Topic: Research & Development

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U.S. Navy Increases Contract Award for Sarcos Guardian DX Dexterous Mobile Robotic Avatar

October 12, 2021 · Following successful execution of the first phase of the Guardian DX contract, the U.S. Navy is paying to expand testing, evaluation, and demonstrations for Navy-specific tasks

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Autonomous Vehicles and Robotics Advance With New and Safer Power Sources

September 26, 2021 · After concerns about the safety of lithium-ion batteries, researchers are refining power-storage technologies to extend the capabilities of robots, drones, and self-driving vehicles.

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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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Optimus Ride, Research Partners Get DOE Grant for Autonomous Shuttle Fleet

July 29, 2021 · Clemson University will provide real-world testing of Optimus Ride's autonomous shuttles and provide researchers a chance to study rider behavior and sustainability.

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Geek+ Opens Global R &D Center for Logistics Automation at Hong Kong Science Park

July 20, 2021 · Geek+, which provides mobile robots for a variety of industrial applications, said its new Global R&D Center in Hong Kong reflects its ongoing commitment to innovation.

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Pittsburgh Robotics Network Passes 100 Members, Aims to Be ‘Robotics Capital of the World’

June 29, 2021 · The Pittsburgh Robotics Network, which was founded in 2016, has received a $125,000 grant and passed 100 members as it promotes robotics and AI innovation in the Pittsburgh area.

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Createc to Create Custom Integrations for Boston Dynamics’ Spot Robot

June 27, 2021 · U.K.-based Createc, which provides systems for nuclear, marine, security, and other markets, will serve as integrator and reseller for Boston Dynamics' Spot quadruped robot for industrial inspection.

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IFR Reviews National Robotics Plans in Updated ‘World Robotics R &D Programs’

May 27, 2021 · The International Federation of Robotics has reviewed the strategies of China, Japan, South Korea, the EU, Germany, and the U.S. and their funding for robotics research.

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The Raymond Corp. Seeks Proposals for Supply Chain University Research Program

March 20, 2021 · The University Research Program is in its fifth phase of accepting proposals for grants to discover innovative solutions for the material handling industry.

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Use Radar Simulation to Detect and Remove Landmines

February 28, 2020 · ANSYS Hall of Fame winner from King Abdullah University of Science and Technology uses ANSYS HFSS software and machine learning to develop a new method to spot unexploded landmines left underground.

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CES 2020 Highlights: Toyota showcases humanoid robot, Siemens incorporates ARM into PAVE360, HP releases laptop made from ocean-bound plastic

January 9, 2020 · Toyota showcases humanoid robot, Siemens incorporates ARM into PAVE360, HP releases laptop made from ocean-bound plastic

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HP Opens New 150,000-Square-Foot 3D Printing and Digital Manufacturing Center of Excellence

June 12, 2019 · The Center will be targeting R&D, engineering, co-development, and sustainable innovation for the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

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Dassault Systemes, Ubisoft Pledge to Help Rebuild Notre-Dame

April 17, 2019 · 3DEXPERIENCE software maker and game publisher Ubisoft offer resources, technology for reconstruction

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Multi-Material Printing with Light

March 27, 2019 · University of Wisconsin-Madison develops multi-material printer that uses light patterns to form solids.

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P&G Makes Bioprinting Play

March 26, 2019 · Procter & Gamble has formed a partnership with Aether that will combine bioprinting, artificial intelligence, robotics and computer vision

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Six-Axis Metal Printer Can Create Large, Complex Components

January 21, 2019 · Robotic printer uses simulation to immediately correct for anomalies.

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Gold Nanoparticles Shine Light on 3D-Printing Defects

August 31, 2018 · An interdisciplinary team of researchers at Vanderbilt University has developed a technique that uses the optical properties of gold nanoparticles to detect and quantify missing layers in 3D-printed products.

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