameca humanoid combines AI with an artificial body for gestures and upgradable modular mechanics via cloud-managed development tool kit

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READY Robotics, Futura Automation Partner to Aid Manufacturers in Western U.S.

December 3, 2021 · Futura Automation has joined READY Robotics' network of distributors and integrators and will include the Forge/OS software to help manufacturers apply automation to new applications.

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Seegrid IQ Provides 3D Perception for Palion Lift, Other AMRs, Explains Exec

December 1, 2021 · The new Palion Lift truck is just one of Seegrid's autonomous mobile robots to take advantage of its Seegrid IQ technology, which builds on the company's acquisition of Box Robotics.

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Seegrid Says Palion Lift Autonomous Mobile Robot Has Industry Leading Perception

November 30, 2021 · Seegrid says that the Palion Lift, its first autonomous lift truck, includes its latest Seegrid IQ technology and is the only robot of its kind in the market with 3D perception.

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Amazon Web Services Offers AWS IoT RoboRunner for Fleets, Teams With MassRobotics for Startup Accelerator

November 29, 2021 · Amazon Web Services says its AWS IoT RoboRunner service will help developers deploy robot fleets. The AWS Robotics Startup Accelerator with MassRobotics offers mentoring and funding.

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Eureka Robotics Develops Software to Add Sensitivity, Dexterity to Industrial Robots

November 29, 2021 · The force-feedback algorithm in Dynamis, which was first demonstrated in NTU Singapore's Ikea Bot, is designed to enable robots to manipulate small and delicate parts without damaging them.

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Mecademic Announces International Partners for Small Industrial Robot Arms

November 26, 2021 · Montreal-based Mecademic has announced partners in North America, Europe, and Australia as it expands its global offering of compact and precise robot arms.

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Nimble Robotics Says Its Picking Robots Have Picked More Than 15M Objects

November 25, 2021 · Nimble Robotics says that Fortune 500 retailers are using its picking robots to address record labor shortages and meet rapid growth in e-commerce fulfillment demand.

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ARM Institute Issues Project Calls for AR in Manufacturing, Endorsement Auditors

November 24, 2021 · The ARM Institute is seeking project proposals to help the U.S. Air Force improve robotic manipulation and to evaluate education and training programs for robotics and manufacturing.

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Seegrid CEO Jim Rock Recognized by Ernst & Young as Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist

November 23, 2021 · Ernst & Young's recognition of Seegrid CEO Jim Rock as an Entrepreneur of the Year 2021 finalist caps a year of strong growth and new products for the Pittsburgh mobile robot provider.

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Omron Automation Launches Proof of Concept Center in Michigan

November 22, 2021 · Omron Automation Americas says its new Proof-of-Concept Center in Novi, Mich., will help customers by providing engineers and facilities to test robotics applications before deployment.

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Everyday Robots Moves Out of Alphabet X, Reports Progress Toward General Purpose Robot

November 20, 2021 · From cleaning a table and picking up toys to opening doors, everyday tasks are coming within reach of service robots, says Everyday Robots, which is spinning out of X Development.

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Machina Labs Exits Stealth With Series A Funding for Software-Defined Manufacturing

November 19, 2021 · Machina Labs says its robotic and AI metalworking capabilities go beyond current methods of shaping and finishing, so more complex parts can be made efficiently and cost-effectively.

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FANUC America and Manufacturing Skill Standards Council to Stack Certifications to Address Robotics Skills Shortage

November 19, 2021 · FANUC America and the Manufacturing Skill Standards Council are working with Nocti Business Solutions to stack their certifications for certified production technicians and robot operators.

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Smith+Nephew Invests in Surgical Robotics R &D Center in Pittsburgh

November 18, 2021 · There's more to developing surgical robots than cutting-edge technology. Smith+Nephew, which launched its second-gen CORI system last year, is part of Pittsburgh's robotics talent pool.

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