Weekend Roundup: November 13, 2020
This Week in the Unmanned Systems and Robotics World.
Weekend Roundup: November 6, 2020
This Week in the Unmanned Systems and Robotics World.
BAE Systems awarded multiple contracts to develop key tech for Army’s A-Team program
The U.S. Army has awarded BAE Systems multiple contracts to develop key technologies for its Advanced Teaming Demonstration Program (A-Team).
Milrem Robotics demonstrates THeMIS UGV to Italian Army
This week, Milrem Robotics demonstrated its autonomous THeMIS UGV to the Italian Army. The company also launched a new program to assess and analyze the implementation of intelligent systems into the army’s doctrine.
AUVSI Congratulates FAA on BEYOND Program
Media Contact: Jackie Beckwith, jbeckwith@auvsi.orgFor Immediate Release: October 30, 2020 AUVSI Congratulates FAA on BEYOND Program Arlington, Va. - AUVSI applauds the DOT and FAA, as well as all the program participants, for a successful unmanned aerial systems (UAS) Integration Pilot Program (IPP). With today’s announcement of the BEYOND program, building upon the lessons learned in the IPP,... Continue reading
IQ Motion Control launches latest motor module for UAS and robotics
IQ Motion Control, a tech startup that delivers high performance motor modules for commercial UAS and robotics applications, announced the launch of its latest motor module, the Vertiq 6806, on Tuesday, Oct. 6.
SKA Custom Robots and Machines offering interactive robotic experience during Xponential
Although Xponential is taking place in a virtual environment this year, that doesn’t mean that attendees won’t be able to have an interactive experience, thanks to the efforts of engineering consulting and contracting firm SKA Custom Robots and Machines.
GA-ASI conducts captive carry Sparrowhawk sUAS flight demonstrations
From Sept. 16 to 17, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. (GA-ASI) conducted captive carry Sparrowhawk small UAS (sUAS) flight demonstrations.
TuSimple, TRATON Group partner to develop self-driving trucks
TuSimple has entered into a global partnership with the TRATON Group to develop self-driving trucks. One of the world's largest commercial vehicle manufacturers with its MAN, Scania, and Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus brands, the TRATON Group is a subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group.
Jacksonville Transportation Authority welcomes Olli 2.0 AV to its Test & Learn program
The Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) has welcomed the Olli 2.0 autonomous vehicle from Beep, Local Motors by LM Industries and Robotic Research LLC into its JTA Test & Learn program.