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A&K Robotics to test Cruz self-driving mobility pods at Vancouver airport

A&K Robotics’ autonomous mobility pods are all-electric and offer a new way for people with disabilities to navigate busy airports.

July 26, 2024 | The Robot Report

News

Self-driving robotic pods coming to YVR

The new technology, developed by Vancouver-based A&K Robotics, is designed to provide another option for passengers who may need assistance when travelling through the airport.

July 25, 2024 | YVR Airport News

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Self-driving pods to offer mobility autonomy at Vancouver International Airport

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is teaming up with a B.C. company to unveil a pilot program it says is the future of getting around an airport

July 25, 2024 | Global News

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Robotic pods to enhance visitor accessibility at Vancouver International Airport

A&K Robotics’ Cruz mobility pods being tested at Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

July 25, 2024 | Yahoo! Finance

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Vancouver airport launches self-driving mobility robots

People with mobility needs will soon have a new way to get around the Vancouver's international airport. As Lauren Stallone reports, YVR has introduced a new self-driving pod to assist travellers.

July 25, 2024 | CityNews

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New self-driving robotic travel pods coming to Vancouver International Airport

Air passengers in need of mobility and guidance assistance will eventually have access to new self-driving robotic travel pods within the terminal building of Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

July 25, 2024 | DailyHive

News Release

Robotic pods to enhance visitor accessibility at Vancouver International Airport through B.C.’s Integrated Marketplace

Through B.C.’s Integrated Marketplace delivered by Innovate BC, new self-driving robotic pods are being tested at Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

July 25, 2024 | InnovateBC

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Partnership to transform urban mobility with eco-friendly autonomous solutions

Delta-Q Technologies, a supplier of battery charging solutions, and A&K Robotics, the autonomous micro-mobility company, announced a strategic partnership to advance sustainable urban mobility initiatives

July 25, 2024 | EV Engineering + Infrastructure

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Delta-Q Technologies and A&K Robotics Partner to Advance Sustainable Urban Mobility

Autonomous micro mobility is increasingly becoming a part of everyday life.

July 17, 2024 | North American CleanEnergy

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A&K Robotics picks Delta-Q as charger provider for autonomous mobility pods

A&K Robotics’ autonomous mobility pods are all-electric and offer a new way for people to navigate venues.

July 17, 2024 | The Robot Report

News

Delta-Q Technologies and A&K Robotics Partner to Advance Sustainable Urban Mobility

Collaboration showcases British Columbia’s tech innovation and drives economic and sustainability progress toward 2030 emissions targets

July 17, 2024 | Delta-Q Technologies

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“Go Beyond Function”: An Innovator’s Guide To Building Great Technology

The INNOVATEwest interviews A&K Robotics COO & Co-Founder about building a truly impactful business.

June 13, 2024 | INNOVATEwest

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IP Insights: A&K Robotics Is Becoming A Major Player In Micro Mobility

Autonomous micro mobility is increasingly becoming a part of everyday life.

May 29, 2024 | NewVentures BC

Blog

Year In Review and A Look Ahead to 2024

A&K Robotics CEO & Co-Founder, Matthew Anderson reflects on a milestone year and what is next in 2024

December 18, 2023 | A&K ROBOTICS

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'Human-like intelligence': A look at Vancouver's AI-powered robot workforce

A&K Robotics COO & Co-Founder, Jessica Yip, discusses the application of the company’s autonomous mobiltiy pods in airports

October 24, 2023 | Vancouver is Awesome

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How airports can be the epicenter of the robot revolution

APEX discusses the growing use of robotics and A&K Robotics autonomous mobility pods from SXSW 2023

March 16, 2023 | The Airline Passenger Experience Association

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Are Airports the Ideal Testbed for the Newest Technologies?

GovTech examines how automation, like A&K's mobility pods can improve the airport experience for customers and employees alike

November 11, 202 | Government Technology

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Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Self-Driving Pods Boost Mobility

Simple Flying examines how A&K's mobility pods can help travelers reach their departure gates

September 5, 2022 | Simple Flying

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Self-driving pods tested at Hartsfield-Jackson for mobility assistance

AJC looks into the potential of using A&K's autonomous mobility pods at the world's busiest airport

August 31, 2022 | The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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Self-Driving Robot Pods Tested at Atlanta Airport

IOT World discusses the use of A&K Robotics' autonomous mobility solution at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport

August 29, 2022 | IOT World Today

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Airports test self-driving passenger pods

The Robot Report interviews A&K Robotics founding COO, Jessica Yip, on their self-driving technology and real-world applications in airports and beyond

August 26, 2022 | The Robot Report Podcast

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Autonomous micromobility company, A&K Robotics, is trialling its self-driving robot pods at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in collaboration with Southwest Airlines

Airport Industry News discusses A&K's recent pilot at ATL and how autonomous pods can help meet the growing demand for transport assistance

