Woven Capital, a venture capital unit of Toyota, has made an investment in Ridecell, a platform powering digital transformations and IoT automation for fleet-driven businesses. Woven Capital is an … [Read More...] about Toyota’s Woven Capital invests in autonomous vehicle fleet platform Ridecell
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Bridgestone invests in autonomous truck developer Kodiak Robotics
Bridgestone Americas has made a minority investment in Kodiak Robotics, a US-based self-driving trucking company. The partnership will allow Bridgestone to integrate its smart-sensing tire … [Read More...] about Bridgestone invests in autonomous truck developer Kodiak Robotics
Innodisk releases industrial-grade DDR5 DRAM modules
Innodisk has officially released its industrial-grade DDR5 DRAM modules. The new standard touts a host of crucial performance improvements and power savings over its predecessor, and anticipation … [Read More...] about Innodisk releases industrial-grade DDR5 DRAM modules
BVN and UTS invent robotic 3D-printed air cooling system
BVN Architecture and the University of Technology Sydney have teamed up to design what they say is “the world’s first robotically 3D-printed air-diffusion system”, called “Systems Reef 2”, or … [Read More...] about BVN and UTS invent robotic 3D-printed air cooling system
Baidu partners with automaker BAIC to mass produce Apollo robotaxis
Baidu, the equivalent of Google in China and a developer of autonomous car technology, is partnering with automaker BAIC Group's electric vehicle brand ArcFox to jointly release Apollo Moon, a new … [Read More...] about Baidu partners with automaker BAIC to mass produce Apollo robotaxis
Manufacturing
Manufacturing Masks – Using Your Own Production Facilities
The coronavirus pandemic saw the demand for masks skyrocket. Meeting that demand meant finding solutions fast. The demand for medical face masks has risen particularly steeply. These are not the … [Read More...] about Manufacturing Masks – Using Your Own Production Facilities
New S&P Analysis: Stressed semiconductor industry needs water, gets liberal sprinkling of state support
By Christopher Rogers, senior researcher, Panjiva, part of S&P Global The global semiconductor industry is in the midst of a period of upheaval driven by both short- and long-term … [Read More...] about New S&P Analysis: Stressed semiconductor industry needs water, gets liberal sprinkling of state support
Vention and OnRobot partner to offer ‘one-stop shop’ for cobot applications to manufacturers
Vention, an online software application that offers manufacturing capabilities, is partnering with OnRobot, which makes tools for collaborative applications. This partnership combines Vention’s … [Read More...] about Vention and OnRobot partner to offer ‘one-stop shop’ for cobot applications to manufacturers
Using robots to address the welder shortage
Automated welding solutions are used across a range of industries, most commonly observed in the automotive industry where arc welding has been automated since the 1960s as a reliable method of … [Read More...] about Using robots to address the welder shortage
Comau to develop new robotic systems with shipbuilder Fincantieri
Shipbuilder Fincantieri and Comau Robotics, two Italian industrial giants in their respective markets, have signed a letter of intent to develop prototypes of robotized steel welding solutions and the … [Read More...] about Comau to develop new robotic systems with shipbuilder Fincantieri
Industrial Robots
ABB wins prestigious IERA Award for its PixelPaint robotic painting system
ABB’s PixelPaint robotic “non-overspray” technology for the automotive industry has won this year’s Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Robotics & Automation (IERA) Award for Outstanding … [Read More...] about ABB wins prestigious IERA Award for its PixelPaint robotic painting system
Startup company launches new class of robot – the Wyzo ‘sidebot’
Wyzo, a startup company with backing from established companies such as Demaurex, the inventor of the delta robot, has launched a new class of robot – the Wyzo “sidebot”. Wyzo – which is described … [Read More...] about Startup company launches new class of robot – the Wyzo ‘sidebot’
Genesis Robotics releases long-awaited LiveDrive direct drive actuators
Genesis Robotics has finally released its long-awaited and “revolutionary” LiveDrive direct drive actuators. (See video below.) The relatively new startup company – now renamed as Genesis Robotics … [Read More...] about Genesis Robotics releases long-awaited LiveDrive direct drive actuators
Kuka releases new version of its robot simulation software
Automation specialist Kuka has released the new version of its smart simulation software, Kuka.Sim 4.0. (See video below.) Kuka.Sim 4.0 enables details and sequences of robot applications to be … [Read More...] about Kuka releases new version of its robot simulation software
RoboDK and Wilder Systems unveil robotic ‘drive-through’ aircraft washing system
Automation solutions provider Wilder Systems has developed a unique robotic “drive-through” washing system for aircraft. The system reduces the task time by 95 percent and eliminates manual washing. … [Read More...] about RoboDK and Wilder Systems unveil robotic ‘drive-through’ aircraft washing system
Features
Everything you need to know about owning an electric car
Electric cars were a thing of the future in the not-too-distant past. Today, several different car manufacturers offer electric cars, and it is common to see them on the road. Even if the only one … [Read More...] about Everything you need to know about owning an electric car
Digital marketing is the new normal
More than a year ago, the world stopped. Literally. The pandemic blind-sided us in a way that we never could have imagined. Our normal home/work routine was replaced with either too many hours to … [Read More...] about Digital marketing is the new normal
Multi-purpose security inspection robots call for embedded systems with highly flexible configuration
The miniaturized, light, modular, and general-purpose security inspection robots in China have improved the intelligence level of inspections by DFI high-performance and fanless embedded … [Read More...] about Multi-purpose security inspection robots call for embedded systems with highly flexible configuration
What could a tech company post on Instagram?
