Robotics

BlackBerry Announces Collaboration with AMD to Advance Foundational Precision and Control for Robotics Industry

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Logic, SDP, Embedded, Health care, BlackBerry Limited, Deployment environment, QNX, Software, K26, TSX, Robotics, AMD, BlackBerry, FPGA

NUREMBURG, Germany, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- At Embedded World today, BlackBerry Limited (NYSE: BB; TSX: BB) announced a collaboration with AMD designed to revolutionize next-generation robotic systems by enabling new levels of low latency and jitter, and repeatable determinism. Together, the companies will address the critical need for 'hard' real-time capabilities in robotics-focused hardware with an affordable and powerful platform that delivers enhanced performance, reliability, and scalability for robotic systems in industrial and healthcare.

Key Points: 
  • The platform combines BlackBerry® QNX® expertise in real-time foundational software solutions and the QNX® Software Development Platform (SDP) with heterogeneous hardware solutions powered by the AMD Kria™ K26 SOM that features both Arm® and FPGA programmable logic-based architecture.
  • This combination enables sensor fusion, high-performance data processing, real-time control, industrial networking, and reduced latency in robotic applications.
  • "These are crucial attributes for industries carrying out finely tuned operations, such as the fast-growing industries of autonomous mobile robots and surgical robotics.
  • Together with AMD, we are committed to driving technological advancements that address some of these most complex challenges and transform the future of the robotics industry."

eInfochips Unveils New Aikri Modules and Kits, Elevating IoT Edge Solutions powered by Qualcomm

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Wi-Fi 6, Internet of things, Qualcomm, High fidelity, Robotics, Research, Electron capture, Engineering

This innovative lineup of modules and developer kits is powered by the Qualcomm® QCS6490 processor, setting a new standard for AI-driven edge computing solutions.

Key Points: 
  • This innovative lineup of modules and developer kits is powered by the Qualcomm® QCS6490 processor, setting a new standard for AI-driven edge computing solutions.
  • "Today marks a significant milestone in our journey towards empowering the edge with high-performance, AI-driven solutions," said Sumit Sethi, chief operations officer, eInfochips.
  • "The Aikri-64X-90XX, powered by the QCS6490 processor, epitomizes our commitment to delivering cutting-edge technology that meets the evolving needs of our customers.
  • eInfochips will be showcasing a video collaboration demo based on Aikri QCS6490 at Embedded World, Booth #4A-342, April 9 – 11, 2024.

ADLINK releases Intel® Amston-Lake-powered modules with up to 8 cores at 12W TDP suiting ruggedized edge solutions

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Temperature, COM Express, TSN, Intel, Communication, Time-Sensitive Networking, MIPI, Internet of things, LAN, LPDDR5, Transport, AI, PCI Express, Intel Atom, TCC, Robotics, USB, SMARC, Gracemont, Oklahoma, USB 3.2, HMI, TDP, Type 6, CPU, Computer data storage

SAN JOSE, Calif., April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Summary:

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  • "Built for highly responsive on-device AI execution and at the same time can withstand ruggedized use scenarios, these new ADLINK COMs allow developers to realize various IoT edge innovations moving forward."
  • Utilizing Intel's Gracemont architecture, with broadened cache and memory bandwidth, responsive coding footprint, combined with soldered-down memory and extreme temperature option, the modules deliver superior performance with great efficiency for wide-ranging ruggedized IoT solutions at the edge.
  • For more information about ADLINK COMs, visit the product pages for: cExpress-ASL (COM Express Type 6) and LEC-ASL (SMARC) modules.
  • Stay tuned, as ADLINK is working to offer another COM Express Type 10 module based on Intel Atom X7000RE & X7000C series processors (Amston Lake).

