Knightscope said Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program authorization enables government contracts for its security robots.
LIG Nex1 intends to acquire stake in quadruped maker Ghost Robotics
LIG Nex1 and a partner have offered to acquire 60% of industrial and defense supplier Ghost Robotics, which is valued at $400 million.
Gecko Robotics raises $100M Series C extension, adds board members to intensify defense focus
Gecko Robotics, which provides climbing robots and AI to inspect critical infrastructure, has obtained funding and added board members with defense expertise.
New York Drones & Robotics AI Summit heralds growing automation industry
Speakers at the Drones & Robotics AI Summit in New York discussed state and federal support of tech startups, as well as opportunities
Amazon Astro offers security monitoring for small businesses
New Astro Secure subscription provides advanced security features and controls, such as custom patrol routes and scheduling capabilities.
Knightscope launches $10M public safety infrastructure bond offering
Knightscope, a US-based developer of autonomous security robots, is offering a $10 million Public Safety Infrastructure Bond Offering to support its growth and benefit public safety professionals.
Massachusetts legislature to consider bill banning armed robots
This act would prohibit the manufacture, sale, and operation of robotic devices or drones that are mounted with a weapon.
Ascento launches nimble Guard robot with wheel-leg design
Robotics startup launches latest autonomous outdoor security patrolling robot, Ascento Guard, allowing companies to extend security at a reasonable cost.
Gecko Robotics earns $5M Navy expansion contract
This is the second time this year that Gecko Robotics has expanded its inspection work with the U.S. Navy.
Gecko Robotics expands work with U.S. Navy
Gecko Robotics, a creator of wall-climbing robots for asset inspection, announced that it’s expanding its work with the US Navy.
Airobotics acquires Iron Drone assets
Airobotics announced that it acquired the assets of Iron Drone Ltd, an Israeli-based company that creates autonomous counter-drone systems.
Developing policies for cops using robots with lethal force
Paul Scharre, who helped the Office of the Secretary of Defense develop policies around autonomous systems and emerging weapons technologies, joins the show to discuss San Francisco’s police department potentially using robots with lethal force.
In reversal, San Francisco bans police from using robots with lethal force
The issue is being sent back to a committee for further discussion and could be voted on again in the future.
Kodiak Robotics snags $49.9M army contract for autonomous vehicles
The United States Army and the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) awarded Kodiak Robotics with a 24-month, $49.9 million contract in October.
San Francisco will allow police to use robots with deadly force
San Francisco’s Board of Supervisors voted to allow the SFPD to use remote-controlled and potentially lethal robots in emergency situations.
Applied Intuition lands robotics development contract with Army
The Army and DIU have selected Applied Intuition to deliver an end-to-end autonomy software development and testing platform.
Teledyne FLIR debuts SIRAS drone
Teledyne FLIR pairs a radiometric thermal and visible camera payload featuring MSX with an affordable, flexible, and easy-to-operate airframe.
Knightscope continues to diversify security portfolio
Knightscope chairman and CEO said the robotics industry focuses too much on technology and not enough on solving customer problems.
Prosegur Security launches new quadruped patrol option
The company is enhancing its security services by integrating the Boston Dynamics Spot robot with a payload of cameras and additional sensors.
Stratom launches autonomous ground vehicle refueling solution
The Stratom RAPID solution can be configured to refuel any type of fuel, including diesel, gas, hydrogen and electric charging.
ARM Institute releases technology project call
The ARM Institute’s project calls provide funding for projects that bridge the gap between technology and the needs of the robotics industry.
FORT Robotics brings in $25M in Series B funding
FORT plans to use the funding to accelerate the rollout of its machine communications platform, FORT Platform.