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Ati Motors to showcase latest autonomous mobile robots at Automate event

April 17, 2025 by Mark Allinson

Ati Motors is set to showcase a range of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) at Automate 2025, taking place May 12-15 in Detroit.

The company will demonstrate four models at booth #1823, including a US debut and a product launch.

Headlining the lineup is the Sherpa Pallet Mover, a robust AMR capable of autonomously lifting and transporting up to 1 ton (1,000 kg).

Though an established product in global markets, it will be making its first appearance in the US. [Read more…] about Ati Motors to showcase latest autonomous mobile robots at Automate event

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Indian robotics company Ati Motors raises $20 million to expand its market

January 23, 2025 by David Edwards

Ati Motors, a developer of AI and autonomous robotics, has closed $20 million Series B investment led by Walden Catalyst Ventures (WCV) and NGP Capital (NGP) with participation from current investors including True Ventures, Exfinity Venture Partners, Athera Venture Partners and Blume Ventures.

The funding comes on the heels of Ati Motors exceptional performance, marked by a tripled order book in Q4 2024 and the addition of nine industry leading clients.

Ati Motors expertise in robotics, artificial intelligence, and manufacturing, is revolutionizing how the industrial sector approaches automation. [Read more…] about Indian robotics company Ati Motors raises $20 million to expand its market

Filed Under: Business, News Tagged With: ati, fundraising, investment, motors, range, robotics, robots, sherpa

General Motors to shut down autonomous car developer Cruise despite $10 billion spend

December 13, 2024 by Mark Allinson

General Motors is planning to close down Cruise, its autonomous vehicle technology development business, after the startup had racked up expenses of approximately $10 billion while generating revenues of only $500 million.

The way GM announced the closure on its website was that it plans to “realign its autonomous driving strategy and prioritize development of advanced driver assistance systems on a path to fully autonomous personal vehicles”.

GM will build on the progress of Super Cruise, the company’s hands-off, eyes-on driving feature, now offered on more than 20 GM vehicle models and currently logging over 10 million miles per month. [Read more…] about General Motors to shut down autonomous car developer Cruise despite $10 billion spend

Filed Under: Autonomous Vehicles, News Tagged With: autonomous, cruise, driving, general, gm, motors, super, technology, vehicle

InOrbit brings RobOps to advanced robot simulations powered by Nvidia

January 16, 2024 by David Edwards

InOrbit, provider of cloud-based robot operations (RobOps) software, is collaborating with Nvidia to “blend reality and simulation in robot deployments”.

This work takes the recently launched InOrbit missions to a new level, enabling end users such as logistics providers to define missions once, execute them in both simulated and real environments, and analyze the results through a single pane of glass, bridging the gap between cutting-edge AI-powered robotics technology and real-world applications at scale.

InOrbit leverages the Nvidia Isaac Sim extensible robotics simulator powered by Nvidia Omniverse to model complex environments and robot behaviors that closely match the real world. [Read more…] about InOrbit brings RobOps to advanced robot simulations powered by Nvidia

Filed Under: Computing, News Tagged With: cloud, connect, inorbit, isaac, motors, nvidia, otto, robops, robot operations, sim

Rockwell Automation completes acquisition of Clearpath Robotics and Otto Motors

October 11, 2023 by David Edwards

Rockwell Automation, which says it is “the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation”, has completed its acquisition of Ontario, Canada-based Clearpath Robotics, a developer of autonomous robotics, including autonomous mobile robots for industrial applications.

The acquisition includes Clearpath Robotics’ namesake research division, a developer autonomous technology for the innovation market, and the industrial division Otto Motors, which provides AMRs, which Rockwell says is “the next frontier in industrial automation and transformation”.

Both divisions will report to Rockwell’s Intelligent Devices operating segment. Financial details do not appear to have been officially disclosed, but media reports say Rockwell may be paying $600 million for the acquisition. [Read more…] about Rockwell Automation completes acquisition of Clearpath Robotics and Otto Motors

Filed Under: Business, News Tagged With: automation, clearpath, motors, otto, rockwell

Toyota and Daimler partner to advance autonomous truck technologies in Japan

August 6, 2023 by David Edwards

Following the news that Daimler Truck and Toyota have entered into a partnership to combine their truck businesses in Japan, Varshini Shetty, automotive analyst at GlobalData, offers her view.

