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EPC Launches New Bidirectional Converter for eMobility Battery Packs

EPC (Efficient Power Conversion) has announced the availability of its EPC9165, a 2 kW, two-phase 48V-14V bidirectional converter designed for high-density and high-power 48V battery packs, such as those required for eMobility and light mobility vehicles. The converter operates with 97% peak efficiency in a small footprint, with scalable options. Two converters can be paralleled for 4 kW, three converters for 6Kw, or only one phase can be used for 1 kW.

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Orbex Launches Ultra-Small Pancake-Style Gimbal Motors

Orbex Group, which produces high-performance slip rings and electric motors for OEM applications including industrial automation, has announced a line of ultra-compact, high-performance gimbal motors. Featuring a pancake-style form factor, the motors are wound to operate at low speeds typical for gimbals, while exhibiting a high torque constant for fast response when needed. Orbex said the new gimbal motors are engineered to minimize cogging torque, ensuring smooth rotation for stable imaging or pointing

RoboAds, an artificial intelligence robotics startup that has developed “the world’s first advertising robot,” has announced its latest version - the RA-200. Equipped with three 55-inch 4K digital signage screens, the RA-200 has been designed to maximize the impact of the mobile indoor/outdoor advertising experience. The new robot can navigate on its own and learn its environment, with autonomous features that help it attract attention and engage targeted audiences.

Benteler EV Systems, Beep Inc., and Mobileye (a division of Intel), have announced a strategic collaboration to develop and deploy automotive-grade, fully electric autonomous shuttles for public and private communities across North America. Aimed for first- and last-mile use cases in urban areas, the shuttles are expected to begin production deployments in the U.S. in 2024. The collaboration between the three companies looks to develop and deploy a fully autonomous (SAE Level 4) electric mover for the U.S., designed to meet automotive industry and safety standards for public road use.

Verdant Robotics has announced the expansion of its robots-as-a-service (RaaS) model to ensure access for more specialty crop farmers, as well as meet their demands for more sustainable and profitable growing practices. Since its founding in late 2018, the company has raised $21.5 million to develop its multi-action, autonomous farm robot, which is capable of millimeter-accurate spraying, laser weeding, and AI-based digital crop modeling. WIth its partners, Verdant uses these tools to deliver larger produce, greater yields, and significant savings for farmers.

IO-Link is a low-cost, easy-to-implement communications system designed to simplify connections between large-scale fieldbus or industrial Ethernet networks and sensor or actuator devices located on the factory floor. On one side of an IO-Link master gateway device is an interface to the plant-wide network, while the other side has multiple point-to-point connections to individual sensor devices.

VirtaMed, Memic to Develop Robotics VR Training Simulator
VirtaMed, which develops medical simulation training, has teamed up with medical device company Memic Innovative Surgery to develop a new virtual reality simulator program to support surgeon skills training for the Hominis Surgical System. Hominis is an FDA-authorized surgical robot that features miniature humanoid-shaped arms with shoulder, elbow and wrist joints that provide human-level dexterity and 360-degree articulation.
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Flexiv Launches Robotics Software for Easier Programming
Flexiv, a general-purpose robotics company that develops and manufactures adaptive robots through industrial-grade force control, computer vision, and AI, has announced its Flexiv Elements software, an all-new operating system for robots. The software is designed to provide integrators with new features that simplify complex robotic operations for customized programs to enhance efficiency and productivity. The software features an intuitive graphical user interface, allowing users to program their adaptive robot with drag-and-drop function modules to create an ideal workflow. Capable of generating applications that incorporate fine force control and AI, and with several existing customizable pre-built plans, Elements lets users work faster and accomplish more.
Knightscope Partners With Allied Universal to Distribute Security Robots
Knightscope, which develops physical security technologies through robotics, has announced a strategic partnership with Allied Universal, a security and facility services company with $20 billion in revenues and more than 800,000 employees worldwide. The partnership will provide autonomous security robots (ASRs) to Allied’s U.S.-based customers to help them deter crime, enhance situational awareness and improve security professional’s safety.
Jamba, Blended Expand Robotic Smoothie Pilots in Georgia
Jamba and Blendid have announced the addition of two new autonomous robotic kiosk locations in Georgia: Georgia College in Milledgeville, Ga., and Kennesaw State University in Marietta. The new locations expand beyond the company’s current pilot locations in a shopping mall and big box retailer. The companies said they will continue to explore more kiosks in several non-traditional venues, such as gyms, hospitals, airports, and more. The Blendid system leverages machine learning, robotics, and artificial intelligence to create accessible nutritious food options made on-demand, and customized to meet lifestyle and taste preferences of individual consumers.
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