Category: California Robotics News

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Stretch Community News August 2023 – plus win a Stretch!

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 […]

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Foxglove Webinar, Improved URDF Support, and ROS 2 Types on the Wire

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 […]

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Join the Ag Robotics Leaders at FIRA USA 2023, Sept. 19-21, in Salinas, Calif.

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, […]

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Polymath makes it effortless to add autonomous navigation to any industrial vehicle

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 […]

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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 […]

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FLX Solutions and AIVOT finalists at ATI Advanced Manufacturing Challenge in Washington DC

Guest post from Matt Bilsky, CEO/Founder of FLX Solutions TechConnect World Innovation Conference and Expo June 19-21 in Washington DC was one of the most unique conferences I’ve attended as it works to blend Academia with Startups and Industry. I’d liken it to a mashup between ICRA and RoboBusiness. I think this is epitomized by […]

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NASA-Developed Spherical Robots to the Rescue

NASA-Developed Spherical Robots to the Rescue Squishy Robotics’ tensegrity sensor robots help first responders determine their approach to a disaster scene. Pictured here during a subway attack scenario exercise at the 2021 Unmanned Tactical Application Conference, the robots can detect gas leaks and other hazards. Credits: FLYMOTION LLC Weighing less than three pounds, the stationary […]

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No Programmers? No Problem: READY Robotics Simplifies Robot Coding, Rollouts

NVIDIA News Preview: Startup’s no code software enables robot programming for non-coders Startup’s ForgeOS “no code” software, which features NVIDIA Isaac Sim, enables robot programming for non-coders.   Robotics hardware traditionally requires programmers to deploy it. READY Robotics wants to change that with its “no code” software aimed at people working in manufacturing who haven’t […]

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Melonee Wise Joins Agility Robotics as CTO in Leadership Team Expansion

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 […]

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Mitsubishi Electric Announces Strategic Investment in OTTO Motors to Accelerate Industrial Automation

Mitsubishi Electric Announces Strategic Investment in OTTO Motors to Accelerate Industrial Automation May 12, 2023 09:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time KITCHENER, Ontario–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6503), a global leader in factory automation solutions, today announced a strategic investment in Clearpath Robotics, the parent company of autonomous mobile robot leader, OTTO Motors. “The relationship between […]

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Canvas and USG Partnership Aims to Transform Drywall Industry

Canvas and USG Partnership Aims to Transform Drywall Industry Collaboration unlocks development of innovative materials to address industry challenges May 11, 2023 11:04 PM Eastern Daylight Time SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Canvas, the construction robotics company empowering people to build in bold new ways, today, announced its strategic partnership with USG Corp., the inventor of drywall and many industry-changing […]

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Flexiv and Cardinal Machine Join Forces to Combat Labor Shortages With Adaptive Robots

May 11, 2023 09:10 AM Eastern Daylight Time SAN JOSE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Flexiv, a world leader in general-purpose robotics solutions, is excited to announce its new partnership with Cardinal Machine, the machine building and systems integration experts. “This strategic partnership with Cardinal marks a significant milestone for Flexiv” As the world’s only manufacturer of adaptive robots, […]

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OhmniLabs and JTM Enterprises Partner to Safeguard American Indian Communities

NEWS PROVIDED BY OhmniLabs May 16, 2023, 13:00 GMT “Our partnership with OhmniLabs perfectly aligns with our mission to provide exceptional service and meet the diverse needs of our community.” — Thomas Merryman HENDERSON, NV AND MILPITAS, CA, USA, May 16, 2023/EINPresswire.com/ — OhmniLabs, a leading robotics manufacturer based in Silicon Valley, proudly announces a strategic […]

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Alphabet’s Intrinsic announces first product + partner

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 […]

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OSARO Targets Fast-Growing Subscription Market with AI-Powered Kitting Robots

OSARO Targets Fast-Growing Subscription Market with AI-Powered Kitting Robots   As subscription product retailers look for 3PL operators and distribution centers with the expertise to manage kitting in the fulfillment process, OSARO launches a robot equipped with the perception and agility required to pick and place the constantly changing variety of goods typical in subscription […]

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OTTO Motors Makes Major Strides for Interoperability Standard VDA5050

OTTO Motors Makes Major Strides for Interoperability Standard VDA5050 As one of the first autonomous mobile robot (AMR) vendors to support the VDA5050 standard, OTTO Motors is dedicated to unlocking new possibilities for autonomous material handling May 03, 2023 09:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time KITCHENER, Ontario–(BUSINESS WIRE)–OTTO Motors, a leading provider of autonomous mobile robots […]

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India’s Robot Boom Hits All-Time High – IFR Reports

India’s Robot Boom Hits All-Time High – IFR Reports India enters world´s top ten in annual robot installations May 03, 2023 03:20 AM Eastern Daylight Time FRANKFURT, Germany–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Sales of industrial robots in India reached a new record of 4,945 units installed. This is an increase of 54 percent compared to the previous year (2020: […]

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Otto Group Enters Strategic Partnership with Covariant to Power its Logistics Network with AI Robotics

Otto Group Enters Strategic Partnership with Covariant to Power its Logistics Network with AI Robotics Companies will begin by deploying more than a hundred robots Emeryville, CA — May 9, 2023 — It’s no secret that the logistics industry is undergoing unprecedented change. To build a foundation for future growth, the Otto Group, the largest […]

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Title: Viam Announces General Availability of its Robotics Software Platform Description: Seven months after releasing its public beta, Viam is excited to share its software platform with the world. NEW YORK, May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Viam announces the general availability of its flexible software platform for robotics. Today, anyone, ranging from aspiring to experienced […]

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