iGarden, a developer of outdoor robotic solutions and a brand of the Fairland Group, has launched two “groundbreaking” product series: the iGarden TurboX Series Robotic Pool Cleaner and the iGarden Lawn Mower. [Read more…] about iGarden debuts robotic pool cleaner and robotic lawn mower
UVeye secures $191 million extra funding from investors including Toyota
UVeye, a developer of AI-driven vehicle inspection technology, has raised $191 million in additional funding, bringing total capital raised to date to $380.5 million.
This latest infusion, combining equity and debt, will fuel UVeye’s efforts to meet surging global demand for its innovative systems and solidify its position as the market leader in the industry as the company nears a million vehicles scanned every month.
The round was led by Woven Capital with participation from UMC Capital and MyBerg along with existing investors W.R. Berkley, Menora Mivtachim, and More Investment House for $41 million in equity financing; Trinity Capital structured the $150 million debt facility. [Read more…] about UVeye secures $191 million extra funding from investors including Toyota
Space Robotics: Trends Shaping the Industry Today
The market of space robots is booming, fueled by innovations in robotics, automation, and technologies aimed at exploring the cosmos. As investments in space missions keep growing, there is a need for autonomous systems that can handle complex tasks in challenging conditions.
Examples like satellite servicing, planetary exploration, and orbital debris removal highlight how space robotics is changing our interaction with the cosmos. Let’s explore the factors fueling the rapid evolution of space robotic systems. [Read more…] about Space Robotics: Trends Shaping the Industry Today
The Role of Customizable Booths in Advancing Robotics and AI Exhibitions
Artificial intelligence (AI) holds a special place in transforming exhibitions, optimising engagement and visitors‘ experience. Professionals in executive accommodation and services, exhibition events and meetings know the importance of creating a lasting impression at their exhibitions.
Therefore, most of them mix AI in their exhibition booths to captivate the audience and elevate their presence in the market. Below is a discussion on how customisable booths are transforming AI exhibitions and robotics. [Read more…] about The Role of Customizable Booths in Advancing Robotics and AI Exhibitions
Bonsai Robotics secures $15 million in Series A funding for its agriculture applications
Bonsai Robotics, a developer of physical AI solutions for agriculture applications, has raised $15 million in Series A funding.
Bison Ventures led the oversubscribed round with participation from new investor, Cibus Capital, and existing investors Acre Venture Partners, Congruent Ventures, Fall Line Capital, E14 Fund, SNR and Serra Ventures.
The new funding will enable Bonsai to continue enhancing its software capabilities, expanding its physical AI platform and data set, driving additional OEM partnerships, and accelerating commercialization efforts. [Read more…] about Bonsai Robotics secures $15 million in Series A funding for its agriculture applications
Outrider implements reinforcement learning AI to enhance distribution yard throughput
Outrider, a startup developing autonomous yard operations for logistics hubs, has unveiled its “industry-first” implementation of advanced reinforcement learning (RL) techniques to maximize freight throughput at customer sites.
Outrider’s RL models increase path planning speed by 10x and enable the Outrider System to move freight more efficiently and safely through busy, complex distribution yards.
Vittorio Ziparo, CTO and executive vice president of engineering, says: “Using the latest advances in AI, Outrider is continually decreasing the turn time of trailers moved autonomously in logistics yards. [Read more…] about Outrider implements reinforcement learning AI to enhance distribution yard throughput
Ambi Robotics launches AI-powered robotic stacking solution for warehouse operations
Ambi Robotics, a provider of AI-powered robotic sorting and stacking solutions for warehouse operations, has unveiled AmbiStack, a robotic system designed to automate the complex process of stacking items onto pallets or into containers achieving maximum density.
With the global warehouse automation market projected to surpass $55 billion by 2030, AmbiStack addresses a critical demand for efficiency and scalability in supply chain operations.
AmbiStack empowers warehouse operations across manufacturing, distribution, and ecommerce sectors by rapidly and reliably stacking high-density mixed SKUs, reducing downstream transportation costs. [Read more…] about Ambi Robotics launches AI-powered robotic stacking solution for warehouse operations
MilliporeSigma partners with Opentrons Labworks to create ‘Lab of the Future’
MilliporeSigma, the US and Canada Life Science business of Merck, of Germany, and Opentrons Labworks, a leader in lab automation and accessible robotics, announced a multi-year agreement to automate assay kits on a custom Opentrons Flex workstation.
Scientists and engineers will collaborate to develop and verify platform workflows utilizing the broad offering of automation-enabled assays from the Life Science business of Merck, Darmstadt, Germany.
Together, the custom workstation and automation-enabled assays will deliver increased consistency and higher throughput by reducing manual processing and repetitive tasks with a user-friendly robotic system. [Read more…] about MilliporeSigma partners with Opentrons Labworks to create ‘Lab of the Future’
Matternet receives approval to operate its drone in Saudi Arabia
Matternet, the developer of an urban drone delivery system, has been approved by Saudi Arabia to operate its M2 drone within the region – it is the first drone operator to receive such approval.
The approval was granted by Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) after the agency determined that the M2’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Type Certification issued by the US met GACA airworthiness standards.
Matternet’s M2 drone delivery system became the first to achieve FAA Type Certification in September 2022. [Read more…] about Matternet receives approval to operate its drone in Saudi Arabia
ABB and Agilent Technologies enter collaboration to advance laboratory automation
Industrial automation giant ABB Robotics has signed a collaboration agreement with Agilent Technologies, a provider of analytical and laboratory technology and software, to deliver automated laboratory solutions.
Working together, ABB and Agilent will combine the benefits of their technologies to enable companies across multiple sectors including pharma, biotechnology, energy and food and beverage to transform their laboratory operations by making processes such as research and quality control faster and more efficient.
Marc Segura, president ABB Robotics Division, says: “By combining Agilent’s state-of-the-art analytical instrumentation and laboratory software solutions with ABB’s advanced robotics, we will empower laboratories to operate with greater speed, precision, and flexibility. [Read more…] about ABB and Agilent Technologies enter collaboration to advance laboratory automation