ModalAI to Make, Distribute Qualcomm Flight RB5 5G Reference Drone
August 17, 2021
ModalAI's CEO discusses how and why his company and Qualcomm have teamed up to provide a drone platform enabling developers to apply 5G and AI to new industrial applications.
BAE Systems and Sarcos to Partner on Developing Perception for the U.S. Air Force
August 16, 2021
By applying AI and machine learning to sensing for autonomous systems such as drones and ground robots, Sarcos and BAE plan to improve multi-system communication and coordination.
How Robotic Navigation Can Assist Inspection in GPS-Denied Environments
August 15, 2021
New technologies and techniques, including ultrasonic technology, lidar, and Indoor GPS, can help robots and drones safely navigate in hazardous environments for inspection.
Berkshire Grey and FedEx Ground Team up to Streamline Small Package Processing
August 12, 2021
FedEx Ground has deployed Berkshire Grey's new Robotic Product Sortation and Identification systems for handling thousands of small parcels daily at its facility in Queens, N.Y.
Mobile Industrial Robots Launches MiR600, MiR1350 Heavy-Duty Mobile Robots
August 12, 2021
New autonomous mobile robots can carry pallets, safely navigate with new sensors, and withstand challenging manufacturing and warehouse environments, according to MiR.
Mission Design and Automation to Combine Deployment Expertise With Plus One Robotics’ AI Vision for Warehouse Efficiency
August 12, 2021
Integrator Mission Design and Automation is working with Plus One Robotics to apply computer vision to warehouse tasks, improving scalability and management for supply chains.
Ambi Robotics to Add Keyence High-Speed Code Reader to Parcel-Sorting Robots
August 11, 2021
Keyence's SR-5000 code reader works at high speed and has a wide field of view and depth of field, enabling it to gather data at a rate comparable with the...
NVIDIA Expands Simulation Omniverse With Blender and Adobe Integration
August 10, 2021
NVIDIA has expanded its Omniverse simulation and collaboration platform with software integrations to allow more developers to jointly create simulations.
Local Motors Chooses alwaysAI to Provide Computer Vision for Olli Autonomous Shuttle
August 9, 2021
Ollie 2.0, the latest version of Local Motors' autonomous, 3D-printed, electric vehicle, will add alwaysAI vision for safer and easier passenger onboarding.
CMU Researchers Develop Algorithm to Help Autonomous Vehicles Navigate Busy Streets
August 7, 2021
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University said they have found a new method for autonomous vehicles and delivery robots to balance aggressive and cooperative behavior.
John Deere Buys Bear Flag Robotics to Expand Farm Automation
August 6, 2021
Bear Flag Robotics, which has been working with Deere on autonomous driving enhancements for farm equipment, will join Blue River Technologies and John Deere Labs in Silicon Valley
Third Wave Automation Closes $40M Series B for ‘Shared Autonomy’ in Forklifts
August 6, 2021
Third Wave Automation, which has partnered with Toyota, plans to accelerate commercialization of human-in-the-loop pick-and-place operations with autonomous forklifts.
Lucas Systems, Fetch Robotics to Jointly Optimize Warehouse Worker and Robot Collaboration
August 4, 2021
Lucas Systems plans to orchestrate both warehouse workers and Fetch's autonomous mobile robots to optimize picking, improve productivity, and relieve labor shortages.
Quanergy Demonstrates Optical Phased Array-Based Solid-State Lidar With 100m Range
August 3, 2021
Quanergy, which recently announced a SPAC merger, has demonstrated with electric vehicle manufacturer Zero Electric Vehicle
Think of Robots as a Supply Chain Asset
August 2, 2021
Robots are rapidly becoming essential for all kinds of supply chain applications, but managers should understand what's available and anticipate worker concerns.
Cansel to Distribute TinySurveyor Mobile Robot in Canada
July 30, 2021
Cansel, which provides hardware, software, and services to the construction industry, will distribute the TinySurveyor GPS-guided robot designed for precision.
Cognitive Pilot CTO Explains How Autonomy Will Advance Agriculture
July 30, 2021
Not only can kits enable equipment to be self-driving right away, but they could also change the nature of farming, says Anton Emelyanov, CTO of Cognitive Pilot.
TuSimple Teams Up With Ryder to Expand Autonomous Trucking in Southern U.S.
July 29, 2021
TuSimple is working with Ryder to identify fleet maintenance facilities that can serve as terminals for its Autonomous Freight Network, enabling self-driving trucks nationwide.
FANUC America, Manufacturing Skill Standards Council to Stack Certifications
July 28, 2021
FANUC America and the MSSC are streamlining the certification process for production and materials handling operators, which they said could address worker shortages.
inVia Robotics Raises $30M in Series C Funding From Microsoft, Qualcomm, Hitachi
July 28, 2021
inVia Robotics, which provides warehouse optimization software and mobile robots as a service, plans to use its latest funding to expand its global presence.
