Inaho Inc., a Kanagawa, Japan-based company, has been conducting trials in the Netherlands for its cherry tomato harvesting robot. The robot started trials with Dutch growers in May 2023 and wrapped up its latest trial in July. The company reported improvements in the robot's performance from last year to this year.
RoboticsInaho | Rating: 51 | 2024-09-07 12:38:23 PM |
The US Federal Aviation Administration has approved Vantis for safety mitigation for beyond visual line-of-sight (BVLOS) drone operations. Vantis is a statewide network founded in 2019 with a $28 million investment from North Dakota. The network provides operators with a level of support and safety that can be referenced directly as a risk mitigator for commercial BVLOS operations.
TechnologyFAA | Rating: 53 | 2024-09-06 07:38:28 PM |
Kawasaki Robotics (USA) Inc. will demonstrate its CL Series collaborative robots at IMTS next week, refining their utility for applications such as welding, machine tending, and material removal. The company has collaborated with partners like AMT, Hurco, Wauseon Machine, and NEURA Robotics to integrate their technology. President Seiji Amazawa emphasized the company's commitment to delivering advanced automation technology for manufacturers.
RoboticsKawasaki | Rating: 51 | 2024-09-06 07:18:22 PM |
The Indy Autonomous Challenge returned to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, featuring an AI and Automation Summit with panels on topics such as AI in the physical world and the metaverse. The event encourages university teams to develop self-driving cars, pushing the limits of speed and autonomous vehicle controls. Since its inception in 2021, the IAC has progressed from navigating tracks at high speeds to head-to-head competition.
AINVIDIA | Rating: 62 | 2024-09-06 06:38:23 PM |
Seegrid Corp. closed a $50 million Series D investment round, led by Giant Eagle Inc. and G2 Venture Partners, to accelerate market initiatives for its autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). The funding will enable the company to drive its innovative technology and solutions into the market faster, delivering value to customers sooner. The investment is a testament to the confidence of investors in Seegrid's vision and technology.
TechnologySeegrid | Rating: 53 | 2024-09-06 01:28:26 PM |
Cyngn Inc., a Menlo Park, Calif.-based company, has secured its 20th patent, U.S. Patent No. 12,032,099, which optimizes sensor data processing for autonomous vehicles. The patented system integrates advanced lidar and imaging technologies to maintain the accuracy of data collected by sensors as the vehicle moves.
AICyngn | Rating: 62 | 2024-09-05 09:38:22 PM |
According to the Association for Advancing Automation (A3), North American robot sales declined 8% in the first half of 2024, with 15,705 robots valued at $983 million ordered. This marks a 7.9% decline in units and a 6.8% drop in revenue year over year. In the second quarter of 2024, 7,123 robots were ordered, a decline of 9.7% compared to Q2 2023.
RoboticsA3 | Rating: 51 | 2024-09-05 07:58:21 PM |
A Delaware judge, Vice Chancellor Lori Will, ordered Johnson & Johnson (J&J) to pay $1 billion in damages to Auris Health shareholders, citing breach of agreement. The deal, worth $3.4 billion, was completed in February 2019, with additional payments of up to $2.35 billion based on milestones. J&J failed to support the acquired iPlatform technology, leading to increased payments to Auris shareholders.
BusinessJ&J | Rating: 48 | 2024-09-05 05:48:37 PM |
RobotPlusPlus, a Beijing-based company, launched the HighMate C20 cargo hold cleaning robot at the SMM 2024 conference in Hamburg, Germany. The robot ensures reliable and efficient operations in most sea conditions, reaching up to 95% of the hold's surface. It aims to enhance cargo hold cleaning, a crucial part of bulk carrier operations, to prevent cargo damage, noncompliance with regulations, pollution, and delays.
RoboticsRobotPlusPlus | Rating: 51 | 2024-09-05 02:38:27 PM |
Mobilicom Ltd., a company based in Shoham, Israel, has launched its 8-inch Controller Pro, a compact ground control station. The product aims to address the growing market demand, which is expected to experience a compound annual growth rate of 22% between 2023 and 2030. Oren Elkayam, co-founder and CEO of Mobilicom, believes the product has the potential to be transformative for the uncrewed systems and robotics sector.
TechnologyMobilicom | Rating: 51 | 2024-09-04 08:57:45 PM |