BOSTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / August 20, 2024 / MassRobotics, the world's leading independent robotics innovation hub, announces the launch of its second MassRobotics Accelerator, in partnership with the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative (MassTech). Following the success of the inaugural program, the upcoming accelerator will continue to support and advance robotics entrepreneurs with bespoke programming, individual mentorship, and immersion in the world-class MassRobotics ecosystem. Applications open on August 20, 2024, and the application deadline is October 25.
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A System of Systems to Resolve Ocean Observation Gaps
National Data Buoy Center Director Dr. William Burnett says what we need is a conglomerate of moored and uncrewed systems working together to resolve observation gaps and grow the Blue Economy.
Saildrone USVs work in concert with other moored and unmanned systems to provide real-time in situ observations of the ocean.
MatrixSpace Awarded $1.9M AFWERX TACFI Contract for Distributed Dual-Mode Mesh Radar for Base Defense
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Tactical Funding Increase (TACFI) Phase II Sequential for low-airspace surveillance for Air Force 87th Security Forces Squadron
FAA reauthorization adds power to UND’s UAS programs
Attendees of the first ASSUREd Safe training program conduct flight tests outside UND’s Ryan Hall, in July 2023. Adam Kurtz/UND Today.
The recent reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration means full speed ahead for uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) and advanced and urban air-mobility research (AAM/UAM) at UND. It also means more opportunities for UAS graduates as well as free training for first responders on UAS operations.
Northern Plains UAS Test Site Spearheads Pioneering Unmanned Logistics, Traffic, Research, and Autonomy Program
GRAND FORKS, ND – In significant collaboration, the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Acquisition & Sustainment (OUSD) has partnered with key North Dakota entities. This project, the Unmanned Logistics, Traffic, Research, and Autonomy (Project ULTRA), supported by Senator John Hoeven, aims to enhance the Department of Defense’s (DoD) capabilities within the National Airspace System (NAS). This partnership brings together Grand Forks County, GrandSKY, the Northern Plains UAS Test Site (NPUASTS), NASA, AFRL, MITRE, and industry leaders in a multi-year effort to develop and advance critical capabilities of the Pentagon.
World's Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Conference
The World’s Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Conference 2024 will be focused on A Glimpse of the future: Vision, Research, Development and Applications challenges. The conference will be dedicated to discussing policies, business, innovation, research, and developing ideas related to this topic.
Volatus Expands Power Utility Drone Inspections with New Multi-Year Contract of up to $60M
TORONTO, ON / ACCESSWIRE / November 1, 2023 / Volatus Aerospace Corp. (TSXV:VOL)(OTCQB:VLTTF) ("Volatus" or "the Company") today announced that they have secured a three-year contract on Oct 24, 2023 with a potential value of up to $60M with a major U.S. Power Utility to provide drone inspection services and reporting on their Transmission and Distribution towers (T&D), expanding the Company's already growing T&D inspection activities in the US. Under the contracts, Volatus will collect and process drone data and perform analytic reporting services. The expected margins from this contract align with our past performance in this services segment.
AUVSI & ASME Launch Collab. for Journal of Autonomous Vehicles & Systems (JAVS)
Date/Time: Wednesday, October 18 at 3:00 – 4:00 pm ET
Webinar Description:
As part of a new agreement between AUVSI and ASME, this webinar presents and explains possibilities and benefits for AUVSI and ASME members to introduce and publish their R&D achievements in JAVS and related ASME conference proceedings, to serve as Editors and Reviewers of JAVS Regular and Special Issues, and to discover new collaborators in academia, industry, and government research agencies to further advance their R&D work.
New for 2024 – AUVSI Resources and Programs to Support Your Business
Date/Time: Thursday, October 19 at 1:30 – 2:30 pm ET
Webinar Description:
You’re investing time and resources – what are you getting for it? Whether you’ve been a member since 1972 or are thinking about becoming a member, join us for a quick tour of the new programs, key resources, and unrivaled community that will support your work to shape the future of autonomy.
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Percepto Survey Highlights Environmental and Safety Risks to Critical Assets Due to Insufficient Inspections of Industrial Sites
Findings from 200 managers and executives across energy and oil & gas reveal most companies are slow to adopt Industry 4.0 technologies for visual site inspections
Austin, TX, March 16, 2023 - Percepto, the leading autonomous inspection and monitoring solution provider, today released survey results exposing the lack of usage of proven, advanced technologies such as drones, robotics and AI to inspect and monitor industrial sites - despite best intentions to keep employees safe and reach environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) goals.