My 2015 Predictions: Big Deployments, Big Ideas and Big Problems Solved
I see three exciting and significant trends taking place right now that I think will begin to gain some very real traction in 2015.
Precise Automation Introduces a New Collaborative 6-axis Articulated Robot with Integrated Controller and Harnesses
Designed as an intrinsically safe mechanism, it will not injure a user even if it accidentally impacts them at full speed.
BOURBON Announces Fleet Expansion with Three Subsea ROVs
BOURBON has commissioned 3 next-generation Heavy Duty Work ROVs (Remote Operated Vehicle) designed by FMC Technologies Schilling Robotics. Capable of operating at depths of up to 3000 m, these underwater vehicles will be deployed on Multi-Purpose Support Vessels (MPSV) such as the Bourbon Evolution 800 series.
Leading Robotics Innovator Sarcos Acquired by Consortium Led by Sarcos CEO Dr. Fraser Smith and Technology Entrepreneur Ben Wolff
Sarcos LC to commercialize robotics, micro systems, medical device, and sensor technologies
University of Wisconsin-Madison Researchers Play Key Role in Improving Robotic Manufacturing
Some industrial robots are hulking, highly specialized pieces of machinery that are cordoned off by cages from human factory workers.
Jeff Yorsz Named President of QinetiQ North America
Mr. Yorsz will oversee all aspects of strategy and operations.
ABB - AC500 PM595 Advanced PLC Addresses Emerging Challenges in Machinery Control
The new AC500 PM595 Machinery Controller is optimized for robust, high performance industrial contro.
Jigabot and Quadrocopter to Host #DRONEDANCE: The Panel About Drones and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) at the Sundance Film Festival Jan. 25, 2015
The #Dronedance panel will discuss the ways film, TV and sports will be using UAVs and Jigabots AIMe, a robotic camera auto-framing system, in the future. Movie studios, independent filmmakers, producers, videographers, actors and other professionals will learn the latest about this emerging industry.
2015 RIA Board of Directors Election Results Announced
"Its an exciting time for the robotics industry and RIA membership is at a record number."
UPGRADED ATLAS ROBOT TO GO WIRELESS AS THE STAKES ARE RAISED FOR THE DARPA ROBOTICS CHALLENGE FINALS
Expanded $3.5 million prize structure will reward progress made by DRC teams
Trimble Adds Analytic Tool for Determining Field Profitability in its Connected Farm Solution; Introduces New Field Record-Keeping App
New Feature Enables Increased Financial Awareness by Enabling
Growers to Easily Determine Profitability of their Fields and Crops
DARPA Reveals Upgrades To Its Atlas Robot
From DARPA:
The teams using the DARPA-developed Atlas robot got their first look at the newly upgraded system during a technical shakeout the week of January 12th in Waltham, Mass. The upgraded Atlas is 75 percent new—only the lower legs and feet were carried over from the original design. Lighter materials allowed for inclusion of a battery and a new pump system with only a modest increase in overall weight; the upgraded robot is 6-foot-2 (1.88 meters) and weighs 345 pounds (156.5 kilograms).
The most significant changes are to the robot’s power supply and pump. Atlas will now carry an onboard 3.7-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery pack, with the potential for one hour of “mixed mission” operation that includes walking, standing, use of tools, and other movements. This will drive a new variable-pressure pump that allows for more efficient operation... ( full details )
Rugged XMC from Aitech Simultaneously Delivers Independent Video Streams in Separate Output Formats
AMD six-head GPU provides M596 with high-performance, versatile processing
Promote the Leaping Development of Robotics
Lead the Deepening Transform of Manufacture
Worcester Polytechnic Institute Awarded $4.4 Million to Help Bolster the Nation's Cybersecurity Workforce
The university will train the next generation of domestic cybersecurity professionals to help fill a growing national demand for experts and address increasing threats to the nations critical infrastructure
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