Robot research initiative

Persistent hosts Wave Relay® Technical Exchange Meeting in New York

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

NEW YORK, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Persistent Systems, LLC ("Persistent"), a leader in mobile ad hoc networking (MANET) technology, held its first Wave Relay® Technical Exchange Meeting (TEM) for the user community at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, in New York City, on October 2-3.

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Persistent Systems, LLC ("Persistent"), a leader in mobile ad hoc networking (MANET) technology, held its first Wave Relay® Technical Exchange Meeting (TEM) for the user community at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, in New York City, on October 2-3.
  • "The Technical Exchange Meeting—which will become an annual event—brought our users together to share their experiences and best practices for the benefit of the community as a whole," said Dr. Herbert Rubens, CEO of Persistent Systems.
  • "We collaborated with users from the U.S. Marine Corps, the UK Royal Marines, law enforcement, as well as our Wave Relay® Ecosystem Partners."
  • Members of the Wave Relay® Ecosystem, an industry alliance of unmanned system, sensor, camera, and software companies all using Persistent's Wave Relay® MANET network both attended and exhibited their network-integrated products at the Technical Exchange Meeting.

Toyota Research Institute Unveils Breakthrough in Teaching Robots New Behaviors

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

LOS ALTOS, Calif. and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Toyota Research Institute (TRI) announced a breakthrough generative AI approach based on Diffusion Policy to quickly and confidently teach robots new, dexterous skills. This advancement significantly improves robot utility and is a step towards building "Large Behavior Models (LBMs)" for robots, analogous to the Large Language Models (LLMs) that have recently revolutionized conversational AI.

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  • LOS ALTOS, Calif. and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Toyota Research Institute (TRI) announced a breakthrough generative AI approach based on Diffusion Policy to quickly and confidently teach robots new, dexterous skills.
  • "This new teaching technique is both very efficient and produces very high performing behaviors, enabling robots to much more effectively amplify people in many ways."
  • Previous state-of-the-art techniques to teach robots new behaviors were slow, inconsistent, inefficient, and often limited to narrowly defined tasks performed in highly constrained environments.
  • Today's news also highlights that robots can be taught to function in new scenarios and perform a wide range of behaviors.

Comtech Names Industry Veteran Donald Walther as Chief Legal Officer

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023

As a trusted advisor, Walther brings nearly three decades of legal expertise to his position as Comtech’s CLO.

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  • As a trusted advisor, Walther brings nearly three decades of legal expertise to his position as Comtech’s CLO.
  • In his most recent position, Walther served as CLO and Corporate Secretary at Robotic Research, a global leader in autonomous driving technology.
  • Previously, Walther served as General Counsel for API Technologies Corp., TopBuildCorp., and Esterline Corporation where he led global organizations like Comtech through transformational change.
  • He is the recipient of multiple industry and leadership awards and is a Six Sigma Green Belt with extensive experience in Strategic Goal Deployment.

Global LiDAR Market to Reach $3.7 Billion by 2028: Easing of Regulations Related to Use of Commercial Drones in Different Applications Drives Growth

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Monday, March 20, 2023

The LiDAR market is segmented into two types of installation of LiDAR, ground-based and airborne.

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  • The LiDAR market is segmented into two types of installation of LiDAR, ground-based and airborne.
  • This growth is attributed to the low cost and less stringent approval criteria for mapping and surveying end-use applications for ground-based LiDAR.
  • The LiDAR market is segmented by services, which includes, aerial surveying, asset management, GIS services, ground-based surveying, and other services.
  • The LiDAR market in the Asia Pacific region is projected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period.

RUDER FINN EXPANDS WASHINGTON D.C. OFFICE WITH SIGNIFICANT NEW HIRES TO SUPPORT HEALTHCARE, FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS, CORPORATE REPUTATION, AND ESG WORK

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Monday, December 19, 2022

Ruder Finn's new office houses more than 20 communications specialists from across the D.C., Maryland, Virginia area.

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  • Ruder Finn's new office houses more than 20 communications specialists from across the D.C., Maryland, Virginia area.
  • Ruder Finn's D.C. office will service anchor clients such as Southwest Airlines, which recently named Ruder Finn as agency of record to advance overall communications and thought leadership.
  • "Public affairs and government relations is a major focus for Ruder Finn," says Kathy Bloomgarden, CEO of Ruder Finn.
  • Wholly owned agencies within Ruder Finn Group include: Ruder Finn Inc., Osmosis Films, Touchdown, Peppercomm, Comunicad, Mantis, RLA Collective, jacobstahl, RF Bloom, and SPI Group.

