Choosing the right garage door is more than just aesthetics. It’s about durability, functionality, and long-term value. Let’s delve into two popular options: roll-up and sectional garage doors. [Read more…] about Roll-Up vs Sectional Garage Doors: What’s Best for Your Home?
Troubleshooting Chamberlain Garage Door Opener Beeping in Charlotte
Chamberlain is a widely recognized name in the world of garage door openers. But like all technological devices, sometimes Chamberlain garage door openers may show signs of malfunction or a need for adjustment.
One such sign is the annoying and persistent beeping sound. Let’s dive into the common reasons for this beeping and how residents of Charlotte can troubleshoot the issue. [Read more…] about Troubleshooting Chamberlain Garage Door Opener Beeping in Charlotte
Orlando and Beep launch autonomous shuttle pilot
The City of Orlando has started a six-month autonomous shuttle pilot program in partnership with Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority (LYNX) and Beep, an Orlando-based provider of autonomous shared mobility solutions.
The autonomous pilot, called SWAN Shuttle (Shuttling With Autonomous Navigation), will provide the city and LYNX data and learnings to guide the city’s transportation strategy on how shared, electric and autonomous vehicles can enhance accessibility, improve the quality of life for residents and ensure the city remains future-ready and sustainable.
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer says: “The City of Orlando believes communities must be connected to thrive, and so we are always looking at new ways to embrace creative, innovative ways to do this. [Read more…] about Orlando and Beep launch autonomous shuttle pilot
Clevon’s T-Mobile powered autonomous delivery robot fleet zooms into smart city Peachtree Corners
Peachtree Corners, one of America’s “first” smart cities powered by real-world connected infrastructure and 5G, says Clevon, an autonomous delivery company, is joining the city’s Curiosity Lab ecosystem.
Clevon’s autonomous robot carriers (ARCs), powered by T-Mobile connectivity, are designed to collect orders at warehouses, retail stores, dark stores and micro fulfillment centers, and then deliver those goods to people and businesses around the city.
Sander Sebastian Agur, Clevon’s CEO, says: “It was only fitting to bring our second major operation here in the United States to one of the most advanced smart city environments in the world at Peachtree Corners. [Read more…] about Clevon’s T-Mobile powered autonomous delivery robot fleet zooms into smart city Peachtree Corners
Blendid expands robotic smoothie kiosk presence on California college campuses
Blendid, a robotic food service solutions leader, has opened its autonomous robotic smoothie kiosk locations at two community colleges in California.
Furthering efforts to expand the reach of Blendid robotic kiosks across US college campuses, two kiosks are opening this week in partnership with the West Valley-Mission College district.
Brad Davis, Chancellor of the West Valley-Mission College district, says: “Our students and faculty deserve easy access to healthy, quick-serve food options across our campuses on any day and at any time. [Read more…] about Blendid expands robotic smoothie kiosk presence on California college campuses
Fernride raises $50 million in Series A funding to scale autonomous yard trucking
Germany-based autonomous trucking innovator Fernride has closed a further $19 million in its Series A funding, pushing the total round amount to $50 million.
This comes as the company strengthens its focus on advancing the transition towards automated and sustainable logistics by creating the world’s leading human-machine collaboration technology.
The funding increase will further cement Fernride’s position as a leader in autonomous, electric trucking by accelerating its growth. [Read more…] about Fernride raises $50 million in Series A funding to scale autonomous yard trucking
Toyota Research Institute unveils ‘breakthrough’ in teaching robots new behaviors
Toyota Research Institute (TRI) says it has achieved a “breakthrough generative AI approach” based on Diffusion Policy to quickly and confidently teach robots new, dexterous skills.
This advancement significantly improves robot utility and is a step towards building “Large Behavior Models (LBMs)” for robots, analogous to the Large Language Models (LLMs) that have recently revolutionized conversational AI.
Gill Pratt, CEO of TRI and chief scientist for Toyota Motor Corporation, says: “Our research in robotics is aimed at amplifying people rather than replacing them. [Read more…] about Toyota Research Institute unveils ‘breakthrough’ in teaching robots new behaviors
Badger Technologies and Stop & Shop stores upgrade Marty the robot
Badger Technologies, a product division of Jabil and provider of robots for retail automation, has teamed up with Stop & Shop, an Ahold Delhaize USA company, to expand its use of Marty the Robot at more than 300 Stop & Shop stores throughout the Northeast.
The robot now conducts product checks to help ensure greater on-shelf availability for customers by alerting store associates when items need re-stocking.
In addition to flagging out-of-stocks, this smarter version of Marty detects misplaced items while continuing the usual task of spotting potential floor hazards and spills. [Read more…] about Badger Technologies and Stop & Shop stores upgrade Marty the robot
ABB plans stunning new robotics hub in Sweden as part of $280 million investment in Europe
Industrial power and automation giant ABB is planning to invest $280 million to expand its manufacturing footprint in Europe and build a stunning new state-of-the-art facility in Västerås, Sweden – the ABB Robotics European Campus.
The Campus will serve as the hub for ABB Robotics’ offering in Europe, providing customers with AI-enabled collaborative and industrial robots, as well as digital solutions to support flexible automation as part of the company’s “local for local” production strategy.
Replacing the existing robotics facilities at the site, the new Campus is planned to open in late 2026. [Read more…] about ABB plans stunning new robotics hub in Sweden as part of $280 million investment in Europe
Autonomous yard trucks market predicted to grow at more than 50 percent a year
The global market for autonomous yard trucks market is forecast to grow at more than 50 percent a year. This is according to a report by technology intelligence firm ABI Research.
The installed base of artificial intelligence-enabled cameras in the yard will reach 11.2 million globally by 2030, and the uptake of autonomous yard trucks will rise significantly at a global compound annual growth rate of 52.7 percent from 2022 to 2030.
Bringing yards up to speed with warehouse and transport digitalization is driving the adoption of established supply chain technologies to help track, allocate, and optimize assets in the yard. [Read more…] about Autonomous yard trucks market predicted to grow at more than 50 percent a year