Locus Robotics, a provider of autonomous mobile robots for fulfillment warehouses, has secured $50 million in additional funding from existing investor Tiger Global Management. The funds will be … [Read More...] about Locus Robotics secures $50 million in additional funding to accelerate global expansion
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Ambi Robotics raises $26 million in Series A funding led by Tiger Global
Ambi Robotics, a developer of AI for highly-dexterous robotics, has closed a $26 million Series A funding round. The investment is led by new investor, Tiger Global Management, and builds on … [Read More...] about Ambi Robotics raises $26 million in Series A funding led by Tiger Global
GUSS offers preview of ‘mini’ version of its autonomous orchard sprayer
GUSS Automation is giving a “sneak peek” at a new compact version of its autonomous orchard sprayer – the “miniGUSS”. The company says the agriculture industry has been asking for this innovative … [Read More...] about GUSS offers preview of ‘mini’ version of its autonomous orchard sprayer
Baidu DeepWay unveils autonomous truck
DeepWay, a Baidu-backed company, has unveiled Xingtu, a smart new energy heavy-duty truck with a computing power of more than 500 teraflops per second and ultra-long-distance sensing capabilities of … [Read More...] about Baidu DeepWay unveils autonomous truck
Berkshire Grey partners with AHS to develop warehouse robotics services
Berkshire Grey, a developer of robotic solutions that automate supply chain processes, is partnering with Advanced Handling Systems, a system integrator of fulfillment and distribution solutions … [Read More...] about Berkshire Grey partners with AHS to develop warehouse robotics services
Manufacturing
Automation in manufacturing: What you need to know
The global industrial automation market is projected to be worth $200 billion. Thanks to technological advancements, it has seen many improvements in recent years and one of the sectors that have … [Read More...] about Automation in manufacturing: What you need to know
5 manufacturing trends to look forward to in 2021
The past year has highlighted the need for sweeping and immediate changes across the manufacturing industry. It has been facing several evolving challenges accelerated by the pandemic. To improve … [Read More...] about 5 manufacturing trends to look forward to in 2021
Several ways on how robotic technology can optimize efficiency in manufacturing
Wondering how robotic solutions support the manufacturing process in the contemporary world? Keep reading this article to discover several ways they do it! Since the industrial revolution, … [Read More...] about Several ways on how robotic technology can optimize efficiency in manufacturing
Current Trends in Automated Manufacturing Lines
A lot has been debated on how the fourth industrial revolution will provide manufacturers with vast opportunities to use advanced tools throughout the manufacturing cycle. While there isn’t a … [Read More...] about Current Trends in Automated Manufacturing Lines
Komatsu to develop zero-emission vehicles for mining industry
Komatsu says it will collaborate with its customers – most notably perhaps Rio Tinto – to develop “zero-emission equipment” solutions for the mining industry. Komatsu, which is a leading supplier … [Read More...] about Komatsu to develop zero-emission vehicles for mining industry
Industrial Robots
Several ways on how robotic technology can optimize efficiency in manufacturing
Wondering how robotic solutions support the manufacturing process in the contemporary world? Keep reading this article to discover several ways they do it! Since the industrial revolution, … [Read More...] about Several ways on how robotic technology can optimize efficiency in manufacturing
Quest Industrial launches new version of its Box Bot
Quest Industrial has launched a new version of its palletizing robot, Box Bot. The company says it is bringing robotic palletizing to more customers and markets with the launch of its new … [Read More...] about Quest Industrial launches new version of its Box Bot
RE2 Robotics launches new robotic arm for outdoor mobile applications
RE2 Robotics, a leading developer of intelligent mobile robotic manipulation systems, marks its 20th year in business with the launch of its newest robotic arm, the RE2 Sapien 6M. The milestone … [Read More...] about RE2 Robotics launches new robotic arm for outdoor mobile applications
ABB upgrades its IRB 1300 robot with new protection for harsh and cleanroom applications
ABB’s 6-axis IRB 1300 industrial robot includes new protection elements that enable it to be used in tough industrial applications and contamination-free production processes. ABB says this opens … [Read More...] about ABB upgrades its IRB 1300 robot with new protection for harsh and cleanroom applications
Mecademic releases new firmware for its tiny robot
Mecademic has released the latest version of the firmware – 8.4 – for its tiny Meca500 industrial robotic arm. The company says this update “prioritizes the features most requested by our user … [Read More...] about Mecademic releases new firmware for its tiny robot
