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Nuro expands autonomous vehicles across multiple cities

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Nuro, a developer of autonomous driving technology, has started a significant expansion of its L4 driverless capabilities using zero-occupant vehicles, powered by the AI-enabled Nuro Driver system.

This expansion – covering multiple cities in two states and encompassing significant operational advancements – solidifies Nuro’s position as one of the most advanced autonomous vehicle technology providers in the US, with one of the largest L4 deployments in the country.

With this expanded deployment of zero-occupant vehicles, Nuro is ready to provide the foundational technology for transporting both people and goods. [Read more…] about Nuro expands autonomous vehicles across multiple cities

Mytra expands engineering team

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Mytra, a provider of “first-of-its-kind three-dimensional robotics”, has appointed three tech industry veterans to its leadership team, including Mike Brevoort as principal engineer for AI, Laurel Fullerton as director of electric engineering, and Matthew Clark as director of structural engineering.

Mytra’s leadership expansion underscores a trend of premier employees entering the supply chain and logistics sectors as physical industries emerge as the next innovation frontier expanding jobs in the US, according to a report from Eclipse and Lightcast.

Ahmad Baitalmal, co-founder and CTO of Mytra, says: “The industrial sector is undergoing a renaissance with the chance to get in on the ground floor and build and scale new technologies that stand to make a real impact. [Read more…] about Mytra expands engineering team

Teleo secures orders for 34 autonomous vehicles for heavy industry and plans to expand beyond construction

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Teleo, a company building autonomous technology for heavy construction equipment, is expanding its strategic focus to deploy autonomous heavy machinery – such as wheel loaders, terminal tractors, excavators, and more – into new industries beyond construction.

The company made the announcement at UP.Partners’ UP.Summit. It also revealed that it has secured orders for 34 machines and has secured nine new customer deals in the pulp and paper; logging; port logistics; munition clearing; and agriculture industries.

Teleo is also targeting expansion into other industries such as airports; waste and recycling; logistics; warehousing; and more. Additional orders have been placed that expand Teleo’s presence in the snow removal and construction industries, including the company’s entry into the Australian market. [Read more…] about Teleo secures orders for 34 autonomous vehicles for heavy industry and plans to expand beyond construction

Epson Robots expands 6-axis robot range

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Epson Robots has expanded its 6-axis robot lineup with the new C-B Series powered by the RC700E controller with integrated SafeSense technology.

The series includes the C4B, C4LB, C8LB, C8XLB, and C12XLB. Designed for precision and efficiency, these models cater to a wide range of automation needs, ensuring top performance in various industrial environments.

Leveraging four decades of expertise, the C-B Series offers next-level performance and flexibility in a compact footprint. It features advanced GyroPlus vibration reduction technology for fast production speeds and smooth motion control. [Read more…] about Epson Robots expands 6-axis robot range

Timken acquires automation solutions manufacturer Intelligent Machine Solutions

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The Timken Company, a maker of engineered bearings and power transmission products, has acquired Intelligent Machine Solutions, a builder of industrial robotics and automation solutions.

The addition of iMS expands and complements Timken’s Rollon linear motion product range with larger and heavy-duty applications, such as seventh-axis robotic transfer units (RTUs) and gantry systems.

iMS, which was founded in 2008, is based in Norton Shores, Michigan, in the United States. The company, which has approximately 20 employees, designs and manufactures floor-mounted, overhead, rotary and extreme seventh-axis RTUs and gantry systems used by manufacturers across industries to automate certain production processes. [Read more…] about Timken acquires automation solutions manufacturer Intelligent Machine Solutions