Where Innovation Meets Imagination
Amazon and iRobot have entered into a “definitive merger agreement” under which Amazon will acquire iRobot.
iRobot is the well known maker of innovative cleaning products for the home, including the Roomba vacuum cleaning robot.
iRobot says it has continued to innovate with every product generation, solving hard problems to help give customers valuable time back in their day. [Read more…] about Amazon to acquire iRobot for $1.7 billion
Denso and Honeywell Aerospace are co-developing an electric motor for the Lilium Jet.
This is the first product developed by Honeywell and Denso since formalizing their alliance, and it marks Denso’s entry into the aerospace market. The two companies will work with Lilium, developer of the first all-electric vertical take-off and landing (“eVTOL”) jet, to integrate the e-motor into Lilium’s aircraft engines.
Electric aircraft are not only quiet and comfortable, but are also more sustainable as they do not emit CO2. As mobility becomes increasingly diversified, air mobility offers potential solutions to prominent transportation issues, such as traffic congestion in urban centers, CO2 emissions and transportation access in less populated areas. [Read more…] about Denso and Honeywell to develop electric engine for Lilium Jet
We’re now on the pace of mechanical and AI technology advancement and development. A time when people use the help of a robot for a particular task.
Robots are now in demand for health care, agriculture, food preparation, manufacturing industries, and the military. There are even robotic pets now for common households. [Read more…] about 3 Things to Know When Transporting Your Robot
Robotics innovator Beyond Imagination has entered into an agreement with SELF Labs to provide at least 1,000 humanoid robots for use in agricultural “grow boxes”. This is believed to be the largest deal of its kind.
SELF and Beyond are announcing a partnership to develop automated off-the-grid grow boxes. Each box will be equipped with solar panels, windmills, atmospheric water generators, 5G, and an advanced version of Beyond Imagination’s Beomni robot with its Omni-Purpose AI Brain.
By aligning the visions of Milan Cheeks of SELF and Dr Harry Kloor of Beyond, this futuristic take on farming will be made possible through a uniquely powerful combination of Omni-Purpose AI, humanoid robotics, blockchain, and game technology. [Read more…] about Beyond Imagination receives order for 1,000 humanoid robots
Ottonomy has closed its seed funding round of $3.3 million, bringing its total funding to date to $4.9 million.
The funding is planned to support the scale of Ottobots for fully autonomous airport, retail and restaurant deliveries with its robots.
The funding round is led by Pi Ventures who back deep tech startups. Connetic Ventures and Branded Hospitality Ventures and the Founder & CEO of Addverb Technologies, Sangeet Kumar, also joined this round; making the group a dynamic mix from retail, food and robotics industry investors for Ottonomy’s seed round. [Read more…] about Ottonomy closes $3.3 million seed funding round
Software providers RoboDK and BobCAD-CAM have announced their partnership by releasing a new plugin that allows machinists to program robots quickly and easily for machining applications.
This new tool promises to make robot machining more accessible to machinists and could herald a whole new era in flexible machining for many manufacturers.
RoboDK, a robotics software company based in Montreal, Canada, has recently partnered with BobCAD-CAM, a computer aided design and machining company based in Florida, USA. This month, they have released a new plugin for the BobCAD-CAM software that allows machinists to program robots quickly and easily for machining applications. [Read more…] about New plugin from RoboDK and BobCAD-CAM makes robot machining easy
BMW has expanded its electric vehicle battery manufacturing operations.
The German automotive giant has added a second battery module production line at BMW Group Plant Leipzig.
Further expanding e-component production in the German state of Saxony, the new system manufactures modules for the fully electric BMW i4, made in Munich. Plant Leipzig’s first such production line went on stream in May 2021 and supplies the battery modules for the BMW iX. [Read more…] about BMW expands battery production in its Leipzig factory
South Korean automotive giants Hyundai and Kia have agreed a partnership to develop robotic technology for space exploration.
The two companies say they “are now expanding their vision beyond the bounds of Earth and into space” are specifically concentrating on robotics and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM).
Hyundai and Kia recently signed joint research agreements with six Korean research institutes and formed a consultative body to develop mobility solutions to explore the surface of the moon. This follows Korea’s successful launch of a domestically produced rocket in June. [Read more…] about Hyundai and Kia to develops mobile robots for space exploration
DHL Supply Chain, Deutsche Post DHL Group’s contract logistics specialist, is opening a new, “highly automated” fulfillment center in Bergkamen, Germany, for its customer, the Swedish flatpack furniture giant IKEA.
The new state-of-the-art DHL facility has been commissioned to help the home furnishings group handle its fast-growing B2C online business in Germany, which grew significantly during the pandemic and required IKEA to rapidly expand its B2C fulfillment capabilities.
The multi-customer site in Bergkamen boasts 40,000 square meters of warehouse space and is part of the neighboring DHL Supply Chain Unna Campus, which is less than 10 kilometers away. [Read more…] about DHL opens new ‘highly automated’ fulfillment center for flatpack furniture giant IKEA
Most seniors like to be independent. This could mean continuing to drive their car even against their family’s advice. Thankfully, insurance proves to be a good financial cover against accidents.
For minor accidents like a fender bender or rear-end collision at low speed, car insurance can come in handy for seniors and their families.
One of the prominent names in the car insurance industry is Progressive. The provider is known for its cost-effective plans, with something for everybody, including seniors. Make sure you check for Progressive auto insurance reviews if your existing coverage is expiring or if you want to switch providers. [Read more…] about Seniors and their Automobiles: Financial Protection after an Accident
