Khronos Releases OpenVX 1.1 Specification for High Performance, Low Power Computer Vision Acceleration
Expanded range of processing functions; Enhanced flexibility for data access and processing; Full conformance tests available; Safety Critical specification in development
Innovators offered chance to develop their ideas with world leading robotics manufacturer ABB Robotics
Full Press Release: The IdeaHub, is once again recruiting robotics and software innovators worldwide to take on the challenge of improving the way we work and interact with the next generation of industrial robots. Working on behalf of ABB Robotics, IdeaHub will help successful applicants pitch their ideas and secure uniquely tailored support packages to maximise their venture's commercial potential, including investment, mentoring and access to cutting edge hardware.
The IdeaHub is a cross sector, open innovation platform that connects visionaries worldwide with funding and support from global corporations. In 2015 they ran their first programme for ABB Robotics, attracting over 130 applicants with 12 finalists selected for a pitch day in London, with 6 entrepreneurs receiving an offer of support. For 2016 they are partnering with ABB Robotics once again to bring more solutions to solve three core challenges in the world collaborative industrial robotics:
1.) Simplicity: How to simplify robotics
2.) Intelligence: How to enable robots to learn and apply that learning
3.) Digitalization: How smart
connectivity will enhance digital factories.
Innovators offered chance to develop their ideas with world leading robotics manufacturer ABB Robotics
The IdeaHub is a cross sector, open innovation platform that connects visionaries worldwide with funding and support from global corporations.
GeckoSystems' Japanese Partners Demonstrating Multi-Million Dollar AI Robot Technologies
GeckoSystems' AI mobile robot solutions include --required for safe utility-- human quick AI sense/avoid reflex time of moving and/or unmapped obstacles for safe auto-following, errand running, patrolling, etc. GeckoSystems traded on OTC as GOSY.
XPONENTIAL - Setting New Industry Benchmarks in Size, Weight & Power, Quanergy Announces New LiDAR Sensor
S3-Qi keeps Quanergy at forefront of LiDAR sensor advancements
DARPA Exhibit to Open at Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry
"DARPA: Redefining Possible" to showcase past technological breakthroughs, current projects and future possibilities
GeckoSystems' Japanese JV Securing $1,000,000 for Eldercare Companion Robot R&D
GeckoSystems has proprietary mobile robot self-navigation technologies that provide human quick AI sense/avoid of unmapped obstacles for safe auto-following, errand running, patrolling, etc.
New Pipe Inspection Robot from STRAHL LLC: Focus on Results and Affordability
Motorized German-made pipe crawler GECKO 9050 with Kevlar-reinforced water- and acid-proof 100 to 150 meter cable, and advanced camera head. Pan-and-tilt camera head is default, optional extra wheels, camera head raiser for easy centering and a sonde locator are available.
5D Robotics Acquires Industrial Business and Assets of Aerial MOB, LLC
New aerial division will drive future innovations in robotics and aerospace industries
RE2 Robotics Wins Federal Laboratory Consortium Achievement Award for Excellence in Technology Transfer
-- RE2 Partners with the Space and Naval Systems Center Pacific to validate
open architecture and interoperability for EOD robots --
Crowdfunding Projects For April
Here are a few projects we think are worth looking into. Be careful... it is crowdfunding.
U-Kart Robotic Vehicle Platform Wins 2016 Innovation Award
FTR Systems introduced a development platform for building robotic electric vehicles at the 2016 Electric Vehicle Show in Taiwan. The robot kit won a bronze medal as part of the Innovation Awards.
Cheetah Mobile Hosts Summit for Global App Developers; Announces Data-driven Content Strategy along with $50M Investment in Robotics
Three-year plan focuses on combining big data insights to surface new online content; Cheetah Robotics investment arm to advance deep learning and automation.
Bring 3D printed robots to life with 'Ziro' hand-controlled robotics kit
Benedict for 3Ders.org: Tech startup ZeroUI, based in San Jose, California, has launched an Indiegogo campaign for Ziro, the “world’s first hand-controlled robotics kit”. The modular kit has been designed to bring 3D printed creations to life, and has already surpassed its $30,000 campaign goal.
It would be fair to say that the phenomenon of gesture recognition, throughout the wide variety of consumer electronics to which it has been introduced, has been a mixed success. The huge popularity of the Nintendo Wii showed that—for the right product—users were happy to use their hands and bodies as controllers, but for every Wii, there are a million useless webcam or smartphone functions, lying dormant, unused, and destined for the technology recycle bin. Full Article:
Early-Stage VC Becomes Most Aggressive Investor in Robotics and Machine Learning Space
Comet Labs Closes 10 Investments within Six Months
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Mobile Robots - Featured Product
ElectroCraft's Motion Control for Mobile Robots
ElectroCraft is showcasing its award-winning mobile robot technology including their powerful and compact wheel drives, high-torque-density brushless DC motors, precision linear actuators as well as servo motor drive technology at a variety of conferences and tradeshows including the Boston Robotics Summit. Robotics Summit is the premier symposium for the sharing of ideas, technology, and market developments for robotic technologies across industries. Beyond a showcase and pitch of product, ElectroCraft is eager to participate in the collaborative discussion of challenges and opportunities that will shape the near and long-term robotic marketplace.
Robotics and Automation - Featured Company
Elmo Motion Control Inc.
Elmo has been a motion control technology leader for over 35 years, with millions of servo drives working 24/7 worldwide. Elmo offers complete motion control solutions from design to delivery of cutting-edge servo drives, network-based multi-axis motion controllers, and integrated servo motors. All solutions can be customized and configured using Elmo's proprietary advanced and easy-to-use software tools for any machine in any industry, such as semiconductors, lasers, robots, life sciences, industrial automation, AGV, and more. The company employs more than 350 personnel with headquarters in Israel and offices in the United States, China, Germany, Italy, Korea, Singapore, and an additional manufacturing facility in Poland. Elmo has a worldwide distribution network. By advancing motion control with state-of-the-art technology, Elmo makes smart machines even smarter. As of 2022, Elmo is a Bosch Rexroth company.
