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.
Stratom Launches Summit Off-Road Autonomy Platform for Vehicles in Complex Environments
April 25, 2022
Stratom said its new Summit modular software platform is designed for flexibility, safety, and easy implementation of autonomous systems for indoor, outdoor, and off-road applications.
NVIDIA Announces Jetson AGX Orin Developer Kit and Isaac Nova Orin for Mobile Robots at GTC 2022
March 22, 2022
NVIDIA announced at GTC Spring 2022 its Jetson AGX Orin developer kit, which is eight times faster than Jetson AGX Xavier, and the new Isaac Nova Orin for 3D robotic perception.
Qualcomm, BMW, and Arriver Partner to Develop Driverless Vehicle Technology
March 14, 2022
Qualcomm, BMW, and Arriver are sharing one another's resources to help build a network of processing hardware, autonomous vehicle software, and machine vision systems.
Kollmorgen and Ericsson Test 5G to Expand Mobile Robot Capabilities
February 9, 2022
Kollmorgen, a supplier of autonomy technology for robots and vehicles, said its initial tests of 5G networking with telecommunications provider Ericsson yielded promising results.
Cognitive Rail Pilot Complies With Eurasian Economic Union Requirements, Starts Mass Production
January 24, 2022
Cognitive Rail Pilot is an AI-based system designed to help engine drivers avoid errors that may lead to accidents and to help locomotive fleet operators boost efficiency.
TDK Announces RoboKit1 Platforms for Robotics Developers at CES 2022
January 7, 2022
The TDK RoboKit1 platform joins the SmartRobotics family, includes several sensors and controllers, and is compatible with ROS, said TDK's InvenSense unit.
Ambarella Launches CV3 AI Domain Controller for Autonomous Vehicle Perception
January 4, 2022
Ambarella says its CV3 domain controller offers single-chip high performance for AI and sensor fusion at low power for autonomous vehicles and driver-assist systems.
TuSimple Develops Autonomous Domain Controller for Level 4 Trucks Using NVIDIA Drive Orin
January 4, 2022
TuSimple says it is working with NVIDIA to develop a scalable, production-ready autonomous domain controller to accelerate deployment of its self-driving truck network.
NVIDIA General Manager of Robotics Says ROS, Simulation Will Advance Robotics in 2022
January 3, 2022
From digital twins to fleet management, NVIDIA is bullish on the prospects for AI and robotics in 2022, says Murali Gopalakrishna, general manager for robotics at NVIDIA.
Robotics Leaders Look Ahead to Technology, Business Developments in 2022
December 27, 2021
More human-machine collaboration, a mix of specialization and generalization, and new robotics offerings are among the things that six experts predict for 2022.
Haomo Becomes the Latest Unicorn in Global Autonomous Vehicle Race
December 23, 2021
Haomo, which has been developing Level 2 and 4 autonomous driving capabilities, has received investment from partners including automaker Great Wall Motor and Qualcomm.
SolidRun’s New System on Module Offers Fast Processing for Robotics, Industrial IoT Applications
December 7, 2021
SolidRun's new system on module, which uses AM64x processors from Texas Instruments, is designed for real-time, low-power robust robotics and Internet of Things applications.
Aeva Develops 4D Lidar to Help Bring Autonomous Trucks to Market
December 4, 2021
Supply chain problems including a shortage of truck drivers have led to keent interest in autonomous trucks. Aeva says its 4D lidar could help bring autonomous trucks to market sooner.
10 Technologies for Autonomous Vehicle, Robotics Developers From NVIDIA’s GTC 2021
November 12, 2021
From autonomous trucks to robots in factories and warehouses, NVIDIA made a host of announcements at its GTC event, including new libraries, integrations, and simulation products.
Ambarella Acquires Radar Perception Software Firm Oculii for $307.5M
November 8, 2021
Ambarella, which makes systems on a chip for computer vision, said its acquisition of radar AI provider Oculii will provide greater perception for autonomous vehicles and robots.
SolidRun Announces System i.MX 8XLite Mini System on Module Line for V2X Applications
October 29, 2021
SolidRun's new system on module line uses a new NXP processor and is designed for vehicle-to-everything communications and smart cities, autonomous vehicles, IoT, and robotics.
ROS Powered Race Cars Ready for Indy Autonomous Challenge
October 23, 2021
ADLINK provides a peek under the hood at the university teams, corporate sponsors, and open-source technologies participating in the Indy Autonomous Challenge.
NVIDIA Launches Isaac ROS to Provide AI Perception to Robotics Developers
October 21, 2021
NVIDIA said its latest Isaac ROS GEMs can help developers accelerate product development, improve performance, and simplify the addition of functionality into ROS-based applications.
Thomas H. Lee Partners to Acquire Semiconductor Solutions Group From Brooks Automation for $3B
September 20, 2021
Thomas H. Lee Partners is acquiring Brooks Automation's namesake group, which will continue to provide automation for the semiconductor manufacturing industry.
