Topic: Defense

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RoboSource Showcases Best Practices for Robotics Innovators and Entrepreneurs

August 11, 2023 · RoboSource, a networking and information event held by MassRobotics and Venture Cafe, provided advice from robotics suppliers, startups, integrators on hardware development.

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Pittsburgh’s Robotics Factory to Be Located at Tech Forge in Lawerenceville

July 17, 2023 · The Robotics Factory, a startup incubator in Pittsburgh, has announced that it will be located among robotics organizations in all stages of growth working across various industries.

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Gecko Robotics Announces $5M U.S. Navy Contract Expansion to Speed Maintenance Cycles

July 14, 2023 · Gecko Robotics said its robots and AI-powered software will accelerate inspection, maintenance, and repairs of U.S. Navy surface vessels, improving defense readiness.

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Sarcos Lays off Portion of Staff and Eliminates Manufacturing in Pittsburgh as Part of Cost Saving Efforts

July 14, 2023 · Sarcos, which acquired RE2 Robotics just last year, has laid off about a quarter of its staff and said it is refocusing on aviation, marine, and solar markets.

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Advanced Navigation Expands Boreas Fiber Optic Gyroscope Line With New A Series

July 11, 2023 · Advanced Navigation said its new Boreas A90 and A70 inertial measurement units offer accurate navigation for autonomous vehicles, field robots, and subsea systems.

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Sub UAS Develops Submersible Robots That Can Fly

July 10, 2023 · Sub UAS was founded by a Rutgers University professor who has devised propulsion systems that work both in air and underwater, opening new applications for drones.

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Realtime Robotics Receives $9.5M to Continue Development of Its Robot Programming Systems

July 3, 2023 · Realtime claimed its tools cut out the most difficult and costly aspect of operating industrial robots

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ARM Institute Launches Job Matching Capabilities on RoboticsCareer.org

June 29, 2023 · The ARM Institute said the new feature builds on its robust database of 16,700+ training programs.

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Mecademic Showcases Micro-SCARA Robot at Automatica

June 28, 2023 · The micro-SCARA robot builds off the design principles of the company's Meca500 six-axis robotic arm.

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Novarc Technologies Receives $2M in Funding From Canadian Government for Welding Robots

June 19, 2023 · PacificCan, Canada's development agency, has invested in Novarc Technology to help the company continue to work on its robotic welding systems.

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Autonomous Aircraft Software Market Is Competitive, Thanks to Tech Trends, Says Allied Market Research

June 4, 2023 · Autonomous aircraft software is enabling better navigation and obstacle avoidance, as well as data collection and profitable applications, according to Allied Market Research.

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Kane Robotics and Partners to Spotlight Cobots’ Versatile Material Removal Skills at Automate 2023

May 22, 2023 · Kane Robotics said its GRIT system, which includes collaborative robots, can help manufacturers affordably and flexibly automated finishing and other labor-intensive tasks.

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As PRN’s Interim Leader, Jenn Apicella Aims to Stay the Course and Expand the Nonprofit’s Presence

May 15, 2023 · Jenn Apicella sees her new role at the Pittsburgh Robotics Network as a continuation of the work she has done for the nonprofit for the past few years as vice president and program director.

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CCAC and the ARM Institute Announce Build Back Better Funding for Makerspace

May 8, 2023 · The CCAC, or Community College of Allegheny County in northwestern Pennsylvania, is working with the Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing Institute on making manufacturing tech skills more accessible.

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WiBotic Introduces PowerPad Pro to Provide Wireless Charging, Data Transfer for Industrial UAVs

May 4, 2023 · WiBotic said its new PowerPad Pro can wirelessly charge different drones, as well as download and process valuable mission and image data for a number of industrial applications.

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Sarcos and VideoRay Agree to Offer Robotic Arms Integrated With Underwater Vehicles

May 2, 2023 · Sarcos and VideoRay will each sell and service the integrated underwater system, which will serve defense, scientific, and energy applications.

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Nauticus Passes First Phase of Defense Innovation Unit Amphibious Autonomous Response Vehicle Project

April 20, 2023 · Naticus develops robots used underwater, and its successful milestone with the U.S. Defense Innovation Unit bolsters its relationship with the government entity.

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Kane Robotics Launches GRIT Collaborative Robot for Sanding, Grinding, Finishing in Aerospace Manufacturing

April 13, 2023 · Kane Robotics said its new GRIT cobot for composites sanding is designed to improve productivity, reduce health risks, and address labor shortages in aerospace and defense.

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NYPD to Use Knightscope Security Robot to Help Police City

April 13, 2023 · The New York City Police Department earlier this week shared details on some of the newest technology it is using to do its work.

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PickNik Robotics and Motiv Space Systems Partner to Develop Advanced Robot Arm Capabilities

April 13, 2023 · PickNik Robotics, which offers the MoveIt robot control software, and Motiv Space Systems, which makes the xLink robot arms, are working to advance in-space servicing, assembly, and manufacturing.

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