Weekend Roundup: December 4, 2020
This week (and last) in the Unmanned Systems and Robotics World.
News
RE2 Robotics secures patent for invention of fluid rotary joint that can be used in robotic arms
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has issued RE2 Robotics a patent for the invention of a fluid rotary joint that is capable of precise positioning while being driven by both fluids and gasses, including water, hydraulic fluid, and air.
Velodyne Lidar, Ford Otosan collaborating to develop and test autonomous heavy commercial trucks
Velodyne Lidar and Ford Otosan will work together on product development and testing of autonomous heavy commercial trucks.
Velodyne Lidar, Ford Otosan collaborating to develop and test autonomous heavy commercial trucks
Velodyne Lidar and Ford Otosan will work together on product development and testing of autonomous heavy commercial trucks.
Drone Harmony decides to embed its flight mapping solutions with Altitude Angel’s market-leading data
Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) technology provider Altitude Angel has announced that software company Drone Harmony has opted to equip its flight mapping solutions with Altitude Angel’s market-leading data.
Conversations with AUVSI: Miso Robotics
In the fourth edition of “Conversations with AUVSI,” Buck Jordan, president and chairman of Miso Robotics, took the time to answer some questions about Miso Robotics’ background, the company's robotic kitchen assistant, Flippy, and the company’s various partnerships with different restaurants and kitchens.
Gatik, Loblaw partner to launch Canada’s first autonomous delivery fleet
Autonomous technology company Gatik has announced a multi-year partnership with Canada’s largest retailer, Loblaw Companies Limited, to deploy a fleet of autonomous delivery vehicles in Toronto, Ontario. This will be Canada's first autonomous delivery fleet.
Advanced Navigation releases High-Performance, Ultra-Compact Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU)
Advanced Navigation releases High-Performance, Ultra-Compact Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) Advanced Navigation is pleased to introduce Motus 2, the second generation of their ultra-high performance MEMS IMU. Motus 2 pushes the performance boundaries of MEMS gyroscope technology to offer performance greater than many FOG systems in a tiny form factor, ideal for unmanned systems. Advanced Navigation's... Continue reading
Drones replaced helicopters in the inspection of Skagerak Nett’s entire power grid in Hjartdal municipality
Drones replaced helicopters in the inspection of Skagerak Nett’s entire power grid in Hjartdal municipality STAVANGER, Norway, 16 November 2020 – KVS Technologies has successfully completed a drone inspection of Skagerak Nett’s high-voltage power grid in Hjartdal municipality in Telemark, Norway. The entire grid comprising 1206 masts was inspected by fully-electric drones, making it the... Continue reading
Walmart, Intel partner to bring holiday drone light show to communities across U.S.
In an effort to uplift families following an unprecedented 2020, Walmart has announced the “Walmart Holiday Drone Light Show,” which the retail giant describes as “an all-new magical experience that brings the joy and wonder of the holiday season to the skies of select communities across the country, and to all families through a special live-streamed event.”