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Boston University celebrates grand opening of Robotics & Autonomous Systems Teaching & Innovation Center

March 26, 2024 · Boston University celebrated the opening of its new Robotics & Autonomous Systems Teaching & Innovation Center on campus in March 2024.

Liberty Robotics launches AI-powered VPick and VPack systems

March 26, 2024 · Liberty Robotics launched VPick and Vpack, its latest offerings in robotic vision and material handling, aimed at enhancing efficiency, reliability and safety in warehouse environments.

Remote.It launches channel partner program for networking connectivity management

March 25, 2024 · Remote.It announced the launch of its channel-focused full reseller partner program for businesses that want to use its remote networking service capabilities.

ST Microelectronics reveals new microcontroller for industrial automation

March 25, 2024 · Electronics semiconductor provider ST Microelectronics’ new STM32H7 line of microcontrollers include microprocessor-like graphics functions and security features.

Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas and DLL launch Logisnext Financial Services

March 25, 2024 · Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas will provide its customers with a single point of contact for equipment purchasing and financing of forklifts and AGVs.

Honeywell Intelligrated partners with Berkshire Grey and Tompkins Robotics

March 25, 2024 · Honeywell Intelligrated will provide software, cybersecurity, and integration knowledge to augment Berkshire Grey’s sortation and picking systems as well as Tompkins’ AMRs.

Kane Robotics unveils GRIT vision system for cobots powered by AI with visual sensors

March 25, 2024 · Kane Robotics announced its GRIT vision system, using visual sensors powered by AI to replicate the human eye and assess uneven surfaces in material removal operations.

Machine vision provider Cambrian announces $3.5M Seed+ funding

March 25, 2024 · Cambrian Robotics recently announced a $3.5M Seed+ fundraising round to develop, scale, and deploy its machine vision systems for industrial manufacturing robot arms.

Ricoh extends 3D-printing expertise to manufacturing with new university partnership

March 22, 2024 · Ricoh announced a new partnership with NC State University to develop a Center of Excellence that focuses on research and development of new additive manufacturing applications.

Humanoid robot developer Figure AI raises $675M series B

March 22, 2024 · Figure AI recently announced partnerships with OpenAI to enhance language processing and Microsoft to provide AI infrastructure for accelerating commercialization.

Electric Sheep debuts AI-powered autonomous robot for outdoor environments

March 22, 2024 · Robotics company Electric Sheep has built the first trimming, edging and blowing robot to use AI and large world models to work alongside landscape crews.

MODEX 2024: Cypher Robotics releases Captis AGV for industrial scanning

March 22, 2024 · Cypher Robotics announced a new AGV for industrial scanning called Captis. The company partnered with Indro Robotics, GreyOrange and Ericsson for the new robot.

Webasto expands availability of 10 bay industrial charger to all customers

March 22, 2024 · Industrial battery charger provider Webasto Charging Systems Inc., recently announced its PosiCharge ProCore Edge 10 Bay charger is now available for all customers.

Is Your Warehouse Floor Ready for Robotics?

March 20, 2024 · Without proper preparation of flooring surfaces, AGVs and AMRs will not work as anticipated and deployments could fail.

GTC 2024: NVIDIA combines digital twins with real-time AI for industrial automation

March 18, 2024 · NVIDIA software - Omniverse, Metropolis, Isaac and cuOpt - combine to create an AI gym where robots and AI agents can work out and be evaluated in complex industrial spaces.

GTC 2024: NVIDIA Isaac taps generative AI for manufacturing, logistics applications

March 18, 2024 · NVIDIA adds new foundation models, a robot learning framework and AI workflow orchestration and robot perception tools.

MODEX 2024: CaPow demonstrates charging in motion for AMRs

March 15, 2024 · CaPow demonstrated its Genesis charging-in-motion system for mobile robots at MODEX 2024, which the company said can reduce upfront automation costs and eliminate charging downtime.

MODEX 2024: RGo Robotics to partner with Intel and Theobroma Systems

March 15, 2024 · RGo Robotics’ Perception Engine machine vision software will be available on Theobroma Systems’ JAGUAR single-board computer for mobile robots, and has been optimized for Intel core processors.

MODEX 2024: Kardex launches FulfillX WES, Cutter & Buck reworks omnichannel business with system

March 15, 2024 · Kardex’s new FullfillX warehouse execution system looks to maximize the potential of automation and robotics in AutoStore’s cube storing offerings.

MODEX 2024: HWArobotics introduces reliable, customizable shuttle systems

March 15, 2024 · ASRS technology provider HWArobotics announced that its shuttle systems are now available in North America at MODEX 2024 in Atlanta.

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