How Ingenuity Helicopter performs state estimation and localizationNASA is eager to share the technical details of its accomplishments, unlike the typical commercial robotics venture trying to outpace…
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Hear the first sounds of Ingenuity flying on MarsPerseverance Rover captured audio of the Ingenuity flying on Mars, adding another new dimension to the historic Mars 2020 Mission.
Ingenuity Helicopter prepping for new demo phase on MarsListen to this article After successfully completing its fourth flight, NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter has a new mission. Having proven…
Ingenuity Helicopter flies faster, farther on 3rd Mars flightListen to this article NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter completed its third test flight yesterday. It flew faster and farther than…
Ingenuity Helicopter completes trickier second flight on MarsListen to this article NASA’s Ingenuity Helicopter successfully completed its second test flight on Mars. This morning at 5:33 a.m.…
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Ingenuity Helicopter needs a software update before first flightUpdate will modify the process by which two flight controllers boot up, allowing the hardware and software to safely transition…
First flight attempt for Ingenuity Helicopter delayedListen to this article NASA delayed the first attempted flight of its Ingenuity Helicopter on Mars. During a high-speed spin…
Ingenuity Helicopter touched down on MarsNASA is one step closer to achieving the first flight on another planet as the Ingenuity Helicopter touched down on…
NASA preparing for Ingenuity Helicopter launch on MarsNASA is preparing to launch its Ingenuity Helicopter on Mars. Ingenuity is a demo to test the first powered flight…
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WTWH Media launches Robotics Week series of digital events
The Robotics Week series consists of three digital events focused on autonomous mobile robots, cobots, and robotics engineering.
rideOS acquired by Gopuff for $115M
rideOS' routing and fleet management technology will enable Gopuff innovate faster, power multi-modal deliveries, and reduce delivery times.
Now Cuisine takes on ghost kitchens and drone deliveries
Automation has moved from smart manufacturing and logistics to fry cooking and salad tossing.
Reviewing the RBR50 Robotics Innovation Awards
A detailed look at some of the more notable winners from the RBR50 Robotics Innovation Awards.
2021 RBR50 Robotics Innovation Award Winners
The RBR50 awards honor technology, business, and market innovations, as well as the robotics and automation organizations worldwide that were responsible for them.
Waymo raises $2.5B for autonomous vehicle development
This is the second funding round for Waymo, a subsidiary of Alphabet, the parent company of Google. In 2020, Waymo raised $3 billion.
FedEx to test Nuro’s autonomous delivery vehicles
The pilot, which will start in April 2021, marks Nuro’s expansion into parcel logistics and allows FedEx to explore various use cases for on-road autonomous vehicle logistics.
Scythe Robotics emerges from stealth, raises $13.8M for autonomous mower
Scythe Robotics launches a commercial, autonomous mower to help improve productivity of professional landscapers.
MiR launches MiR250 Hook for autonomous cart towing
The MiR250 Hook can autonomously connect to and tow carts that weigh up to 1100 lbs.
Dusty Robotics scoops up $16.5M Series A funding round
Dusty Robotics, the Maker of FieldPrinter a construction layout printing AMR, announces their Series A funding
Velodyne Lidar introduces next-gen Velabit sensor
Velodyne's solid-state Velabit sensor now has approximately three times more points per second than the previous model.
Nvidia to acquire high-definition map maker DeepMap
Nvidia has agreed to acquire precision mapping technology provider DeepMaps for an undisclosed amount. The deal adds to Nvidia's growing set of autonomous vehicle technologies.
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The future is AGV
Listen to this article The automated guided vehicles (AGV) market is booming. According to a study by Research and Markets, the global market for AGVs is set to grow by 10.8% by 2026, reaching USD 3.64 billion. The fields of application are manifold, but we show you the Top 3 highest growth markets for AGVs.…
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WTWH Media launches Robotics Week series of digital events
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Optimize workflows with mobile robotics
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Waymo raises $2.5B for autonomous vehicle development
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