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9 Apps To Automate Your Company Processes
Businesses need to boost productivity and increase their bottom line, to do this you’ve got to save time, and save money. Automation is the key to help your business grow. There are so many … [Read More...] about 9 Apps To Automate Your Company Processes
10 Ways To Improve Your Remote Working Set Up
Working from home can be both a blessing and a challenge, it’s all about your approach, and of course your attitude. To help you make the most of remote life, let’s explore 10 ways to improve your … [Read More...] about 10 Ways To Improve Your Remote Working Set Up
Essential Tips To Keep Your Electric Car In Top Shape
A significant advantage of an Electric Vehicle (EV) is that it requires less maintenance than conventional vehicles. Its components experience minor wear and tear, making it a more innovative … [Read More...] about Essential Tips To Keep Your Electric Car In Top Shape
Sea Machines embarks on ‘world’s first’ autonomous, remotely commanded voyage by an ocean tugboat
In a milestone moment slated to prove that the world’s waterways are primed and ready for autonomous technology, Sea Machines will circumnavigate Denmark on a multi-week 1,000 nautical mile remotely … [Read More...] about Sea Machines embarks on ‘world’s first’ autonomous, remotely commanded voyage by an ocean tugboat
Perks of Localization Strategies for Autonomous Robots
Self-localization for autonomous robots effectively bridges the gap between different phases of perception, cognition, and motion control. Mobile robots are responsible for remarkable achievements … [Read More...] about Perks of Localization Strategies for Autonomous Robots
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Locus Robotics secures $50 million in additional funding to accelerate global expansion
Locus Robotics, a provider of autonomous mobile robots for fulfillment warehouses, has secured $50 million in additional funding from existing investor Tiger Global Management. The funds will be … [Read More...] about Locus Robotics secures $50 million in additional funding to accelerate global expansion
Berkshire Grey partners with AHS to develop warehouse robotics services
Berkshire Grey, a developer of robotic solutions that automate supply chain processes, is partnering with Advanced Handling Systems, a system integrator of fulfillment and distribution solutions … [Read More...] about Berkshire Grey partners with AHS to develop warehouse robotics services
Geek+ and FDL implement robotic e-commerce operations for Athinaiki
Geek+, a manufacturer of autonomous mobile robots, has installed smart sorting robots in the warehouse of Athinaiki, a logistics and transport service provider specializing in last-mile delivery in … [Read More...] about Geek+ and FDL implement robotic e-commerce operations for Athinaiki
ABB launches ‘FlexBuffer’ robotic work cell for e-commerce supply chain operations
ABB is responding to the growing consumer demand for choice and fast delivery with the launch of its FlexBuffer application cell. FlexBuffer brings new levels of flexibility for logistics, food and … [Read More...] about ABB launches ‘FlexBuffer’ robotic work cell for e-commerce supply chain operations
Decathlon to implement PAL Robotics’ StockBot in facilities worldwide
Sports goods giant Decathlon and PAL Robotics have launched a global partnership after PAL Robotics’ StockBot inventory tracking and data collection solution was selected for rollout across Decathlon … [Read More...] about Decathlon to implement PAL Robotics’ StockBot in facilities worldwide
Autonomous vehicles
Baidu DeepWay unveils autonomous truck
DeepWay, a Baidu-backed company, has unveiled Xingtu, a smart new energy heavy-duty truck with a computing power of more than 500 teraflops per second and ultra-long-distance sensing capabilities of … [Read More...] about Baidu DeepWay unveils autonomous truck
Driving will be outlawed for humans by 2050, says IDTechEx
Autonomous cars will match or exceed human safety by 2024, after which they will grow rapidly at aan annual rate of 30 percent, according to IDTechEx’s new report Autonomous Cars, Robotaxis & … [Read More...] about Driving will be outlawed for humans by 2050, says IDTechEx
Hyundai and Motional unveil new robotaxi
Auto manufacturer Hyundai and autonomous vehicle technology developer Motional have partnered to launch a new robotaxi. The all-electric Ioniq 5-based robotaxi is Motional’s first commercial … [Read More...] about Hyundai and Motional unveil new robotaxi
Gatik raises $85 million in Series B funding for its autonomous delivery trucks
Gatik has raised investment of $85 million in Series B funding to “significantly expand North America’s first autonomous middle mile logistics network”. The company says the round was “heavily … [Read More...] about Gatik raises $85 million in Series B funding for its autonomous delivery trucks
Do You Need a Warranty on Your Tesla?
Tesla has sold a few thousand vehicles in the past few years, which speaks to its popularity, but does it speak to its reliability? That is a difficult question to answer. While they are designed … [Read More...] about Do You Need a Warranty on Your Tesla?
