Saildrone Closes Series C Funding to Advance Ocean Data Systems
October 18, 2021
Saildrone, which provides ocean data, mapping, and intelligence systems, has raised $100 million to grow its data-insight teams and go-to-market functions for science and defense markets.
Automation as a Tool to Future-Proof Retail Businesses
October 17, 2021
Retail automation, which includes everything from inventory management to service robots and mobile robots in warehouses, can help businesses respond to demands for speed and customization.
How to Pick a Collaborative Robot
October 16, 2021
After reviewing the benefits and limitations of collaborative robots, the Southwest Research Institute describes factors to consider when choosing a cobot to buy.
MassRobotics Mobile Robot Interoperability Standard Has First Demo at FedEx During A3 Conference
October 15, 2021
Vecna Robotics, Waypoint Robotics, and WiBotic conducted a historic demonstration of the MassRobotics interoperability standard at the FedEx R&D enter during A3's conference in Memphis.
Reliable Robotics Raises $100M to Expand Remotely Piloted Commercial Cargo Flights
October 15, 2021
Reliable Robotics, which has been working with the FAA and NASA to demonstrate safe remote operation of any aircraft, hopes to expand access to underused airports.
7 Questions With Orbbec, Which Has Set Its Sights on Void Left by Intel RealSense
October 14, 2021
With Intel discontinuing production of its RealSense sensors, an opportunity with robotics developers has emerged for other 3D camera and computer vision vendors such as Orbbec.
UVD Robots and OCC Send Disinfection Systems Into Supermarket Aisles
October 14, 2021
Potentially harmful bacteria and viruses abound in retail grocery environments. UVD Robots and OCC Commercial Consulting are working together on "hospital-grade" robotic disinfection.
Geek+ Reaches for New Heights in Warehouses With RoboShuttle RS8-DA
October 14, 2021
Geek+ claims that its new, 8-meter-tall RoboShuttle RS8-DA mobile robot has the highest reach in the industry and can help customers maximize the utilization of their warehouses.
Plus One Robotics AI-Driven Arms to Collaborate With Locus Mobile Robots for Automated Picking
October 13, 2021
Robot arms using Plus One Robotics' 3D and AI software will load and unload goods to Locus Robotics' mobile robots for fast, flexible e-commerce order fulfillment.
Dexterity Obtains $140M in Series B Funding for Supply Chain Robotics
October 13, 2021
Dexterity, which offers software as a service to enable robots to have human-like perception and manipulation for unstructured piles of goods, plans to deploy 1,000 robots with its funding.
Meili Robots Partners With InOrbit to Boost Robot Fleet Management Offerings
October 13, 2021
Meili Robots, which provides a universal fleet management system, is combining its expertise with InOrbit, a leader in robot operations or RobOps orchestration of mixed mobile fleets.
Cogniteam Releases Nimbus Cloud-Based Platform to Reduce Robot Time to Market by 80%
October 13, 2021
Cogniteam said its Nimbus operating system can cut development time by 80% and deliver a seamless user experience from development to deployment, as well as enable in-field maintenance.
Stereotaxis Publishes Positive Outcomes of Robotic Cardiac Ablation in Children
October 13, 2021
The International Journal of Cardiology has published data demonstrating "superior" outcomes of Stereotaxis' robotic cardiac ablation in pediatric arrhythmia patients.
InOrbit Launches Developer Portal, Expands Robot Operations Ecosystem
October 12, 2021
InOrbit said its new Developer Portal works with InOrbit Free Edition. InOrbit also partnered with 634AI, whose MAESTRO is an AI-enabled "control tower" for warehouse automation.
Seegrid Ranked No. 1 Autonomous Mobile Robot Provider in the U.S. by Interact Analysis
October 12, 2021
Seegrid is a global leader in automation for materials handling, according to Interact Analysis, as demand for different types of mobile robots continues to climb.
U.S. Navy Increases Contract Award for Sarcos Guardian DX Dexterous Mobile Robotic Avatar
October 12, 2021
Following successful execution of the first phase of the Guardian DX contract, the U.S. Navy is paying to expand testing, evaluation, and demonstrations for Navy-specific tasks
AI Chipmaker Hailo Raises $136M to Expand Edge AI Systems to Meet Global Demand
October 12, 2021
Hailo says its Series C round is the largest in the edge AI chip space to date, demonstrating the exploding demand for AI processors for smart cities, smart retail, Industry 4.0,...
TRI Announces Machine Learning Advances at International Conference on Computer Vision
October 11, 2021
The Toyota Research Institute, or TRI, is presenting six papers that it said advance the state of the art in machine learning and computer vision for robots and other applications.
First Financial Equipment Leasing Offers to Reduce Risk in Adopting Automation
October 11, 2021
As companies across industries adopt or add automation, they can benefit from leases that make costs more predictable, says First Financial Equipment Leasing.
Caltech’s LEONARDO Bipedal Robot Combines Walking With Flying for More Agile Locomotion
October 11, 2021
Caltech's LEONARDO robot can hop, fly, and walk on a tightrope, thanks to multi-joint legs and propeller-based thrusters. Researchers said hybrid locomotion could provide greater agility.
