Autonomy

Serco Awarded New $68 Million Contract to Support Navy's Unmanned Maritime Systems

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Thursday, December 7, 2023
System, Research, United States Navy, Autonomy, Navy, Architecture, Serco, Engineering, Engine department, Safety, Ship, Shipbuilding

Under this new program, the Company will assist the U.S. Navy with the development and testing of autonomous driving for unmanned surface vessels.

Key Points: 
  • Under this new program, the Company will assist the U.S. Navy with the development and testing of autonomous driving for unmanned surface vessels.
  • Under the contract, Serco will deliver services and products in support of autonomy and vessel control systems including systems integration, configuration management, and software development of autonomous systems.
  • In addition, the Company shall provide services in support of testing and evaluation of unmanned maritime systems for future deployment into fleet operations.
  • The NSWCCD's Naval Architecture and Engineering Department (Code 80) is the Navy's lead organization for research, engineering, and design of surface ships, submarines, combatant craft, and unmanned systems.

AgEagle to Provide Secure Drones Using SEALSQ Certified Secure Element for Defense and Public Safety Applications

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Monday, November 20, 2023
IOP, NDAA, Partnership, Unmanned aerial vehicle, ISR, 32X, Blue, Government, UAS, Common Criteria, Criterion, PKI, Semiconductor, HD, Intelligence, Privacy, Defense Innovation Unit, NIST, Autonomy, LAES, Growth, GCS, Bronchopulmonary segment, Post-quantum cryptography, Surveying

In September 2023, AgEagle launched the eBee VISION, a cyber secure Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) designed for Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions.

Key Points: 
  • In September 2023, AgEagle launched the eBee VISION, a cyber secure Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) designed for Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions.
  • The eBee VISION embeds a SEALSQ Secure Element which is NIST FIPS140-2 Level 3 compliant and Common Criteria EAL5+ certified.
  • These robust cybersecurity features, added to its unique operational capabilities, make the eBee VISION perfectly suitable to conduct public safety and defense applications.
  • Key sectors such as public safety, security, defense, and inspection are at the forefront of this growth, most of them demanding robust privacy, encryption and security features.

Commercial Real Estate Investment Firm Signs Contract for Knightscope K5 ASR

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Thursday, December 28, 2023
Robotics, Public Policy, Government, Public Safety, Security, Technology, Telecommunications, Software, ASR, Knightscope, Autonomy, Multimedia, National Retail Federation

Knightscope, Inc. [Nasdaq: KSCP] (“Knightscope” or the “Company”), a leading developer of autonomous security robots and blue light emergency communication systems, today announces a new contract for its 5th Generation K5 Autonomous Security Robot ("ASR") from a privately owned, Miami-based real estate investment company.

Key Points: 
  • Knightscope, Inc. [Nasdaq: KSCP] (“Knightscope” or the “Company”), a leading developer of autonomous security robots and blue light emergency communication systems, today announces a new contract for its 5th Generation K5 Autonomous Security Robot ("ASR") from a privately owned, Miami-based real estate investment company.
  • The K5 ASR will patrol a retail shopping center in Kansas City, Missouri.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231228709985/en/
    5th generation Security Robot hired to protect Kansas City, MO shopping center.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    Ensuring adequate physical security in a commercial real estate setting is not only a key ingredient to protecting the portfolio, but also essential to maximizing and maintaining tenant occupancy as well as improving long-term property values.

Texas Transportation Provider Expands Use of Knightscope Technologies

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Wednesday, December 27, 2023
Robotics, Security, Technology, Transport, Public Transport, Hardware, Knightscope, Multimedia, GPS, Tower, Human, Autonomy, Communication, Mobile phone

Knightscope, Inc. [Nasdaq: KSCP] (“Knightscope” or the “Company”), a leading developer of autonomous security robots and blue light emergency communication systems, today announces an expansion contract for 3 K1 Blue Light Towers with a public transportation provider located in Texas, bringing the total number of Towers purchased to 13.

