Topic: Processors

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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GrAI Matter Labs and ADLINK Partner to Integrate SMARC Module With GrAI VIP

September 20, 2021 · GrAI Matter Labs is combining its vision AI processors with ADLINK's development kits to enable smarter and more efficient camera modules on devices at the edge.

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Tower Semiconductor Says New Lidar Technology Can Make Autonomous Vehicles More Responsive

September 13, 2021 · Tower Semiconductor, which provides foundry platforms for integrated circuits, said it has made a breakthrough for high-precision lidar in autonomous vehicles.

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Renesas and eProsima Port micro-ROS to Microcontrollers to Simplify Robotics Development

September 3, 2021 · Renesas and eProsima say that by making the RA microcontroller units the official development for micro-ROS will help facilitate IoT and industrial robotics adoption.

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Qualcomm Flight RB5 5G Drone Designed to Help Developers Apply 5G, AI, IoT to New Applications

August 17, 2021 · The Qualcomm Flight RB5 5G drone reference platform includes concurrent support for seven cameras, IoT and cybersecurity, and deep learning to enable new industrial use cases.

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ModalAI to Make, Distribute Qualcomm Flight RB5 5G Reference Drone

August 17, 2021 · ModalAI's CEO discusses how and why his company and Qualcomm have teamed up to provide a drone platform enabling developers to apply 5G and AI to new industrial applications.

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Top 10 Robotics Transactions of June 2021

July 6, 2021 · Self-driving vehicle developers continued fueling up for their long march toward full autonomy in June 2021, followed by factory, warehouse, and other automation.

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NVIDIA Releases Jetson AGX Xavier Industrial Module for Harsh Environments

June 15, 2021 · NVIDIA said its new NVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier Industrial module is designed to enable multiple industries to deploy AI at the edge in environments where safety and reliability are critical.

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Qualcomm Releases Roster of 7 IoT Products Built to Drive Digital Transformation

June 8, 2021 · Qualcomm has released seven new products that it said will help with Internet of Things and AI applications including connected healthcare, logistics management, and warehousing.

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Realtime Robotics Raises $31.4M Series A for Autonomous Motion Control

June 3, 2021 · Realtime Robotics, which has developed processing and motion control to ease programming and enable safe robot and vehicle operations, plans to perfect its collaborative system.

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RightPick 3 Includes Numerous Picking Enhancements From RightHand Robotics

April 12, 2021 · RightPick 3 features dual-GPU architecture to enable denser, damage-free picking and placing, says RightHand Robotics.

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Simulating the Way to COVID Safety

February 23, 2021 · MSC Cradle CFD simulation explores the impact of ventilation and social distancing on in-door dining scenarios to promote safe practices aimed at reducing the spread.

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Halter CNC Robotics to Award Scholarship to Veterans and Active U.S. Military to Study Manufacturing Automation

February 23, 2021 · Halter CNC Robotics will be awarding a $2,500 scholarship to a U.S .veteran or active service member who wants to study manufacturing automation, engineering or robotics.

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