Topic: Construction

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NVIDIA Releases Jetson AGX Xavier Industrial Module for Harsh Environments

June 15, 2021 · NVIDIA said its new NVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier Industrial module is designed to enable multiple industries to deploy AI at the edge in environments where safety and reliability are critical.

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Dusty Robotics Raises $16.5M Series A for Construction Automation

June 15, 2021 · Dusty Robotics, whose FieldPrinter robot can rapidly lay out plans following building information models, will use its investment to scale up to meet construction industry demand.

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TriEye and Trimble to Explore Short-Wave Infrared Sensors for Autonomous Systems, Remote Sensing

June 14, 2021 · Partners are exploring the integration of TriEye's CMOS SWIR sensors with Trimble's autonomous systems to see if the technology can help them see more clearly in challenging conditions.

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Intech NDE to Distribute Sarcos Robotics’ Guardian S Inspection Robot in Canada

June 13, 2021 · Sarcos has named Intech NDE as official distribution partner for providing its Guardian S compact, remote visual inspection and surveillance robot to customers across Canada.

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FARO Acquires HoloBuilder and Expands Digital Twin Product Suite

June 7, 2021 · FARO Technologies, which provides data collection for industrial customers, has acquired construction progress management firm HoloBuilder for "end-to-end" digital twin offerings.

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Drone Maker Skydio Announces Skydio 3D Scan Software, Partners With Bentley Systems

June 4, 2021 · Skydio said 3D Scan combines with its Autonomous Flight engine to automate photographic data collection. Infrastructure software provider Bentley Systems has joined its photogrammetry ecosystem.

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Hexadrone Ruggedized Tundra Drone Uses Fischer UltiMate and MiniMax for Connectivity

May 30, 2021 · Fischer Connectors said it has supplied its ruggedized connectors to Hexadrone's first mass-produced, modular industrial drone to be produced in France. They are designed to withstand environmental conditions.

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IFR Reviews National Robotics Plans in Updated ‘World Robotics R &D Programs’

May 27, 2021 · The International Federation of Robotics has reviewed the strategies of China, Japan, South Korea, the EU, Germany, and the U.S. and their funding for robotics research.

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Koch Industries to Deploy MiR Autonomous Mobile Robots Worldwide

May 25, 2021 · Autonomous mobile robot provider Mobile Industrial Robots announced a global strategic collaboration with Guardian Industries, a subsidiary of Koch Industries.

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Exyn Technologies COO Discusses Drone Autonomy, Ubiquitous Data and Actuation, and Maturity in Mining

May 24, 2021 · Exyn Technologies, which provides drone inspections in complex environments, has partnered with Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions and achieved Level 4A autonomy.

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Drones, Data, and Robotics as a Service With Near Earth Autonomy

May 23, 2021 · Understand user requirements first, and then design systems to deliver valuable drone inspection data, say Near Earth Autonomy executives.

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Ondas Holdings to Acquire Drone BVLOS Pioneer American Robotics for $70.6M

May 17, 2021 · American Robotics, which is the first company to receive FAA approval for automated BVLOS flights, will join Ondas' mission-critical networking and data technologies.

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Robots Rise to Help Humans in Metalworking

May 14, 2021 · The shortage of skilled welders can be mitigated by adopting robots for tasks that can still be supervised by humans.

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RTI Connext 6.1 Updated to Ease Development, Deployment of Remotely Operated Systems

May 11, 2021 · In addition to its support for complex networking environments, new features in Connext 6.1 facilitate the development of any large-scale and heterogeneous distributed system.

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Sarcos Robotics CEO Discusses SPAC Merger, Bringing Guardian XO Exoskeleton to Market

April 23, 2021 · Sarcos Robotics, which obtained $496 million in capital through a special-purpose acquisition company, is on track to commercialize its Guardian XO industrial exoskeleton.

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AMP Robotics Deploys Recycling Systems at Evergreen for Bottle Recycling

April 23, 2021 · Evergreen, which recycles plastic bottles, is deploying six AI-driven robotics systems from AMP Robotics as both companies expand their sustainability efforts.

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NVIDIA GTC 2021 Shows New Processors, Simulation Tools for Robotics Developers

April 19, 2021 · At its annual GPU Technology Conference, NVIDIA showed new processors, simulation software, and tools. The Omniverse simulation framework will allow for faster prototyping, says the company.

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MX3D Raises $2.7M to Launch M1 Metal Additive Manufacturing System

April 15, 2021 · MX3D, which 3D-printed a bridge in Amsterdam, has raised funding to commercialize its M1 robotic system and its MetalXL controls to turn existing welding robots into industrial-grade 3D metal printers.

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Geosun Chooses ACIENNA as IMU Supplier for Drone Mapping Lidar

April 7, 2021 · Geosun, which provides lidar scanning systems for construction mapping, has chosen ACIENNA to supply inertial measurement units.

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WiBotic Gains CE Marks for Two Robot Wireless Charging Systems

April 7, 2021 · WiBotic, which provides wireless charging systems and management software for robots, drones, and underwater vehicles, has obtained international approvals.

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