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MIT alumni build robots that spare warehouse workers the heavy lifting
By Zach Winn, MIT News
Founded by MIT alumni, the Pickle Robot Company has developed machines that can autonomously load and unload trucks inside warehouses and logistic centers.
There are some jobs human bodies just weren’t meant to do. Unloading trucks and shipping containers is a repetitive, grueling task – and a big reason warehouse injury rates are more than twice the national average.
The Pickle Robot Company wants its machines to do the heavy lifting. The company’s one-armed robots autonomously unload trailers, picking up boxes weighing up to 50 pounds and placing them onto onboard conveyor belts for warehouses of all types.
The company name, an homage to The Apple Computer Company, hints at the ambitions of founders AJ Meyer ’09, Ariana Eisenstein ’15, SM ’16, and Dan Paluska ’97, SM ’00. The founders want to make the company the technology leader for supply chain automation. [Read more…] about MIT alumni build robots that spare warehouse workers the heavy lifting
Mach secures $7 million seed funding and agrees partnerships to scale its off-road autonomy business
Mach, a Tier 1 supplier of full-stack autonomy solutions for off-road equipment, has announced two concurrent milestones that signal a major acceleration in its commercial progress: the close of a $7 million funding round and key partnerships with leading original equipment manufacturers in agriculture, defense, and landcare.
The funding round was led by The Venture Collective (TVC), with participation from Next Level Ventures and Midwest Growth Partners. The capital will be used to scale production and support Mach’s growing ecosystem of more than 25 OEM partners, who are integrating Mach’s proven autonomy platform to deliver next-generation solutions to their customers.
Off-road industries face new challenges, including labor shortages and increased demands for safety and efficiency. Mach addresses these issues with a proven autonomy platform, boasting 500,000 driverless miles and 250,000 hours in the field. [Read more…] about Mach secures $7 million seed funding and agrees partnerships to scale its off-road autonomy business
Interview with Volvo autonomous trucks executive: ‘We are already in commercial deployment’
Autonomous trucking is edging closer to commercial reality in the United States, but the companies leading the technology are finding that the real challenge is no longer just developing a safe self-driving system.
It is building the ecosystem around it: the infrastructure, service network, regulations, operational playbooks and commercial partnerships needed to scale autonomous freight in a predictable, reliable and economically viable way.
Few companies have gained as much real-world experience as Volvo Autonomous Solutions. While much of the industry is still testing prototypes or running closed pilots, Volvo is already hauling commercial freight between Dallas and Houston using the Volvo VNL Autonomous integrated with the Aurora Driver. (VNL is the name of Volvo Trucks’ long-haul, Class 8 tractor platform for the North American market.) [Read more…] about Interview with Volvo autonomous trucks executive: ‘We are already in commercial deployment’
EY launches physical AI platform and opens new EY.ai Lab with Nvidia support
EY has unveiled a new physical AI platform developed with Nvidia technologies, opened a dedicated EY.ai Lab in Georgia, and appointed its first EY global physical AI leader, marking a major expansion of the firm’s robotics and automation strategy.
The company says the new platform is designed to give enterprises a structured way to implement and manage “an AI system executed by robots, drones, smart-edge devices and more.”
Built using Nvidia Omniverse libraries, Nvidia Isaac and Nvidia AI Enterprise, the system supports digital twins, robotics simulation and advanced AI workloads across industrial, energy, consumer and health sectors. [Read more…] about EY launches physical AI platform and opens new EY.ai Lab with Nvidia support
Daimler Truck and Torc choose Innoviz as LiDAR supplier for Level 4 autonomous trucks
Innoviz Technologies, a Tier-1 direct supplier of high-performance, automotive-grade LiDAR sensor platforms and complementary software stacks, has announced that Daimler Truck, a commercial vehicle manufacturer, and Torc Robotics, a subsidiary of Daimler Truck, have selected Innoviz as its Short-Range LiDAR supplier for series production SAE Level 4 autonomous Class 8 semi-trucks.
This announcement follows Innoviz’s previous disclosure that a major commercial vehicle OEM had selected the company for future series production of Level 4 autonomous trucks, now revealed to be Daimler Truck.
Innoviz will supply its InnovizTwo Short-Range LiDAR sensors to support Daimler Truck and Torc Robotics’ autonomous commercial vehicle program. As part of a joint development effort, the companies will collaborate to advance the sensors for commercial trucking applications. [Read more…] about Daimler Truck and Torc choose Innoviz as LiDAR supplier for Level 4 autonomous trucks
Ishida acquires of Robot Grader to advance protein packing automation
Ishida, a specialist in end-to-end weighing, packing and quality control solutions, has acquired Swedish robotics automation expert Robot Grader.
This exciting development marks a strategic expansion of Ishida’s automation capabilities, enabling protein processors to benefit from smarter, automated fixed weight tray-packing systems, supported by enhanced service and project expertise.
This acquisition strengthens Ishida’s expertise and reinforces its position as a market leader in protein packing automation, whilst paving the way for further innovation. [Read more…] about Ishida acquires of Robot Grader to advance protein packing automation
Techman Robot debuts high-speed AI inspection and automated training tools at iREX 2025
Techman Robot has announced what it describes as “a significant leap” in manufacturing efficiency at the International Robot Exhibition (iREX) 2025 held at Tokyo Big Sight.
Under the theme “AI Instant Decision, Seamless Productivity Upgrade,” the company unveiled its High-Speed AI Flying Trigger Inspection and breakthrough “Auto AI Training” technology, signaling a new era of zero-downtime, high-efficiency production.
The centerpiece of the exhibition, the High-Speed AI Flying Trigger Inspection system, underscores Techman Robot’s leadership in collaborative robotics. [Read more…] about Techman Robot debuts high-speed AI inspection and automated training tools at iREX 2025
Hyundai unveils ‘Eccentric’ production-ready autonomous mobility robot platform
Hyundai Motor Group has unveiled MobED (Mobile Eccentric Droid), its first mass-produced mobility robot platform developed by Hyundai Motor Group’s Robotics LAB, at the International Robot Exhibition 2025 (iREX 2025) in Tokyo, Japan.
First shown as a concept robot at Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2022, MobED has been refined into a production-ready, fully autonomous mobility robot platform using artificial intelligence (AI).
The new model takes center stage at the Group’s iREX 2025 booth (West Hall 3-4, W3-44), running from December 3 to 6. Promotional videos showcasing MobED are also accessible via the Group’s official YouTube channel. Watch the video here. [Read more…] about Hyundai unveils ‘Eccentric’ production-ready autonomous mobility robot platform
From adaptive welding to AI painting: Automation breakthroughs transforming critical factory processes
Welding, painting and dispensing sit at the intersection of precision, repeatability and risk. They are among the most technically demanding – and historically hazardous – processes on the factory floor.
For decades, robotics has offered incremental improvements, but a new generation of automation technologies is now reshaping these workflows at a fundamental level.
Driven by global competition, labour shortages and rising quality expectations, manufacturers in automotive, aerospace, heavy machinery, electronics and industrial fabrication are turning to smarter, more adaptable robotic systems. [Read more…] about From adaptive welding to AI painting: Automation breakthroughs transforming critical factory processes