Topic: Aerospace

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Logic Robotics develops a logistics operating system for the space economy

March 6, 2026 · Logic Robotics is developing an integrated robotics and digital twin platform to address the logistics element of the space economy.

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Asteria ART, Element Robotics, launch joint development of autonomous robotics and lunar rover mission simulation software

October 26, 2025 · Asteria ART and Element Robotics partnered to develop autonomous robotics and lunar rover mission simulation software - combining AI, autonomy and simulation for future space missions.

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Columbus State University begins planning $22.2M joint robotics, space science facility

August 21, 2025 · Columbus State University in Columbus, Ga. began planning a joint robotics and space science facility that will serve as a regional robotics education, research and innovation hub.

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Cosmic Robotics raises $4 million for AI-powered robots

April 19, 2025 · Cosmic Robotics raised $4 million for AI-powered mobile manipulation robots designed to help reduce labor shortages and accelerate solar utility infrastructure construction.

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Amazon Prime Air drones take flight in Phoenix, Ariz.

November 8, 2024 · Amazon Prime Air’s MK30 drones have received FAA approval to fly beyond pilots’ visual line of sight, allowing same-day deliveries under five pounds from the Tolleson, Ariz. site.

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Visionic Taps Fuzzy Logic for Aeronautics Cleaning Automation

November 7, 2023 · New robotic cells leverage Fuzzy Logic software to meet the demands of cleaning engine parts for aeronautics companies.

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ASTM International Receives ARM Institute Funding to Develop Robotics Technology Roadmap

September 6, 2023 · ASTM International is working with the ARM Institute to analyze robotics for making aerospace components and to guide future development.

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Strengthening the Alliance With Robots for Deeper Space Exploration

August 6, 2023 · Space robotics offer safer and more economical ways to explore the moon, Mars, and beyond in this look at the opportunities.

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PickNik Robotics Secures Two NASA SBIR Contracts to Advance Autonomous Robots in Space

June 9, 2023 · PickNik won contracts for failure management and recovery, as well as for task and motion planning for robots in space. NASA is also working with Reliable Robotics on autonomous flight.

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PickNik Robotics and Motiv Space Systems Partner to Develop Advanced Robot Arm Capabilities

April 13, 2023 · PickNik Robotics, which offers the MoveIt robot control software, and Motiv Space Systems, which makes the xLink robot arms, are working to advance in-space servicing, assembly, and manufacturing.

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Pittsburgh Robotics Network to Support Aviation and Robotics Summit, the First Robotics Factory Event

February 23, 2023 · The Pittsburgh Robotics Network is working with partners to host the event, which will bring together aviation experts and robotics developers to solve industry challenges.

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Aerospace Robotics Business to Scale Up With Strategic Collaborations and New Product Launches

February 12, 2023 · Aerospace robotics is a growing global market, thanks to widening distribution of advanced technologies and defense investments, reported Allied Market Research.

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PickNik Robotics Wins Space Force Contract for On-Orbit Capture, NASA Contract for Machine Learning in Space

October 25, 2022 · PickNik Robotics recently won a U.S. Space Force contract for orbital robot arms, a NASA contract for supervised autonomy, and a Colorado AIA grant for space robotics.

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E-Walker Robot Design Could Change Construction in Space, Say U.K. Scientists

October 14, 2022 · The E-Walker robot has been tested by researchers at the University of Lincoln for use in the in-space assembly of a 25 m-large Aperture Space Telescope.

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GITAI to Demonstrate Robot Arms Outside International Space Station Airlock

July 17, 2022 · GITAI, which received recognition from the Japan-U.S. Innovation Awards, plans to demonstrate its autonomous dual-arm robot outside the Bishop Airlock with partner Nanoracks.

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PickNik Robotics to Collaborate With Sierra Space for Space Habitats, Deep Space Missions

March 31, 2022 · PickNik Robotics is working with Sierra Space to develop autonomous and remote-controlled systems that will support habitats in low Earth orbit, on the Moon, or on Mars.

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Reliable Robotics Raises $100M to Expand Remotely Piloted Commercial Cargo Flights

October 15, 2021 · Reliable Robotics, which has been working with the FAA and NASA to demonstrate safe remote operation of any aircraft, hopes to expand access to underused airports.

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Beaumont Machine Provides SpaceX Equipment With Robotic Articulation

October 7, 2021 · Beaumont Machine has supplied a small-hole electrical discharge machine with robotic articulation from partner ABB to SpaceX, which is using several robots for its rockets.

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NASA Perseverance Rover Cores First Rock on Mars

September 3, 2021 · NASA reported that the robotic arm and drill on the Perseverance rover has collected a rock sample on Mars in its second attempt, but it needs more images to confirm.

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GITAI Robot Arm Arrives on SpaceX Capsule at ISS for Demonstration

August 30, 2021 · GITAI and Nanoracks plan to test the S1 robot arm for switch, cable, and in-orbit assembly operations in the Bishop airlock of the International Space Station.

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