Supermicro Expands Edge Compute Portfolio to Accelerate IoT and Edge AI Workloads with New Generation of Embedded Solutions

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Cloud, HDMI, Temperature, Intel, GPU, Intel Core, Network, Memory, Environment, Internet of things, PCI Express, AI, NANO, DIN, RAM, Intel Atom, Dust, Robotics, Housing, Gigabit Ethernet, Ecosystem, TB, Atom, Total, Video game

SAN JOSE, Calif. and NUREMBERG, Germany, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Supermicro, Inc. (NASDAQ: SMCI), a Total IT Solution Provider for AI, Cloud, Storage, and 5G/Edge, announces a new generation of IoT and embedded systems designed to enhance performance and increase power-efficiency for intelligent applications at the remote edge. With the addition of these new models, including support for the new Intel® Atom® x7000RE processor, Supermicro further enhances its diverse infrastructure solutions to deliver computing and AI performance to the intelligent edge.

Key Points: 
  • With the addition of these new models, including support for the new Intel® Atom® x7000RE processor, Supermicro further enhances its diverse infrastructure solutions to deliver computing and AI performance to the intelligent edge.
  • "Our building block architecture allows us to design and deliver a wide range of AI servers that give enterprises the solutions they need, from the edge to the cloud.
  • "They are depending on our ecosystem to deliver solutions for low-power, price-sensitive, and space-constrained environments that can address the wide variety of workloads across the edge."
  • Addressing the need for an economical solution to run AI inferencing workloads at the edge, Supermicro also introduces the 1U SYS-111AD-WRN2.

Supermicro Expands Edge Compute Portfolio to Accelerate IoT and Edge AI Workloads with New Generation of Embedded Solutions

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Cloud, HDMI, Temperature, Intel, GPU, Intel Core, Network, Memory, Environment, Internet of things, PCI Express, AI, NANO, DIN, RAM, Intel Atom, Dust, Robotics, Housing, Gigabit Ethernet, Ecosystem, TB, Atom, Total, Video game

SAN JOSE, Calif. and NUREMBERG, Germany, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Supermicro, Inc. (NASDAQ: SMCI), a Total IT Solution Provider for AI, Cloud, Storage, and 5G/Edge, announces a new generation of IoT and embedded systems designed to enhance performance and increase power-efficiency for intelligent applications at the remote edge. With the addition of these new models, including support for the new Intel® Atom® x7000RE processor, Supermicro further enhances its diverse infrastructure solutions to deliver computing and AI performance to the intelligent edge.

Key Points: 
  • With the addition of these new models, including support for the new Intel® Atom® x7000RE processor, Supermicro further enhances its diverse infrastructure solutions to deliver computing and AI performance to the intelligent edge.
  • "Our building block architecture allows us to design and deliver a wide range of AI servers that give enterprises the solutions they need, from the edge to the cloud.
  • "They are depending on our ecosystem to deliver solutions for low-power, price-sensitive, and space-constrained environments that can address the wide variety of workloads across the edge."
  • Addressing the need for an economical solution to run AI inferencing workloads at the edge, Supermicro also introduces the 1U SYS-111AD-WRN2.

STRADVISION Enhances Automated Driving Solution with Next-Gen SVNet on Horizon Robotics Journey™ 3

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Monday, April 8, 2024
Horizon, Original equipment manufacturer, Partnership, ADAS, Robotics, Perception

STRADVISION's next generation of award-winning SVNet software, the '3D Perception Network', has been optimized and is now available for OEMs and Tier 1s on Horizon Journey™ 3 solution.

Key Points: 
  • STRADVISION's next generation of award-winning SVNet software, the '3D Perception Network', has been optimized and is now available for OEMs and Tier 1s on Horizon Journey™ 3 solution.
  • The partnership was founded on a shared vision to provide high-quality and cost-efficient driving solutions and is advancing toward a promising business opportunity.
  • The successful optimization of SVNet 3D Perception Network on Journey™ 3 marks another technological milestone and establishes a straightforward path for a swift and seamless transition to the upcoming Horizon Journey™ 6.
  • The Horizon Journey™ 6 series, equipped with Nash BPU™ architecture, offers unmatched energy efficiency and openness.

MDA SPACE DEFINES THE NEXT GENERATION OF ROBOTICS WITH NEW MDA SKYMAKER™ PRODUCT LINE

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Monday, April 8, 2024
Canadarm, TSX, Robotics, Economics, Space Symposium, MDA, Computer data storage

Unveiled at the Space Symposium conference in Colorado Springs, MDA SKYMAKERTM, the world's leading space robotics technology and services, is now available for all missions and applications.

