Carnegie Robotics says the Duro sensors and GNSS software from Swift Navigation will expand its portfolio for industrial automation.
Polymath Robotics to share lessons learned as a SaaS-based startup at RoboBusiness
Ilia Baranov, CEO of Polymath Robotics, will share war stories and strategies to launch a robotics effort as a SaaS-focused company.
6 new technology projects get ARM Institute funding
The ARM Institute has funded projects to improve apparel assembly, welding and finishing, and adaptive insertion of automotive parts.
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.
Code Metal secures seed funding for LLM agents on the edge
Code Metal has obtained $16.5M from J2 Ventures and Shield Capital to accelerate AI development for edge devices such as robots and drones.
LIG Nex1 takes controlling shares of Ghost Robotics for $240M
LIG Nex1 said the acquisition will foster robotics innovations such as the Q-UGV quadruped for both industrial and defense markets.
Saronic raises $175M in Series B funding for autonomous surface vessels
Saronic has attained a valuation of $1 billion as it develops robotic vessels to extend the reach of U.S. naval and allied fleets.
U.S. Marine Corps testing autonomy system for helicopters
Near Earth Autonomy will collaborate with industry leaders Leonardo and Honeywell on the demonstration for NAVAIR.
Granta Autonomy takes off from stealth with seed funding for drone recon
Granta Autonomy has raised $1.08 million to accelerate development and production of its lightweight drones and gimbals for defense uses.
Robotics Australia Group is building a sustainable robotics industry
Robotics Australia Group has been working to elevate Australia’s position in global robotics through collaboration and a national strategy.
Neya Systems, AUVSI to develop cybersecurity certification program for UGVs
Neya Systems and AUVSI say there is a growing need for standardized evaluation and certification of uncrewed ground vehicles.
Joby acquires Xwing autonomy division to bolster autonomous aircraft
Joby says its acquisition of Xwing will help it build leadership in aviation autonomy and fulfill existing and future defense contracts.
2024 edition of U.S. robotics roadmap points to need for more federal coordination
The 2024 edition of “A Roadmap for U.S. Robotics” calls for a more strategic approach and retraining for economic growth.
Stratom develops airworthy material handling system for USSOCOM
Stratom says its system will be able to lift, load, unload, and transport palletized 463L tactile cargo across operating environments.
XTEND extends funding for drone, robot ‘common sense’ with $40M
XTEND and its XOS operating system enable AI-powered robots and drones to communicate and interact with with humans.
Anzu Robotics launches U.S.-based clone of DJI Mavic 3
Anzu Robotics has de-cloaked and launched an alternative to DJI drones ahead of legislation to ban DJI drones in the U.S.
AMD releases Versal Gen 2 to improve support for embedded AI, edge processing
The first devices in AMD Versal Series 2 target high-efficiency for AI Engines, and Subaru is one of its first customers.
Robotics innovation is key to reshoring the $1T apparel manufacturing industry
Lack of onshore garment manufacturing is both a national security risk and a lost business opportunity. Robotic sewing could be the answer.
Locus Lock promises to protect autonomous systems from GPS spoofing
Locus Lock has developed software-defined radio to overcome GPS spoofing for more secure autonomous navigation.
Xwing and U.S. Air Force demonstrate fully autonomous cargo aircraft
A program by the US Air Force and Xwing demonstrated fixed wing cargo carrying capability using a modified Cessna 208B Grand Caravan.
ARM Institute signs $35.4M DoD agreement to continue supporting U.S. manufacturing
The ARM Institute has funding from the Defense Department to continue its robotics and workforce development programs for another five years.
KEF Robotics takes a modular approach to aircraft navigation and autonomy
KEF Robotics says its vision software works with different hardware and software to enable drones to navigate in GPS-denied environments.