Larry Sweet will lead the ARM Institute’s engineering activities and accelerate the transition of advanced robotic manufacturing technologies to industry.
ARM Institute endorses 4 training programs
The Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing (ARM) Institute selected four more training programs to receive ARM endorsement.
ARM Institute opens Florida office
The Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing (ARM) Institute announced that it opened an office in St. Petersburg, Florida.
ARM Institute conducting national AI survey
The survey aims to identify tools, strategies and guidance that should be prioritized to help manufacturers implement artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) solutions for advanced manufacturing robotic systems.
ARM Institute releases technology project call
The ARM Institute’s project calls provide funding for projects that bridge the gap between technology and the needs of the robotics industry.
ARM Institute selects 8 new tech projects
The projects respond to pervasive areas of need in U.S. manufacturing and, specifically, address key Department of Defense (DoD) manufacturing-focused modernization priorities.
ARM Institute creates 3 new leadership positions
The promotion of Arnie Kravitz, Dr. Chuck Brandt and Suzy Teele reflects the increasing diversity of the ARM Institute’s capabilities.
9 robotics projects focusing on COVID-19
The ARM Institute highlights robotics projects focused on several pandemic-related issues, including facility and surface disinfection, COVID-19 testing, PPE production and more.
ARM Institute virtual summit tackles robotics for pandemics and beyond
This virtual summit will highlight the impact, success stories, lessons learned, and outputs from 9 pandemic-focused projects.
ARM Institute addressing lack of skilled labor in U.S. manufacturing
U.S. factories are struggling to find entry-level and skilled workers. The ARM Institute is hoping to solve this with a new initiative.
ARM Institute names first robotics fellow
The ARM (Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing) Institute announced that Jared Glover, CEO and co-founder of CapSen Robotics, has been selected as the institute’s first Fellow. As an ARM Institute Fellow, Glover will execute a technical project to address key challenges that hinder the adoption of robotics for manufacturers. During his ARM Institute fellowship, Glover will…
How Wilder Systems is automating rapid COVID-19 tests
A lack of testing has been one of the biggest challenges to combating the COVID-19 pandemic. Testing facilities often have a shortage of personnel to analyze samples and provide results. Throughout 2020, Americans were turned away from testing centers. Rapid testing is becoming vital to mitigating the spread of the novel coronavirus. Austin, Texas-based Wilder…
Wireless robot charging provider WiBotic joins the ARM Institute
WiBotic, which has developed wireless charging systems for mobile robots, aerial drones, and lunar systems, has joined the Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing Institute.
8 new manufacturing automation projects picked by ARM Institute for $7.5M in funding
The Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing, or ARM, Institute has selected eight new projects focusing on high-value ways to empower U.S. manufacturers using robotics and automation.
9 automation projects for COVID-19 recovery announced by ARM Institute
About $5 million in Department of Defense funding dedicated to projects that advance the use of robotics to respond to current and future pandemics
ARM Institute members to discuss the future of manufacturing in RoboBusiness Direct series
Members of the Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing, or ARM, Institute will discuss the consortium’s focus areas and project selection criteria in this keynote panel in the RoboBusiness Direct series.
ARM Institute picks 5 Robotics in Sustainment projects for military maintenance
The ARM Institute announced the selection of five sustainment projects focused on strengthening U.S. Department of Defense equipment maintenance with robotics.
ARM Institute, which promotes automation and manufacturing, surpasses 250 members
The Pittsburgh-based ARM Institute, a public-private consortium, attributed its significant growth to an increase in interest in robotics during the novel coronavirus pandemic.
ARM Institute gets NIST funding to develop collaborative robots for COVID-19 testing
As part of NIST grants to Manufacturing USA Institutes, ARM Institute member Wilder Systems has received $600,000 to develop the safe use of collaborative robots for laboratory testing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
ARM Institute announces expedited call for COVID-19 technology projects
The Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing, or ARM Institute has issued a call for projects to be reviewed, developed, and executed against performance metrics to develop technologies in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Open Robotics and Boston Dynamics join the ARM Institute
Mobile robot innovator Boston Dynamics and ROS developer Open Robotics have joined the ARM Institute. ARM is working to advance U.S. manufacturing through automation and workforce development.
ARM solicits proposals for projects to mitigate COVID-19 pandemic
The ARM Institute has passed along a NIST call for technology and workforce projects to address the COVID-19 pandemic.