ASTM’s F45.07 Robotics Applications Subcommittee will initially focus on robot uses in solar, construction, and agricultural sectors.
Making it easier to compare robot manipulation research
UMass Lowell researchers are creating a program called the Collaborative Open-source Manipulation Performance Assessment for Robotics Enhancement.
ASTM International names new president, continues robotics standards work
ASTM International, which develops standards for robot and other technologies, named Andrew G. Kireta Jr. as its president.
U.S. Robotics Roadmap calls for white papers for revision
The U.S. Robotics Roadmap is a guide to where robotics is going for government and industry. The team behind it is seeking community participation for the next revision.
Waypoint Robotics provides mobile manipulation platform to MassTLC 5G Robotics Challenge
In the MassTLC 5G Robotics Challenge, teams are working to develop robots for industrial and other uses. They will have access to resources from Ericsson, Verizon, and Waypoint Robotics.