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Universal Robots launches ‘world’s largest’ virtual conference for collaborative robots

May 28, 2020 by David Edwards Leave a Comment

Universal Robots has launched what it describes as “the world’s largest virtual conference and exhibition for collaborative robots”.

Named “WeAreCobots”, the event will take place June 16-18, 2020, targeting a European audience with automation trend keynotes and an extensive range of product news and demonstrations in five different languages.

With Europe’s trade fair scene being turned upside down because of coronavirus and the resulting lockdowns, Universal Robots says it is breaking new ground. [Read more…] about Universal Robots launches ‘world’s largest’ virtual conference for collaborative robots

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang to make keynote address for GTC 2020

May 11, 2020 by Mai Tao Leave a Comment

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is to make the keynote address for GTC 2020, the company’s specially arranged online event.

Huang will provide his support in a speech scheduled for May 14th, at 6am US Pacific Time, and will be broadcast live on YouTube.

Nvidia’s GTC event is designed to provide insights, training and research findings on the latest platform breakthroughs related to artificial intelligence, deep learning, autonomous vehicles, robotics and professional graphics. [Read more…] about Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang to make keynote address for GTC 2020

Fabric raises $110 million in new investment round backed by Kraft Heinz

February 26, 2020 by Sam Francis Leave a Comment

On-demand fulfillment services startup Fabric has raised an additional investment to its Series B round from Evolv Ventures, the investment arm of Kraft Heinz, one of the largest global food and beverage companies in the world.

Led by a team of food, startup, and venture capital veterans, Evolv Ventures is focused on strategic investments in emerging technologies across the food value chain.

Their undisclosed additional investment to the $110 million-dollar round is a resounding vote of confidence from a leading food tech investor and the iconic food company. [Read more…] about Fabric raises $110 million in new investment round backed by Kraft Heinz

Septentrio and Artisense to demonstrate advanced localization technology for autonomous vehicles at Auto AI Show

September 18, 2019 by David Edwards

Septentrio, a manufacturer of GPS / GNSS technology for demanding applications, is providing positioning technology to Artisense, supplier of innovative computer vision solutions for automated vehicles.

Artisense incorporates Septentrio GPS / GNSS in their latest Visual Inertial Navigation System (VINS), which will be demonstrated live at Auto AI Show in Berlin, Germany on September 25-27, 2019.

VINS combines computer vision, inertial sensors and GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) measurements to deliver highly accurate global 3D positioning and orientation information in any environment, even indoors. [Read more…] about Septentrio and Artisense to demonstrate advanced localization technology for autonomous vehicles at Auto AI Show

Sick demonstrates ‘smart logistics’ system for warehouse automation

April 18, 2019 by Sam Francis

Sensors supplier Sick showcased a new “smart logistics” system at the recent ProMAT Show, one of the world’s largest material handling exhibitions.

Sick says its system demonstrates how to obtain greater efficiency throughout supply chain operations.

Sick presented its new innovations under the banner of “Logistics Gets Smart”, and says they are designed to provide “highly efficient solutions for intralogistics applications”. [Read more…] about Sick demonstrates ‘smart logistics’ system for warehouse automation

Exclusive interviews: Genesis Robotics bosses claim their LiveDrive could ‘change everything’

May 20, 2017 by Sam Francis

A company called Genesis Robotics is claiming that its new innovation could change the world of robotics, as well as the whole area of motion control in general.

The company’s LiveDrive is a component which could replace traditional gears in everything from industrial robots to cars and even bicycles.

In an interview with RoboticsAndAutomationNews.com, Genesis Robotics’ president, Michael Gibney, and James Klassen, CTO, both of whom we met at Hannover Messe, provide some background about how the company was formed as well as some insight into the new technology. [Read more…] about Exclusive interviews: Genesis Robotics bosses claim their LiveDrive could ‘change everything’