Shetty says: “To accelerate the development and manufacture of CASE (Connected / Autonomous & Automated / Shared / Electric) technology and hydrogen vehicles, many businesses are forming alliances with other automakers, start-ups, and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).

“Aligning with this trend is the deal between Toyota subsidiary Hino Motors Ltd. and Daimler-owned Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corp. to combine their truck businesses in Japan. [Read more…] about Toyota and Daimler partner to advance autonomous truck technologies in Japan

Filed Under: Autonomous Vehicles, News Tagged With: advance, autonomous, businesses, combine, daimler, deal, emission, globaldata, hino, japan, japanese, market, motors, partnership, percent, shetty, technologies, toyota, truck, units, vehicles

Otto Motors reveals North American sales and service expansion with certified dealers

May 24, 2023 by David Edwards

Otto Motors, a provider of autonomous mobile robots, has launched the Otto Certified Dealer program to provide “high-quality service and support locally throughout North America”. The program introduces over 215 regional offices and 2,000 technicians to the rapidly-growing AMR industry. 

To meet the rising demand for AMRs, Otto Motors has trained and certified the most reputable material handling equipment organizations to deliver solutions with the same quality that Otto Motors is known for.

John Stikes, director of global strategic alliances and partnerships at Otto Motors, says: “Customers demand exceptional service. We’ve built our Otto Certified Dealer program like we’ve built our products, with unwavering emphasis on quality to ensure that our customers receive the exceptional service they expect. [Read more…] about Otto Motors reveals North American sales and service expansion with certified dealers

Filed Under: Logistics, News Tagged With: automation, built, certified, customer, customers, dealer, deliver, eastern, equipment, exceptional, handling, locations, material, motors, north, otto, program, quality, service, solutions, states, systems, united

Drives for speed in intralogistics: Faulhaber explains the importance of drive systems in warehouse robots

May 20, 2023 by David Edwards

Competitive intralogistics requires extensive automation, something that is inconceivable without micromotors. Drive systems from Faulhaber are used for their ability to perform during sorting, transporting and with robotics solutions.

Suitable transport structures in intralogistics are a prerequisite in all industries in order to be able to withstand competitive pressure in the future.

An increasing number of work steps involved in storing items in warehouses as well as retrieving these items and preparing them for dispatch are being taken over by automatic storage and retrieval machines, driverless transport systems and intelligent logistics robots. [Read more…] about Drives for speed in intralogistics: Faulhaber explains the importance of drive systems in warehouse robots

Filed Under: Engineering, Features Tagged With: compact, design, drive, drives, encoders, example, faulhaber, gearheads, handling, high, integrated, intralogistics, mm, motors, operation, positioning, precise, requirements, series, speed, storage, systems, tasks, transport

Mitsubishi Electric agrees strategic investment in Otto Motors to accelerate industrial automation

May 15, 2023 by Mai Tao

Mitsubishi Electric, a factory automation solutions provider, has agreed a strategic investment in Clearpath Robotics, the parent company of autonomous mobile robot leader, Otto Motors.

With more than 4 million hours of production experience, Otto Motors’ pioneering autonomous mobile robot (AMR) technology and award-winning software are used by Fortune 500 companies to deliver productivity and safety in material handling operations.

The investment expands the strategic relationship between Otto Motors and Mitsubishi Electric, and strengthens the two companies’ commercial collaboration. [Read more…] about Mitsubishi Electric agrees strategic investment in Otto Motors to accelerate industrial automation

Filed Under: Logistics, News Tagged With: accelerate, ahead, automation, autonomous, companies, continued, electric, industrial, investment, leader, mitsubishi, mobile, motors, otto, relationship, robot, strategic, support

​​Nord Modules and Otto Motors partner to accelerate autonomous material handling workflows

April 26, 2023 by Mark Allinson

Nord Modules and Otto Motors have agreed a strategic partnership to develop and integrate new modular solutions that will enhance the capabilities of mobile robots and create new opportunities for automation in factories around the world.

Both companies are presenting at the ongoing LogiMAT 2023 trade show, where they are showcasing their latest automation solutions.

The partnership between Nord Modules and Otto Motors is described as a “natural fit”, as both companies are committed to providing innovative solutions that help businesses become more efficient and productive. [Read more…] about ​​Nord Modules and Otto Motors partner to accelerate autonomous material handling workflows

Filed Under: Logistics, News Tagged With: amrs, automation, lift, modules, motors, nord, otto, pallet, pallets, solution, solutions, top

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