Infrastructure
ANYmal helps mining giant Vale to prioritize people in its industry
In a partnership with ANYbotics, Vale highlights its commitment to becoming one of the safest and most reliable mining companies in the world. The results showed that ANYmal helps reduce exposure … [Read More...] about ANYmal helps mining giant Vale to prioritize people in its industry
Sea Machines Robotics signs $3 million contract with US DoD to create autonomous supply stations globally
Sea Machines Robotics, a developer of autonomous command and control and perception systems for the marine industries, has advanced its multi-year agreement with the US Department of Defense. Phase … [Read More...] about Sea Machines Robotics signs $3 million contract with US DoD to create autonomous supply stations globally
Brodmann17 adds ADAS to Peachtree Corners’ Level 3 autonomous vehicle for real-world smart city testing
Brodmann17 has become the first company to add its technology to Peachtree Corners’ Curiosity Lab’s Level 3 autonomous test vehicle. Peachtree Corners says it is one of America’s first smart city … [Read More...] about Brodmann17 adds ADAS to Peachtree Corners’ Level 3 autonomous vehicle for real-world smart city testing
Kuka to implement Nokia 5G SA private wireless networking
Kuka, a manufacturer of industrial robots and automation solutions, will implement Nokia 5G SA (stand alone) private wireless networking at Kuka’s Smart Production and Development Center in Augsburg, … [Read More...] about Kuka to implement Nokia 5G SA private wireless networking
Trustworthy Substation Inspection Robot Requires Low Power, High Performance, and Multi-Interface Fanless Embedded System
A New Generation of Miniaturized, Lightweight, and Modular Wheeled Inspection Robot Powered by DFI Palm-sized Fanless Embedded System in China Wheeled, substation, and intelligent inspection robots … [Read More...] about Trustworthy Substation Inspection Robot Requires Low Power, High Performance, and Multi-Interface Fanless Embedded System
Computing
SafeAI releases ‘first operating system purpose-built for autonomous heavy equipment’
SafeAI, a developer of software for autonomous heavy equipment, has released its SafeAI Autonomous Framework, which the company claims is “the first operating system built specifically for autonomous … [Read More...] about SafeAI releases ‘first operating system purpose-built for autonomous heavy equipment’
Nasa awards Geisel Software grant to develop multi-robot perception
Geisel Software, a Massachusetts-based custom software development firm, has partnered with Fayetteville State University to perform research funded by NASA’s Minority University Research and … [Read More...] about Nasa awards Geisel Software grant to develop multi-robot perception
Fuzzy Logic Robotics raises €2.5 million to ‘put robots in the hands of operators’
The Franco-American start-up Fuzzy Logic Robotics announces a €2.5 million seed round of financing from two European “deeptech” funds: 42CAP, an industry-specialized German fund based in Munich, and … [Read More...] about Fuzzy Logic Robotics raises €2.5 million to ‘put robots in the hands of operators’
Solving AIoT puzzles: Innodisk unites subsidiaries with all-round service
Innodisk, a global provider of industrial embedded flash and DRAM storage is assembling the complex underlying hardware and software technologies needed for an all-in-one AIoT cloud-to-edge solution … [Read More...] about Solving AIoT puzzles: Innodisk unites subsidiaries with all-round service
Automation Must Include a Quality-Driven Mindset
By Thomas R Cutler According to Jason Spera, CEO and Co-Founder, Aegis Software, a quality-driven mindset across every layer of an enterprise, strategically enhances process visibility and … [Read More...] about Automation Must Include a Quality-Driven Mindset
Science
High-energy shape memory polymer could enable robots ‘flex their muscles’
A high-energy shape memory polymer could someday enable robots to “flex their muscles”, according its developers. When stretched or deformed, shape memory polymers return to their original shapes … [Read More...] about High-energy shape memory polymer could enable robots ‘flex their muscles’
Flow Robotics brings its automated pipetting robot to North America
Flow Robotics, a Denmark-based designer and producer of robots for automated liquid handling and the creator of the flowbot One, has established its North American subsidiary, with operations in … [Read More...] about Flow Robotics brings its automated pipetting robot to North America
Scientists research ‘matter waves’ to shine light on post electronics future
Most modern technologies owe their success to advances in electronics. These devices harness the flow of electrons in different ways to create computers, charge batteries, light-up displays, and move … [Read More...] about Scientists research ‘matter waves’ to shine light on post electronics future
Nvidia and USC researchers demonstrate autonomous robotic cutting
Nvidia and USC researchers have demonstrated an innovative approach to Autonomous Robotic Cutting in new work nominated for a Best Paper Award at the Robotics Science & Systems Conference last … [Read More...] about Nvidia and USC researchers demonstrate autonomous robotic cutting
Desolination: Unique energy and water project combines solar power and desalination
A unique, €10 million “Desolination” project, involving 19 partners and 12 countries, aims to develop a “first-of-its-kind efficient coupling of concentrated solar power and desalination … [Read More...] about Desolination: Unique energy and water project combines solar power and desalination
