Topic: Construction

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ASTM International to Host Workshop on Digital Construction Roadmapping

January 9, 2023 · ASTM International and NIST plan to host an in-person discussion about the state of digital construction and the desired direction for the industry and technology.

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John Deere Announces ExactShot Fertilizer Robot and Electric Excavator at CES 2023

January 6, 2023 · John Deere said ExactShot, which precisely applies fertilizer to each seed as it is planted, can help agricultural operations save resources and increase production.

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CES 2023 ‘Best of Innovation’ Award Winner German Bionic to Present New Wearables, Smart Power Suits

January 2, 2023 · CES 2023 innovation award winner for wearable technologies German Bionic has announced the Apogee power suit, the SmartSafetyVest, and the German Bionic IO platform.

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Top 10 Most Popular Robotics 24/7 Articles of 2022

December 30, 2022 · 2022 was another busy year for robotics news, with readers most interested in returning to in-person events, delivery robot successes and struggles, and applications such as welding.

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American Robotics CEO Discusses Diversifying U.S. Drone Market, Prospects for 2023

December 28, 2022 · American Robotics obtained FAA approval for BVLOS operations, acquired other drone and data companies, and saw strong demand from the oil and gas industry, said its CEO.

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Additive Construction Is the ‘Next Frontier,’ Says Wohlers Associates, as ASTM International Works With NIST

December 28, 2022 · Additive construction applies 3D printing and could advance building processes, according to Wohlers Associates. Its parent ASTM International is developing a roadmap with NIST.

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RISE Robotics Given U.S. Patent for High-Reduction Belt-Driven Linear Actuator

December 26, 2022 · RISE Robotics was granted a patent for its high-reduction belt-driven linear actuator, which it said "enables the application of high force linear power to a machine’s work function."

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North American Robot Sales on Track for Another Record Year in 2022, Says A3

December 21, 2022 · North American robot sales continue to grow to record levels, with more than 35,000 purchased in the first nine months of 2022, reported the Association for Advancing Automation.

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Shadow Ventures Discusses New Report on Technology in the Construction Industry

December 15, 2022 · Shadow Ventures noted challenges such as declining productivity and undercapitalization, but it found 125 technology companies that could help the building industry.

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Near Earth Autonomy Named Innovator of the Year by Pittsburgh Technology Council

December 9, 2022 · Near Earth Autonomy, which has developed systems to make aircraft from drones to helicopters autonomous, received recognition from the PTC for its innovation.

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Stereolabs Optimizes ZED-X Rugged 3D Robot Camera for Indoor, Outdoor Use

December 8, 2022 · Stereolabs has launched the ZED-X, which is designed to bring 3D perception to robots in challenging agricultural, construction, and logistics environments.

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How AI in Drones Can Improve Safety on Construction Sites

December 4, 2022 · Construction sites are full of hazards, but drones plus machine learning can help inspect and evaluate complex sites, identify dangers, and warn managers and workers.

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CMU Partners With UC Berkeley for R &D Into Low-Cost Legged Robot

November 26, 2022 · Carnegie Mellon University and the University of California, Berkeley, have developed a new legged robot that can walk upstairs and though terrain using a new training method.

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CartoCanada to Distribute GeoCue Drone Mapping Equipment and Software in Canada

November 21, 2022 · CartoCanada said it chose GeoCue's TrueView 3D lidar sensors and LP360 imaging software for its industrial customers across Canada because of their innovations and support.

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Piaggio Fast Foward Introduces Fleet Management Tools for Business Users of gita Robots

November 14, 2022 · Piaggio Fast Forward is offering professional versions of its gitamini and gitaplus systems, which follow users, as well as PFF pro for orchestrating robots and people.

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Remote Inspection Evolves With Lidar Drones

November 13, 2022 · Lidar drones, or aerial robots equipped with lidar sensors and mapping software, can save time, money, and even lives in inspection, maintenance, and search and rescue operations.

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Britbots and Sapphire Capital Partners Launch British Robotics Start-Up Fund

November 10, 2022 · Britbots has launched an investment fund taking advantage of recent U.K. tax rules to help robotics startups address post-Brexit, post-COVID challenges.

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Exyn and Trimble Outfit Spot Robot With Scanning, Mapping Systems for Construction Industry

November 10, 2022 · Exyn and Trimble have come together to create a robotic system that allows customers to create 3D maps with little human intervention.

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ABAGY Launches Welding Robot Demonstration Workcell in California

October 28, 2022 · ABAGY, which has developed subscription software for adaptive robotic welding, has opened demonstration sites with partners in Illinois, Kansas, and California.

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Formant Free Tier Offers Early Stage Robotics Companies Cloud Monitoring Platform

October 19, 2022 · Formant Free is a version of Formant's cloud management platform designed to give roboticists and startups an easy way to monitor, teleoperate, and access their devices.

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