Topic: Defense

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Sarcos Defense Wins $1M U.S. Army Contract for Ammo Handling Robot

December 1, 2022 · Sarcos plans to use the funding to continue testing of an ammunition handling robot designed to be integrated into the U.S. Army’s Extended Range Cannon Artillery system.

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Sanctuary Cognitive Systems Gets $30M Investment From Canadian Government

November 30, 2022 · The Canadian government wants to be a leader in AI development, as its Strategic Innovation Fund invests in general-purpose robot developer Sanctuary Cognitive Systems.

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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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Optomec and Acme Manufacturing Show Automated Workcell for Adaptive Turbine Part Repair at Formnext

November 11, 2022 · Optomec, an additive manufacturing firm, and Acme, a robotic material removal expert, have built a unified workcell for aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul.

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Team NimbRo Wins ANA Avatar XPRIZE, Demonstrating Effective Robot Telepresence

November 6, 2022 · Team NimbRo from the University of Bonn swiftly demonstrated robotic telepresence, moving, perceiving, and manipulating in a test environment in record time.

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Sarcos Successfully Demonstrates Robotics for Shipyard Maintenance, Inspection, and Repair

October 27, 2022 · Sarcos recently showed the capabilities of its robots for dexterous manipulation and teleoperation on the ground and at height for the U.S. Navy.

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PickNik Robotics Wins Space Force Contract for On-Orbit Capture, NASA Contract for Machine Learning in Space

October 25, 2022 · PickNik Robotics recently won a U.S. Space Force contract for orbital robot arms, a NASA contract for supervised autonomy, and a Colorado AIA grant for space robotics.

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OutdoorNav Software From Clearpath Robotics Designed to Speed Autonomous Vehicle Development

October 18, 2022 · Clearpath Robotics said its OutdoorNav platform provides GPS-based navigation for robotics and autonomous vehicle developers. It also announced a partner program.

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Stratom Demonstrates ATLAS Autonomous Pallet Loader Vehicle for Defense, Commercial Applications

October 12, 2022 · Stratom has shown that ATLAS robotic truck can pick up and transport heavy and bulky cargo, ultimately increasing the speed, efficiency, and safety of logistics in difficult terrain.

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H3 Dynamics Partners With ARO to Support Drone in a Box Installations Across the U.S.

October 11, 2022 · H3 Dynamics and Administrative Resource Options, or ARO, will combine their expertise to provide 24/7 service for drone station deployments across the U.S.

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Major Robotics Vendors Sign Letter Denouncing Weaponizing General-Purpose Robots

October 10, 2022 · Boston Dynamics, Agility Robotics, ANYbotics, Clearpath Robotics, Open Robotics, and Unitree have all warned against adding weapons to robots that are already commercially available.

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ARM Institute Opens Florida Office to Expand Regional Support for Manufacturing Innovation in Robotics and AI

October 3, 2022 · The ARM Institute will open its second location in St. Petersburg, Fla., to grow its support of industry, workforce development, and membership in the region.

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Will the Tesla Optimus Chart a New Path for Humanoid Robots? Experts Weigh In

September 30, 2022 · Elon Musk plans to demonstrate a prototype of Tesla's humanoid robot at the company's AI Day, and experts are both excited and skeptical about what he will show.

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NVIDIA Puts Isaac Sim on the Cloud, Releases Isaac Nova Orin for Mobile Robot Developers

September 20, 2022 · NVIDIA said that Isaac Sim is now available on the cloud, that Jetson Orin Nano has 80x performance over Xavier, and that Isaac Nova Orin reference platform is out.

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MassTech Hosts Second Annual Manufacturing Mash-Up at Polar Park

September 19, 2022 · The Massachusetts Technology Collaborative designed the Manufacturing Mash-Up to give manufacturers and potential partners opportunities to network and accelerate innovation.

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The ARM Institute Announces Executive Promotions as Activities Diversify

September 16, 2022 · The ARM Institute, continuing its mission to improve U.S. economic competitiveness and robustness, has named a chief technology officer and a chief strategy officer.

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Aerobotix and FerRobotics Create End of Arm Tool for Sanding in Hazardous Environments

September 15, 2022 · Aerobotix and FerRobotics said their new Class II, Division 1 sander tool can eliminate the risk of silicosis and combustion in hazardous environments.

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4 Reasons Why Your Supply Chain Suffers and 5 Ways to Make It Better

September 4, 2022 · Supply chains are facing challenges ranging from labor shortages to dynamic markets, but a fulfillment expert offers five tips including automation to overcome them.

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AUVSI and Fortress Information Security to Develop Cyber-Security Model for Uncrewed Vehicles

August 23, 2022 · The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems is working with Fortress Information Security to help protect unmanned vehicles from cyber-attacks.

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Stratom Safety System to be Used in New U.S. Army Unmanned Vehicle

August 18, 2022 · Using sensor data, machine learning, and more, Stratom has been tasked with outfitting the defense vehicle with internals that will help it navigate challenging conditions.

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