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Diligent Robotics raises $25 million to commercialize its healthcare robots

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Diligent Robotics, a specialist in robotic automation in health care, has raised $25 million in new financing led by Canaan, with True Ventures, DNX Ventures, Next Coast Ventures among the return investors and Northwestern Medicine Innovation joining as a new strategic investor.

Rich Boyle from Canaan will join the board of directors. The company will use the funds to fuel system-wide expansions of its revolutionary Moxi robot across hospitals nationwide, enhance product development and triple its market reach.

Andrea Thomaz, PhD, Diligent Robotics’ co-founder and CEO, says: “The incredible demand we’ve seen for Moxi is a testament to the clear value of using robotic automation to augment and support frontline hospital care teams, but also our highly customer-centric approach to bringing new technology and operational change into healthcare. [Read more…] about Diligent Robotics raises $25 million to commercialize its healthcare robots

Osaro and Fanuc collaborate to enhance capabilities of robotic warehouse automation solutions

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Osaro, a specialist in machine-learning-enabled robotics for e-commerce, is partnering with Fanuc America, the leading supplier of CNCs, robotics and RoboMachines, to expand the capabilities of Fanuc’s robotic automation solutions optimized for warehousing and e-commerce fulfillment.

The two companies will collaborate on go-to-market strategies, commencing with the installation of an advanced piece-picking demonstration robot at Fanuc’s Innovation Center in Rochester Hills, Michigan.

E-commerce growth is driving sweeping change across the retail and logistics sectors, and a growing number of organizations are looking to deploy automated robotic pick-and-place solutions to meet these challenges. [Read more…] about Osaro and Fanuc collaborate to enhance capabilities of robotic warehouse automation solutions

Comau designs and implements advanced automation solutions for global automaker’s Brazil factory

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Industrial automation specialist Comau says it has designed and implemented its advanced automation solutions at a Stellantis Automotive facility in Brazil. Stellantis owns auto brands such as Fiat, Vauxhall and Jeep, among many others.

Comau’s installation at Stellantis Automotive Plant at Betim, Minas Gerais is part of a comprehensive retooling project to produce both the Fiat Pulse, the brand’s first SUV model in Brazil and the Fiat Fastback, its first SUV Coupe and one of the company’s main launches for the local market.

As part of the comprehensive project, Comau has enhanced an existing manufacturing platform to provide high-speed body assembly solutions for the main body, the body sides and the respot operations such that the two distinctly different SUVs could be produced on the same line. [Read more…] about Comau designs and implements advanced automation solutions for global automaker’s Brazil factory

PickNik Robotics partners with SKA Custom Robots and Machines

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PickNik Robotics, the leading software company specializing in unstructured robotics environments, is thrilled to announce its collaboration with SKA Custom Robots and Machines, an engineering firm renowned for its work in field robotics.

This strategic partnership aims to leverage PickNik Robotics’ cutting-edge software expertise and SKA’s exceptional hardware engineering capabilities to propel the development of advanced robotic systems.

SKA Custom Robots and Machines, headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, has established itself as a trailblazer in field robotics, with notable contributions including work on construction, medical, life sciences, mining, and inspection robots. [Read more…] about PickNik Robotics partners with SKA Custom Robots and Machines

Ambi Robotics expands partnership with Pitney Bowes to automate middle-mile sorting

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Ambi Robotics, a provider of AI-powered robotic sorting solutions for supply chain operations, and Pitney Bowes, a global shipping and mailing company, say they have successfully implemented the new AmbiSort B-Series modular parcel induction and sorting solution for middle-mile operations.

This collaboration between two industry leaders advances ecommerce and logistics operations through cutting-edge automation and emerging technologies.

Following the deployment of the AmbiSort A-Series small parcel sortation systems for last-mile operations, Pitney Bowes and Ambi Robotics partnered to develop and deploy the AmbiSort B-Series solution in Pitney Bowes ecommerce hubs across the US. [Read more…] about Ambi Robotics expands partnership with Pitney Bowes to automate middle-mile sorting

Neura Robotics secures $16 million from InterAlpen Partners

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Neura Robotics, an emerging AI and robotics startup based in Germany, has closed a $16 million investment round with American private equity firm InterAlpen Partners.

This comes less than three months after the German company closed a $55 million funding round with leading European investors, garnering recognition from the New York Stock Exchange. InterAlpen’s investment in Neura will bolster its growth and expansion into the US market.

Robots based on the Neura Robotics platform are able to see, hear and perceive touch. Combined with reflexive sensory processing, these capabilities are essential for autonomous and predictive action. [Read more…] about Neura Robotics secures $16 million from InterAlpen Partners

Role of Robotics and AI in Assisting the Elderly

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The global population of elderly adults aged 65 and above is projected to grow dramatically in the coming decades. This demographic shift brings with it numerous challenges as healthcare systems struggle to provide adequate adult primary care and support for aging populations.

Innovations in robotics and artificial intelligence are emerging as promising solutions to assist elderly individuals with their health, safety, and overall well-being.

By harnessing the capabilities of these technologies, societies can better support their aging populations and enable them to age gracefully with dignity, independence, and improved quality of life. [Read more…] about Role of Robotics and AI in Assisting the Elderly

Vertical farm robot startup Seasony secures innovation grant

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Seasony, a developer of mobile robotics for vertical farming, has been awarded a grant from the Danish Innovation Foundation.

Launching in Fall 2023, this project aims to create image recognition algorithms that alert vertical farm growers to potential issues in two separate tracks.

The first track focuses on identifying poor seed germination to conserve water, energy, and nutrients from producing faulty crop. [Read more…] about Vertical farm robot startup Seasony secures innovation grant

Robotics Plus launches autonomous vehicle for orchard and vineyard production

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New Zealand-based agritech company Robotics Plus has launched Prospr, an autonomous, multi-use, hybrid vehicle designed to carry out a variety of orchard and vineyard crop tasks more efficiently and sustainably while reducing reliance on labor.

Prospr is now commercially available from Robotics Plus, a specialist in the design and build of innovative agricultural robotics.

Prospr accommodates multiple swappable tools being developed, including newly released tower sprayers for grapes, apples, or tree crops. The right tool for the job is attached to the vehicle depending on the day’s work, and multiple Prosprs can collaborate in a fleet to get the job done. [Read more…] about Robotics Plus launches autonomous vehicle for orchard and vineyard production

ForwardX Robotics unveils new autonomous mobile robot for warehouses

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ForwardX Robotics, a vision-based autonomous mobile robot (AMR) and warehouse solutions provider, is thrilled to announce the launch of its latest cutting-edge addition to the esteemed Flex product series: Flex 60-SW.

This innovative AMR, equipped with automatic weighing scales along with an interactive touch screen, will revolutionize picking accuracy in the warehouse.

The anticipation surrounding the Flex 60-SW’s official launch on September 13th is palpable as it takes center stage at the prestigious Logistic-Tech Tokyo 2023 – The 3rd Innovation EXPO, as customers and industry professionals alike will witness the transformative capabilities of the Flex 60-SW firsthand. [Read more…] about ForwardX Robotics unveils new autonomous mobile robot for warehouses