Page 2 of 3 pages.
ASTM International Gives Roger Bostelman Award of Merit for Volunteer Work in Exoskeleton Standards Development
May 5, 2023
ASTM International has given Dr. Roger Bostelman its highest honor in recognition of his productivity and leadership in advancing standards for exoskeletons and industrial robotics.
OTTO Motors Adds Support for VDA 5050 Mobile Robot Interoperability Standard
May 3, 2023
OTTO Motors announced that its fleet will work with the VDA 5050 interoperability standard and other mobile robots and that it has made its connector open-source.
ASTM Committee F45 on Robotics Completes Spring Meetings, Announces New Work Items and Focus Areas
May 1, 2023
ASTM International's F45 Committee on Robotics, Automation, and Autonomous Systems recently met to discuss standards efforts around mobile and legged robots, educational carts, and grasping.
A3 Announces 2023 Joseph F. Enbelberger Robotics Award Recipients
March 8, 2023
The Association for Advancing Automation has named Universal Robots' Roberta Nelson Shea and its own Jeff Burnstein as receipients of the 2023 Engelberger awards.
ASTM International Develops Proposed Standard for Robotics Training Systems
March 7, 2023
ASTM International is seeking interested parties to participate in the development of a standard for hardware and peripherals used in robotics training platforms.
ASTM International to Host Exoskeleton Competition Designed for University Students
February 10, 2023
ASTM International will host its inaugural Exo Games in August this year at University of Central Lancashire. The deadline to apply to the exoskeleton competition is next week.
ASTM International Continues Work on Mobile Manipulator Performance Standard
January 23, 2023
ASTM International will discuss a performance standard for mobile manipulators, as scientists announce progress in research into finray-effect grippers for high-speed assembly.
ASTM International to Host Workshop on Digital Construction Roadmapping
January 9, 2023
ASTM International and NIST plan to host an in-person discussion about the state of digital construction and the desired direction for the industry and technology.
Additive Construction Is the ‘Next Frontier,’ Says Wohlers Associates, as ASTM International Works With NIST
December 28, 2022
Additive construction applies 3D printing and could advance building processes, according to Wohlers Associates. Its parent ASTM International is developing a roadmap with NIST.
Markforged Manufacturing Facility in Billerica, Mass., Obtains ISO 9001:2015 Certification
December 15, 2022
Markforged said the certification for quality and reliability demonstrates its commitment to quality production of 3D-printed parts for aerospace and other demanding industries.
Mobile Manipulator Performance Standard in Development by ASTM International
November 30, 2022
Mobile manipulator performance is the subject of a proposed standard from ASTM International's F45 committee intended to aid robot suppliers, integrators, and end users.
MassRobotics, Partners Demonstrate Interoperability Standard at AMR and Logistics Week
October 21, 2022
Interoperability continued to be a hot topic at A3's AMR and Logistics Week, with a panel discussion and demonstrations of the MassRobotics standard and VDA 5050.
InOrbit Launches Developer Edition, Expands Mobile Robot Orchestration Capabilities
October 10, 2022
InOrbit announced at A3's mobile robot and logistics event the launch of a Developer Edition of its RobOps software, streamlined Connect certification, and more interoperability.
ASTM International Creates Subcommittee on Robotic Grasping and Manipulation
September 20, 2022
ASTM International's new subcommittee intends to help robotics users select end effectors by developing standards for grasping and manipulation.
A3’s International Robot Safety Conference to Be in Person for the First Time in Three Years
September 14, 2022
The International Robot Safety Conference, which runs from Sept. 27 to 29 in Columbus, Ohio, will spotlight standards developments and feature a host of industry experts.
