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Dyna Robotics raises $23.5 million to commercialize embodied AI with ‘low-cost robots’

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Dyna Robotics has closed a $23.5 million seed round, co-led by CRV and First Round Capital. The startup says to was to “bring embodied AI into the real world with cost-effective, easy to deploy robots for businesses of all sizes”.

Dyna’s robots master one task at a time, starting with tasks like folding and food preparation that can be done using an affordable pair of stationary robotic arms.

This allows embodied AI models to learn and improve in production environments as the company works toward the ultimate goal of achieving general-purpose embodied AI. [Read more…] about Dyna Robotics raises $23.5 million to commercialize embodied AI with ‘low-cost robots’

Apptronik raises more than $400 million in additional Series A funding

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Apptronik, the AI-powered humanoid robotics company, has successfully closed an “oversubscribed” $403 million Series A funding round, adding an extra $53 million to the previously announced $350 million round led by B Capital and Capital Factory, with participation from Google.

Mercedes-Benz, Japan Post Capital, ARK Invest, Helium-3, Magnetar, RyderVentures (the corporate venture capital arm of Ryder System), a syndicate led by Korea Investment Partners, and others are also joining the oversubscribed round, reflecting strong market demand and investor confidence in Apptronik’s leadership, unique design and technology, and transformative vision for embodied AI.

The Series A funding will fuel production and deployment of Apptronik’s AI-powered humanoid robot, Apollo, and support growing customer demand across key industries – including automotive, electronics manufacturing, third-party logistics, beverage bottling and fulfillment, and consumer packaged goods. [Read more…] about Apptronik raises more than $400 million in additional Series A funding

Vention unveils AI-powered bin picking system to ‘transform robots into reliable, autonomous operators’

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Vention, the provider of a software and hardware automation platform, will debut its AI-driven bin-picking technology at Nvidia GTC, an artificial intelligence (AI) conference for developers, held recently in San Jose, California, in the US.

This new AI-driven process eliminates complex and expensive custom solutions that require programming – simplifying adoption of this in-demand automation solution. Vention is slated to commercialize its AI-driven bin-picking technology later this year.

During a live demonstration, an ABB GoFa CRB 15000 robot – equipped with vision, finger grippers, and connected to a Vention MachineMotion AI controller – will demonstrate its autonomous capabilities. [Read more…] about Vention unveils AI-powered bin picking system to ‘transform robots into reliable, autonomous operators’

Google DeepMind releases two new AI models for robotics development

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Google DeepMind has introduced two new artificial intelligence models – Gemini Robotics and Gemini Robotics-ER (short for “embodied reasoning”). Google says this marks a “major step forward” in the development of AI systems designed to control real-world robots.

Both models are built on the Gemini 2.0 platform and are aimed at enabling robots to perform a wide range of tasks with greater generality, interactivity, and dexterity. The initiative also includes a partnership with humanoid robot maker Apptronik to integrate these capabilities into the next generation of robotic assistants. [Read more…] about Google DeepMind releases two new AI models for robotics development

Attabotics offering ‘enterprise-level fulfillment sophistication to retailers of all sizes’

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Attabotics, a provider of automation systems for warehouses, has incorporated “AI-orchestrated fulfillment” to its technology line-up.

FulfillAI is a newly developed and field-tested software algorithm that offers a novel approach to automated fulfillment for retailers with in-store and wholesale distribution challenges seeking faster fulfillment.

Automation providers typically tackle the challenge of faster fulfillment by raising machine rates. But since machines are often running near capacity, this doesn’t allow for much improvement. Rather, it puts constraints on the business by maxing out machine capacity and putting greater strain on associated labor, equipment, and resources. [Read more…] about Attabotics offering ‘enterprise-level fulfillment sophistication to retailers of all sizes’

Locus Robotics launches business intelligence platform for warehouse automation

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Locus Robotics, the global leader in mobile warehouse automation, announces LocusINTELLIGENCE, a powerful, groundbreaking, AI-driven business intelligence software layer within the LocusONE platform.

Designed to provide real-time decision-making, continuous optimization, and deep operational insights, LocusINTELLIGENCE enables fulfillment operations to achieve unmatched flexibility, throughput, and efficiency.

Locus will showcase a range of next-generation AI advancements developed through LocusLABS, the dedicated R&D division of Locus Robotics, at LogiMAT in Germany and ProMat in the United States. [Read more…] about Locus Robotics launches business intelligence platform for warehouse automation

Siemens showcases Simatic Robot Pick AI Pro at Logimat

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Siemens has presented its new developments in industrial automation and digitalization for the intralogistics industry at the recent Logimat event.

Faced with global challenges like labor shortages, growing sustainability requirements, and demographic change, the technology company is introducing innovative automation and digitalization solutions that increase efficiency, adaptability, and sustainability in intralogistics.

With Simatic Robot Pick AI Pro, an industrial vision AI for the development of AI-supported picking robots, Siemens demonstrates in a highlight showcase how the combination of software-defined and data-driven automation creates more adaptability and flexibility in automation solutions in order to overcome the challenges and complexity of today’s intralogistics and to offer future-proof solutions. [Read more…] about Siemens showcases Simatic Robot Pick AI Pro at Logimat

How AI is Enhancing Cybersecurity and Threat Detection

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Cyber threats are becoming more advanced every year. Hackers are using smarter tactics to steal data, disrupt systems, and cause financial damage.

Many businesses rely on traditional cybersecurity tools, but these methods often fail to detect new and complex threats. Attackers are always changing their approach, making it hard for security teams to keep up.

This is where AI is making a big difference. Artificial intelligence is changing cybersecurity by improving the speed and accuracy of threat detection. AI-powered systems can analyze large amounts of data in seconds, spot suspicious activity, and stop attacks before they cause damage. [Read more…] about How AI is Enhancing Cybersecurity and Threat Detection

ABB prediction: ‘Eyes, hands, brains and mobility will define robotics beyond 2025’

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Building on 50 years of robotics experience, 2025 marks the beginning of a new era of AI application in industrial robotics, according to ABB.

The new age of generative AI-powered automation makes robots “more intelligent, mobile, accessible and versatile”, disrupting new and emerging sectors for robotics, says the industrial automation giant.

ABB Robotics, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of industrial robots, has also launched a brand film which unveils “new levels of versatilty for robots to do more tasks, in more places”. [Read more…] about ABB prediction: ‘Eyes, hands, brains and mobility will define robotics beyond 2025’

Nomagic secures $44 million investment to drive AI innovation in robotics

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Nomagic, a provider of AI powered robotics for warehouses and the fulfillment sector, has successfully closed its latest investment round, securing $44 million.

The funding will be used to scale deployments across Europe over the next two years and continue to invest in Nomagic’s AI and Robotics technology, building on recent breakthroughs by its AI team.

With demand growing from existing and new customers in sectors such as fashion, general merchandise, pharmaceuticals and groceries, Nomagic expects to multiply the number of sites with over 10 robots, across industries. [Read more…] about Nomagic secures $44 million investment to drive AI innovation in robotics