Are you interested in the ever-evolving world of technology and are thinking about starting an Instagram account for it, but don’t know if it will be worth it or if you will gain any success from it? … [Read More...] about What could a tech company post on Instagram?
What is design for additive manufacturing and why is it important?
Additive manufacturing, in addition to changing the way that a product reaches the consumer, also changes its form and function. Additive manufacturing breaks the barriers imposed by traditional … [Read More...] about What is design for additive manufacturing and why is it important?
Logistics
Geek+ and Circle K implement ‘Asia’s largest smart warehouse for grocery deliveries’
Geek+ is supplying 100 autonomous mobile robots to Circle K for its distribution center in Hong Kong. The companies say the implementation represents the commitment of Geek+ and Circle K Hong Kong … [Read More...] about Geek+ and Circle K implement ‘Asia’s largest smart warehouse for grocery deliveries’
Gideon Brothers raises $31 million Series A funding for its autonomous mobile robots
Gideon Brothers, a robotics and AI solutions company, today announced it has raised a $31 million Series A investment to accelerate the development and commercialization of its AI and 3D vision-based … [Read More...] about Gideon Brothers raises $31 million Series A funding for its autonomous mobile robots
Why Use Automated Warehousing for Your Small Business
Whether it’s about a new mechanical invention or new methods and means of finishing a task, innovations have indeed propelled the industrial sector. Technology has improved functionality on various … [Read More...] about Why Use Automated Warehousing for Your Small Business
DHL to acquire 2,000 robots from Locus Robotics
DHL Supply Chain, part of the Deutsche Post DHL Group, has signed a framework agreement expanding its collaboration with Locus Robotics. Initial investments in assisted picking robots have proven … [Read More...] about DHL to acquire 2,000 robots from Locus Robotics
Seegrid creates ‘Blue Labs’ research and development group
Seegrid, a provider of autonomous mobile robots for material handling, has established something it calls “Blue Labs”, a research and development group to further the company’s technical … [Read More...] about Seegrid creates ‘Blue Labs’ research and development group
Autonomous vehicles
Bridgestone invests in autonomous truck developer Kodiak Robotics
Bridgestone Americas has made a minority investment in Kodiak Robotics, a US-based self-driving trucking company. The partnership will allow Bridgestone to integrate its smart-sensing tire … [Read More...] about Bridgestone invests in autonomous truck developer Kodiak Robotics
Baidu partners with automaker BAIC to mass produce Apollo robotaxis
Baidu, the equivalent of Google in China and a developer of autonomous car technology, is partnering with automaker BAIC Group's electric vehicle brand ArcFox to jointly release Apollo Moon, a new … [Read More...] about Baidu partners with automaker BAIC to mass produce Apollo robotaxis
Mobile Industrial Robots launches new AMR for towing carts through dynamic spaces
Patented autonomous mobile robot (AMR) solution offers high precision and performance when picking up, transporting and delivering carts with payloads up to 1,100 pounds Mobile Industrial Robots, a … [Read More...] about Mobile Industrial Robots launches new AMR for towing carts through dynamic spaces
Perrone Robotics completes series of public road tests of its autonomous vehicles
Perrone Robotics, a provider of autonomous vehicle technology, says it has successfully completed a series of public road demonstrations in the city of Westminster, Maryland, as part of an event … [Read More...] about Perrone Robotics completes series of public road tests of its autonomous vehicles
Beep launches Yellowstone’s first autonomous shuttles in partnership with Local Motors
Beep – a provider of multi-passenger, electric, autonomous mobility solutions – has launched what it says is Yellowstone National Park’s first-ever autonomous shuttle program, called TEDDY (The … [Read More...] about Beep launches Yellowstone’s first autonomous shuttles in partnership with Local Motors
Infrastructure
Trustworthy Substation Inspection Robot Requires Low Power, High Performance, and Multi-Interface Fanless Embedded System
A New Generation of Miniaturized, Lightweight, and Modular Wheeled Inspection Robot Powered by DFI Palm-sized Fanless Embedded System in China Wheeled, substation, and intelligent inspection robots … [Read More...] about Trustworthy Substation Inspection Robot Requires Low Power, High Performance, and Multi-Interface Fanless Embedded System
Jacobs, Peachtree Corners, and Qualcomm partner to develop cellular vehicle-to-everything technology in Georgia Smart City
Jacobs, Peachtree Corners and Qualcomm Technologies have agreed a partnership to implement end-to-end smart solutions in one of the nation’s first smart city environments powered by real-world … [Read More...] about Jacobs, Peachtree Corners, and Qualcomm partner to develop cellular vehicle-to-everything technology in Georgia Smart City
When Should Old Electrical Wiring Be Replaced?
