Topic: Defense

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Sarcos Technology and Robotics Corp. Hones Robots, Exoskeletons With Humans in the Loop

August 5, 2022 · Sarcos Technology and Robotics Corp. began developing systems for the defense industry and has been growing quickly to augment human strength and productivity while maintaining safety.

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Stratom Launches RAPID System for Autonomous Refueling, Recharging, and Liquid Transfer

August 3, 2022 · Stratom said it is the only U.S. company delivering customized autonomous refueling capabilities to enhance safety and resource optimization in logistics and transportation applications.

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ARM Institute Names Two Fellows for Projects to Support U.S. Manufacturing, Military Readiness

July 27, 2022 · The ARM Institute has named ARIS Technology's Jim Clark and ARIN Technologies' Christopher Ravasio as fellows to lead projects to improve quality inspection and robot navigation.

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DEEP Robotics Releases Jueying X20 Quadruped Robot for Hazard Detection and Rescue

July 26, 2022 · DEEP Robotics says its Jueying X20 legged robot is designed to maneuver through dangerous and challenging terrains to collect data and aid in search-and-rescue efforts.

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ARM Institute Calls for Projects to Advance AI, Robotics in Manufacturing

July 15, 2022 · The ARM Institute has issued its final 22-01 Technology Project Call, seeking proposals for ways to make robots work better with humans, learn faster, and reduce waste in manufacturing.

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Merlin Labs Raises $105M Series B to Help it Build Its Aerial Autonomous Technology

July 14, 2022 · Investor interest is high in Merlin Labs' autonomous aviation vehicle technology as it works to allow airplanes to fly with minimal human involvement.

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VulcanForms Raises $355M for Digital, Additive Manufacturing

July 5, 2022 · VulcanForms, which combines proprietary digital thread and additive manufacturing systems, said it is now worth more than $1 billion. It opened two production facilities for metal parts and assemblies.

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Ondas Holdings, Owner of American Robotics, Plans to Acquire Airobotics

July 5, 2022 · Ondas Holdings, which owns American Robotics and Ardenna, said Airobotics' "drone in a box" will complement its American Robotics BVLOS drones and Ardenna data analytics offerings.

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RE2 Marks Technical Achievement With STARFISH Gripper for the U.S. Navy

June 28, 2022 · RE2 has successfully assembled and lab-tested STARFISH, a gripper with multimodal sensing that is able to grasp a variety of objects underwater. It is designed for explosive ordnance disposal.

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MassRobotics Announces Second AWS Robotics Startup Accelerator Is Open for Applications

June 24, 2022 · MassRobotics and Amazon Web Services are again teaming up to offer robotics startups the opportunity to learn to use the latest IIoT tools, gain mentoring, and speed the path to commercialization.

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ARM Institute Endorses Three Additional Robotics Training Programs

June 21, 2022 · The ARM Institute's Endorsement Program is designed to identify the best educational offerings in the U.S. for robotics careers in manufacturing, and it has named 15 to date.

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Drone Detection System Locates and Tracks Drones Before They Become Threats

June 20, 2022 · Drone detection is becoming critical as more applications arise, and AeroDefense and CoastIPC have collaborated on AirWarden, which uses ruggedized sensors and an RF antenna.

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Vayyar Imaging Captures $108M in Series E Funding for 4D Radar on Chip

June 9, 2022 · Vayyar Imaging, which provides 4D imaging radar, plans to enhance its machine learning capabilities, grow across verticals including robotics, and extend its global reach.

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RE2 Robotics Continues to Grow After Sarcos Acquisition

June 3, 2022 · RE2 might now be a part of Sarcos, but its founder said the company still has its culture of innovation. We got to take a look inside its Pittsburgh office.

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AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2022 Focuses on Use Cases, Regulation, and Workforce of the Future

May 31, 2022 · AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2022 panelists discussed the importance of public safety for drone and autonomous truck developers and operations, as well as the need for more skilled workers.

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RISE Robotics Awarded $1.25M to Design Ultra-Light Loading Machine for the U.S. Air Force

May 30, 2022 · With support from the U.S. Air Force, RISE Robotics is building lightweight technology to help load and unload heavy cargo.

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Sarcos Defense Wins Air Force Research Laboratory Contract for Collaborative Sensing

May 20, 2022 · Sarcos Defense has been awarded a DoD contract to develop a system that can quickly spot, follow, and identify objects. It could also help civilian robotics applications.

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Nordic Unmanned to Buy 55% of Shares in ‘Drone in a Box’ Provider DroneMatrix

May 16, 2022 · Nordic Unmanned said its investment in DroneMatrix will strengthen their European market share, serve multiple verticals, and accelerate DroneMatrix's technology development.

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Robotics and AI Wave Likely to Continue, Says Investment Expert

May 13, 2022 · From self-driving cars to humanoid robots, numerous technologies are vying for investment, but see which ones solve business problems, says Indxx Managing Partner Rahul Sen Sharma.

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Qualcomm Unveils Next-Gen 5G, Edge AI Systems for Autonomous Mobile Robots and Drones

May 10, 2022 · Qualcomm said its new Qualcomm Robotics RB6 Platform and RB5 AMR Reference Design will bring 5G and edge AI to systems for industrial automation, delivery, urban air mobility, and more.

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