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Vicinity Motor launches its first automated transit bus at Sleeping Bear national park

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Vicinity Motor, a North American supplier of commercial electric vehicles, has launched its first public deployment of a Vicinity Autonomous Lightning Electric Transit Bus in partnership with automated driving software platform provider ADASTEC at Michigan’s Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, beginning service on Wednesday, August 14th, 2024.

As announced by Michigan Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist at a launch event at the Michigan State Capitol Building yesterday, through a National Park Service Mobility Challenge Program grant, ADASTEC and Vicinity will deploy an automated, electric low-floor, accessible transit bus that will transport passengers along a 4.1-mile route on Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.

The deployment – supported by federal funding – aims to study how the next generation of automated bus technology performs in an outdoor recreational setting. The vehicle will be available for public use and is free to riders with a 7-day, annual or lifetime NPS pass during its deployment period. [Read more…] about Vicinity Motor launches its first automated transit bus at Sleeping Bear national park

Transforming laser marking operations with collaborative robotic automation

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To increase output and improve profit per part, forward thinking manufacturers are transforming their laser marking operations with advanced robotic machine tending.

FOBA Laser Marking + Engraving works with Flexxbotics and Universal Robots to enable companies to achieve highest throughput and optimum marking quality.

In August, the three companies will host an event where they will provide insights into practical implementation of robotic assisted laser marking. [Read more…] about Transforming laser marking operations with collaborative robotic automation

USM and SeaTrac partner to test uncrewed marine vehicle in offshore hypoxia mapping

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Utilizing autonomous uncrewed vehicles and creating a sustainable US Gulf Coast continues to be one of the main goals for the University of Southern Mississippi (USM) and its partnership with SeaTrac Systems.

Together, they embarked on a 14-day mission to analyze potential hypoxia levels in the Gulf and its effect on the future of marine life.

Also known as dead zones, hypoxia zones are areas in which oxygen levels in water are decreased due to nutrient pollution caused by runoff rich in nitrogen and phosphorus. [Read more…] about USM and SeaTrac partner to test uncrewed marine vehicle in offshore hypoxia mapping

One Equity Partners buys controlling stake in Comau

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One Equity Partners, a middle market private equity firm, has signed a binding agreement to make a majority investment in Comau, a global technology company specializing in industrial automation and advanced robotics.

The spinoff of Comau is part of the strategic agreement set during the merger between former FCA and Groupe PSA in January 2021 that formed Stellantis.

Financial terms of the private transaction were not disclosed. [Read more…] about One Equity Partners buys controlling stake in Comau

The Latest Trends in Boating Technology

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Technology is taking the boating industry to greater heights. It has led to better navigation and improved safety and performance.

Thanks to technological advancements, today’s boating enthusiasts expect a certain level of entertainment and comfort. Outlined below are the latest trends in boating technology. [Read more…] about The Latest Trends in Boating Technology

Vayu Robotics launches ‘world’s first’ on-road delivery robot powered by AI robotics foundation models

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Consumers rely on e-commerce platforms to deliver groceries, electronics, apparel and more everyday. And while the number of deliveries is skyrocketing – by 2027, 23 percent of American retail purchases are expected to take place online – cost per delivery remains stubbornly high.

In a move to slash the cost of e-commerce deliveries, Vayu Robotics has released what it says is “the world’s first on-road delivery robot that combines the power of modern AI foundation models with lidar-less, low-cost passive sensors’.

Traditional mobile robotics rely on costly lidar sensors and software modules built to do one task at a time, leading to expensive hardware and fragile software unable to handle new scenarios. [Read more…] about Vayu Robotics launches ‘world’s first’ on-road delivery robot powered by AI robotics foundation models

Empowering Innovation: No-Code Platforms in Robotic and Automation Systems

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Integrating artificial intelligence (AI) in robotics and automation has already begun transforming industries from manufacturing to healthcare.

However, the programming complexity and the high development cost have often acted as barriers, preventing small businesses and individual innovators from entering the field.

This is where no-code platforms come in. They let you build complex systems with minimal coding experience, revolutionizing the development of robotic applications. [Read more…] about Empowering Innovation: No-Code Platforms in Robotic and Automation Systems

Continental develops new software solutions for mobile robots on AWS

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Continental Mobile Robots, leveraging the power of Amazon Web Services (AWS), has developed new software solutions for Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMR).

The engagement focuses on managing the hybrid deployment of Continental’s scalable AMR navigation software stack, which powers multiple product lines such as Intralogistics and Agriculture.

Continental has developed a robot autonomy software stack and worked with the AWS Prototyping and Cloud Engineering (PACE) team to accelerate its innovation journey and implement the first version of this solution.

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Simbe Robotics unveils new technology to enable retailers to capture and view data faster

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As the majority of retailers embrace in-store technologies that improve business and store team performance, Simbe Robotics, a provider of robotic store intelligence solutions, has launched two new, cutting-edge product capabilities.

The announcement marks one of Simbe’s largest software updates to date and extends the value of its web platform – as the only platform with proven results at scale used by dozens of retailers across three continents globally.

The first solution, Simbe Mobile, is a configurable mobile application that puts Simbe’s Store Intelligence platform in the palm of store teams’ hands, offering prioritized inventory and pricing tasks, near real-time data analytics, planogram compliance and more, on any device.

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ROCIN-ECO consortium takes ‘major step’ towards hands-free EV charging

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Rocsys, a provider of hands-free charging solutions, together with partners Ionity, Audi, TÜV SÜD and affiliated partners Porsche, BMW, Ford, Marquardt, AVL, and Huber+Suhner, as part of the ROCIN-ECO consortium, has developed and demonstrated what they say is “the first interoperable automatic conductive charging solution for passenger electric vehicles”.

The solution both uses and contributes to international standards (ISO and IEC) for automatic charging.

The partners worked together to create an ecosystem where any car can charge automatically regardless of brand or type, and which Rocsys will adopt in early 2025. [Read more…] about ROCIN-ECO consortium takes ‘major step’ towards hands-free EV charging