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Heartland Robotics Cluster shares 2024 Q1 community involvement events

April 23, 2024 · The Heartland Robotics Cluster (HRC) supported several educational opportunities for local students to learn about the robotics industry during Q1 of 2024.

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Avidbots announces launch of Kas autonomous cleaning robot

April 10, 2024 · Avidbots announced the release of its Kas autonomous cleaning robot, a new fully autonomous floor scrubber that the company hopes will expand to new markets in robotic cleaning.

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OSD ManTech selects three ARM Institute consortium member projects for Organic Industrial Base Challenge

March 29, 2024 · The ARM Institute announced that three of its consortium members projects were selected in the ManTech OIB Challenge held earlier in 2024.

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Franka Robotics unveils MATLAB toolbox to bridge theory, application in robotics research

March 28, 2024 · Frank Robotics unveiled its MATLAB toolbox that allows users to connect Franka robots to MATLAB and Simulink from MathWorks and push the boundaries of robotics research.

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ABB opens refitted, state-of-the-art U.S. robotics facility in Michigan

March 27, 2024 · ABB recently opened its new U.S. robotics facility in Michigan, which will support ABB Robotics’ drive to develop and manufacture cutting-edge robotic technology for the Americas.

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ABB identifies three major trends for AI and robotics in 2024

March 27, 2024 · ABB identified three major trends for AI in robotics in 2024, focusing on new levels of robotic autonomy, AI robots in new sectos and more opportunities for education and training.

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Robotics Factory opens applications for Scale residency program

March 27, 2024 · Applications are now open for The Robotics Factory’s Scale Residency Program. Innovation Works will hold a virtual information session Friday, March 29, at 12:00 p.m. EDT.

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Boston University celebrates grand opening of Robotics & Autonomous Systems Teaching & Innovation Center

March 26, 2024 · Boston University celebrated the opening of its new Robotics & Autonomous Systems Teaching & Innovation Center on campus in March 2024.

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Ricoh extends 3D-printing expertise to manufacturing with new university partnership

March 22, 2024 · Ricoh announced a new partnership with NC State University to develop a Center of Excellence that focuses on research and development of new additive manufacturing applications.

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How robotics, automation play a role in navigating economic uncertainty in 2024

March 7, 2024 · Despite a major drop in robotics spending in 2023, industry analysts expect that automation investment will see a rebound in 2024 and beyond.

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MassRobotics announces inaugural accelerator program cohort

February 12, 2024 · Ten startups will each receive a $100,000 grant for business development as part of the accelerator. A $5 million MassTech development initiative will supply the funds.

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Virtual Incision’s spaceMIRA surgical robot to test long-range remote capability on ISS

January 31, 2024 · Virtual Incision sent its spaceMIRA surgical robot to the ISS to test long-range remote capabilities on surgical devices in hopes of greater utilization on Earth in under-served communities.

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MassRobotics announces second annual university Form & Function Robotics Challenge

January 17, 2024 · MassRobotics' second annual Form & Function Robotics Challenge encourages university teams to submit robotics or automation projects for cash prizes.

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GITAI Scores DARPA LunA-10 Project Proposal

December 15, 2023 · Robotics startup emerges as key player in the advancement of lunar infrastructure and robotics.

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INU Researchers Develop Novel Deep Learning-Based Detection System for Autonomous Vehicles

December 7, 2023 · The IoT-based system improves the detection capabilities of autonomous vehicles even under unfavorable conditions.

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UC Boulder Evolves Autonomous Rescue Robots

November 29, 2023 · After taking third place in a 2021 competition, the research team is experimenting with algorithms and sensors to advance the technology.

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6 Business Use Cases for Mobile Robots in Manufacturing

November 4, 2023 · Mobile robots are improving in capabilities, thanks to improvements in software and hardware, and here are some examples of potential benefits.

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Pittsburgh Robotics Network Names Jennifer Apicella as Executive Director

October 30, 2023 · The Pittsburgh Robotics Network has made its former interim director permanent, moved into the Robotics Factory, and prepared for its next Discovery Day.

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Automation Alters the Path Ahead for Retail Careers

October 29, 2023 · Retail careers will no doubt change because of robotics and automation, write Newcastle Systems CEO John O'Kelly. But it's not a zero-sum game, he notes.

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Carnegie Mellon University Awards Build Back Better Recipients in Robotics and Advanced Manufacturing

October 10, 2023 · The Carnegie Mellon Build Back Better award recipients plan to use the subgrants to advance the robotics and manufacturing industries in Southern Pennsylvania.

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