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Robotic delivery company Starship Technologies raises $90 million in new funding

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Starship Technologies, the company making science fiction a reality by putting delivery robots on streets in the US and Europe, has raised $90 million in new funding, co-led by Plural and Iconical.

The fresh investment, which brings the total raised by Starship to $230 million since its creation in 2014, will be used to expand globally as Starship looks to take advantage of the unstoppable rise in demand for home deliveries.

Launched in 2014, Starship’s delivery robots have become a common sight on streets across Europe and the US and the company is now the world’s leading autonomous delivery service, making more than six million deliveries and transforming last-mile delivery. [Read more…] about Robotic delivery company Starship Technologies raises $90 million in new funding

Starship Technologies celebrates five years of autonomous robot deliveries at George Mason University

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Starship Technologies, a provider of autonomous delivery services, and Sodexo, marked a series of milestones and exclusive giveaways to mark five years of autonomous robot deliveries at George Mason University (Mason).

Mason was the first university in the US to offer autonomous robot deliveries provided by Starship. Since the launch on January 22, 2019, Starship’s robots are now serving more than 1.1 million people across 50 US college campuses as well as in local neighborhoods in several other countries.

Mason Dining and Starship will be offering giveaways at select merchants throughout the week to celebrate the milestone. Lucky students will receive exclusive anniversary swag, Starship promo codes, Mason Dining merch, and more. Details of the daily giveaways can be found in the Starship Food Delivery app. [Read more…] about Starship Technologies celebrates five years of autonomous robot deliveries at George Mason University

Brain Corp partners with Dane Technologies to launch new robotic retail solutions

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Brain Corp, an autonomous technology company, has unveiled its BrainOS InventoryAI Suite, a retail inventory analytics solution designed to analyze inventory data captured by autonomous mobile robots running on its platform.

It also unveiled the “Dane AIR”, a purpose-built inventory scanning robot developed in collaboration with Dane Technologies.

Currently, the majority of retailers manually track in-store inventory by deploying associates to meticulously identify inconsistencies amongst tens of thousands of SKUs, looking for issues with product availability, price tags and product locations. [Read more…] about Brain Corp partners with Dane Technologies to launch new robotic retail solutions

Badger Technologies and Stop & Shop introduce ‘Selfies with Marty the Robot’ for charity

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Badger Technologies, a product division of Jabil and pioneer in retail robotics, is joining forces with grocery retail chain Stop & Shop to increase support for Stop & Shop’s “Feed it Forward” charitable giving initiatives while reinforcing the positive impact Marty the Robot has made on customers and communities.

Stop & Shop is an Ahold Delhaize USA company with nearly 400 stores across the Northeast. Marty’s presence in a large majority of Stop & Shop stores strengthens operational efficiencies and helps Stop & Shop serve those in need.

As part of a shared community commitment, Badger Technologies, Jabil, and Stop & Shop are sponsoring a “Selfies with Marty” program at this year’s NRF‘24 show, held at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City, earlier this month. [Read more…] about Badger Technologies and Stop & Shop introduce ‘Selfies with Marty the Robot’ for charity

Healey-Driscoll Administration grants $1.1 million to Western New England University to support advanced robotic welding technologies

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The Healey-Driscoll Administration has announced a $1.1 million investment to fund a three-year project at Western New England University (WNE) that fosters the establishment of a research and training cluster in advanced robotic welding technologies.

The award will support a collaborative project between WNE’s Center for Advanced Manufacturing Systems (CAMS) that will work with Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) and local industry partners to grow the advanced welding cluster and deliver new highly skilled workers to employers in the region.

The cutting-edge welding technologies have several applications in high-growth industries, including offshore wind, electric vehicles, aerospace, and manufacturing for national defense capabilities, such as submarines. [Read more…] about Healey-Driscoll Administration grants $1.1 million to Western New England University to support advanced robotic welding technologies

Revolutionising the Logistics Industry: The Impact of Technological Advancements

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The logistics industry, a critical backbone of global commerce, has witnessed a significant transformation over recent years. This change has been largely driven by technological advancements, reshaping how goods are moved around the world.

The traditional image of logistics, often associated with a purely physical process involving trucks, warehouses, and shipping docks, has evolved into a sophisticated, technology-driven operation.

This shift is not just about efficiency; it’s a fundamental change in the way logistics companies approach their business, manage their operations, and serve their customers. [Read more…] about Revolutionising the Logistics Industry: The Impact of Technological Advancements

3 Monitor Technologies Pushing the Boundary of Design

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Cutting-edge monitor technologies are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in digital design work. From interactive touchscreens to expansive quad HD displays, today’s monitors offer advanced features that empower designers to bring their creative visions to life like never before.

This article highlights three key monitor innovations that are redefining the designer’s toolkit. You’ll learn why higher refresh rates and curved displays enhance immersion, boost productivity, and reduce eye strain during long design sessions.

Whether you specialize in web design, product design, motion graphics, or architectural modeling, these breakthroughs represent new creative potential. [Read more…] about 3 Monitor Technologies Pushing the Boundary of Design

Starship Technologies wraps up year with record deliveries

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Starship Technologies, the world’s leading provider of autonomous delivery services, has published its 2023 Robot Wrap Up, highlighting the most popular items, interesting stats and quirky requests that its global fleet of more than 2,000 robots have received in the past year. [Read more…] about Starship Technologies wraps up year with record deliveries

Badger Technologies provides autonomous robots to Stine stores

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Badger Technologies, a retail automation expert, is rolling out in-store robotics at Stine, a building materials dealer, to assist in elevating operational efficiencies and customer-service excellence.

Badger Technologies’ multipurpose autonomous robots empower Stine’s stores to detect out-of-stock (OOS) products with more than 95 percent accuracy while helping to decrease OOS products by up to 50 percent. Additionally, in-store robots are enabling Stine to improve price-tag accuracy by more than 97 percent.

For Stine, the decision to introduce autonomous robots was driven by the company’s overarching commitment to its hard-working associates and loyal customers. [Read more…] about Badger Technologies provides autonomous robots to Stine stores

Innovations in Water Conservation Technologies

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Water conservation is a pressing issue that requires our attention now more than ever. As the availability of fresh water becomes increasingly scarce, finding innovative solutions to conserve this vital resource has become a top priority.

In this article, we will explore the various advancements in water conservation technologies and their potential impact on the environment, society, and our future. [Read more…] about Innovations in Water Conservation Technologies