Gecko Robotics has developed Fulcrum, which uses AI to provide high-quality infrastructure data to its Cantilever analytics software.
Advanced Construction Robotics TyBOT is now available for purchase
The TyBOT rebar-tying robot can be purchased outright in addition to used in a robotics-as-a-service model, says ACR.
RBR50 Spotlight: ROBEL repairs railways using FANUC robots
Electric Sheep won RBR50 startup of the year for its novel vertical business model, automating commercial landscaping.
Nokia and Swisscom Broadcast to deploy drones-as-a-service network
In addition to increasing first responders’ safety, drone support resource optimization can help to save the lives of those involved in incidents, Nokia said.
Con Edison and ULC Technologies test Cable Splicing Machine to improve worker safety, grid reliability
Con Edison and ULC have collaborated to automate underground electric operations and maintenance for greater efficiency.
Gecko Robotics, Rho Impact study how robots and AI could improve sustainability
Automated inspection of critical infrastructure can provide data to help multiple industries, report Gecko Robotics and Rho Impact.
Skyward gets FAA waiver to fly inspection drones from home during Washington wildfire
Skyward, a Verizon company, has received an FAA waiver for beyond visual line of site operations, enabling staffers to remotely pilot inspection drones during wildfires in Washington state.
SPX acquires ULC Robotics, provider of utilities inspection robotics as a service
SPX is adding ULC Robotics, which provides inspection robots as a service, drones, and software to utility companies, to its location and inspection portfolio.
CFM Challenge from SPRINT Robotics seeks technologies to make tank cleaning safer
SPRINT Robotics, a consortium of petrochemical companies, has launched the CFM Challenge, which seeks new or existing robots to automate cleaning and fabric maintenance of oil and gas infrastructure.
RMUS to distribute Sarcos Robotics’ Guardian S crawler robot in North America
RMUS, or Rocky Mountain Unmanned Systems, will distribute, integrate, and service Sarcos Robotics’ Guardian S robotic crawler system. The mobile robot is designed to be a rugged platform for industrial inspection, public safety, and more.
Gecko Robotics raises $40M for scaling industrial inspection robots
Gecko Robotics, which has developed a wall-climbing robot for industrial inspections, has raised Series B funding to continue to grow its staff.
A.I.-Equipped Robots Develop Situational Awareness in Earth’s Most Uncertain Environment
Underwater robots to take on task of inspecting the nation’s aging piers, bridges, pipelines and dams at a time when people’s relationship with water is changing. Waves, winds, currents, wakes from passing boats and eddies swirling around structures make water one of the most complex environments for experienced boat captains, let alone robots. Now,…
Infrastructure robots rise to meet urgent needs
The U.S. needs help with inspecting and repairing its aging pipes, power lines, and other utilities. Providers are turning to infrastructure robots and aerial drones.