Key Points: 
  • Knightscope, Inc. [Nasdaq: KSCP] (“Knightscope” or the “Company”), a leading developer of autonomous security robots and blue light emergency communication systems, today announces an expansion contract for 3 K1 Blue Light Towers with a public transportation provider located in Texas, bringing the total number of Towers purchased to 13.
  • In addition, contracts for the Knightscope Emergency Management System (“KEMS”) , a full-service maintenance program and a 2-year voice and data plan were signed to cover all 13 devices.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231227299520/en/
    Texas Transportation Provider Expands Use of Knightscope Technologies (Photo: Business Wire)
    This client operates bus, paratransit services and a commuter rail system that serves a large city and several suburbs in multiple counties of central Texas.
  • Knightscope’s Blue Light Towers provide those passengers with familiar, highly visible points to establish reliable, one-touch communication with emergency services.

dSPACE at CES 2024: New Solutions for Data-Driven Development, Simulation, and Validation of Electric and Self-Driving Cars

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Automotive, Vehicle Technology, Data Management, Technology, Sports, Automotive Manufacturing, Events, Concerts, Manufacturing, Consumer, General Automotive, Entertainment, Motor Sports, Batteries, Other Automotive, Autonomous Driving, Vehicles, University, Software, Education, Hardware, Electronic Design Automation, Graviton, HIL, Multimedia, AWS, Smart, Computer-integrated manufacturing, Acquisition, Electronics, AWS Graviton, Indy Autonomous Challenge, ADAS, DSpace, Autonomy, BMS, Las Vegas Convention Center, LVCC, IAC, ARM, VEOS, Safety, Data management, CES, Data collection, Environment, Electric battery

At CES 2024 , dSPACE will show how electric and self-driving cars can get on the road faster with innovative development, simulation, and validation solutions.

Key Points: 
  • At CES 2024 , dSPACE will show how electric and self-driving cars can get on the road faster with innovative development, simulation, and validation solutions.
  • dSPACE demonstrates a modular system design for the testing of battery management systems (BMS) that enables the testing of modern BMS.
  • At CES, dSPACE will demonstrate how logical scenarios generated from measurement data can then be used for scenario-based testing in SIMPHERA.
  • To this end, dSPACE is working with AWS to offer an end-to-end solution based on dSPACE VEOS and AWS Graviton .

Macnica Showcases Automotive Solutions of the Future at CES 2024

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Saturday, December 23, 2023
EEG, GAMA, Research, Oscillation, Exhibition, Autonomy, CES, EV, Rare-earth element

YOKOHAMA, Japan, Dec. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Headquartered in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan, and under the leadership of President Kazumasa Hara, Macnica is set to exhibit at CES 2024, one of the globe's largest technology trade shows, scheduled from January 9 (Tuesday) through January 12 (Friday), 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. The exhibition, themed 'Smart Vehicles for the Future,' showcases Macnica's focal point on mobility-related solutions, inviting visitors to experience the future of mobility firsthand.

Key Points: 
  • The exhibition, themed 'Smart Vehicles for the Future,' showcases Macnica's focal point on mobility-related solutions, inviting visitors to experience the future of mobility firsthand.
  • At CES 2024, Macnica invites attendees to experience mobility solutions through immersive demonstrations.
  • Test drive our simulator, explore remote control demonstrations from Las Vegas to vehicles in Japan, and witness firsthand the solutions Macnica offers.
  • Automotive Pro Solutions: Addressing various data measurement challenges in automotive development, ensuring real-time performance and seamless data sharing among multiple locations.

Appvance unleashes AIQ 5.0, featuring Generative AI V3

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Research, AIQ, BDD, AI, App Store (iOS/iPadOS), Classification, Autonomy

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Appvance, the leader in generative AI for software quality, is excited to announce the launch of Appvance IQ (AIQ) 5.0, a groundbreaking update that marks a significant leap forward in the world of AI-native automated testing.

