Topic: Safety

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American Robotics Joins FAA Rulemaking Committee on BVLOS Drone Operations

July 5, 2021 · American Robotics is joining the FAA's Unmanned Aerial System Beyond Visual Line of Sight Aviation Rulemaking Committee to develop recommendations for regulations for autonomous flights.

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Ghost Locomotion Raises $100M to Improve Autonomous Vehicle Safety

July 1, 2021 · Ghost Locomotion said its crash-prevention technology uses AI to track objects in motion and avoid threats, unlike other self-driving car systems, which require human intervention.

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American Robotics and SARA Collaborate on Fully Autonomous Drone Safety in U.S. Airspace

June 25, 2021 · BVLOS commercial drone operations are coming closer, with American Robotics' Scout drones using Scientific Applications & Research Associates' SARA acoustics aircraft-detection technology.

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OTTO Motors Announces Global Partners, Mobile Robot Safety Standards Compliance

June 24, 2021 · OTTO Motors has partnered for global availability of its autonomous mobile robots and software. It also complies with international safety standards and will exhibit at Automatica.

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New LiveDrive Actuators Will Enable Safer, More Productive Robots, Says Genesis Robotics

June 9, 2021 · Genesis Robotics said its new LiveDrive LDD 1800 Series actuators eliminate the need for gearing, reducing space and complexity for robotics designers. Demaurex's Wyzo uses LiveDrive.

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Seegrid Improves Smart Path Situational Awareness in Palion Tow Tractor

June 9, 2021 · Seegrid recently released Series 9 of its Palion Tow Tractor, which includes the enhanced Smart Path vision guidance system.

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Realtime Robotics Raises $31.4M Series A for Autonomous Motion Control

June 3, 2021 · Realtime Robotics, which has developed processing and motion control to ease programming and enable safe robot and vehicle operations, plans to perfect its collaborative system.

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A3 Plans Return to In-Person Events With October Autonomous Mobile Robots & Logistics Conference

May 28, 2021 · The Association for Advancing Automation named FedEx as title sponsor for its return to live events with the AMR & Logistics Conference in Memphis in October 2021.

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Flytrex Gets FAA Approval to Expand Backyard Drone Deliveries in North Carolina

May 25, 2021 · Flytrex has received a waiver from the FAA to operate above people, expanding its on-demand drone deliveries from a local Walmart and restaurants in Fayetteville, N.C.

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Fetch Robotics Says Its Entire Fleet Complies With R15.08 Safety Standard for Industrial Mobile Robots

April 29, 2021 · Fetch claimed that all of its mobile robots conform to the first official safety standard governing industrial mobile robots and accessories.

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SIERA.AI Adds Autonomous Safety Features to Lift Trucks

April 16, 2021 · Rather than striving for full autonomy immediately, mobile robot provider SIERA.AI has developed a bolt-on kit to add driver-assistance and safety features to forklifts.

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Veo Robotics Obtains ISO Safety Certification for FreeMove

April 6, 2021 · The FreeMove system, which includes purpose-built sensors and software to make industrial robots safer to operate around people, has been certified as Veo partners with more integrators.

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Automate Forward Exceeds Goals, Demonstrates Robotics Growth, Says A3’s Jeff Burnstein

March 26, 2021 · This week's Automate Forward event included discussions on innovation, helping businesses adopt robotics, and standards, said A3's president.

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Sensor-driven technology to enforce social distancing

January 13, 2021 · Sensor-driven technologies can help keep your operation in business.

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Safety Innovations for Constantly Evolving Operations

July 27, 2020 · Learn how these technologies, which are usually adopted to increase productivity, can also affect forklift safety.

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The Post-Pandemic DC

July 9, 2020 · As the economy begins to recover, distribution center operators will be challenged with not just operating efficiently, but safely. Emerging technologies may aid in the effort.

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Automation Is a Complement, Not a Replacement for Human Workers

July 2, 2020 · As part of the automation evolution, it is key to create an operating environment that combines excellent technology with an engaged and motivated workforce.

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Are exoskeletons the X factor for industrial workers?

June 10, 2020 · You might know the exoskeleton from Iron Man, but this emerging technology may offer relief to persistent, and costly, injuries.

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Crown Equipment celebrates NFSD by emphasizing integrated approach to safety

June 8, 2020 · Crown Equipment releases new e-book, “An Integrated Approach to Forklift Safety,” and introduces a new safety and support display in its virtual trade show.

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Safety Laser Scanner Enhances Use of Small Mobile Robots

May 5, 2020 · Safety laser scanner for mobile applications: space problems banished, performance increased.

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