Day: February 10, 2022
-
Kinova raises $48 million in new financing
Kinova, a privately-held Canadian developer of robotic solutions for the medical and industrial markets, has raised investments totaling C$40 million ($32 million), led by Graham Partners with the participation of Export Development Canada. The robotics company is also pleased to announce the prior closing of an agreement with the Government of Canada under the Strategic…
-
Verizon Robotics and LA Times to ‘enhance storytelling’ with network-connected robots and drones
Verizon Robotics Business Technology, a business unit of telecommunications giant Verizon and one of America’s leading newspapers, the Los Angeles Times, have entered into an agreement to accelerate the application of advanced robotics and other technology from Verizon to expand on the way news is gathered, shared and consumed. Through the engagement, the companies will…
-
New soft robot morphs from a ground to air vehicle using liquid metal
Imagine a small autonomous vehicle that could drive over land, stop, and flatten itself into a quadcopter. The rotors start spinning, and the vehicle flies away. Looking at it more closely, what do you think you would see? What mechanisms have caused it to morph from a land vehicle into a flying quadcopter? You might…
-
KDDI and QYSEA launch ‘world’s first sea-to-air drone’
Japanese telecommunications operator KDDI, commercial drone manufacturer ProDrone, and underwater robotics firm QYSEA have unveiled what they say is “the world’s first sea-air integrated drone”. The innovative vehicle, which has a footprint of less than 1 sq m, was unveiled during a flight showcase at the Hakkeijima Sea Paradise in Yokohama. The “revolutionary” Sea-Air Integrated…
-
Outrider releases ‘fully autonomous’ truck parking system
Outrider, a developer of autonomous technology for yard operations at logistics hubs, has released “fully autonomous” trailer backing capabilities to its fleet. This proprietary technology enables autonomous yard trucks to back trailers into tight spaces with precision and without modifications to trailers. These capabilities are now available as part of the Outrider System, which automates…
-
Autonomous vehicle simulation startup MorAI raises $20 million funding
MorAI, a developer of autonomous vehicle simulation technology, has secured a $20 million Series B funding round. The round includes investment from new investors Korea Investment Partners, KB Investment, and the state-run Korea Development Bank, as well as from existing investors Naver’s D2 Startup Factory, Hyundai Motor Group’s Zero1ne, Kakao Ventures, and Atinum Investment, bringing…
-
Coco delivery robot rolls out in Texas with a view to nationwide expansion
Coco, the LA-based remotely piloted delivery service, has officially hit the streets of Austin, Texas. As one of the nation’s most inventive and diverse food cities, Austin is a clear match for Coco’s more cost-effective, reliable, and traffic-free delivery service. Coco has no plans of slowing its expansion, targeting Dallas, Houston and Miami in the…
-
Humans and robots find synergy working at Hyundai Card factory
When you think of robots, what comes to mind? Big factory machinery or humanoids from a science fiction movie? At the Hyundai Card headquarters located in the finance center of Seoul, employees and robots work together to create synergy. As a leading financial technology company, Hyundai Card has continuously increased robots within the work place.