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MiR launches AI-enabled MiR1200 pallet jack

April 1, 2024 · Augmenting its fleet of deck-load AMRs, MiR’s new interoperable autonomous pallet jack is guided by NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin module that provides pallet detection.

Teradyne Robotics announces collaboration with NVIDIA

April 1, 2024 · Powered by the NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin AI platform, Universal Robots demonstrated an autonomous inspection system and MiR debuted its new MiR1200 pallet jack.

Robot Era open-sources reinforcement learning framework Humanoid-Gym

April 1, 2024 · Beijing-based Robot Era announced it will open source its reinforcement learning framework, Humanoid-Gym, on GitHub in the hopes of speeding up progress on humanoid robots.

Orchestration: The Future of Supply Chain

April 1, 2024 · Digitalization is already delivering significant advances in productivity, speed and visibility to supply chain operations. Orchestration promises to build on and amplify those benefits.

OSD ManTech selects three ARM Institute consortium member projects for Organic Industrial Base Challenge

March 29, 2024 · The ARM Institute announced that three of its consortium members projects were selected in the ManTech OIB Challenge held earlier in 2024.

AMR provider LexxPluss opens demo space in Indiana

March 28, 2024 · Japanese autonomous mobile robot tech company LexxPluss enters U.S. market, opens demo space at IoT technology facility near Indianapolis.

Siemens, Universal Robots, and Zivid partner to unveil smart robotic picking solution

March 28, 2024 · Solution combines UR's cobot arms with Siemens' SIMATIC Robot Pick AI software, and Zivid's 3D sensors. The robotic picking solution will be presented in depth for the first time on April 4 at a webinar hosted by the trio.

Franka Robotics unveils MATLAB toolbox to bridge theory, application in robotics research

March 28, 2024 · Frank Robotics unveiled its MATLAB toolbox that allows users to connect Franka robots to MATLAB and Simulink from MathWorks and push the boundaries of robotics research.

Gather AI receives $17M Series A-1 funding to expand AI-powered inventory monitoring

March 28, 2024 · Gather AI received a $17M Series A-1 funding for its AI-powered warehouses inventory drones, totaling $34M in funding to scale operations and expand production of its offerings.

Dexory announces first U.S. deployment with DB Schenker

March 28, 2024 · Dexory deployed its AI-powered digital twin platform DexoryView to one of DB Schenker’s sites, which can monitor inventory, environment, and hazards throughout facilities.

Meltio debuts new M600 wire-laser metal deposition system

March 28, 2024 · Meltio released its new M600 wire-laser metal deposition system as its next generation metal 3D printer that introduces additive manufacturing to industrial production.

ABB opens refitted, state-of-the-art U.S. robotics facility in Michigan

March 27, 2024 · ABB recently opened its new U.S. robotics facility in Michigan, which will support ABB Robotics’ drive to develop and manufacture cutting-edge robotic technology for the Americas.

Tennant announces specifications of its first purpose-built AMR floor scrubber

March 27, 2024 · Tennant Company’s X4 ROVR autonomous floor scrubber is powered by robotic navigation and fleet management systems provider Brain Corp’s BrainOS Robotics Platform.

Dematic FIRST Scholarship program applications open

March 27, 2024 · Applications for the supply chain and logistics scholarship due Saturday, May 18. The scholarship supports high school and college students in their journey to become future supply chain and logistics leaders and innovators.

Scythe Robotics expands commercial landscaping robot production facility

March 27, 2024 · Commercial landscaping robot provider Scythe Robotics expanded its headquarters and manufacturing facility to address its production waitlist and prepare for projected growth.

ABB identifies three major trends for AI and robotics in 2024

March 27, 2024 · ABB identified three major trends for AI in robotics in 2024, focusing on new levels of robotic autonomy, AI robots in new sectos and more opportunities for education and training.

Tompkins Solutions and Softeon partner to deliver warehouse orchestration software

March 27, 2024 · Warehouse orchestration software providers Tompkins Solutions and Softeon recently announced a partnership to provide Tompkins’ Cornerstone WES with Softeon’s WMS.

Geekplus, Hy-Tek Intralogistics partner on large e-commerce project

March 27, 2024 · Geekplus and Hy-Tek Intralogistics expanded their partnership with the installation of a Shelf-to-Person system for a rural lifestyle retailer with stores in 49 states.

Robotics Factory opens applications for Scale residency program

March 27, 2024 · Applications are now open for The Robotics Factory’s Scale Residency Program. Innovation Works will hold a virtual information session Friday, March 29, at 12:00 p.m. EDT.

FANUC America unveils new combined PLC/CNC motion controller

March 26, 2024 · FANUC America Corporation demonstrated its latest combined PLC/CNC motion controller at MODEX 2024, the Power Motion i-MODEL A Plus, in an integrated setup with robot arms and AS/RS.

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