August 26, 2022 | Airportindustry News

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Atlanta Airport and Southwest Airlines trial self-driving robot pods

Airport Technology overviews the A&K's lastest pilot testing with the Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport and Southwest Airlines

August 26, 2022 | Airport Technology

News Release

Atlanta Airport and Southwest Airlines Test A&K Robotics’ Self-Driving Technology

A&K Robotics, the autonomous micro mobility company, today announced its self-driving robot pods are being tested at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) in collaboration with Southwest Airlines to help enhance the travel experience of passengers with reduced mobility (PRM)

August 25, 2022 | GlobeNewswire

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Provincial government invests $10M into 43 projects to drive innovation in BC manufacturing, supply chain sector

The province invests to drive innovation in BC manufacturing and supply chain sectors

October 21, 2021 | vancouver tech journal

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Canada's new manufacturing era trades dusty factories for robotics, 3D printers

CTV News examines Canada's burgeoning advanced manufacturing industry and the use of automation and A&K Robotics' mobilie robotic platforms

May 31, 2021 | CTV News

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Mobile Dexterous Robots: Robotic arms on mobile platforms create new capabilities for patient care, disinfection, cleaning, and beyond

A&K develops autonomous disinfection robotics leveraging Kinova’s robotic arms

May 21, 2021 | IEEE Spectrum

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Send in the robots: By disinfecting public spaces, these cleaning machines are zapping deadly pathogens

The Toronto Star profiles A&K Robotics' autonomous solution deployed at the headquarters of Global Affairs Canada

April 28, 2021 | The Toronto Star

In the Press

A&K Robotics Autonomous Disinfector Robot Selected for Funding by Advanced Manufacturing Supercluster (NGen)

NGen, the industry-led organization leading Canada’s Advanced Manufacturing Supercluster, co-invests in A&K Robotics-led project to produce mobile dextrous robots with Sanctuary AI to fight the spread of COVID-19

July 6, 2020 | GlobeNewswire

In the Press

The Evolution of Robotics

A&K Robotics self-driving cleaning technology is profiled by ISSA, World's Leading Cleaning Publication

June 18, 2019 | ISSA

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MassRobotics Demo Day

A&K showcases their latest Autonomous People Mover, alongside 23+ companies, selected by MassRobotics, world-leading robotics hub located in Boston

April 30, 2019 | MassRobotics

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BC Business Magazine: Interview with Matthew Anderson

BC Business profiles A&K Robotics' founding CEO, Matthew Anderson on his entrepreneurial journey

March 19, 2019 | BC Business Magazine

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Women and Non-Binary People in Canadian Tech Worth Following

Jessica Yip, COO of A&K Robotics Named Top 80 Women in Canadian Tech

March 8, 2019 | Betakit

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How to Train Your Robot

UBC’s Building Operations staff shares their experience training A&K’s cleaning robots to help them complete some of their daily tasks

February 28, 2019 | UBC Today

News

A&K Robotics Appoints Tom Ryden to Board of Advisors

A&K Robotics is pleased to announce the addition of Tom Ryden to our Board of Advisors. Read More

February 22, 2019 | A&K Robotics

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CPABC Honours A&K Robotics CEO Matthew Anderson with Early Achievement Award

The Early Achievement Award recognizes CPAs who distinguish themselves early in their CPA career through professional achievement and volunteer service, with an emphasis on professional accomplishments.

February 18, 2019 | GlobeNewswire

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Next time you catch a flight you might be chauffeured to your gate by a self-driving vehicle, says Vancouver’s A&K Robotics

CEO & Co-Founder, Matthew Anderson, discusses A&K’s new platform to help move people

October 31, 2018 | Georgia Straight

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UBC grads turn floor-cleaning machines into self-driving robots

Floor-cleaning robots just the start, says Vancouver-based robotics company founded by UBC alumni

October 29, 2018 | Digital Journal

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New A.I. robots will clean campus floors by themselves

CTV News looks at UBC’s adoption of A&K’s self-driving cleaning robots across campus

October 26, 2018 | CTV News

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UBC to unveil innovative floor-cleaning robot developed by former students

A&K Robotics worked closely with UBC Building Operations to develop the technology, which will now be used to clean the same floors the company’s founders once walked as students

October 25, 2024 | UBC News

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Industry expert: Local startup guru John McPherson talks top businesses, tech trends, and more

A&K Robotics named best startup to watch by Vancouver Economic Commission

October 3, 2018 | The Georgia Straight

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UBC Building Operations’ Robotic Floor Scrubber Pilot Comes to Successful Completion

UBC Building Operations pilots A&K Robotics autonomous floor-cleaning system

June 12, 2018 | UBC Building Operations

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B.C.’s Most Influential Women 2018

Jessica Yip, COO & Co-Founder named Most Influential Women in Tech 2018

March 20, 2018 | BC Business Magazine