Topic: Research & Development

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Northeastern Researchers Explore the Arctic With Robot to Learn How Fast Glaciers Are Melting

September 30, 2023 · Northeastern University researchers are working to advance study of climate change by taking data collected by an autonomous surface vessel and building models of glacier activity.

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Sarcos Gets $13.8M Air Force Contract to Advance AI and Machine Learning for Guardian Robots

September 29, 2023 · Sarcos Defense has won a U.S. Air Force contract to continue developing software for its Guardian line of robots to enable them to learn from observation.

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Advanced Navigation Opens High-Tech Robotics Manufacturing Facility

September 28, 2023 · Advanced Navigation has opened a facility in New South Wales, Australia, to commercialize technologies and develop the country's high-tech workforce.

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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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Caltech Aims All Terrain M4 Morphobot at NASA Mars Mission

August 31, 2023 · Caltech, Northeastern University, and NASA Jet Propulsion Lab have developed the Multi-Modality Mobility Morphobot to fly, drive, walk, and combine motions for dynamic travel.

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MIT Develops AI Technique Enabling Robots to Manipulate Objects With Their Whole Bodies

August 27, 2023 · MIT researchers have developed an AI technique called smoothing to address challenges in contact-rich manipulation planning for robots to determine how to handle objects.

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ARM Institute Funds Eight Member Projects to Strengthen U.S. Manufacturing

August 25, 2023 · The ARM Institute named the latest projects that it is funding that identify and work to solve challenges with robotics and AI, ranging from metalwork and food handling to hypersonics and training.

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University of Bristol Team Designs Dual Arm Robot That Can Learn Bimanual Tasks From Simulation

August 23, 2023 · University of Bristol researchers have developed the Bi-Touch system to enable a robot to quickly learn from its environment and train in a virtual world for manipulation.

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WPI Researcher Receives NSF Grant to Develop 3D Printed Robots for Disaster Response

August 16, 2023 · WPI Professor Markus Nemitz has received more than $500,000 to develop flexible robots that can be affordably produced and respond to search-and-rescue situations in tight spaces.

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RoboSource Showcases Best Practices for Robotics Innovators and Entrepreneurs

August 11, 2023 · RoboSource, a networking and information event held by MassRobotics and Venture Cafe, provided advice from robotics suppliers, startups, integrators on hardware development.

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Kia and Boston Dynamics Plan to Introduce New Robot in 2024

August 8, 2023 · Kia and Boston Dynamics are jointly developing a robot, as the Hyundai Motor Group subsidiaries combine their R&D and manufacturing expertise toward sustainability goals.

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Pony.ai and Toyota to Form Joint Venture to Advance Mass Production of L4 Autonomous Vehicles

August 7, 2023 · Pony.ai, Toyota Motor (China) Investment Co., and GAC Toyota Motor Co. are cooperating toward large-scale deployment of self-driving robotaxis being tested in China.

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Seoul Metropolitan Government to Invest $160M in Assistive Systems, Robot Cluster

July 31, 2023 · The Seoul Metropolitan Government has announced plans to support startups, promote healthcare and service robotics to the public, and build a robotics cluster.

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ASTM International Proposes Test Method for Legged Robots

July 20, 2023 · ASTM International's F45.06 subcommittee on legged robots has proposed a method for testing the disturbance rejection, or stability, of such systems. It is open to new members.

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NVIDIA Explains How Simulation Accelerates Robot Development, Training

July 16, 2023 · Simulation can not only accurately replicate environments, but it can also speed training of robots for tasks such as assembly, cutting, and manipulation, explained NVIDIA.

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Raymond University Research Program Now Accepting Proposals to Advance Material Handling Technology

July 14, 2023 · The Raymond Corp. is now accepting applications for technology research grants twice a year to support the future of the materials handling industry.

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Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence Names New CEO, Develops Phone2Proc to Train Robots

June 25, 2023 · The Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence announced researcher and entrepreneur Ali Farhadi as CEO. The organization's work includes Phone2Proc for robot training.

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Addverb Technologies CEO Discusses Smart Factory Lab at Purdue University

June 19, 2023 · Addverb Technologies CEO Sangeet Kumar explains his vision for the future of manufacturing and how collaborating with Purdue University will generate the necessary talent.

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New Advancements in Biodegradable Soft Robotics Components Improve Industry Sustainability

June 10, 2023 · Advancements in technology show how biodegradable soft robotics point the way to a greener future.

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ABB Robotics Opens U.S. Packaging and Logistics Headquarters in Georgia

June 8, 2023 · ABB Robotics said its new packaging and logistics headquarters will support customer needs ranging from the development of automated solutions to training and education.

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