Distalmotion Raises $90M to Commercialize Dexter Surgical Robot
January 27, 2022
Distalmotion, which has developed Dexter to combine the benefits of robotic surgery and the affordability of laparoscopy, plans to scale and apply for FDA approval.
Seegrid to Unveil New Palion Autonomous Lift Truck at MODEX 2022
January 26, 2022
At MODEX 2022, Seegrid will show its new Palion Lift autonomous mobile robot, demonstrate its suite of perception and fleet management software, and discuss return on investment.
Wisk Aero Lands $450M From Boeing to Advance Autonomous Air Taxis
January 26, 2022
Wisk Aero, which has received funding from Boeing and Kitty Hawk, said its sixth-generation self-flying, eVTOL passenger aircraft will be the first to get U.S. certification.
FedEx Works With Dorabot on AI-Powered Sorting Robot for Smart Logistics
January 26, 2022
FedEx Express has deployed Dorabot's DoraSorter sortation robot at its e-commerce shipment center in Ghangzhou, China. The companies are continuing to fine-tune the system.
Vecna Robotics Picks up $65M Series C for Materials Handling Automation
January 26, 2022
Vecna Robotics, which provides mobile robots and orchestration software to address supply chain challenges, will use the funding to meet rapidly growing demand.
SiteAware Raises $15M Series B for Digital Construction Verification Technology
January 26, 2022
SiteAware plans to use its latest financing to make its AI platform, which uses data from drones and cameras to build digital twins, the standard for the U.S. construction...
Sarcos Completes Beta Development of Guardian XT Teleoperated Robotic Avatar
January 25, 2022
Sarcos Technology and Robotics Corp., which develops industrial exoskeletons and teleoperation systems, said its dual-armed Guardian XT robot will be tested through midyear.
Stereotaxis Surgical Robot Deployments Spread to Aid Cardiac Ablation
January 25, 2022
HonorHealth and BJC HealthCare have adopted Stereotaxis' Genesis RMN system, which is designed to make electrophysiology procedures easier for physicians and patients.
Electric Sheep Robotics Announces Series A Funding, Availability of Dexter Mowing Robot
January 25, 2022
Electric Sheep Robotics has raised $21.5 million as it offers its Dexter autonomy system for making existing commercial lawnmowers autonomous in response to labor shortages.
UVD Robots Collaborates With Ecolab to Fight Hospital Acquired Infections Globally
January 25, 2022
Ecolabs has added UVD Robots' autonomous disinfection system to its global offerings to fight hospital-acquired infections and COVID-19.
Parallel Systems Raises Series A Funding for Autonomous, Electric Rail Vehicles
January 24, 2022
By making trains shorter and using its autonomous, electric railcars, freight transportation could be more efficient, environmentally sustainable, and faster, says Parallel Systems.
Cognitive Rail Pilot Complies With Eurasian Economic Union Requirements, Starts Mass Production
January 24, 2022
Cognitive Rail Pilot is an AI-based system designed to help engine drivers avoid errors that may lead to accidents and to help locomotive fleet operators boost efficiency.
Starship Technologies Adds SMU to Campuses Served by Robotic Deliveries
January 24, 2022
Southern Methodist University in Dallas is the latest campus to add Starship Technologies' robots for on-demand deliveries of food and other goods to students.
HAI Robotics Opens Warehouse Automation Demonstration Center in Silicon Valley
January 24, 2022
HAI Robotics has expanded its U.S. presence by opening a Demo Center in Fremont, Calif., that will show four types of robots, three picking workstations, and its HAIQ software.
Wandercraft Raises Series C Funding for Atalante Exoskeleton
January 23, 2022
Wandercraft, which has developed the Atalante lower-body exoskeleton for rehabilitation and ultimately daily use, will apply its $45 million to continue commercialization.
Terradepth Co-CEO Describes Buddy Drones, Data Cloud Supporting Virtual Ocean Concept
January 22, 2022
Terradepth, which recently named new executives, has developed drones to relay data to the cloud as part of its Virtual Ocean concept for undersea mapping.
Agtonomy Closes $5M Round for Semi-Autonomous Agricultural Equipment
January 21, 2022
Agtonomy, which is developing a human-supervised platform to automate agricultural equipment in response to labor shortages and sustainability challenges, closed its Seed II round.
Webcast: Managing and Optimizing Fleets of Mobile Robots
January 21, 2022
This Robotics 24/7 Roundtable will discuss what warehouse and logistics operators need to know to benefit from the latest software for managing fleets of mobile robots.
Phantom Auto Gets Investment, Orders for Remote Operations Software for Logistics Vehicles
January 21, 2022
Not only did ArcBest and NFI participate in the $42 million investment in Phantom Auto; the logistics providers also ordered thousands of teleoperated forklifts.
FANUC Designs M-1000iA Robot Arm to Handle Heavy Items
January 21, 2022
FANUC America says its new M-1000iA heavy-duty robot arm is designed to move automotive components, construction materials, and battery packs for electric vehicles.
