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Webinar: How small and midsize businesses can get started with robots

March 1, 2024 · John Santagate of Körber Supply Chain Software will join Robotics 24/7 for a discussion on the state of small and midsize businesses getting started with robots.

Scythe to adopt North American Charging Standard

March 1, 2024 · Landscaping robot developer Scythe Robotics will adopt the “Tesla Charger,” or SAE standard J3400, alongside standardization within the parallel automotive industry.

Humanoid bot startup Figure raises $675 million, signs collaboration agreement with OpenAI

March 1, 2024 · Figure and OpenAI are collaborating to develop next generation AI models for humanoid robots.

MODEX 2024: EnerSys to showcase new AGV battery chargers

February 29, 2024 · Electrical charging systems provider EnerSys will debut its new NexSys AIR wireless and NexSys+ outdoor chargers at Intermodal, MODEX, and LogiMat throughout March 2024.

Dexory to deploy inventory-checking AMRs for Iron Mountain

February 28, 2024 · Dexory will deploy its full-service inventory control automation system, including autonomous mobile robots and its AI-powered digital twin platform, at four UK warehouses.

Designed Conveyor Systems and URBX partner on high-density, robotic AS/RS solution

February 28, 2024 · DCS is the first systems integrator to make URBX’s high-density, goods-to-person robotic automated storage and retrieval solution available to its retail fulfillment customers.

Robots enable more efficient reverse logistics

February 28, 2024 · This edition of the Robotics 24/7 Special Focus Issue takes aim at how robots can optimize reverse logistics processes and expedite returns for retail organizations.

Movu Robotics and PeakLogix partner on deployment of warehouse robotics solutions

February 28, 2024 · Movu Robotics and PeakLogix team to offer the benefits of Movu's robotics portfolio as part of their solutions for customers in the North American market.

Brain Corp and Tennant Company announce exclusive technology agreement

February 27, 2024 · Through a $32 investment, Brain Corp’s robotic navigation systems will be available for floor-cleaning robots manufactured exclusively by Tenant Company.

MODEX 2024: OPEX to demonstrate new warehouse automation technology

February 26, 2024 · Automated storage and retrieval system (AS/RS) provider OPEX Corporation will announce new automated sortation technology and exhibit its Infinity system again.

Liberty Reach rebrands to Liberty Robotics Inc.

February 26, 2024 · Signal strategic shift towards advanced machine vision and robotic guidance technologies, with a continued commitment to automotive and new ventures in warehousing and logistics.

Kawasaki Robotics partners with Olis Robotics to offer remote monitoring, control of its industrial robots

February 26, 2024 · Kawasaki Robotics and Olis Robotics partnered to enable Olis' remote error recovery software on Kawasaki's robotic fleet.

MODEX 2024: OSARO to debut robot arm for mixed case depalletization

February 23, 2024 · Piece-picking robot provider OSARO said its new skid-mounted depalletization robot arm equipped with machine vision and AI provides flexible deployment options.

OMRON launches new integrated AMR offerings with lifter, roller modules from ROEQ

February 23, 2024 · OMRON announced two new AMRs with lifter and roller modules along with software from ROEQ for safety compliant movements in facilities.

How cobots have gained a foothold in reverse logistics operations

February 21, 2024 · Cobots can play a major role in optimizing reverse logistics processes in warehouses, but organizations need to carefully identify their spots in warehouses.

MODEX 2024: Logisnext to exhibit Jungheinrich and Rocla AGVs and AMRs

February 21, 2024 · Mitsubishi Logisnext said it will introduce Rocrich AGV Solutions as the exclusive North American provider of Jungheinrich and Rocla AGVs and AMRs, and demonstrate its own Lift Link telemetry system.

Contextant to resell SOFTBOT Platform from SVT Robotics

February 20, 2024 · Systems integrator Contextant said it will offer customized and out-of-the-box systems to address interoperability and multi-agent orchestration challenges.

Trew Partners with OPEX Corporation to expand warehouse automation solutions offering

February 20, 2024 · Partnership enables Trew to deliver integrated automated fulfillment solutions that include OPEX goods-to-person and robotic sorting technologies.

MODEX 2024: AS/RS manufacturer Kardex to exhibit FulfillX for AutoStore

February 19, 2024 · Kardex will showcase its portfolio of automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS), software packages, and Intuitive Pick Assistant projection system at MODEX 2024.

Boston Dynamics announces Orbit robot fleet management software, Spot enhancements

February 17, 2024 · Boston Dynamics announced the release of its Orbit robot fleet management software, allowing users to watch its site, robots and equipment through a single portal.

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