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Diligent Robotics raises $25 million to commercialize its healthcare robots

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Diligent Robotics, a specialist in robotic automation in health care, has raised $25 million in new financing led by Canaan, with True Ventures, DNX Ventures, Next Coast Ventures among the return investors and Northwestern Medicine Innovation joining as a new strategic investor.

Rich Boyle from Canaan will join the board of directors. The company will use the funds to fuel system-wide expansions of its revolutionary Moxi robot across hospitals nationwide, enhance product development and triple its market reach.

Andrea Thomaz, PhD, Diligent Robotics’ co-founder and CEO, says: “The incredible demand we’ve seen for Moxi is a testament to the clear value of using robotic automation to augment and support frontline hospital care teams, but also our highly customer-centric approach to bringing new technology and operational change into healthcare. [Read more…] about Diligent Robotics raises $25 million to commercialize its healthcare robots

4ocean launches new drone to help keep the world’s coastlines clean

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4ocean, a startup company which specialises in building robots to clean up the environment, has unveiled its latest machine – the Pixie Drone. (See video below.)

The Pixie Drone is designed to help keep coastlines free of plastic and other floating debris without disturbing marine life.

The company says the Pixie is both remote controlled and fully autonomous, which “makes cleaning our waterways easier than ever”. [Read more…] about 4ocean launches new drone to help keep the world’s coastlines clean

Ambi Robotics expands partnership with Pitney Bowes to automate middle-mile sorting

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Ambi Robotics, a provider of AI-powered robotic sorting solutions for supply chain operations, and Pitney Bowes, a global shipping and mailing company, say they have successfully implemented the new AmbiSort B-Series modular parcel induction and sorting solution for middle-mile operations.

This collaboration between two industry leaders advances ecommerce and logistics operations through cutting-edge automation and emerging technologies.

Following the deployment of the AmbiSort A-Series small parcel sortation systems for last-mile operations, Pitney Bowes and Ambi Robotics partnered to develop and deploy the AmbiSort B-Series solution in Pitney Bowes ecommerce hubs across the US. [Read more…] about Ambi Robotics expands partnership with Pitney Bowes to automate middle-mile sorting

Lomar and Alicia Bots partner to develop robotic system for cleaning ship hulls

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Lomar, a ship-owning and management group, and Alicia Bots, a tech start-up developing robotics and mobility solutions for the maritime, offshore, oil and gas industries, are partnering to develop a robotic system for ship hull maintenance.

The companies say this effort both integrates cutting-edge robotic hull inspection and cleaning solutions into Lomar’s biofouling control practices as well as tests new use cases, marking a “significant leap forward” in the maritime industry’s pursuit of efficiency and environmental responsibility.

Lomar is to implement Alicia Bots’ robotic technology on up to 15 of its vessels. The autonomous hull cleaning technology provides a “viable reduction” in hull fouling, reducing fuel consumption, costs, and carbon emissions, says Lomar. [Read more…] about Lomar and Alicia Bots partner to develop robotic system for cleaning ship hulls

Neura Robotics secures $16 million from InterAlpen Partners

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Neura Robotics, an emerging AI and robotics startup based in Germany, has closed a $16 million investment round with American private equity firm InterAlpen Partners.

This comes less than three months after the German company closed a $55 million funding round with leading European investors, garnering recognition from the New York Stock Exchange. InterAlpen’s investment in Neura will bolster its growth and expansion into the US market.

Robots based on the Neura Robotics platform are able to see, hear and perceive touch. Combined with reflexive sensory processing, these capabilities are essential for autonomous and predictive action. [Read more…] about Neura Robotics secures $16 million from InterAlpen Partners

Teleo launches autonomous technology for heavy construction equipment, reports orders for 42 machines already

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Teleo, a company building autonomous technology for heavy construction equipment, says Florida-based Tomahawk Construction will become the first customer to deploy its autonomous capabilities on an active job site.

Tomahawk Construction’s articulated dump trucks will be able to use autonomous functions to move material to build a residential community in Naples, FL starting in December.

In addition, Teleo announced deals with eight new construction customers, including Florida-based Ajax Paving Industries of FL. Collectively, Teleo’s new customers have placed orders for 42 machines. [Read more…] about Teleo launches autonomous technology for heavy construction equipment, reports orders for 42 machines already

IAR Group strengthens market position through acquisition of Sontec

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IAR Group from Zofingen (Switzerland), which specializes in automation systems, is taking over Sontec AG from Hochdorf (Switzerland), which is active in the fields of automated testing technology, assembly automation, robotics and image processing, with immediate effect.

With this acquisition, the IAR Group strengthens its position in the global market for industrial automation and increases its production capacity in Switzerland.

“I am very pleased about this early succession solution, which is ideal for the future of the company and its employees,” says Othmar Amrein, former owner of Hochdorf-based Sontec. [Read more…] about IAR Group strengthens market position through acquisition of Sontec

ABB Robotics launches OptiFact to unlock full potential of factory data

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ABB Robotics has released its new modular OptiFact software platform, which streamlines data collection, visualization, and analysis in automated production facilities.

The platform enables users to collect, manage, and analyze data from hundreds of factory devices, including ABB robots, to determine key performance indicators including cycle time and overall equipment efficiency (OEE).

By speeding up diagnostics and decision making, OptiFact increases the production line uptime with less engineering effort, ensuring production can keep pace with customer demand. [Read more…] about ABB Robotics launches OptiFact to unlock full potential of factory data

MMI’s Symani robotic surgical system surpasses 500 clinical procedures

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Medical Microinstruments Inc, a robotics company dedicated to increasing treatment options and improving clinical outcomes for patients with complex conditions, says its systems have been used in the successful completion of over 500 in-human surgeries with the Symani Surgical System in the European Union.

The Symani Surgical System is a first-of-its kind robotic technology that uniquely addresses the scale and complexities of microsurgery and supermicrosurgery.

It aims to restore quality of life for more patients, accelerate the number of surgeons able to push the boundaries of complex procedures for delicate anatomy, and enable hospitals to expand their open surgical programs. [Read more…] about MMI’s Symani robotic surgical system surpasses 500 clinical procedures

Reduced Liability and Efficient Operations: Benefits of Age Verification Systems for Businesses

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In today’s digital landscape, businesses must adapt to an increasingly complex regulatory environment. Now more than ever, companies across sectors face growing liability risks if they fail to verify the age of customers accessing age-restricted products and services.

Implementing reliable age verification systems has become a necessity to reduce legal exposure. However, the benefits extend far beyond risk mitigation. Automating age verification through digital solutions also enhances operational efficiency.

Let’s explore how age verification systems help businesses on multiple fronts. [Read more…] about Reduced Liability and Efficient Operations: Benefits of Age Verification Systems for Businesses