In this Robot Report podcast, Motiv Space Systems’ Tom McCarthy discusses the development of the robotic arm on the Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover and Cold Operable Lunar Deployable Arm. Solutions from Oxbotica and Boston Dynamics also reviewed.
Boston Dynamics’s Future Following Hyundai’s Acquisition, DARPA’s SubT Challenge, More
Boston Dynamics’ VP Michael Patrick Perry discusses plans for the Spot quadruped and Hyundai’s acquisition of the company. Also, DARPA’s Timothy Chung reviews the DARPA SubT Challenge.
Autonomous Construction Solutions Advance as Industry Specific Challenges Addressed
The construction sector is huge, but famously stubborn in its adoption of new technology. That is changing as advances in construction automation continue apace… including the development of construction robotics solutions. Challenges remain, but they are being addressed.
Start-up Profile – Monarch Tractor – Electric, Autonomous Tractor Supports Data Driven, Digital Farming
Sustainability initiatives, workforce uncertainty and productivity requirements are key demands drivers for Monarch’s electric, autonomous, tractor solution, a harbinger of the emerging era of data driven, digital farming.
Flybotix Partnerships With maxon and Solvay Produces Advanced Industrial Inspection Drone, and Much More
Thanks to engineering partnerships with maxon and Solvay, Flybotix goes to market with a highly capable drone-based industrial inspection solution that addresses a real business need. For maxon and Solvay, their Flybotix work deepens their sector and technological expertise, extends their IP portfolio, and enhances their reputation in the commercial drone space. But is there more?
Dusty Robotics CEO Tessa Lau Discusses Robotics Start-Ups and Autonomous Robots for Construction
Industrial Robot’s Joanne Pransky interviews Tessa Lau, CEO at Dusty Robotics about Dusty’s autonomous mobile robots that print layout plans onto the floors of job sites using information from building information models (BIM) as a guide.
What Robots Need to Succeed: Machine-Learning to Teach Effectively
With machine learning, algorithms are automatically generated from large datasets, speeding the development and reducing the difficulty of creating complex systems, including robotics systems. While data at scale is what makes accurate machine learning ‘go’, the data used to train ML models must also be very accurate and of high quality.
The Role of Supervised Autonomy in Mobile Manipulation
For robotics systems, “supervised autonomy”, readily available for implementation today, can be used as a bridging solution between teleoperation and full autonomy.
Boston Dynamics Talks Spot Launch and Universal Robots Discusses Cobot Innovation
Boston Dynamics’ VP of Business Development and Universal Robots’ CEO Jürgen von Hollen are featured in this episode of The Robot Report Podcast.
Draganfly, AeroVironment Team Up for Quantix Mapper Commercial Distribution
Drone providers AeroVironment and Draganfly are widening distribution of the Quantix Mapper system, just in time for planting season in the Northern Hemisphere.
Built Robotics Partners With 400,000 Member Construction Union for Robotics Training Programs
Multi-year partnership will provide training for 400,000+ union members on use of autonomous earth-moving equipment.
February 2020 Investments Flow to Industrial, Field Robots
Field robots, industrial automation, self-driving vehicles, and healthcare systems received funding in February 2020.
ULC Robotics, SGN to develop all-electric excavation robot
Project looks at autonomous roadwork excavation system to protect workers, residents during gas pipe upgrades and maintenance.
December 2019 robotics transactions round out the year
The Robot Report, sibling site to Robotics Business Review, tracked $1.9 billion in robotics transactions in December 2019, including funding for aerospace, logistics, and healthcare applications.
Meet WaveSense: Providing Accuracy for Vehicles Via Underground Radar
Sensor startup looks to aid self-driving and driver-assist vehicles with better mapping and localization features.
Sarcos Robotics Begins Delivery of Guardian XO Exoskeletons
Powered exoskeletons can assist humans with lifting up to 200 pounds in industrial and dangerous settings.
Boston Dynamics Touts Partnerships With Construction Firms
Collaborations with firms will help Spot robot navigate job sites to capture data and track progress.
TerraView Unveils Aerial Drone with 70-Minute Flight Time
Made in the U.S., the RangePro X8 offers commercial and industrial applications across several markets for inspection, surveying, and first response scenarios.
Microdrones Integrates Aircraft-Quality Tech into New UAV Offering
Company releases new UAV and updated aerial methane inspection package.
UAVOS Launches Unmanned Helicopter With Built-in LiDAR
System designed for commercial surveying and 3D mapping applications.
Built Robotics Scores $33M for Autonomous Construction Equipment
Systems convert existing vehicles into fully autonomous equipment.
6 Unique Robotics Startups Doing Cool Things Right Now
Showing appreciation for the sheer breadth of the robotics industry.
RBR50 Executive Q&A: Ben Wolff, Sarcos Robotics
How exoskeletons and robots are augmenting human capabilities in the industrial workforce.
Airobotics Creates In-House Drone Payload for Inspection, Safety Uses
Drone-stabilized system offers real-time tracking, object identification and data harvesting features.
Yaskawa Motoman Launches New Robotic Welding Systems
New robot, interface and work cell system expands welding uses for industrial applications.