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Universal Robots Expands Partnership with MathWorks by Joining Connections Program

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Universal Robots , the Danish collaborative robot (cobot) company, has further strengthened its partnership with MathWorks, the leading developer of mathematical computing software, by joining the Mathworks Connections Program .

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  • Universal Robots , the Danish collaborative robot (cobot) company, has further strengthened its partnership with MathWorks, the leading developer of mathematical computing software, by joining the Mathworks Connections Program .
  • "In conjunction with MathWorks joining UR+ , Universal Robots’ entry into the Connections Program formalizes the organizations’ commitment to helping engineers develop advanced cobot applications and ensures compatibility with new MathWorks releases,” said Jim Tung, MathWorks Fellow.
  • Jesper Kildegaard Poulsen, Senior Director of Digital Ecosystems at Universal Robots, said, "We are delighted to be a part of the Connections Program and to expand our collaboration with MathWorks.
  • For information on the integrated offering from MathWorks and Universal Robots, visit Universal Robots’ Connections Page .

Sarcos Pivots to Robotics AI Software Near-Term Opportunity

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

“The underlying power of what Sarcos offers is in the software we have developed over many years,” said Laura Peterson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Sarcos.

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  • “The underlying power of what Sarcos offers is in the software we have developed over many years,” said Laura Peterson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Sarcos.
  • AI software development contracts with the U.S. Air Force provide funding for the development of the AI software platform and opportunities to test the platform in real-world use cases.
  • Sarcos anticipates bringing a version of its AI software platform, compatible with most industrial robots being sold today, to market in the first half of 2024.
  • “By de-coupling our AI and ML software from our own robotic systems, we believe we can reach a much broader market more quickly.

Innovations in Carbon Capture, Autonomous Robots, Energy Storage, 3D Printing & Drug Delivery Systems 2022: Featuring CMU, Griffith University, University of Antwerp & More - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023

The "Innovations in Carbon Capture, Autonomous Robots, Energy Storage, 3D Printing & Drug Delivery Systems" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Innovations in Carbon Capture, Autonomous Robots, Energy Storage, 3D Printing & Drug Delivery Systems" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • This edition of the Inside R&D TOE features information on the use of novel design platforms for the optimization of autonomous robots used in manufacturing and logistics.
  • The other focal point of the TOE is the development of liposome coated bacterial microrobots for precise drug delivery at tumor sites.
  • The TOE additionally provides insights on the use of photothermal materials employed in surgical dressing during post-operative skin melanoma diagnosis.

ABM Deploys Knightscope Autonomous Robots in Major Parking Facility

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Thursday, December 15, 2022

Knightscope, Inc. (Nasdaq: KSCP), a developer of advanced physical monitoring technologies focused on enhancing U.S. facility operations, and ABM (NYSE: ABM), a leading provider of integrated facility services, parking and transportation management solutions, and electric vehicle (EV) charger installations, today announced the deployment of three Autonomous Robots at an international airport parking facility in the US.

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  • Knightscope, Inc. (Nasdaq: KSCP), a developer of advanced physical monitoring technologies focused on enhancing U.S. facility operations, and ABM (NYSE: ABM), a leading provider of integrated facility services, parking and transportation management solutions, and electric vehicle (EV) charger installations, today announced the deployment of three Autonomous Robots at an international airport parking facility in the US.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221215005181/en/
    ABM Deploys Knightscope Autonomous Robots in Major Parking Facility (Photo: Business Wire)
    The Knightscope self-driving robots will navigate and monitor ABMs parking facility without any human intervention to gather and deliver unprecedented levels of data and actionable intelligence for the airport operations team to assist in making smarter, safer, and faster decisions.
  • The overall experience is critical, and this new technology pilot works to further integrate and streamline the parking facility operations.
  • Knightscope (Nasdaq: KSCP), is an advanced security technology company based in Silicon Valley that builds fully autonomous security robots that deter, detect and report.

Valcor Releases New White Paper on Bi-Stable Brakes in Autonomous Robots

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Wednesday, August 10, 2022

SPRINGFIELD, N.J., Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Valcor Engineering Corporation, a world-class designer and manufacturer of custom precision fluid and motion controls for space, aircraft, nuclear, and scientific/industrial industries, has just released a new white paper entitled "Putting the Brakes on Mobile and Autonomous Robots."

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  • This paper discusses the history of mobile and autonomous robots and how bi-stable brakes can play a role in conserving battery power.
  • SPRINGFIELD, N.J., Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Valcor Engineering Corporation, a world-class designer and manufacturer of custom precision fluid and motion controls for space, aircraft, nuclear, and scientific/industrial industries, has just released a new white paper entitled "Putting the Brakes on Mobile and Autonomous Robots."
  • This paper discusses the history of mobile and autonomous robots and how bi-stable brakes can play a role in conserving battery power.
  • "With the rapidly growing use of battery-powered mobile and autonomous robots, prolonging battery life is crucial to their successful implementation.

