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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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ARM Institute Endorses Seven More Training Programs for Robotics in Manufacturing

October 10, 2023 · The ARM Institute and RoboticsCareer.org have endorsed manufacturing workforce development programs in Michigan, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.

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Robotics Developer Builds Autonomous Wheelchair With NVIDIA Jetson

October 3, 2023 · NVIDIA Jetson enabled one robotics developer to build an autonomous wheelchair designed to be affordable and to use AI at the edge.

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Northeastern Researchers Explore the Arctic With Robot to Learn How Fast Glaciers Are Melting

September 30, 2023 · Northeastern University researchers are working to advance study of climate change by taking data collected by an autonomous surface vessel and building models of glacier activity.

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Advanced Navigation Opens High-Tech Robotics Manufacturing Facility

September 28, 2023 · Advanced Navigation has opened a facility in New South Wales, Australia, to commercialize technologies and develop the country's high-tech workforce.

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Boston Dynamics AI Institute Launches Ethics Research Initiative for Robots, AI

September 26, 2023 · The AI Institute, founded by Hyundai and Boston Dynamics, has launched a research team to explore societal questions around robotics and artificial intelligence.

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Massachusetts Manufacturing Mash-Up Hosts Grant Winners, Innovators, and Students

September 24, 2023 · The Massachusetts Manufacturing Mash-Up displayed robotics and 3D printing innovations, announced grant awards, and offered workforce development networking.

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AMD Releases Kria K24 SOM and KD240 Drives Starter Kit to Aid Developers With Edge Compute

September 19, 2023 · AMD noted that the energy savings from its Kria K24 edge processor can add up when multiplied across electric motors and industrial robots.

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Pittsburgh Robotics Network to Display Emerging Technologies at Pittsburgh Robotics Discovery Day

September 15, 2023 · The Pittsburgh Robotics Network said this year's Pittsburgh Robotics Discovery Day will feature three zones for people to learn about new technologies.

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MassRobotics to Host Sixth Annual RoboBoston and Robot Block Party

September 12, 2023 · MassRobotics and partners including Boston Seaport by WS Development will offer educational opportunities and show the public robotics and related technologies on Sept. 28 and 30.

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North American Q2 Dip in Robotics Orders No Cause for Panic, Notes A3

September 8, 2023 · North American robotics orders dipped in the first half of 2023, but the Association for Advancing Automation's president remains bullish on long-term prospects.

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