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

Additive Construction Is the ‘Next Frontier,’ Says Wohlers Associates, as ASTM International Works With NIST
Additive construction applies 3D printing and could advance building processes, according to Wohlers Associates. Its parent ASTM International is developing a roadmap with NIST.

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

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

Shadow Ventures Discusses New Report on Technology in the Construction Industry
Shadow Ventures noted challenges such as declining productivity and undercapitalization, but it found 125 technology companies that could help the building industry.

Near Earth Autonomy Named Innovator of the Year by Pittsburgh Technology Council
Near Earth Autonomy, which has developed systems to make aircraft from drones to helicopters autonomous, received recognition from the PTC for its innovation.

Stereolabs Optimizes ZED-X Rugged 3D Robot Camera for Indoor, Outdoor Use
Stereolabs has launched the ZED-X, which is designed to bring 3D perception to robots in challenging agricultural, construction, and logistics environments.

How AI in Drones Can Improve Safety on Construction Sites
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.

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

CartoCanada to Distribute GeoCue Drone Mapping Equipment and Software in Canada
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.

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

Remote Inspection Evolves With Lidar Drones
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.

Britbots and Sapphire Capital Partners Launch British Robotics Start-Up Fund
Britbots has launched an investment fund taking advantage of recent U.K. tax rules to help robotics startups address post-Brexit, post-COVID challenges.

Exyn and Trimble Outfit Spot Robot With Scanning, Mapping Systems for Construction Industry
Exyn and Trimble have come together to create a robotic system that allows customers to create 3D maps with little human intervention.

ABAGY Launches Welding Robot Demonstration Workcell in California
ABAGY, which has developed subscription software for adaptive robotic welding, has opened demonstration sites with partners in Illinois, Kansas, and California.

Formant Free Tier Offers Early Stage Robotics Companies Cloud Monitoring Platform
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.

OutdoorNav Software From Clearpath Robotics Designed to Speed Autonomous Vehicle Development
Clearpath Robotics said its OutdoorNav platform provides GPS-based navigation for robotics and autonomous vehicle developers. It also announced a partner program.

Swift Navigation Raises $100M for Precise Positioning for Vehicles, Drones, and Robots
Swift Navigation said it has developed technology to improve satellite-based positioning to centimeter accuracy and is expanding its continent-wide networks.

Automation Is a Recession Hedge, Say Speakers at ffVC Drones & Robotics Summit
Automation, including robots, drones, and autonomous vehicles, can not only provide efficiency but also resilience, said speakers at ff Venture Capital's event.

E-Walker Robot Design Could Change Construction in Space, Say U.K. Scientists
The E-Walker robot has been tested by researchers at the University of Lincoln for use in the in-space assembly of a 25 m-large Aperture Space Telescope.



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