United States Bus Market Report 2022: Industry Revenue Estimation and Demand Forecast 2021-2030 by Vehicle Type, Body Type, Ownership, Propulsion, Length, Seating Capacity - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, September 1, 2022

Bus Market Report: By Vehicle Type, Body Type, Ownership, Propulsion, Length, Seating Capacity - Industry Revenue Estimation and Demand Forecast to 2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • Bus Market Report: By Vehicle Type, Body Type, Ownership, Propulsion, Length, Seating Capacity - Industry Revenue Estimation and Demand Forecast to 2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Furthermore, the significant demand for school buses promotes the market expansion in the country.
  • Collaborations, partnerships, product debuts, and contract wins have all been used by the players in the U.S. bus market to obtain a competitive advantage.
  • Standard buses had the bigger revenue share in 2021, and the category is expected to continue to dominate the U.S. bus market in the coming years.

AI Experts to Discuss How Artificial Intelligence is Powering Manufacturing at Automate 2022

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Wednesday, June 8, 2022

Today at the Automate 2022 Show and Conference in Detroit, leading experts in artificial intelligence (AI) will discuss how to put AI to use in manufacturing facilities in the keynote panel, AI & Manufacturing - How Artificial Intelligence is Powering the Next Wave of Manufacturing.

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  • Today at the Automate 2022 Show and Conference in Detroit, leading experts in artificial intelligence (AI) will discuss how to put AI to use in manufacturing facilities in the keynote panel, AI & Manufacturing - How Artificial Intelligence is Powering the Next Wave of Manufacturing.
  • Technologists from Accenture, NVIDIA, General Motors, Landing AI and Intel will offer insights and best practices on how businesses can take advantage of AI to enhance their automation processes and improve efficiencies and productivity overall.
  • The synergies among AI and automation technologies are powering the next wave of manufacturing, and we want everyone to feel empowered with this knowledge to move forward after Automate.
  • To apply for a press pass, visit https://www.automateshow.com/form.cfm?form_id=151
    The Association for Advancing Automation (A3) is the leading global advocate for the benefits of automating.

RR.AI Names Joseph Putney as Company’s First Chief Technology Officer

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Wednesday, May 25, 2022

RR.AI , a global leader in autonomous driving technology, today announced the appointment of Joseph Putney as the companys first Chief Technology Officer.

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  • RR.AI , a global leader in autonomous driving technology, today announced the appointment of Joseph Putney as the companys first Chief Technology Officer.
  • In this role, Mr. Putney will be overseeing the engineering and technology development for Robotic Research and its recently launched commercial division, RR.AI.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220525005653/en/
    RR.AI Names Joseph Putney as Companys First Chief Technology Officer (Photo: Business Wire)
    Joe Putney has been integral to the growth of Robotic Research and we are thrilled to have him leading us into the future, said Alberto Lacaze, chairman and CEO of Robotic Research and RR.AI.
  • In this new role, I look forward to expanding and enhancing our technology for both the commercial and defense spaces, said Joseph Putney, chief technology officer, RR.AI.

The GAUSSIN Group and Its European Distributor BLYYD Announce That the ATM 38T FULL ELEC Has Passed the One Million Kilometer Mark

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Tuesday, May 10, 2022

Today, the fleet of ATMs operating on logistics sites that are increasingly eco-responsible has passed the one million kilometer mark.

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  • Today, the fleet of ATMs operating on logistics sites that are increasingly eco-responsible has passed the one million kilometer mark.
  • An ATM has a 24-hour autonomy thanks to the "battery swapping" option, an invention patented by GAUSSIN that allows to swap batteries on an ATM in only 3 minutes.
  • This means that the vehicle is not immobilized while the battery is being charged, resulting in a 99.5% availability rate.
  • GAUSSIN does not undertake to update any forward-looking information or statements, subject to applicable regulations, in particular articles 223-1 et seq.

Oshkosh Corporation Invests in Robotic Research to Build Upon Autonomy and Robotics Capabilities

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Tuesday, April 26, 2022

Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK), a leading innovator of mission-critical vehicles and essential equipment, and Robotic Research, a global leader in autonomous mobility and Advance Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) solutions, announced today a strategic partnership and an Oshkosh Corporation investment in Robotic Research to accelerate its innovation and autonomy offerings.

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  • Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK), a leading innovator of mission-critical vehicles and essential equipment, and Robotic Research, a global leader in autonomous mobility and Advance Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) solutions, announced today a strategic partnership and an Oshkosh Corporation investment in Robotic Research to accelerate its innovation and autonomy offerings.
  • The companies began working together in 2017 on autonomy programs for the U.S. Department of Defense Oshkosh is now expanding their relationship with Robotic Research, whose robotics and autonomous driving technologies align well with Oshkosh products and use cases.
  • With this strategic partnership, we position ourselves for continued growth within these critical and groundbreaking technologies, said John C. Pfeifer, Oshkosh Corporation president and chief executive officer.
  • Robotic Research is a global technology company that has delivered autonomous mobility and robotics solutions to the defense sector for two decades.