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Mark Allinson

Komatsu selects Ouster lidar for its supermassive autonomous vehicles

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Komatsu, which manufactures driverless dump trucks and other equipment for the construction, mining, and forestry sectors, has selected Ouster for the supply of lidar for its supermassive autonomous vehicles.

The two companies signed a “multimillion-dollar agreement” to equip Komatsu’s vehicles with advanced 3D digital lidar sensors.

Ouster sensors include benefits such as zone monitoring and routine firmware updates that continuously improve the performance of the stack and accelerate product development. [Read more…] about Komatsu selects Ouster lidar for its supermassive autonomous vehicles

Badger Technologies launches ‘Digital Teammate’ software to enable autonomous robots to work better with human colleagues

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Badger Technologies, a retail robotics developer and product division of Jabil, has launched its new Digital Teammate solution platform.

The platform is powered by Badger Technologies’ multipurpose, next-generation autonomous robot, with capabilities that enhance employee productivity through mobile data and analytics, computer vision, and artificial intelligence.

The Digital Teammate solution combines the power of software and hardware to support a business’s existing workforce with improved inventory management capabilities, planogram compliance, hazard detection, pricing accuracy, and security monitoring. [Read more…] about Badger Technologies launches ‘Digital Teammate’ software to enable autonomous robots to work better with human colleagues

New database of materials accelerates electronics innovation

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A massive new database of dielectric material properties could speed up the development of electronics like smartphones and energy storage systems.

In a collaboration between Murata Manufacturing, and the National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), researchers have built a comprehensive new database of dielectric material properties curated from thousands of scientific papers.

The study, published in Science and Technology of Advanced Materials: Methods, also offers insights that could accelerate the development of next-generation electronic materials and energy storage technologies. [Read more…] about New database of materials accelerates electronics innovation

ForwardX Robotics to showcase latest AMR solutions at Automate 2025

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ForwardX Robotics, a developer of vision-based autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), will be participating in Automate 2025, North America’s premier automation technology event.

Taking place from May 12-15 at Huntington Place, Detroit, ForwardX invites attendees to visit Booth #5632 for an exclusive experience of the most advanced AMR technology transforming manufacturing and logistics worldwide.

At Automate 2025, ForwardX will debut its latest breakthroughs under the theme: “One Software for Every Move”. [Read more…] about ForwardX Robotics to showcase latest AMR solutions at Automate 2025

Orca AI secures $72.5 million investment to scale autonomous shipping solutions

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Orca AI, a developer of maritime technology, has closed an investment of $72.5 million in Series B funding.

Brighton Park Capital led the round with participation from existing investors Ankona Capital and Hyperlink Ventures.

The investment will enable Orca AI to further its autonomous platform, add new capabilities and enter new categories, including defense and security. The funding will also strengthen the company’s position as the market leader in autonomous shipping. [Read more…] about Orca AI secures $72.5 million investment to scale autonomous shipping solutions

SW to showcase new modular, scalable robot cell at automatica

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Schwäbische Werkzeugmaschinen (SW) is presenting a new solution for modular automation at automatica 2025 in Hall A5, Stand 321: the Mobile i-Cell robot cell, which is a scalable unit that flexibly connects assembly, logistics, and machining stations.

It supports manufacturing companies in the automated and efficient machining of a wide variety of components and order volumes – without rigid interlinking or complex integration.

Schwäbische Werkzeugmaschinen (SW) and its subsidiary SW Automation will be presenting the Mobile i-Cell, a mobile robot cell, for the first time from June 24 to 27. [Read more…] about SW to showcase new modular, scalable robot cell at automatica

Photoneo claims ‘breakthrough’ solution to automotive bottleneck with in-motion bag rack picking

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Photoneo, now part of Zebra Technologies, is set to unveil what it describes as “a groundbreaking robotic solution” that directly tackles a long-standing challenge in automotive manufacturing: the automated picking of delicate parts from densely packed bag racks.

The company says attendees at Automate Show 2025 (booth #641) will witness the industry’s first live demonstration of In-Motion Hand-Eye Bag Rack Picking.

This innovative system achieves fully automated, collision-free retrieval by seamlessly integrating precision, speed, and adaptability. [Read more…] about Photoneo claims ‘breakthrough’ solution to automotive bottleneck with in-motion bag rack picking

1.6 million humanoid robots will be working in the automotive manufacturing industry within 10 years, says report

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Approximately 1.6 million humanoid robots will be working in the automotive manufacturing industry within the next 10 years, according to a report by IDTEchEx. Article by Yulin Wang, senior technology analyst at IDTechEx

Historically, the automotive and logistics sectors have led the charge in adopting automation and robotics, ranging from mobile robots and industrial arms to collaborative robots.

Now, in a similar trend, automotive OEMs and warehouse operators are once again taking the lead, this time with humanoid robots. Several industry giants, including BYD and Tesla, have announced plans to increase humanoid robot deployment tenfold over the next year.

IDTechEx believes that this is a serious commitment and very likely to happen. This aggressive scale-up is expected to drive down costs significantly, accelerating adoption across factory floors. [Read more…] about 1.6 million humanoid robots will be working in the automotive manufacturing industry within 10 years, says report

Epson Robots invests in Blank Beauty to bring automation and ‘retail entertainment’ to consumers

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Epson Robots says it is “redefining the role of automation” by bringing manufacturing beyond the factory floor and directly into the hands of consumers.

As part of its strategy to expand into retail and service industries, Epson has made a strategic investment in Blank Beauty, a Knoxville-based tech platform that enables on-demand, customized manufacturing of consumer packaged goods.

This partnership marks the beginning of a co-creation initiative aimed at delivering personalized products at scale using advanced robotics. [Read more…] about Epson Robots invests in Blank Beauty to bring automation and ‘retail entertainment’ to consumers

Dubai police given customized luxury Rolls Royce patrol vehicles

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Mansory-tuned Rolls-Royce Cullinan joins Dubai police luxury patrol fleet… but would it ever be used in a high-speed chase? 

Dubai Police has officially added a bespoke Rolls-Royce Cullinan, uniquely customised by renowned automotive specialist Mansory, to its prestigious fleet of luxury patrol vehicles.

The unveiling took place during the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025, held at Dubai World Trade Centre, where Brigadier Khalfan Obaid Al Jallaf, Director of the Tourist Police Department at Dubai Police, inaugurated the new patrol vehicle. [Read more…] about Dubai police given customized luxury Rolls Royce patrol vehicles