Topic: NASA

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PickNik Robotics Offers Beta of MoveIt Studio for Managing Robot Arms in Challenging Environments

November 17, 2021 · PickNik Robotics' MoveIt Studio software builds on its support of the open-source robot arm motion planning software to make it easier for users to remotely manage robot arms.

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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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The Founder Institute, NASA Ames, and MassRobotics Launch AI & Robotics Accelerator

July 13, 2021 · The Founder Institute is combining its networking expertise with NASA Ames Research Center's technical expertise and MassRobotics' startup support to help robotics entrepreneurs.

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Ingenuity Helicopter Marks Fourth Mars Flight as NASA Prepares for New Demonstration Phase

May 2, 2021 · As a bonus to its existing record-setting flights on Mars, the Ingenuity Mars Helicopter could undertake more missions, as NASA JPL takes advantage of the Perseverance Rover schedule.

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NASA Ingenuity Makes History as First Drone Flight on Mars

April 19, 2021 · NASA JPL reported today that the Ingenuity Mars Helicopter has made the first powered and controlled flight on another planet, 117 years after the Wright Brother's first flight.

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Allied Electronics & Automation Partners With Colorado State Robotics Team for Moon Mining Competition

March 22, 2021 · Allied Electronics is sponsoring students from CSU's Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering to help them improve excavation robots for the Lunabotics contest.

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Optomec 3D Metal Printing Technology Chosen by Navajo Technical University for NASA Mission

December 13, 2019 · Team from Optomec, Navajo Technical University, University of Alabama Huntsville, V&M Global Solutions to collaborate on NASA Additive Manufacturing Grant.

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Saint Thomas Academy’s Experimental Vehicle Team Earns Four Awards in NASA Competition

April 18, 2019 · The EV team places first among U.S. high schools; team beat all but two university teams before falling in tiebreaker to European Space Consortium for high school students.

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Lockheed Martin Certifies 3D-Printed Fuel Tanks

August 24, 2018 · In addition to meeting NASA's strict requirements for strength, durability, and weight, Lockheed Martin was able to reduce production time for the fuel tank domes by 87%, and cut delivery time from two years to three months.

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Autodesk and NASA Explore 3D Printing for Mars

August 7, 2018 · Autodesk, NASA work on proof of concept for 3D-printed habitats on Mars

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NASA’s Latest Mission: Optimize Manufacturing of Composites

December 20, 2017 · The Advanced Composites Consortium (ACC), which includes 13 members, including aerospace manufacturers, university partners, and more recently a single software provider, conducts research focused on the accurate prediction of the strength and life of composite structures, rapid inspection of composites, and efficient development of manufacturing processes.

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