Key Points: 
  • Unveiled at the Space Symposium conference in Colorado Springs, MDA SKYMAKERTM, the world's leading space robotics technology and services, is now available for all missions and applications.
  • "MDA Space has set the global standard in human-rated space robotics for more than 40 years.
  • Full-service mission operations: Customers can reduce operational costs by having MDA Space perform mission operations from our new state-of-the-art commercial mission control centre, leveraging decades of robotics space mission design and mission operations support.
  • For more information, visit mda.space/skymaker or the MDA Space booth #1327 at Space Symposium.

Navy's Submarine Industrial Base and BlueForge Alliance Partner with Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs

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Monday, April 8, 2024
Automation, Organization, Partnership, School, FMA, Welding, SIB, Student, Robotics, Workforce, NBT, BFA, Navy, Management

ELGIN, Ill., April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs®, the Fabricators and Manufacturers Association's charitable foundation, is proud to announce a three-year educational partnership with BlueForge Alliance, a non-profit integrator supporting the efforts of the U.S. Navy's Submarine Industrial Base. This partnership includes a national sponsorship of all NBT Summer Manufacturing Camps to inform and encourage young students of career opportunities specifically in the submarine industrial sector. These camps will assist in developing a skilled manufacturing workforce to support the BFA and SIB mission to build and maintain America's next generation of undersea platforms.

Key Points: 
  • ELGIN, Ill., April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs®, the Fabricators and Manufacturers Association's charitable foundation, is proud to announce a three-year educational partnership with BlueForge Alliance, a non-profit integrator supporting the efforts of the U.S. Navy's Submarine Industrial Base.
  • This partnership includes a national sponsorship of all NBT Summer Manufacturing Camps to inform and encourage young students of career opportunities specifically in the submarine industrial sector.
  • A key piece of the partnership between NBT and BFA involves the development of a new program for the foundation, Submarine Manufacturing Camps.
  • We are honored that the Navy's Submarine Industrial Base and BlueForge Alliance have entrusted us to continue our good work of building the manufacturing workforce for the future," said Ed Dernulc, NBT Foundation director.

IO-Link Wireless Allows for Easier Planning, Added Flexibility

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Friday, April 5, 2024
UL, Wireless, Certification, Robotics, IO-Link, Radio, App Store (iOS/iPadOS), Sale

FLORENCE, Ky., April 5, 2024 Wireless IO-Link adds a new level of flexibility to the Balluff IO-Link portfolio.

Key Points: 
  • FLORENCE, Ky., April 5, 2024 Wireless IO-Link adds a new level of flexibility to the Balluff IO-Link portfolio.
  • "Whether in inaccessible places, in robotics, or highly dynamic transport systems, IO-Link Wireless promises an even more flexible and sustainable application while maintaining system integration and compatibility."
  • IO-Link Wireless is not a replacement for wired solutions but an extension that allows customers to benefit from all the advantages of wired IO-Link solutions wirelessly.
  • IO-Link Wireless is robust and resistant to interference when it is in the vicinity of other systems or other sources of wireless and electromagnetic interference.

Government of Canada announces support for innovative solutions to address labour challenges in the agriculture and agri-food sector

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Friday, April 5, 2024
Automation, ICS, Parliament, Addiction, Mental health, Farmer, Growth, Learning, Social change, Food safety, The Honourable, Controlled-environment agriculture, Human, Plant, Robotics, ISC, Invention, Safety, Food, CEA, SME, Government, Movement

These companies have developed ideas to address challenges such as work productivity, labour shortages, and operational efficiency.

Key Points: 
  • These companies have developed ideas to address challenges such as work productivity, labour shortages, and operational efficiency.
  • -       The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food
    "Through the Innovative Solutions Canada program, our government empowers SMEs to drive innovation and solve challenges.
  • Our government supports these efforts through Innovative Solutions Canada, assisting small and medium-sized Canadian businesses in developing new inventions that are crucial for the sector.
  • We are grateful to the Innovative Solutions Canada Program and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada for their support to develop a market ready solution which we can pioneer in Canada."