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Robots are incredibly useful when working in hard-to-reach areas, such as the cramped confines of the municipal water pipes.
But robots can perform the tasks of accessing and repairing these water pipes without facing the challenges that humans usually do.
Many companies are already building robots that can function in areas that are not easily accessible to humans. [Read more…] about How Robots Repair Aging Water Pipes
The global self-driving vehicle market is expected to reach $1 million this year, with a projected growth rate of $1.6 million by 2025, according to Allied Research Market.
We have seen driverless shuttles being utilized in exhibition areas, logistics, and even in transporting goods.
In the construction industry, the development of on-site equipment is incorporating robotics and AI technology to make them more efficient when used on construction sites. [Read more…] about The Future of Self-Driving Construction Equipment
AImotive claims it has become the “first” company to gain ISO26262 certification for its automated driving simulator.
AImotive relies on first ISO26262 certified simulator to power CI/CD (continuous integration and delivery) of automated driving
The company says the certification is the “essential first step” towards creating certifiable toolchain for advanced driver assistance system or automated driving development. [Read more…] about AImotive ‘first’ to gain ISO certification for its automated driving simulator
Brain Corp, a developer of artificial intelligence systems for the robotics industry, has raised $36 million in Series D funding to “help meet the growing demand for autonomous mobile robots”.
The company says the growth is being generated by retail, healthcare, airports, education and other industries now on the front lines of the coronavirus health crisis.
The round was led by returning investor SoftBank Vision Fund 1, and includes new investors ClearBridge Investments, and Satwik Ventures, and an additional investment from Qualcomm Ventures. [Read more…] about Brain Corp raises $36 million to meet ‘growing demand for autonomous robots’
Industrial automation company Comau has released a new video-infographic about the Smart Factory latest trends.
The company notes that, as a result of digitization, many everyday objects are able to collect data, analyze external information and communicate with each other.
But what happens when this type of technology is applied to the factory, both large companies and SMEs? What elements will characterize the factory of the future? [Read more…] about Comau releases infographic about smart factory trends
Velo3D has raised $28 million in a Series D funding round, bringing total funding to $138 million.
New investors Piva and TNSC joined the round, along with existing investors Bessemer Investment Partners, Playground, and Khosla Ventures.
Benny Buller, founder and CEO of Velo3D, says: “With the Velo3D integrated solution of Flow advanced pre-print software, Sapphire printer, and Assure quality management software, companies can finally break free of the constraints of existing metal additive manufacturing processes. [Read more…] about Velo3D raises $28 million to expand additive manufacturing business
MakerBot, a 3D printing company and subsidiary of Stratasys, has expanded the materials portfolio for its “Method” 3D printer with two new materials – PC-ABS and PC-ABS FR.
The addition of these new materials brings the number of MakerBot materials for Method to 10, underscoring the company’s efforts to deliver a wider range of industrial-grade solutions to open more additive manufacturing applications for engineers.
PC-ABS (polycarbonate-acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) has high heat resistant properties and high tensile strength, which make it optimal for use across automotive, rail, and electronics industries. [Read more…] about MakerBot adds specialty materials for functional 3D printing prototypes
Kuka Systems has won three new orders for assembly line conversions.
The automation specialist says that converting existing assembly lines is “time-critical and requires significant experience in systems engineering”.
Within the scope of two new orders, Kuka says it is leveraging its “comprehensive expertise to provide support in the quick and efficient conversion of plants”. [Read more…] about Kuka gains three new orders for assembly line conversions
ABB is making its digital services available free of charge.
During this unprecedented crisis, ABB’s Robotics & Discrete Automation business says it is working to “help customers and partners keep production lines going and to enable businesses to continue to function while many are working from home”.
ABB’s Robotics & Discrete Automation business is making “key software services” available free of charge to our customers until the end of 2020. [Read more…] about ABB offering digital services free of charge
Denso, one of the world’s largest advanced automotive technology suppliers, has invested in Certhon Group, a developer and builder of automated greenshouses.
Certhon operated mainly in Europe and the United States and will collaborate with Denso to expand its horticulture business in the global market, specifically by developing and providing automated greenhouse solutions.
While food demand increases as the global population continues to grow, the number of the agricultural population is decreasing due to demographic aging, unstable wages, and strict work environment. [Read more…] about Denso invests in automated greenhouse provider Certhon Group
