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Bonsai Robotics secures $15 million in Series A funding for its agriculture applications

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Bonsai Robotics, a developer of physical AI solutions for agriculture applications, has raised $15 million in Series A funding.

Bison Ventures led the oversubscribed round with participation from new investor, Cibus Capital, and existing investors Acre Venture Partners, Congruent Ventures, Fall Line Capital, E14 Fund, SNR and Serra Ventures.

The new funding will enable Bonsai to continue enhancing its software capabilities, expanding its physical AI platform and data set, driving additional OEM partnerships, and accelerating commercialization efforts. [Read more…] about Bonsai Robotics secures $15 million in Series A funding for its agriculture applications

Ambi Robotics launches AI-powered robotic stacking solution for warehouse operations

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Ambi Robotics, a provider of AI-powered robotic sorting and stacking solutions for warehouse operations, has unveiled AmbiStack, a robotic system designed to automate the complex process of stacking items onto pallets or into containers achieving maximum density.

With the global warehouse automation market projected to surpass $55 billion by 2030, AmbiStack addresses a critical demand for efficiency and scalability in supply chain operations.

AmbiStack empowers warehouse operations across manufacturing, distribution, and ecommerce sectors by rapidly and reliably stacking high-density mixed SKUs, reducing downstream transportation costs. [Read more…] about Ambi Robotics launches AI-powered robotic stacking solution for warehouse operations

ABB and Agilent Technologies enter collaboration to advance laboratory automation

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Industrial automation giant ABB Robotics has signed a collaboration agreement with Agilent Technologies, a provider of analytical and laboratory technology and software, to deliver automated laboratory solutions.

Working together, ABB and Agilent will combine the benefits of their technologies to enable companies across multiple sectors including pharma, biotechnology, energy and food and beverage to transform their laboratory operations by making processes such as research and quality control faster and more efficient.

Marc Segura, president ABB Robotics Division, says: “By combining Agilent’s state-of-the-art analytical instrumentation and laboratory software solutions with ABB’s advanced robotics, we will empower laboratories to operate with greater speed, precision, and flexibility. [Read more…] about ABB and Agilent Technologies enter collaboration to advance laboratory automation

Matthews Automation Solutions invests in material handling specialist Freespace Robotics

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Freespace Robotics, an innovator in autonomous robotics for material handling and logistics, has agreed a strategic partnership and investment from the automation solutions business of Matthews International, a provider of warehouse automation software, controls, and order fulfillment systems.

This partnership combines Freespace Robotics’ groundbreaking high-density, dynamic storage cube with Matthews’ industry-leading software, unlocking transformative capabilities for warehouse and last-mile operations.

Freespace Robotics’ pioneering solution leverages advanced robotics to deliver high-turnover, small-footprint, high-rise AS/RS (Automate Storage and Retrieval System) technologies. [Read more…] about Matthews Automation Solutions invests in material handling specialist Freespace Robotics

Teradyne Robotics and Analog Devices agree strategic partnership

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Teradyne Robotics has agreed a strategic partnership with Analog Devices (ADI), one of the world’s leading semiconductor companies, with the aim of accelerating the development and usage of advanced robotics.

Teradyne Robotics, which is the parent company of Universal Robots and Mobile Industrial Robots, will partner with ADI to develop and deploy robots, AI and software in support of ADI’s collaborative automation initiative, which aims to enhance safety, efficiency and optimize fabrication and backend operations through automation.

These solutions will address key challenges facing the semiconductor market, including ergonomic issues due to highly repetitive tasks, manufacturing downtime, insufficient workforce, and real estate constraints. [Read more…] about Teradyne Robotics and Analog Devices agree strategic partnership

Gausium awards SoftBank Robotics America ‘elite certification’

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SoftBank Robotics America (SBRA), one of the world’s largest robotics companies and developer of industrial cleaning robots, has received the highest recognition and certification – Platinum Service Elite – from its partner and autonomous cleaning solutions provider, Gausium.

Gausium awarded SoftBank Robotics America (SBRA) with uts highest recognition and certification.

The Platinum Service Elite certification in was awarded by Gausium in recognition of SBRA’s successful work in delivering value in large scaled complex environments. [Read more…] about Gausium awards SoftBank Robotics America ‘elite certification’

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

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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

Top 5 global robotics trends 2025, according to the IFR

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The global market value of industrial robot installations has reached an all-time high of $16.5 billion.

Future demand will be driven by a number of technological innovations, market forces and new fields of business. The International Federation of Robotics has released what it says will be the top 5 trends for the robotics industry for 2025. [Read more…] about Top 5 global robotics trends 2025, according to the IFR

automatica trade show ‘on course for growth’ despite weak economy

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Preparations for the next automatica – one of the largest trade fairs for smart automation and robotics – are in full swing. From June 24 to 27, 2025, automatica will bring industry and research together in six exhibition halls and offer an unparalleled overview of the latest topics and innovations.

In June, the focus will be on technical solutions and exchanging ideas on digitalization and AI, sustainable production, and the future of work.

Anja Schneider, exhibition director, says: “automatica is thus addressing highly relevant issues that the industry is intensively concerned with. The high demand we are experiencing proves that we have our finger on the pulse with these topics.” [Read more…] about automatica trade show ‘on course for growth’ despite weak economy

MassRobotics opens applications for third annual ‘Form and Function Robotics Challenge’

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Robotics accelerator MassRobotics has launched its third annual Form and Function Robotics Challenge.

This year’s competition is supported by Altium, AMD, Analog Devices, Autodesk, Copley Controls, Danfoss, FESTO, Harmonic Drive, Igus, Lattice Semiconductor, Maxon, Mitsubishi Electric, and Novanta.

The MassRobotics challenge is designed for college student teams to showcase their unique robotics projects. Teams from anywhere around the world are encouraged to enter. [Read more…] about MassRobotics opens applications for third annual ‘Form and Function Robotics Challenge’