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Robot.com turns autonomous robots into mobile advertising network with launch of R-ads platform

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Robot.com, the company putting robots to work in the real world, has announced the launch of its next-generation R-ads, the smart advertising platform turning autonomous robots into a measurable, scalable out-of-home media network.

This launch follows a breakout run of more than 100 brand activations across 20+ countries – spanning sports leagues, global tech conferences, CPG launches, and one of the most-watched sporting events in the world.

R-ads is built on a simple premise: when an ad can move, react, and hand someone a sample, every impression becomes an interaction. Today, more than 500 robots are deployed across campuses, warehouses, and city streets, with 2.5 million tasks completed to date. [Read more…] about Robot.com turns autonomous robots into mobile advertising network with launch of R-ads platform

Arrive AI using Nvidia Isaac Sim and Blackwell GPUs to develop autonomous drone delivery network

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Arrive AI, an autonomous delivery infrastructure company, says it is accelerating its artificial intelligence and robotics development using Nvidia Isaac Sim and high-performance GPU workstations powered by Nvidia Blackwell architecture.

The company is leveraging simulation-driven AI training to rapidly improve computer vision systems used in real-world automation, robotics, and autonomous delivery environments. [Read more…] about Arrive AI using Nvidia Isaac Sim and Blackwell GPUs to develop autonomous drone delivery network

Starship passes 10 million deliveries as autonomous delivery moves toward mainstream adoption

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Autonomous delivery is moving from pilot programs to large-scale commercial deployment, according to Starship Technologies, which says it has now completed more than 10 million deliveries using its fleet of sidewalk robots.

The company describes the milestone as a turning point for so-called “physical AI” systems operating in real-world environments, with its robots now deployed across multiple countries and use cases. [Read more…] about Starship passes 10 million deliveries as autonomous delivery moves toward mainstream adoption

Why Delivery Robots Are Becoming Essential in Modern Automation

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Modern automation is shifting from a traditional factory-centric model toward an intelligent network driven by artificial intelligence, robotics, and digital systems. In this process, delivery robots are becoming increasingly important.

Their core value lies in extending automation from “handling digital tasks” to “performing real-world delivery operations,” enabling industries such as logistics, healthcare, and retail to achieve true end-to-end automation.

Unlike traditional equipment, delivery robots can move and operate autonomously in complex real-world environments, making them a key technology for connecting AI systems with real-world operations. [Read more…] about Why Delivery Robots Are Becoming Essential in Modern Automation

Florida Polytechnic University partners with Starship Technologies for nation’s ‘first point-of-sale integration’

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Florida Polytechnic University’s newest high-tech addition is making dining on campus a little easier, and a lot more fun. With just a few taps on a phone screen, autonomous delivery robots can quickly deliver bagels, burritos, lattes and much more to Phoenixes throughout campus.

Florida Poly’s Phoenix Dining, managed by Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services, is partnering with Starship Technologies to introduce the innovative service. It launches with delivery from Einstein Bros. Bagels, Mosaic Café and Fire & Ash, with plans to expand options in the near future.

“These food delivery robots offer an exciting new way for our busy students, faculty and staff to quickly and conveniently enjoy a great meal, no matter where they are,” said Dr. Kerri Demeri, Florida Poly’s director of auxiliary enterprises. “Partnerships like this help us bring innovation directly to our students in meaningful, everyday ways.” [Read more…] about Florida Polytechnic University partners with Starship Technologies for nation’s ‘first point-of-sale integration’

Niantic Spatial partners with Coco Robotics to ‘accelerate the future of autonomous delivery’

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Niantic Spatial has agreed a strategic partnership with autonomous delivery company Coco Robotics. Niantic Spatial will be a core infrastructure partner for Coco, deploying spatial AI and its Visual Positioning System (VPS) to further enhance the company’s advanced robot delivery fleet.

For Coco, the partnership will build on the “great progress” already made in autonomy and safety by setting a new standard for navigation precision in dynamic and complex urban environments.

In return, Niantic Spatial showcases the role of geospatial AI and its Large Geospatial Model as critical infrastructure for robots navigating the real world. [Read more…] about Niantic Spatial partners with Coco Robotics to ‘accelerate the future of autonomous delivery’

Serve Robotics to acquire Diligent Robotics, expanding autonomy platform into hospitals

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Serve Robotics has agreed to acquire healthcare robotics company Diligent Robotics, marking its first move beyond outdoor, sidewalk-based delivery and into indoor environments such as hospitals.

The deal brings Diligent’s autonomous hospital robot, Moxi, into Serve’s portfolio and expands the company’s autonomy platform into healthcare settings that require high reliability, safety, and close interaction with people.

Diligent Robotics was founded in 2017 by Andrea Thomaz and Vivian Chu and has raised more than $100 million from investors including Tiger Global, Canaan, and True Ventures.

The company develops AI-powered robot assistants designed to support clinical staff by handling routine logistics tasks inside hospitals. [Read more…] about Serve Robotics to acquire Diligent Robotics, expanding autonomy platform into hospitals

Automation in Food Processing

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Artificial intelligence has learned to draw, write songs, and generate code – this is no longer surprising. Now, robots have almost mastered cooking. We explain why this is important and what innovations in food processing automation are happening in the industry right now.  [Read more…] about Automation in Food Processing

Kiwibot relaunches as Robot.com with 1.7 million real-world robot tasks completed

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Robot.com – formerly Kiwibot – has officially launched, debuting a global suite of robots built on a leading, field-tested fleet and proving that its technology is moving goods, generating revenue and scaling across industries today.

Having completed more than 1.7 million tasks, the Company now powers delivery, logistics, and advertising robots for Fortune 500 customers across the United States, Canada, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia.

Robot.com’s technology is currently deployed in production environments with Sodexo, one of the world’s largest food-service providers serving 80 million consumers every day, including those on college campuses, as well as Canada-based SKIP for food delivery services; a Fortune 500 company automating secure deliveries for a blue-chip US semiconductor manufacturer; and Amazon Web Services to support a global advertising campaign. [Read more…] about Kiwibot relaunches as Robot.com with 1.7 million real-world robot tasks completed

Grubhub expands partnership with Avride to bring autonomous delivery robots to its marketplace

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Grubhub is expanding its partnership with Avride to launch a robot delivery pilot for customers ordering from Wonder’s Jersey City location.

The initiative marks the first time Grubhub has offered autonomous delivery in its marketplace outside of college campuses – and the first time Wonder is bringing robot delivery to its customers.

During the pilot, customers can place orders from Wonder’s Jersey City location through the Grubhub platform as usual. If an eligible delivery address is within a set range of the restaurant, they will have the option to choose delivery via an Avride robot. [Read more…] about Grubhub expands partnership with Avride to bring autonomous delivery robots to its marketplace