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Teleo raises $16.2 million in Series A extension

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Teleo, a company building autonomous technology for heavy equipment, has raised $16.2 million in Series A extension funds in addition to the company’s previously announced Series A funding round.

The company will primarily use the funds to scale customer deployments and continue its expansion in new industries that use heavy machinery, such as wheel loaders, terminal tractors, excavators, and more.

Teleo will also use the funds to enhance its AI capabilities, including advancing autonomous features; integrating large language models (LLMs) to further unlock operator efficiency; and collecting real-world data to continue training AI models.

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ZenRobotics launches new waste recycling robots

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ZenRobotics, a specialist in robotic recycling, has launched ZenRobotics 4.0, its fourth generation of waste sorting robots.

The company says the latest robots have new features and upgraded Artificial Intelligence to optimise and improve the efficiency of waste sorting operations.

Jarmo Ruohonen, general manager, ZenRobotics, says: “Our commitment has always been to work with forward-thinking recycling companies to automate their waste management processes and make outdated, inefficient and unsafe manual sorting a thing of the past. [Read more…] about ZenRobotics launches new waste recycling robots

Choosing a Diagnostics Tool for Your Garage

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Whether you’re a professional mechanic or a vehicle enthusiast who loves dabbling in auto repair, having the right diagnostics tool in your garage can make all the difference.

Heavy duty equipment diagnostics involves intricate processes and demands a diagnostic tool capable of handling such complexity. A tool with wide-ranging capabilities can enhance your garage’s efficiency and effectiveness when dealing with heavy-duty equipment. [Read more…] about Choosing a Diagnostics Tool for Your Garage

SafeAI and Obayashi unveil electric, autonomous construction haul truck

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Companies set stage for a “safer, more sustainable future” with the first retrofitted autonomous, zero-emission haul truck

SafeAI, a developer of autonomous heavy equipment, and Obayashi, one of Japan’s largest construction companies, have unveiled a “first-of-its-kind” retrofit zero-emission, autonomous haul truck.

The Caterpillar 725 is the first haul truck retrofitted with autonomous and electrification technology. This is a breakthrough in heavy industry that paves the way for companies to reuse their existing assets while improving operations and enabling them to reach their sustainability goals.

Heavy industry companies have grappled with safety, productivity, and cost challenges for years. As Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) commitments gained prominence in recent years, sustainability has also emerged as a top concern. [Read more…] about SafeAI and Obayashi unveil electric, autonomous construction haul truck

Teleo launches autonomous technology for heavy construction equipment, reports orders for 42 machines already

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Teleo, a company building autonomous technology for heavy construction equipment, says Florida-based Tomahawk Construction will become the first customer to deploy its autonomous capabilities on an active job site.

Tomahawk Construction’s articulated dump trucks will be able to use autonomous functions to move material to build a residential community in Naples, FL starting in December.

In addition, Teleo announced deals with eight new construction customers, including Florida-based Ajax Paving Industries of FL. Collectively, Teleo’s new customers have placed orders for 42 machines. [Read more…] about Teleo launches autonomous technology for heavy construction equipment, reports orders for 42 machines already

Single vs Heavy Duty Dual Wheel Casters: A Comparative Analysis

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In industrial equipment mobility, the debate between single-wheel casters and heavy-duty dual wheel casters has been a topic of discussion among experts.

Choosing between these two types of casters goes beyond appearance. It can significantly affect your equipment’s efficiency, safety, and overall performance. [Read more…] about Single vs Heavy Duty Dual Wheel Casters: A Comparative Analysis

Omron launches new ‘high-performance’ collaborative robot for heavy payloads

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Omron, a provider of industrial automation solutions, has launched its new Omron TM20 collaborative robot with a payload of 20 kg.

The new cobot is ideal for tasks such as palletizing, machine tending and material handling. Whilst managing heavy payloads, the Omron TM20 has a small footprint and a reach of 1,3 meters.

The Omron TM20 is the latest addition to the Omron family of TM cobots, which are known for their ease of use, reliability, and safety. [Read more…] about Omron launches new ‘high-performance’ collaborative robot for heavy payloads

Polymath Robotics and Hard-Line unveil autonomous bulldozer for construction industry

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Polymath Robotics and Hard-Line are proud to announce their collaboration on a solution for autonomous dozing.

In line with this collaboration, Hard-Line has been added to Polymath’s network of hardware integration partners, and Polymath has joined Hard-Line’s software integration ecosystem.

Hard-Line is a leading supplier of automation, teleoperation, and remote-control technology. No matter what type, make or model of machinery, Hard-Line can configure it to operate remotely. [Read more…] about Polymath Robotics and Hard-Line unveil autonomous bulldozer for construction industry

SafeAI raises $38 million funding to develop autonomous heavy equipment

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SafeAI, a developer of autonomous solutions for heavy equipment, has raised $38 million in its Series B round of funding with key investors including Builders VC, McKinley Management, George Kaiser Family Foundation, and Energy Innovation Capital.

Additionally, Moog Inc joined the round as a strategic investor. SafeAI retrofits construction and mining vehicles with aftermarket hardware and proprietary autonomy software that delivers significant gains in increased worksite productivity, safety and cost savings.

The company will use the funding to accelerate their autonomous vehicle technology roadmap, and to scale operations globally to service and deploy their growing customer base. [Read more…] about SafeAI raises $38 million funding to develop autonomous heavy equipment

Pony.ai and SANY to mass produce autonomous trucks

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Pony.ai, an autonomous driving technology company, has formed a strategic joint venture with SANY Heavy Truck, a subsidiary of SANY Heavy Industry, a Chinese heavy equipment manufacturer and the third largest heavy equipment manufacturer globally.

Pony.ai and SANY say they will collaborate to create a “world-leading autonomous truck brand”.

The two companies say they will “deeply integrate” Pony.ai’s “virtual driver” with SANY’s technical accumulation in the field of wire-controlled chassis and vehicle development to jointly develop high-end heavy trucks that are automotive-grade and have L4-class redundancies. These trucks will inaugurate the future of truck logistics transportation.

The joint venture plans to start small-scale deliveries of the robotrucks in 2022 and 2023. Mass production of the L4 truck will commence in 2024 and within a few years will reach an annual production of around 10,000 trucks. [Read more…] about Pony.ai and SANY to mass produce autonomous trucks