The CHAMP (Chewy Autonomous Mobile Picking) Challenge, created by Chewy and MassRobotics, tasked global robotics teams with solving one of warehouse automation’s toughest problems: autonomously picking large, heavy, and deformable items in tight, dynamic environments. [Read more…] about MassRobotics and Chewy select winners of innovation awards
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From asteroid mining to democratizing quantum: World Economic Forum selects ‘pioneers in new wave of global innovation’
The World Economic Forum has announced the 2025 cohort of its Technology Pioneers community, a group of 100 early-stage companies from 28 countries driving innovation across industries and borders.
Now in its 25th year, the programme celebrates its strongest cohort yet, marked by broader geographical representation, greater diversity beyond Silicon Valley and the rise of more ambitious frontier technologies.
Reflecting wider shifts in the innovation landscape, many of the companies spotlighted are using artificial intelligence (AI) to reach greater scale and sophistication with fewer resources. [Read more…] about From asteroid mining to democratizing quantum: World Economic Forum selects ‘pioneers in new wave of global innovation’
AS/RS reimagined: The next generation of warehouse automation and micro-fulfillment
The modern supply chain is a battlefield of rising expectations. E-commerce demands faster deliveries, labor shortages persist, and the pressure to optimize every square foot of warehouse space is relentless.
In this environment, Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (AS/RS), once considered foundational automation, are no longer just about static storage; they are being reimagined as dynamic, intelligent components at the very heart of advanced logistics.
This feature explores the cutting-edge designs, sophisticated integration with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and Warehouse Execution Systems (WES), and their pivotal role in enabling the burgeoning micro-fulfillment trend. [Read more…] about AS/RS reimagined: The next generation of warehouse automation and micro-fulfillment
3 AI Video Tools That Are Great for Marketing Agencies
Video isn’t just part of the marketing playbook anymore – it is the playbook. From short-form content that drives traffic to polished explainers that turn maybe into yes, video has become the loudest, clearest way to say what your brand is about.
But creating great videos at scale? That’s where most agencies hit a wall. Deadlines pile up, budgets stay tight, and clients expect Hollywood with a Canva budget.
Enter AI-powered video tools. They’re making it easier for marketing agencies to produce videos that look sharp, sound professional, and land with audiences – without needing a camera crew or a three-day shoot. [Read more…] about 3 AI Video Tools That Are Great for Marketing Agencies
Opinions: IEEE experts weigh in on future of remote robotic surgery and AI in healthcare
Healthcare has seen a major technological development in recent times, with a recent news report detailing one of the world’s first remote robotic surgery procedures.
The groundbreaking human clinical trial saw a patient in Angola undergo a prostatectomy procedure, with the surgeon operating from Orlando, Florida.
This significant achievement in transcontinental robotic telesurgery highlights how healthcare is rapidly evolving, marking a shift that could have significant humanitarian implications, particularly for remote or underserved areas of the world. [Read more…] about Opinions: IEEE experts weigh in on future of remote robotic surgery and AI in healthcare
Plus One Robotics launches new depalletizing solution
Plus One Robotics, a developer of AI-powered robotic vision for material handling, in partnership with beRobox, a specialist in modular mobile robotics, has launched DepalOne.
DepalOne is described as a “turnkey depalletizing solution designed to bring fast, flexible automation to modern warehouses without the need for facility modifications or extended downtime”.
Seen at both ProMat and Automate this spring, DepalOne combines beRobox’s portable hardware with Plus One’s AI-driven PickOne vision system to deliver an immediately deployable, fully integrated automation cell. [Read more…] about Plus One Robotics launches new depalletizing solution
Smikky for Small Businesses: A Smart Solution for Fast, Affordable Social Media Growth
Having a strong social media presence is no longer optional, especially for small businesses – it’s actually a must.
Whether you’re a local bakery, an e-commerce start-up, or a boutique service provider, your visibility on platforms like TikTok and Instagram plays a vital role in attracting new customers and building credibility.
Yet for many small businesses, the journey to organic growth is slow and uncertain. That’s where Smikky steps in: a simple, cost-effective way to gain traction on social media by giving your content the visibility it needs to get seen. [Read more…] about Smikky for Small Businesses: A Smart Solution for Fast, Affordable Social Media Growth
Kodiak selects Roush as manufacturing partner to upfit trucks
Kodiak Robotics, a provider of AI-powered autonomous vehicle technology, and Roush Industries, a product development supplier serving various industries, say they will work together to scale upfitting of autonomous trucks equipped with the Kodiak Driver, Kodiak’s advanced AI-powered autonomous solution.
Starting in the second half of 2025, Roush will upfit these trucks in its facility in Livonia, Michigan.
The first trucks Roush will upfit are expected to be for Kodiak’s customer, Atlas Energy Solutions, as Kodiak and Atlas work to expand the driverless operations they began in December 2024. [Read more…] about Kodiak selects Roush as manufacturing partner to upfit trucks
Embedl raises €5.5 million to develop AI in embedded systems
Swedish deeptech company Embedl has raised €5.5 million in a pre-series A funding round from Chalmers Ventures, Fairpoint Capital, SEB Greentech, Spintop Ventures, and STOAF.
After spinning out from Chalmers University of Technology, and kicking off commercial operations in 2022, Embedl has helped innovative startups and some of the world’s largest corporates, such as Kodiak Robotics and Bosch to optimize their products’ AI inference efficiency.
With the new funding, Embedl will accelerate the commercialisation and launch of its SaaS platform, the Embedl Hub. [Read more…] about Embedl raises €5.5 million to develop AI in embedded systems
Yokogawa partners with Shell on robotics and AI technology for plant maintenance
Yokogawa Electric has formalized a long-term agreement with Shell Global Solutions to integrate and further develop technologies for utilizing robots and drones in plant monitoring and maintenance.
Under the agreement, Yokogawa will add an advanced machine vision tool called Operator Round by Exception (ORE), developed by Shell, into its own OpreX Robot Management Core.
The enhanced software service will be made available by Yokogawa to customers in the energy, chemicals, and other industries. [Read more…] about Yokogawa partners with Shell on robotics and AI technology for plant maintenance