Topic: Infrastructure

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Gecko Robotics Launches Cantilever Asset Management Product

October 26, 2023 · Gecko Robotics says its new Cantilever platform integrates data from multiple systems to help customers analyze physical asset health.

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Skyline Robotics Raises Funding to Offer Automated Window Cleaning to Cities Worldwide

August 10, 2023 · Skyline Robotics, which has developed the OZMO window-cleaning system incorporating AI, sensors, and a robotic arm, offers to address safety and worker shortages.

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Hyundai Elevator Signs Pact With LG Electronics, KT to Coordinate Elevators and Robots

July 28, 2023 · Hyundai Elevator last year released an open API to enable its elevators to communicate with service robots, and its new agreement intends to promote more connected systems.

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Robel Rail Automation Uses FANUC Robots to Repair Railway Lines

July 28, 2023 · Robel Rail Automation in Germany is testing an automated cart that includes sensors and FANUC robots for complicated track and switch maintenance and repairs.

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Bedrock Raises $25.5M Series A for Robots for Seafloor Exploration and Offshore Wind Energy

July 12, 2023 · Bedrock Ocean Explorations has raised funding to continue development of its autonomous underwater vehicle for oceanographic data acquisition and its cloud platform.

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Sub UAS Develops Submersible Robots That Can Fly

July 10, 2023 · Sub UAS was founded by a Rutgers University professor who has devised propulsion systems that work both in air and underwater, opening new applications for drones.

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WiBotic Introduces PowerPad Pro to Provide Wireless Charging, Data Transfer for Industrial UAVs

May 4, 2023 · WiBotic said its new PowerPad Pro can wirelessly charge different drones, as well as download and process valuable mission and image data for a number of industrial applications.

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Avular Offers Mobile Robots in Challenge to U.S. and Chinese Vendors

March 27, 2023 · Avular, a spinout from Eindhoven University of Technology in the Netherlands, said its new headquarters will include space for corporate, research, and government visitors.

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ULC Technologies’ CISBOT Seals 50,000 Joints in Live Gas Mains

March 9, 2023 · ULC Technologies said its CISBOT system, which goes into live gas lines for inspection and repair, has sealed joints equivalent to 114 mi. over the past 14 years.

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Built Robotics Acquires Roin Technologies, Combining Excavation and Concrete Automation

January 24, 2023 · Built Robotics, whose Exosystem provides autonomy to excavators, is adding Roin Technologies' engineering team and concrete power trowel to its global offerings.

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CES 2023 ‘Best of Innovation’ Award Winner German Bionic to Present New Wearables, Smart Power Suits

January 2, 2023 · CES 2023 innovation award winner for wearable technologies German Bionic has announced the Apogee power suit, the SmartSafetyVest, and the German Bionic IO platform.

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American Robotics CEO Discusses Diversifying U.S. Drone Market, Prospects for 2023

December 28, 2022 · American Robotics obtained FAA approval for BVLOS operations, acquired other drone and data companies, and saw strong demand from the oil and gas industry, said its CEO.

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Shadow Ventures Discusses New Report on Technology in the Construction Industry

December 15, 2022 · Shadow Ventures noted challenges such as declining productivity and undercapitalization, but it found 125 technology companies that could help the building industry.

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Gecko Robotics to Help U.S. Air Force Modernize ICBM Facilities

December 6, 2022 · Gecko Robotics has been awarded an SBIR contract to integrate concrete evaluation technology into its crawling robots to aid the rapid modernization of the nuclear triad.

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A Response to Luddite Politicians: Drones Can Save Costs and Lives

November 29, 2022 · While some politicians may be speaking out against the use of drones, they are increasingly being used to do jobs that are too dangerous for humans.

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Dynam.AI Launches Contextual Machine Learning Approach for Autonomous Services

November 15, 2022 · Dynam.AI has released a new machine-learning product that helps artificial intelligence understand the laws of physics.

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Remote Inspection Evolves With Lidar Drones

November 13, 2022 · Lidar drones, or aerial robots equipped with lidar sensors and mapping software, can save time, money, and even lives in inspection, maintenance, and search and rescue operations.

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American Robotics Partners With Infrared Cameras Inc. to Detect Methane Leaks

November 4, 2022 · American Robotics, a unit of Ondas Holdings, will equip Scout drones with ICI sensors to automate oil and gas asset inspection and identify hazardous methane leaks.

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Cepton Obtains $100M Investment From Koito Manufacturing for Lidar Development

October 28, 2022 · Cepton will receive $100 million from longtime partner Koito Manufacturing as the high-precision lidar provider and automotive supplier serve customers such as GM.

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Automation Is a Recession Hedge, Say Speakers at ffVC Drones & Robotics Summit

October 16, 2022 · Automation, including robots, drones, and autonomous vehicles, can not only provide efficiency but also resilience, said speakers at ff Venture Capital's event.

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