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Doosan Robotics partners with Rocketfarm on palletizing solutions

June 27, 2024 · Rocketfarm’s Pally Software will complement Doosan’s Robotics cobots to create palletizing solution across various industries.

Robotics Invest Summit 2024 highlights funding, robotics ecosystems

June 27, 2024 · The 2024 Robotics Invest Summit in Boston brought leaders from across the robotics industry to discuss funding, industrial AI and more with peers and venture capital firms.

ABB launches OmniCore intelligent automation platform

June 27, 2024 · ABB said its OmniCore intelligent automation platform will be a step change to a modular and futureproof motion control architecture, improving accuracy and efficiency.

THine announces new 13 MP THEIA-CAM embedded camera kit

June 27, 2024 · THine’s new 13 megapixel THSCJ101 PDAF camera reference design kit is built for embedded applications using NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX and Orin Nano platforms.

Yale Reliant accumulates 14 million real-world run time hours

June 26, 2024 · Yale Lift Truck Technologies’ Reliant operator assistance technology reinforces safe lift truck operation by intervening and providing feedback to operators.

Johnson & Johnson’s Luis Roman named keynote speaker of NextGen Supply Chain Conference

June 26, 2024 · NextGen Supply Chain Conference announced that Luis Roman, global head of site & supply at Johnson & Johnson, will serve as a keynote speaker at its October 2024 event in Chicago.

AI, sensor developer Forcen closes CA$8.35 million funding round

June 26, 2024 · Generative design tools and off-the-shelf development kits will help Forcen scale its force/torque sensor and edge AI offerings for less-structured robotics applications.

Orchestrating mobile robot fleets for success

June 25, 2024 · This edition of the Robotics 24/7 Special Focus Issue examines how business and fleet management software leads to well-performing deployments.

Robotics-as-a-service solution provider Formic raises additional $27 million

June 25, 2024 · Formic's RaaS offering includes deploying the system and providing continuous monitoring and maintenance throughout the engagement. The company also announced a finanancing partnership.

COVAL launches CMS M series multi-stage mini vacuum pumps

June 25, 2024 · COVAL’s CMS M series multi-stage mini vacuum pumps use cascading Venturi profiles and progressive intermediate isolation valves to generate high suction at low vacuum levels.

Elysium Robotics develops human-muscle-like actuators

June 24, 2024 · Elysium Robotics’ co-founders said the company can mass produce humanoid robot and prosthetic hands made from dielectric elastomer actuators (DEAs) for under $1,000.

Applied EV to integrate new CISSOID control module into autonomous EV motors

June 23, 2024 · To improve functional safety, Applied AV will integrate CISSOID's new CXT-ICM3SA series inverter control modules into its autonomous vehicle electric motors.

Vecna Robotics closes $100 million series C, appoints new COO

June 21, 2024 · Newly-appointed Vecna Robotics COO Michael Helmbrecht will oversee the development of initiatives, including a case-picking robot with GEODIS, using $40 million in new funding.

Zion Solutions Group partners with Locus Robotics

June 21, 2024 · Partnership blends Zion's expertise in supply chain integration and Locus Robotics' AI-driven robotic solutions, with aim of enhanced warehouse productivity

AutoStore opens new U.S. headquarters in New Hampshire

June 20, 2024 · AutoStore said its new U.S. headquarters in Salem, N.H. will bring over 100 jobs to greater Boston. The facility includes its AutoStore Academy and Experience Center.

PIT’s xBridge innovation center helps Ottonomy evaluate use cases

June 20, 2024 · At Pittsburgh International Airport’s xBridge innovation center, companies test their products in real-world environments, including Ottonomy’s autonomous delivery robots.

Flexibility, scalability at the ‘Hub’ of Locus Robotics’ offerings

June 20, 2024 · Locus Robotics, through its LocusOne and LocusHub platforms, manage fleets of Origin and Vector AMRs for organizations across industries.

Robust.AI raises the bar with Grace fleet management software, Carter robot

June 20, 2024 · Robust.AI’s Grace fleet management suite and Carter robot have set a high bar for collaborative efforts in the warehouse logistics space.

GXO heralds partnership with Apptronik on an AI-enabled humanoid robot

June 20, 2024 · A GXO spokesman told LM that this new partnership between GXO and Apptronik is about advancing humanoid automation to meet the demands of today’s supply chain, adding that advanced automation makes distribution center operations faster and more efficient for customers and creates new opportunities for people while enhancing safety.

Maxim AI announces general availability, $3 million funding round

June 19, 2024 · Founded by former Google and Postman API employees Vaibhavi Gangwar and Akshay Deo, Maxim AI aims to bring traditional software development best practices to AI workflows.

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