Teams face technology obstacles in having robots locate objects in underground mine environment.
Robotic Assistance Devices Adds Mobile Model to Security Robot Platform
ROAMEO joins stationary systems to assist companies with security operations.
Robots Prepare to Go Underground for Latest DARPA Challenge
Subterranean Challenge will test how ground and aerial robots can map underground areas in rescue and other scenarios.
First Responders and State Universities join AIRT for 2nd Annual UAS DRONES Disaster Exercise
Participants battle tropical heat to conduct live UAS flight drills including maritime aerial reconnaissance, damage assessment, force protection, and other disaster simulations.
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.
Cobalt Robotics Secures $35M to Expand Mobile Security Robot Services
Funding to fuel national expansion of autonomous mobile indoor robots for security.
Utah, Panasonic Team Up To Develop Smart Roadways Network
System could benefit autonomous vehicles through data sharing, alerts and other improvements.
Mobilicom Earns Secure Data Link Certification in Japan
Secure data communications for drones key for 2020 Olympics security operations, Israeli company says.
Search and Rescue Aided by Tiny Self-Guided Robots in High-Risk Environments
Tiny, autonomous, insect-sized robots are being developed to aid in search and rescue operations to go beyond where human rescuers can safely go.
FAA Announces $6 Million in Funds for Drone Integration Safety Work
The FAA is offering new partnership opportunities to validate key drone technologies.
Verizon Shows Off Robotics Use Cases for 5G Networks
Higher speed, lower latency opens up abilities for robots, IoT sensors, and software.
Beep Trains Orlando First Responders on Autonomous Vehicle Technology
The mobility solutions company launched a program in partnership with shuttle manufacturer NAVYA to train emergency personnel on autonomous vehicles set to be deployed in Lake Nona.
Carnegie Mellon, Pitt to Create Autonomous Robotic Trauma Care System
Researchers aim to create a hard and soft robotic suit that can treat and stabilize soldiers injured in remote locations.
RE2 Robotics Awarded $3M to Develop Underwater Robotic Hand for U.S. Navy
The Office of Naval Research provided the funding for the development of an underwater robotic hand equipped with a variety of sensors.
Overwatch Imaging Scores Funding for Aerial Imaging Expansion
Investments will help company scale up AI systems for manned, unmanned aircraft.
Analysis: 5 Aerial Robotics Takeaways from Xponential 2019
Optimism abounded at last week’s AUVSI-sponsored event in the unmanned systems space, but they also acknowledged challenges ahead.
Robot Investments Weekly: Boston-area Robotics Firms Score Funding
Slow week features transactions in robotics and military unmanned systems spending.
Auterion, Impossible Aerospace Team up for First Responder Drone
Hardware maker to use open-source, enterprise drone OS for its US-1 drone.
Humans Collaborate on Robotics Policy Issues at We Robot Legal Conference
This year’s event discusses ethics of autonomous vehicles, legality issues around sidewalk delivery robots, and other issues as humans interact with robots.
Second DroneClash Helps Shape Anti-Drone Tactics
Safety and security options tested in Netherlands competition where drones battled each other.
Edgybees Launches Argus API Platform for Augmented Reality Integration
New platform facilitates customizable implementations of real-time visual intelligence technology, extending operational capabilities for industrial and commercial uses.
Video: Watch a Robot Assist With Hurricane Disaster Cleanup
Helping to keep humans out of dangerous environments, robotic disaster cleanup proved a success at Tyndall Air Force Base following Hurricane Michael.
Transcend Tactical Robot Survives Blast to Protect SWAT Team
Transcend Tactical robot’s proven lifesaving capabilities are increasingly incorporated into more SWAT units, protecting lives at an affordable price.
Aria Insights, Formerly CyPhy Works, Shuts Down, Reports Say
Tethered drone company was in process of rebranding to provide analytics and AI support for commercial customers.