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BAE Systems signs agreement to use Airlander blimp for defence operations

E&T

HAV said Airlander could be used for “long-endurance airborne communications and surveillance” with the ability to carry up to 10 tonnes of logistics payload. The Airlander is currently set for commercial production by 2026 and has been positioned as a low-carbon form of air transport.

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Xwing and U.S. Air Force demonstrate fully autonomous cargo aircraft

Robotics Business Review

Source: Xwing A joint program by the U.S. In modern conflict, it’s axiomatic that logistics wins wars. Xwing aircraft involved in USAF autonomy tests. Air Force and Xwing Inc. has demonstrated fixed-wing cargo-carrying capability in a point-to-point flight between two airbases using a specially modified Cessna 208B Grand Caravan.

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Applied Motion Products releases MDX+ low-voltage servo series

Robotics Business Review

Source: Applied Motion Products Applied Motion Products Inc. ” The company claimed that its MDX+ servo series is suitable for manufacturers in logistics, automated guided vehicle ( AGV ), medical, semiconductor, packaging, textile, electronic inspection, and solar industries, among others. AMP’s MDX+ servo drive family.

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Female robotics founders discuss their journeys in the industry

Robotics Business Review

Sources: Diligent Robotics, Adagy Robotics Almost half of all startups that began in 2021 were formed by women, according to human resources cloud software company Gusto. We’re really excited about logistics and manufacturing right now,” Shinkle said. Within the robotics industry, however, it’s a different story.

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Sevensense acquisition to add VSLAM smarts to mobile robots, says ABB

Robotics Business Review

Source: ABB After a challenging year for autonomous mobile robot, or AMR, providers, industry leaders are continuing to consolidate. Collectively, these robots complement each other’s view to form a complete map, enabling them to work autonomously in a rapidly changing environment.” and Germany.” and Germany.”

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LimX Dynamics shows off its CL-1 humanoid’s stair climbing abilities

Robotics Business Review

Source: LimX Dynamics LimX Dynamics designs CL-1 toward general-purpose use LimX Dynamics explained that it uses advanced motion control, artificial intelligence, and proprietary actuators and hardware to achieve dynamic stair climbing based on real-time perception. CL-1 ascending the stairs dynamically.

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AI+3D Vision Platform ‘A Robot Integrator’s Dream’

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The core hardware module is the Mech-Eye industrial camera, which has integrated light sources, sensors and processing. Delegates will be able to see Mech Mind’s AI+3D vision tech in action at the Machine Vision Conference (MVC) , where it will form the backbone of a robot cell for picking multiple SKUs from a bin. Today Magazine.