Key Points: 
  • SANTA CLARA, Calif., Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Appvance, the leader in generative AI for software quality, is excited to announce the launch of Appvance IQ (AIQ) 5.0, a groundbreaking update that marks a significant leap forward in the world of AI-native automated testing.
  • This release features the game-changing Generative AI V3, a comprehensive update that enhances performance, reporting, visual object recognition, and bug-finding accuracy.
  • Generative AI V3 is the result of a decade of research and continued advancements since the launch of AI-native script generation in 2018.
  • "AIQ 5.0 advances Autonomous Testing by taking a revolutionary approach to generative AI that delivers unparalleled levels of productivity, coverage, and defect detection," said Appvance CEO, Andre Liao.

AgEagle to Provide Secure Drones Using SEALSQ Certified Secure Element for Defense and Public Safety Applications

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Friday, November 17, 2023
Common Criteria, Bronchopulmonary segment, NYSE, 32X, Unmanned aerial vehicle, Privacy, HD, IOP, Semiconductor, ISR, UAS, Blue, Criterion, Post-quantum cryptography, Autonomy, Partnership, Growth, NDAA, NIST, GCS, Government, PKI, Intelligence, Surveying, DIU, British Virgin Islands

In September 2023 AgEagle launched the eBee VISION, a cyber secure Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) designed for Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions.

Key Points: 
  • In September 2023 AgEagle launched the eBee VISION, a cyber secure Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) designed for Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions.
  • The eBee VISION embeds a SEALSQ Secure Element which is NIST FIPS140-2 Level 3 compliant and Common Criteria EAL5+ certified.
  • These robust cybersecurity features, added to its unique operational capabilities, make the eBee VISION perfectly suitable to conduct public safety and defense applications.
  • Key sectors such as public safety, security, defense, and inspection are at the forefront of this growth, most of them demanding robust privacy, encryption and security features.

Unico Properties Advances Security at U.S. Bancorp Tower with First Autonomous Security Robot in Downtown Portland

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Monday, December 11, 2023
Technology, Robotics, Hardware, Security, ASR, Safety, Big Pink, BOLO, U.S. Bancorp Tower, Investment, Automatic number-plate recognition, Unico Properties, Multimedia, Look Out, EVP, K5, Autonomy, Work, Law enforcement, Mobile phone, Unico, Knightscope

Unico’s robot is the first autonomous security robot in downtown Portland.

Key Points: 
  • Unico’s robot is the first autonomous security robot in downtown Portland.
  • Nicknamed “Rob,” it provides continuous monitoring and surveillance for the security officers inside U.S. Bancorp Tower.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231211139184/en/
    Unico Properties Advances Security at U.S. Bancorp Tower with First Autonomous Security Robot in Downtown Portland (Photo: Business Wire)
    “U.S.
  • Bancorp Tower is a best-in-class building and it’s our goal to always provide our tenants with a security program that reflects that,” said Keren Eichen, Unico Properties Director of Real Estate Services.

Knightscope Announces CFO Transition, Focuses on Profitable Growth

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Thursday, December 7, 2023
Public Policy, Government, Telecommunications, Audio, Video, Hardware, Robotics, Data Management, Public Safety, Technology, ASR, Hydro Ottawa, CFO, Executive, Yale school, Cox Enterprises, Multimedia, GE Capital, Artificial intelligence, MBA, Yale School of Management, Autonomy, General Electric Company, Software as a service, Loyola University, Workiva, Profitable growth, General Electric, Hedera, ABN-AMRO, Cryptocurrency, Management, Dwivedi, Knightscope

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231206867168/en/

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231206867168/en/
    Knightscope Announces CFO Transition, Focuses on Profitable Growth (Graphic: Business Wire)
    Mallorie Burak, President and CFO, will be stepping down in early January 2024 to pursue other opportunities.
  • This is one of several strategic moves on Knightscope’s path to profitability as the Company seeks to focus on profitable growth, margin enhancements, operational efficiencies and streamlined decision making.
  • With extensive finance and corporate strategy experience, Dwivedi most recently served as the Chief Financial Officer of Nxu, Inc. (NXU).
  • He then led the company’s strategy around capital markets, investor relations, finance operations and corporate growth.