Archives for May 25, 2016

Toyota teams up with Uber with a view to driverless taxi future

May 25, 2016 by Sam Francis

Toyota and Uber have entered a partnership with a view to developing driverless taxis of the future, although the initial developments will be in ridesharing services.

The two companies say they will explore collaboration, starting with trials, in the world of ridesharing in countries where ridesharing is expanding, taking various factors into account such as regulations, business conditions, and customer needs.

As part of the partnership, Toyota Financial Services Corporation and Mirai Creation Investment Limited Partnership are making a strategic investment in Uber. [Read more…] about Toyota teams up with Uber with a view to driverless taxi future

Infineon develops breakthrough radar technology for cars and devices

May 25, 2016 by Sam Francis

Infineon has developed radar technology for cars and devices. The company has reached separate agreements with Google and Imec on applications for the technology.

With Google, Infineon has developed gesture control technology, which would allow users to control their devices by waving their arms about, and more subtle movements.

The radar technology – called “Soli” – was demonstrated at Google I/O through a smartwatch and a wireless speaker. [Read more…] about Infineon develops breakthrough radar technology for cars and devices

Flexible manufacturing in the modern age: Three steps to automated engineering

May 25, 2016 by Sam Francis

Martyn Williams, managing director at Copa-Data UK explains how implementing custom machinery and combining industrial equipment with intelligent automation software can help companies implement fully flexible manufacturing.

Increased demand for customised products and shrinking time-to-market expectations have contributed to the fundamental shift in how products are designed and created.

To fulfil today’s demand for smart products and customised design, manufacturers must break away from their outdated, mass manufacturing habits and explore the world of automated engineering. [Read more…] about Flexible manufacturing in the modern age: Three steps to automated engineering

nuTonomy raises $16m funding to develop self-driving car software

May 25, 2016 by Sam Francis

Startup company nuTonomy has raised $16 million is initial funding and plans to offer world’s first fully autonomous taxi service in 2018.

nuTonomy, a developer of software for self-driving cars, says it has completed its $16m Series A funding led by Highland Capital Partners.

The funding included significant participation from prior investors Fontinalis Partners and Signal Ventures. In Singapore, where nuTonomy has strong governmental support, the round included participation from EDBI, the dedicated corporate investment arm of the Singapore Economic Development Board. Samsung Ventures also participated in the Series A round. [Read more…] about nuTonomy raises $16m funding to develop self-driving car software

ST Robotics partners with RobotShop and SuperDroid

May 25, 2016 by Sam Francis

ST Robotics has signed new distribution agreements with RobotShop and SuperDroid Robots to deliver its low-cost, easy-to-use ST R Series articulated and cylindrical robot arm systems across North America.

David Sands, president and CEO of ST Robotics, says: “We are excited about our new collaboration with RobotShop and SuperDroid Robots which will allow us to provide the ST robot systems to a wider range of clients and improve automation solutions throughout the United States and Canada.”

ST Robotics continues to expand in North America via additional strategic partnerships with experienced and proven systems integrators and representatives, including: A&H Technology, ARY Automation & Control, DC Controls, MicroDISC, Upstate Technical Equipment, and Uniforce Sales and Engineering. [Read more…] about ST Robotics partners with RobotShop and SuperDroid