Topic: Education

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The Robotics Group of MHI Admits Daifuku Wynright, Schneider Electric, and Third Wave Automation as Members

August 19, 2022 · The Robotics Group recently approved Schneider Electric, Third Wave Automation, and Daifuku Wynright's applications to join the materials handling industry group.

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MassRobotics, Festo, Mitsubishi Electric, MITRE, and Novanta to Support Second Cohort of Healthcare Robotics Startups

August 18, 2022 · MassRobotics, Festo, Mitsubishi Electric Automation, MITRE, Novanta, and Celera Motion Control are seeking young companies to aid with the Healthcare Robotics Startup Catalyst Program.

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Dreame Technology Starts Innovation Fund With ROBOCON Organizers

July 28, 2022 · The new fund was designed to "support outstanding students in their scientific and technological innovations."

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Blendid by Jamba Robotic Smoothie Kiosk to be Installed at UCLA Campus

July 26, 2022 · With its foodOS, Blendid is trying to shake up the food industry through the use of software and robotics. UCLA is the latest college campus to see the company's smoothie machine in action.

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What is a Pick and Place Robot? Uses and Types

July 20, 2022 · From retail to food and beverage, industries throughout the globe have started using pick and place robots to improve their supply chains and help their ROIs.

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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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Indy Autonomous Challenge to Take Another Lap at CES 2023 With Self-Driving Racecars

July 11, 2022 · After January's successful race, the Indy Autonomous Challenge and Consumer Technology Association are again teaming up to enable teams of innovators and universities to compete.

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Comau and Seabery Develop Industry 4.0 Augmented Reality Training Program

July 11, 2022 · The new training program uses technologies such AR to help accelerate the training of the next generation of welders.

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Innovation at the Intersection of Agriculture and Robotics

July 10, 2022 · University researchers are testing autonomous systems in the agricultural space as they hope to expand robotics reach in the industry.

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University of Leeds Scientists Discuss the Role of Automation in Global Sustainability

July 6, 2022 · A new report outlines the findings of a team of international researchers related to automation, sustainability, and human-to-robot relationships.

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ABB Survey Finds 70% of U.S. Businesses Looking to Bring Production Closer to Home

June 28, 2022 · ABB's president of robotics and discreate automation shared the survey data during the Select USA Tech Summit.

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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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Modern Machine Vision Helps Robotics Provide Value

June 23, 2022 · From robots that can know when to snap a photo to systems that can identify ripe or moldy fruit, vision technology is not only able to perceive things but also provide context.

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German Robotics Industry Gets More Orders but Faces Supply Chain Disruptions, Reports VDMA

June 23, 2022 · German orders for robots are increasing again after the pandemic disruption, reports the VDMA, but supply chain and labor challenges have persisted.

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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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After Successful Pilot, Chartwells to Deploy Picnic Works’ Pizza Station Robot Across Five U.S. Universities

June 18, 2022 · Order up. Food service management company Chartwells will be placing Picnic’s pizza making robots at an initial five universities across the country.

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NVIDIA Releases Isaac Sim 2022.1 to Bridge the Simulation to Reality Gap for Robotics Developers

June 17, 2022 · NVIDIA Isaac Sim 2022.1 includes new and expanded features for collaborative robots, digital twins of industrial environments, easier programming, and working with Gazebo and Windows.

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MARCo Technologies CEO Jacob Boyle Aims to Make a Difference With Mental Health Service Robot

June 11, 2022 · It can be challenging for those seeking mental health treatment to get help. The MARCo robot was designed to give people support as soon as they need it 24/7.

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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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How NVIDIA Isaac Sim and BenchBot Can Make Robotics Development Easier

May 29, 2022 · Three researchers at the Queensland University of Technology's Centre for Robotics discuss how BenchBot and NVIDIA Isaac Sim can help developers.

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