Showcasing the women building the future, with robots. OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA, USA, September 25, 2023 /EINPresswire.com/ — In 1923, Edith Clarke became the first woman to be hired by General Electric as a full engineer. She was also the first woman to earn a degree in electrical engineering in the US. Although robotics didn’t really become […]
Boxbot’s three-dimensional conveyor system transforms package handling by merging intelligent software with a novel hardware platform designed for high throughput operations ALAMEDA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Boxbot, the vertical automation solution that sorts and stores packages for last-mile carriers, announced today a $12 million Series A round, led by Playground Global. Maersk Growth (the venture arm of A.P. […]
The Modular Registry allows developers to easily add hardware components and services to their smart machines in the same way they would code a web or mobile application. NEW YORK, September 12, 2023 – Viam, the software platform that simplifies turning great ideas into smart machines in production, today announced the release of its Modular Registry, […]
There was a great turn out at Fira-USA, held at Salinas Sports Complex (home of the California Rodeo) over Sept 19-21, with approx 2000 in attendance. The attendees included technology scouts, farmers, investors, educators and policymakers, media and of course, robotics companies and startups. Twelve startups were selected to pitch at FIRA with some traveling […]
Stretch Community News August 2023 Welcome to the Hello Robot monthly community update! This month, we have publications from RO-MAN and PETRA, a new simulation of Stretch, and an update on our ROS 2 development! Read on for details of the great work being done with Stretch last month. If you’d like to see […]
From SVR Members: Foxglove Mark your calendars for our free Foxglove webinar next Wednesday (September 6, 10AM PST)! Learn how hundreds of robotics companies are using Foxglove to streamline development and accelerate time to market. To kick things off, Foxglove CEO Adrian Macneil will walk through his experience heading infrastructure at Cruise, and how the gaps he saw in […]
SALINAS, CA — After the successful first edition of FIRA USA in Fresno last year, 2,000 participants and ag leaders will gather at the Salinas Sports Complex from September 19-21 for the greatest event on ag robotic solutions in action – with in-field demos! The official agenda of panel discussions is already promising: Grimmway Farms, […]
The team at Polymath are experienced roboticists on a machine to simplify and speed up the process of deploying working robots, by providing safety-critical navigation for industrial vehicles. In their own words, taking robotics off “hard mode”. You can try Polymath in sim, and automate a use case in less than 40 minutes. It’s also […]
Corvallis, OR – May 22, 2023 – Agility Robotics today announced a significant expansion to the company’s leadership team. New Groundbreaking Roles of Chief Robot Officer and VP of Innovation Among Company Additions Effective immediately, the following distinguished individuals are combining their expertise, experience, and passion to work on Digit, the first human-centric, multi-purpose robot made for work, starting […]
Industrial robots are incredible productivity tools that remain out of reach for millions of people and businesses who could benefit from them. Unlike computers, smartphones, and other types of hardware that enhance productivity for people everywhere, robots are a relatively niche and exclusive type of tool. Whether it’s a robotics solution for tending a 3D […]
I have been studying the whole range of issues/opportunities in the commercial roll out of robotics for many years now, and I’ve spoken at a number of conferences about the best way for us to look at regulating robotics. In the process I’ve found that my guidelines most closely match the EPSRC Principles of Robotics, […]
Help us break our record for most RSVPs ever! https://robot-block-party.eventbrite.com This year, thanks to OhmniLabs, we’ll also have roaming telepresence robots and you can RSVP to drive one of the robots around the Robot Block Party without having to be here in person! Donate $55 to SVR’s CoLab and Roboticists in Residence program and receive […]
Silicon Valley Robotics joins forces with Circuit Launch to showcase some of the latest robotics technologies in a hands-on deeptech co-work and classroom space. The Silicon Valley Robotics’ Robot Block Party is an annual tradition in the Bay Area during National Robotics Week. Now in its 14th year, this year’s Block Party will showcase plenty […]
SCHAAN, Liechtenstein–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Hilti announces a strategic partnership with Canvas, a construction robotics company that has developed a robotic drywalling solution aiming to empower people to build in bold new ways. “It’s extremely validating that the demand for our drywall finishing robot quickly outstretched our capacity to produce this year” Tweet this The partnership marks the beginning […]
Thanks to our new partnership with AMT, the Association for Manufacturing Technology, another (much larger) 501c6 industry association, we can afford to keep membership in Silicon Valley Robotics very low compared to the value we offer. We also scale membership costs so that startups and small companies can afford it. Since our foundation in 2010 […]
The IERA Award highlights and honors the achievements of inventors with value creating ideas and entrepreneurs who propel those ideas into world-class products. This is a key element to the continuing success of robotics and automation today. Active infusion of innovation and entrepreneurship into technological advancement is regarded critical at this juncture to strengthen a healthy […]
Robots were on the main expo floor at CES this year, and these weren’t just cool robots for marketing purposes. I’ve been tracking robots at CES for more than 10 years, watching the transition from robot toys to real robots. Increasing prominence has been given to self-driving cars, LiDARs and eVTOL drones, but, in my […]
McLean, Va. and Stuttgart, Germany (January 19, 2023) – Two of the global manufacturing industry’s premier organizations, AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology and Mesago, a subsidiary of Messe Frankfurt Group, today announced a collaboration to create the Automation Sector at IMTS – The International Manufacturing Technology Show in 2024, and SPS – Smart […]
Dusty FieldPrinter is five times faster than a human and accurate to within one-sixteenth of an inch to spec (image courtesy of Dusty Robotics). Innovations in power conversion technology are enabling a transformation in robotics design. Today’s integrated power modules are addressing the demanding size, weight, power budgets and cost efficiencies required to move robots […]
Remembering Joanne Pransky, World’s First RoboPsychiatrist
In celebration of the wonderful Joanne Pransky, World’s First RoboPsychiatrist, someone with an effervescent personality, curiosity, compassion and a commitment to supporting both social robots and seeing more women in robotics. Joanne spent her life working in comparatively industrial robotics areas and was usually the only woman in the room. But she went out of […]