It is critical to replace your home's aging electrical wiring at the first hint of danger. This risk increases if your home is old. In the United States, each year between 45,000 and 55,000 house … [Read More...] about When Should Old Electrical Wiring Be Replaced?
Swisslog opens new location in Dortmund
After 30 years in Dortmund's Technology Park, Swiss intralogistics specialist Swisslog is now moving into a new building in the Dorstfeld district of the city. The company says the move is a sign … [Read More...] about Swisslog opens new location in Dortmund
New Suzuki factory in India starts operation
Suzuki Motor Gujarat, a wholly owned subsidiary of Suzuki Motor for the production of automobiles in India, has completed construction of the Plant C, and started production from April 2021. Suzuki … [Read More...] about New Suzuki factory in India starts operation
Computing
Measures to Safeguard Bitcoin against Quantum Hacking
Chances are you may have heard about quantum computing or not. This is a new and more powerful computing system, which is set to change the world of technology as we know it. The crypto community … [Read More...] about Measures to Safeguard Bitcoin against Quantum Hacking
Innodisk releases industrial-grade DDR5 DRAM modules
Innodisk has officially released its industrial-grade DDR5 DRAM modules. The new standard touts a host of crucial performance improvements and power savings over its predecessor, and anticipation … [Read More...] about Innodisk releases industrial-grade DDR5 DRAM modules
Emerson unveils new ‘MTP’ process technology to speed up manufacturing
Emerson has unveiled the integration of the emerging MTP process automation standard into its control systems, as part of a continued effort to help manufacturers increase speed-to-market and reduce … [Read More...] about Emerson unveils new ‘MTP’ process technology to speed up manufacturing
Watch Now: How Robots Won the Digital Transformation Dance at Boston Dynamics
You’d love to dance your way through a digital transformation, swinging to the sounds of product innovation, business acceleration, and unfettered visibility. But, maybe you’re a bit hesitant to … [Read More...] about Watch Now: How Robots Won the Digital Transformation Dance at Boston Dynamics
Emerson’s unveils new industrial edge-computing software for manufacturers
Emerson has unveiled the PACEdge industrial edge platform designed to help manufacturers accelerate digital transformation projects by enabling users to quickly create and scale up … [Read More...] about Emerson’s unveils new industrial edge-computing software for manufacturers
Science
The robot smiles back: Columbia scientists teach robot how to respond to human facial expressions
Columbia Engineering researchers use AI to teach robots to make appropriate reactive human facial expressions, an ability that could build trust between humans and their robotic co-workers and … [Read More...] about The robot smiles back: Columbia scientists teach robot how to respond to human facial expressions
Carnegie Mellon awarded $150 million to develop robotics research facility
The Richard King Mellon Foundation has awarded Carnegie Mellon University $150 million to support science and robotics research through the building of a new facility. Farnam Jahanian, CMU … [Read More...] about Carnegie Mellon awarded $150 million to develop robotics research facility
Texas university students win $10,000 SICK challenge
For the third year, SICK invited students from universities around the country to participate in the TiM$10K Challenge. The challenge started in 2018 to support innovation and student achievement in … [Read More...] about Texas university students win $10,000 SICK challenge
Darpa selects eight teams for $3.5 million prize competition
Darpa has selected eight teams to compete for a prize competition in which the winner will receive $2 million, the runner-up will get $1 million, and third place will earn half a million dollars. … [Read More...] about Darpa selects eight teams for $3.5 million prize competition
CMU’s Snakebot goes for a swim: Biorobotics Lab builds submersible robot snake
Carnegie Mellon University’s acclaimed snake-like robot can now slither its way underwater, allowing the modular robotics platform to inspect ships, submarines and infrastructure for damage. A … [Read More...] about CMU’s Snakebot goes for a swim: Biorobotics Lab builds submersible robot snake
