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Bedrock Raises $25.5M Series A for Robots for Seafloor Exploration and Offshore Wind Energy

July 12, 2023 · Bedrock Ocean Explorations has raised funding to continue development of its autonomous underwater vehicle for oceanographic data acquisition and its cloud platform.

Configure Your Own Robot Workstation

July 11, 2023 · Configuring your own robot can be a daunting task. However, the new Machine Planner tool from the RBTX marketplace makes the process simple. Learn about the tool and some potential use cases in this article.

Put walls help drive innovation in the warehouse

July 11, 2023 · A look at how put walls are keeping pace with the rapid advancements in automation and robotics to help companies fill orders faster and more efficiently.

Designing Your Robot Arm for Specific Applications

July 11, 2023 · Before beginning the design of a robot arm, it is essential to consider its purpose and the necessary components and programming that will make it a reality.

GXO Pilots 3D Sortation System in Stradella, Italy

July 11, 2023 · GXO's robots have achieved a throughput of 1,200 units per hour at the pilot installation.

Advanced Navigation Expands Boreas Fiber Optic Gyroscope Line With New A Series

July 11, 2023 · Advanced Navigation said its new Boreas A90 and A70 inertial measurement units offer accurate navigation for autonomous vehicles, field robots, and subsea systems.

Kivnon Makes and Installs 5,000 Mobile Robots in 20 Countries

July 11, 2023 · Kivnon has grown since its founding in 2009 to serve industries including logistics, automotive, and retail with its mobile robots such as the K05 Twister model.

The Time to Automate Is Now, and Hybrid Mode Can Help, Notes Crown Equipment

July 10, 2023 · Crown Equipment has published a series of e-books to demystify the process of adopting automation and to help warehouses review forklift safety.

Food and beverage challenged to do more with less

July 10, 2023 · Consumers have more products, sizes and options available than ever before. They can buy online or in-store, and they need it now. On the flip side, costs have never been higher, and labor has never been scarcer. Technology and automated solutions can turn these challenges into opportunities.

Aigen Highlights Solar-Powered Agricultural Robotics Platform

July 10, 2023 · The company said the agriculture robotics platform can be used to provide farmers with real-time field insights.

Markforged’s Director of New Platforms Discusses Relationship With Rapid Robotics, New Headquarters

July 10, 2023 · Markforged's 3D printers are helping Rapid Robotics develop and manufacture end-of-arm tools at a faster rate than it would with traditional systems.

Software helps robots play nice

July 10, 2023 · The latest robotics software trend is platforms that specialize in orchestrating interactions between different robotic systems and other “agents.” This multi-agent orchestration niche involves multiple players with varied approaches—but they all promise to smooth handoffs and speed up automation onboarding.

Sub UAS Develops Submersible Robots That Can Fly

July 10, 2023 · Sub UAS was founded by a Rutgers University professor who has devised propulsion systems that work both in air and underwater, opening new applications for drones.

ValTara SRL Releases New Duel Delta Robot Cell With Compact and Modular Design

July 9, 2023 · The new delta robot features Omron vision guided systems.

Telexistence Raises $170M in Series B Including Funding From SoftBank Group

July 7, 2023 · Telexistence plans to accelerate mass production and distribution of its service robots at retail stores across North America with SoftBank as a partner and investor.

DNP to Enter into Development and Manufacture of Encoder Disks that Support Factory Automation

July 7, 2023 · As demand for factory automation increases, DNP said there is an increased need for these types of components.

RobotLAB to Host Robotics Summit at New Headquarters in Southlake, Texas

July 6, 2023 · RobotLAB, a robotics integrator, will host a summit that will feature insights from numerous university professors with expertise in machine learning, finance, and marketing.

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