Robotics technology has been in use from as early as the 1930s when scientists made the first robot. The modern world robots are fast becoming a necessity of everyday life as they reduce stress and make life more comfortable for humans and the environment. Around 3 million industrial robots are in use worldwide. They are…
Listen to this article Clearpath Robotics’ Ridgeback autonomous mobile robot. | Source: Clearpath Robotics Rockwell Automation is acquiring Clearpath Robotics, an Ontario, Canada-based developer of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) for research and development purposes. OTTO Motors, a division of Clearpath, develops AMRs for manufacturing and logistics applications and is also part of the acquisition. Financial…
In July last year, Naver, maker of the search engine known as the “Google of South Korea,” opened its new second headquarters, Naver 1784. The building’s name refers to a year commonly associated with the Industrial Revolution. Inside you’ll find a testament to automation’s growing global influence, in the form of 100 autonomous robots. The robots,…
© Reuters. Australia and Singapore strengthen naval ties through AI and robotics In a landmark meeting during the Indo-Pacific Endeavour, representatives from Australia’s naval and defence technology sectors engaged with their Singaporean counterparts to chart a future focused on robotics, autonomous systems and artificial intelligence. Royal Australian Navy and Defence Science Technology Group’s (DSTG) partnership…
Forward-looking: Most exoskeletons target industrial workers and people with disabilities. However, one company recently debuted a model designed to assist nurses and other healthcare staff, highlighting the lack of attention they receive relative to the importance of their profession. The device helps with daily tasks and challenges that people not working in hospitals likely never…
Local middle school student Aidan Willsey was on a team that took second in a national robotics competition last month, working until the last moment to teach his robot how to do the assigned task. Aidan attends Washington Virtual Academies, an online public school program of the Omak School District. Students from all over the…
A Mill 19-headquartered nonprofit is dispersing millions of dollars to projects working on collaborative robotics projects. In January, the Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing Institute, aka ARM Institute, announced a call for technology projects to address areas of need in the US manufacturing sector. The call was open to members of the Pittsburgh-based org’s nationwide network…
Listen to this article AeroVironment, Inc has announced plans to acquire Tomahawk Robotics, a developer of AI-enabled robotic control systems for the military, for $120 million. AeroVironment will acquire 100% of the company’s equity, and the purchase price will be paid in a mix of cash and stock. This acquisition will enable deeper integration of…