Sarcos Defense Awarded New Contract for Collaborative Sensing Platform by Air Force Research Laboratory

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Thursday, May 19, 2022

Sarcos Defense , a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sarcos Technology and Robotics Corporation (Sarcos) (NASDAQ: STRC and STRCW), a leader in the development of robots that augment humans to enhance productivity and safety, today announced that it has been awarded a new contract (FA8750-22-C-1005) by Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) for the development of a collaborative sensing platform for the detection, tracking, and classification of time-critical objects in dynamic adversarial environments to benefit the Department of Defense (DoD).

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  • Sarcos Defense , a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sarcos Technology and Robotics Corporation (Sarcos) (NASDAQ: STRC and STRCW), a leader in the development of robots that augment humans to enhance productivity and safety, today announced that it has been awarded a new contract (FA8750-22-C-1005) by Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) for the development of a collaborative sensing platform for the detection, tracking, and classification of time-critical objects in dynamic adversarial environments to benefit the Department of Defense (DoD).
  • Sarcos expects this research to continue to benefit its commercial robotics products, particularly its Cybernetic Training for Autonomous Robots (CYTAR) AI platform, which Sarcos is also working with AFRL to develop.
  • This research is critically important to the DoD and may have significant benefits to our overall U.S. defense operations, said Dr. Peter Zulch, Air Force Research Labs.
  • These forward-looking statements are based on Sarcos managements current expectations and beliefs, as well as a number of assumptions concerning future events.

Sarcos Technology and Robotics Corporation to Acquire RE2, an Award-Winning Developer of Intelligent Mobile Manipulation Systems

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Monday, March 28, 2022

This transaction brings together two leading commercial robotics teams focused on industrial robotic technologies that improve worker safety and productivity.

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  • This transaction brings together two leading commercial robotics teams focused on industrial robotic technologies that improve worker safety and productivity.
  • RE2s proven track record serving government and commercial customers makes it an ideal addition to the Sarcos team.
  • We are delighted to welcome the RE2 team to Sarcos, said Kiva Allgood, President and CEO, Sarcos.
  • Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, Professional Corporation is acting as legal counsel and PJT Partners is acting as financial advisor to Sarcos.

FANUC America and the Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC) Agree to Co-market the Stackability of Their Certifications to Meet the Shortage of Skilled Industrial Robotics and Automation Operators

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Thursday, November 18, 2021

Both organizations offer their certification assessments through NOCTI/Nocti Business Solutions (NBS), the well-established leader in industry-developed and recognized Certification Assessments.

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  • Both organizations offer their certification assessments through NOCTI/Nocti Business Solutions (NBS), the well-established leader in industry-developed and recognized Certification Assessments.
  • This partnership creates a streamlined approach for schools and industry partners when administering the certifications.
  • FANUC offers industry 4.0 Connected Smart Manufacturing occupational pathways and stackable certifications beginning with the FANUC Certified Robot-Operator (FCR-O1 & FCR-O2) to develop entry- level skills for exciting careers in robotics and automation.
  • The objective is to align students and job seekers on a pathway to become advanced automation operators, technicians, systems integration specialist, or engineers.

New Study from StrategyR Highlights a $6.8 Billion Global Market for Inspection Robots by 2026

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Tuesday, October 19, 2021

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- A new market study published by Global Industry Analysts Inc., (GIA) the premier market research company, today released its report titled "Inspection Robots - Global Market Trajectory & Analytics" .

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- A new market study published by Global Industry Analysts Inc., (GIA) the premier market research company, today released its report titled "Inspection Robots - Global Market Trajectory & Analytics" .
  • Geographies:World; United States; Canada; Japan; China; Europe (France; Germany; Italy; United Kingdom; and Rest of Europe); Asia-Pacific; Rest of World.
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    Amid the COVID-19 crisis, the global market for Inspection Robots estimated at US$2.7 Billion in the year 2020, is projected to reach a revised size of US$6.8 Billion by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 16.6% over the analysis period.
  • Global Industry Analysts, Inc., ( www.strategyr.com ) is a renowned market research publisher the world`s only influencer driven market research company.

Sarcos Defense and BAE Systems Partner on Contract for Air Force Research Laboratory

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Monday, August 16, 2021

Sarcos and BAE Systems FAST Labs were awarded a $1.699M contract by AFRL (Rome, NY) to work on a Collaborative Sensing platform (BAA FA8750-20-S-7014).

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  • Sarcos and BAE Systems FAST Labs were awarded a $1.699M contract by AFRL (Rome, NY) to work on a Collaborative Sensing platform (BAA FA8750-20-S-7014).
  • We look forward to seeing the results of this research project and the potential impact it may have on our U.S. defense operations, said Dr. Peter Zulch, Air Force Research Labs.
  • Cleared for public release by the Air Force Research Laboratory, Case Number AFRL-2021-2504.
  • Sarcos Defense, based in Salt Lake City, Utah, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sarcos Robotics, a leader in robotic systems that augment humans to enhance productivity and safety.