Topic: Autonomy

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Near Earth Autonomy Named Innovator of the Year by Pittsburgh Technology Council

December 9, 2022 · Near Earth Autonomy, which has developed systems to make aircraft from drones to helicopters autonomous, received recognition from the PTC for its innovation.

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Stratom Launches RAPID System for Autonomous Refueling, Recharging, and Liquid Transfer

August 3, 2022 · Stratom said it is the only U.S. company delivering customized autonomous refueling capabilities to enhance safety and resource optimization in logistics and transportation applications.

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Genesis Electronics Plans to Pursue Business Agreements With Autonomous Technology Makers

June 2, 2022 · Looking to join the autonomy wave, Genesis Electronics Corp. has announced a plan that will help it make deals with companies developing next-generation hardware and software.

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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.

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Waymo to Remove Drivers as Part of San Francisco Autonomous Ride Hailing Tester Program

March 23, 2022 · In response to feedback from participants of its autonomous ride-hailing test program in San Francisco, Waymo said it will begin to offer fully autonomous rides in the city.

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Starship Technologies Raises $100M in 30 Days, as Autonomous Delivery Demand Tripled in 2021

March 1, 2022 · Starship Technologies, which has attained valuation of about $200 million, also recently marked 3 million robotic deliveries and 3 million miles traveled autonomously.

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Cyngn to Provide Autonomy to Greenland Technologies Electric Forklifts

February 4, 2022 · Greenland Technologies has partnered with Cyngn to add variable autonomy, as well as data collection and analysis capabilities, to its fleet of electric forklifts.

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Wayve Obtains $200M to Develop ‘AV2.0,’ the Next Wave of Autonomous Vehicles

January 18, 2022 · Wayve, which has been developing AV2.0 for fully autonomous electric vehicles, has raised funding to scale its core AI platform and trial delivery fleets with partners.

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Indy Autonomous Challenge at CES 2022 Revs Up for Head-to-Head Race

January 7, 2022 · After a successful competition in October 2021, the Indy Autonomous Challenge is testing self-driving racecars at CES 2022 in Las Vegas. The lead organizer describes the challenge.

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John Deere Unveils Fully Autonomous Tractor at CES 2022

January 4, 2022 · At CES 2022, John Deere said its fully autonomous 8R tractor combines GPS, machine learning, and remote monitoring to help farmers respond to growing global food demand.

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AutoX Builds First Production Line in China Dedicated to Level 4 Autonomous RoboTaxis

December 21, 2021 · In the factory AutoX opened in July, a dedicated production line puts together the company's Gen5 autonomous driving system and its robotaxis, a first for China.

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Robotic Research Raises $228M in Funding for Autonomous Transportation Development

December 9, 2021 · Robotic Research plans to use its first outside capital to expand its RR.AI division, which is commercializing an autonomy kit for Class 8 and yard trucks, buses, and off-road vehicles.

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Seegrid Says Palion Lift Autonomous Mobile Robot Has Industry Leading Perception

November 30, 2021 · Seegrid says that the Palion Lift, its first autonomous lift truck, includes its latest Seegrid IQ technology and is the only robot of its kind in the market with 3D perception.

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FJ Dynamics Closes Series B Funding for Mobile Robots in Agriculture, Other Industries

November 29, 2021 · FJ Dynamics plans to use its Series B funding to develop more autonomous systems for agriculture, construction, and landscaping, which it already provides to 60 countries.

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Motional and Lyft Plan to Launch Las Vegas Driverless Ride-Hailing Service in 2023

November 9, 2021 · Lyft and Motional say the IONIQ 5 electric robotaxis, developed with Hyundai and using Lyft's app, will enable people in Nevada to ride in autonomous vehicles for the first time.

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Brain Corp Mobile Robot Fleet Covers 100B Square Feet Autonomously

November 9, 2021 · While many companies look for scarce workers, Brain Corp reported that adoption of its AI-powered fleet of mobile robots has grown, particularly in the healthcare market.

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GM Invests $300M in Momenta to Deploy Self-Driving Technologies in China

September 23, 2021 · As part of its global strategy toward electric and autonomous vehicles, General Motors is investing in Momenta, a Chinese developer of self-driving software.

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Oshkosh Corp. Invests in Carnegie Foundry to Build Autonomy and Robotics Capabilities

September 22, 2021 · Oshkosh Corp. has invested in and is partnering with Carnegie Foundry to accelerate the development of autonomous systems and robotics for industrial uses.

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Perrone Robotics and Tropos Team up to Develop Autonomous Electric Compact Utility Vehicles

August 18, 2021 · Perrone Robotics said it will combine its TONY autonomous vehicle kit with Tropos Motors' ABLE electric compact utility vehicles for applications such as delivery and construction.

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CMU Researchers Develop Algorithm to Help Autonomous Vehicles Navigate Busy Streets

August 7, 2021 · Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University said they have found a new method for autonomous vehicles and delivery robots to balance aggressive and cooperative behavior.

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