Eugene Demaitre

Listen to this article Premier Labs is a new venture studio with offices in Pittsburgh and Atlanta. Source: Premier Labs While many startups come out of universities and search for problems to solve, another model is the “venture studio,” in which a company creates startups in response to customer needs. Premier Automation LLC today announced Premier Labs, a venture studio focused on building businesses that use proven automation, robotics, and artificial intelligence to address industry

Listen to this article NVIDIA CEO Jenson Huang ended his GTC 2024 keynote presentation backed by images of all of the various humanoid robots currently on the market that are powered by the Jetson Orin computer. | Credit: The Robot Report To be effective and commercially viable, humanoid robots will need a full stack of technologies for everything from locomotion and perception to manipulation. Developers of artificial intelligence and humanoids are using NVIDIA tools, from

Listen to this article A whitepaper explains how to reduce robot jitter with software for greater industrial productivity. Source: BlackBerry QNX Robots need to precisely synchronize for manufacturing applications such as assembly, welding, and materials handling. BlackBerry QNX recently released a whitepaper on “Optimizing Robotic Precision: Unleashing Real-Time Performance with Advanced Foundational Software Solutions.” The document provides guidance to manufacturers on reducing jitter in high-speed robotic motion. Otherwise, it can lead to misaligned components, defective

Listen to this article Faster production of mapping data can cut costs for the construction industry, says Mach9. Source: Mach9 Robotics Autonomous vehicles, delivery robots, and aerial drones all rely on geospatial data, as do construction and utility firms. Mach9 Robotics Inc. said it takes 3D data from lidar scans and turns it into 2D and 3D engineering models faster and cheaper than with conventional methods. “Just as CAD software allowed GPS to revolutionize the

Listen to this article Boston Dynamics hosted MassRobotics’ latest Women in Robotics event. Credit: Sayo Tirrell, MassRobotics WALTHAM, Mass. — Women may be underrepresented in robotics, but there are opportunities for those who can collaborate, learn, and mentor, said speakers at a Women in Robotics event held by MassRobotics this week. Only 19% of robotics engineers are female in 2024, according to CareerExplorer. That is lower than the 35% of U.S. tech employees who are

Listen to this article HiveBotics used MoveIt Pro to develop the Abluo bathroom-cleaning mobile manipulator. Source: PickNik Robotics PickNik Inc. today launched MoveIt Pro Release 6, the latest version of its platform for developing robotic arm applications that were previously not possible or economically feasible. “The intelligent decisioning capabilities of MoveIt Pro, including real-time object identification, force control, motion planning, and multi-step processing, opens up a vast new set of opportunities.” stated Dave Coleman, founder

Listen to this article SiLC in October released four versions of Eyeonic optimized for AI and machine vision applications. Source: SiLC Technologies Sensors are continuing to advance for safer mobility. SiLC Technologies Inc. today announced that Honda Xcelerator Ventures has invested in its development of next-generation frequency-modulated continuous wavy, or FMCW, lidar. “SiLC is the industry leader in the research and development of FMCW lidar, which is capable of detecting vehicles and various obstacles from

TyBOT at work on 1-40 in Jonathan Creek, N.C. Source: Advanced Construction Robotics Advanced Construction Robotics Inc. today announced that its rebar-tying robot, which it has provided through a robotics-as-a-service model, is now also available for purchase. The Pittsburgh-based company is taking orders for TyBOT 3.0 for delivery in the first quarter of 2025. “Our success in the pursuit of automating construction equipment is not just an evolution for ACR; it is a transformative step

Listen to this article Hurco and Kawasaki have collaborated to on robotic machine tending with the CL Series. Source: Kawasaki Robotics Kawasaki Robotics (USA) Inc. today said it will demonstrate the latest additions to its portfolio, including the CL Series collaborative robots, at IMTS next week. The Wixom, Mich.-based company said it has continued to refine the cobots’ utility for applications such as welding, machine tending, and material removal. “Kawasaki Robotics is committed to delivering

Listen to this article Luxolis’ computer vision technology provides edge and background detection for electronics manufacturing. Source: Luxolis Electronics manufacturing is an example of a sector that requires automation with high levels of precision. Luxolis said its technology enables industrial and collaborative robots to more clearly perceive their surroundings and the tasks at hand. Founded in 2020, it provides advanced 3D vision cameras, industrial automation, and 3D collaboration tools. The Chuncheon, South Korea-based company said