Cogniteam Raises Series A Funding to Enhance Nimbus Low-Code AI for Robotics
May 9, 2022
Cogniteam, which says its Nimbus platform can accelerate robot development from a process that can take up to six years, plans to grow its product development and sales teams.
Vimaan Robotics Comes to Market With End-to-End Inventory System, Amazon Support
May 9, 2022
Vimaan Robotics emerged from stealth in January 2022 and in April got backing from the Amazon Industrial Innovation Fund. Its CEO explains its inventory value proposition and plans for growth.
Berkshire Grey Partners With Logistex to Deliver Logistics Automation in the U.K.
May 9, 2022
Berkshire Grey has partnered with Logistex, offering its AI-driven robotics through the U.K.-based systems integrator to help e-commerce operations keep up with shifting demand.
Southie Autonomy Picks Up $2.5M in Seed Funding, Plus $5M in Robot Lease Financing
May 9, 2022
Southie Autonomy, a resident startup at MassRobotics, has obtained seed funding, as well as financing for its robotics-as-a-service offering, which promises "no-code" robot operations.
RGo Robotics Exits Stealth With $20M in Funding for Mobile Robot Perception
May 9, 2022
RGo Robotics claimed that applications are "nearly endless" for its Perception Engine, which runs on low-cost, low-power hardware, from mobile robots in logistics to delivery and service robots.
Logistics Robots Have Arrived, Finds 2022 Robotics Survey
May 8, 2022
Logistics automation and warehouse robotics continue to spread apace, found a Peerless Research Group survey around MODEX 2022. It examined areas of interest and barriers to adoption.
Ambi Robotics Returns to Berkeley and Expands Headquarters
May 7, 2022
Ambi Robotics, which produces AI-driven, parcel-sorting robots, is stepping into a new space as it rapidly expands its customer base and product development.
Embark and U.S. Xpress Partner to Add Nationwide Terminal Network for Autonomous Transfer Point Operations
May 6, 2022
Embark Trucks says U.S. Xpress has joined its partner development program and will add its fleet properties to Embark's transfer point network for autonomous trucks.
Baker-Polito Administration Awards $4.4M Grant for New Boston University Robotics R&D Facility
May 6, 2022
The Massachusetts Technology Collaborative this week awarded Boston University more than $4 million for its new robotics facility.
Robotics CEOs Talk Warehouse Automation at Cascadia Connect
May 6, 2022
In Pittsburgh at the Cascadia Connect Robotics, Automation, and Artificial Intelligence investor conference, leaders of top robotics companies shared insights into the industry.
Toyota Material Handling Partners With Cornell Engineering on Forklift Learning Studio
May 6, 2022
Toyota Material Handling is working with Cornell University's Sibley School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering to bridge the gap between theory and commercial application, starting with forklifts.
Apex.AI Receives Strategic Investment From Daimler Truck for ApexOS Autonomy Technology
May 6, 2022
Apex.AI said Daimler Truck's strategic investment will help it continue developing its ApexOS safety-certified software suite for autonomous trucks, other vehicles, and mobile robots.
2022 Technology Roundtable: The future of software and automation is now
May 5, 2022
Our panel says that all of the software and automation tools we need to meet the new supply chain challenges are right in front of us—all we need to...
Berkshire Grey Announces BG FLEX Mobile Robot Platform for Faster Fulfillment
May 5, 2022
Berkshire Grey's BG FLEX modular platform, which uses AI and mobile robots to accelerate e-commerce order fulfillment and other warehouse operations, is now generally available.
Fictiv Raises Series E Funding to Accelerate Digital Manufacturing Adoption
May 5, 2022
Fictiv, which has raised $100 million, said its digital manufacturing ecosystem can rapidly deliver pricing, design feedback, and manufacturing and business services to speed time to market.
Nocturne Drones to Cooperate With Dedrone and Expand Portfolio in Drone Defense Systems
May 5, 2022
With an eye toward protecting audiences, Nocturne Drone announced it is working with DeDrone on a new defense system.
Clearpath Robotics and Open Robotics Launch TurtleBot 4 With ROS 2 Support
May 5, 2022
Clearpath and Open Robotics have been collaborating for 10 years, and TurtleBot 4 is the first version of the open-source mobile robot development platform to support ROS 2 out of the box.
Pittsburgh Robotics Network, Silicon Valley Robotics, and MassRobotics Announce Alliance at Cascadia Connect
May 4, 2022
The three biggest robotics clusters in the U.S. said at a Pittsburgh investor conference that they will share resources and better connect robotics companies with one another.
TuSimple Integrates With Werner Enterprises for Roadside Support Along its Autonomous Freight Network
May 4, 2022
TuSimple is working with Werner Enterprises on 24/7 roadside support of its self-driving, long-haul freight trucks. The company also reported its Q1 financial results.
Honeywell Updates Forge Enterprise Performance Management Software for Warehouses
May 4, 2022
Honeywell has released its spring 2022 enhancements to the Honeywell Forge EPM software-as-a-service offering, including modular software for monitoring warehouse assets such as automation.
