Unlimited Robotics Unveils Gary Service Robot and Developer Platform
September 27, 2021
Unlimited Robotics claimed that the developer's platform for its new Gary service robot empowers engineers to build applications even without prior hardware knowledge.
Autonomous Vehicles and Robotics Advance With New and Safer Power Sources
September 26, 2021
After concerns about the safety of lithium-ion batteries, researchers are refining power-storage technologies to extend the capabilities of robots, drones, and self-driving vehicles.
What Is a Cobot, and Does My Company Need One?
September 25, 2021
Depending on the application, power- and force-limited collaborative robot arms can help businesses with tasks involving automation alongside humans, says the SwRI.
SB Logistics Moves Toward a ‘Lights-Out’ Warehouse in Japan
September 24, 2021
With help from SoftBank Robotics and Berkshire Grey, SB Logistics added automation throughout a new e-commerce order-fulfillment facility serving all of Tokyo.
Smart Flexible Depalletizer From Honeywell Designed to Boost Warehouse Productivity, Reduce Injuries
September 24, 2021
Honeywell's new depalletizing robot uses machine learning and gripper advances to help unload pallets without pre-programming, addressing labor shortages and turnover.
Pudu Technology Completes Series C Fundraising for Service Robots
September 24, 2021
Pudu Robotics, which provides mobile service robots that operate around people in restaurants, hotels, and hospitals, has raised close to $155 million in five months.
Opentrons Raises $200M Series C Funding for Lab Automation, Led by SoftBank
September 23, 2021
Opentrons Labworks, whose subsidiaries apply AI and robotics to different parts of the life sciences and healthcare markets, will use its funding for more diagnostic tools.
InOrbit Launches Free Edition of Robot Operations Software
September 23, 2021
InOrbit is offering a Free Edition of its robot operations software to help operators manage robots from anywhere. The Standard Edition includes the Time Capsule feature.
GM Invests $300M in Momenta to Deploy Self-Driving Technologies in China
September 23, 2021
As part of its global strategy toward electric and autonomous vehicles, General Motors is investing in Momenta, a Chinese developer of self-driving software.
Berkshire Grey Launches AI-Powered, Robotic Shuttle Put Wall for E-Commerce Fulfillment
September 23, 2021
Berkshire Grey said its new Robotic Shuttle Put Wall will help e-commerce operations increase fulfillment throughput amid labor shortages and heightened demand.
Mobile Robot Adoption by Warehouses Will Surge to Half-Million Mark, Says ABI Research
September 23, 2021
Sustained supply chain demand is driving warehouse adoption of mobile robots, automated storage and retrieval systems, and combined automation, reports ABI Research.
ABB Launches SCARA Robot for Precise, High-Speed Assembly
September 22, 2021
ABB said its expanded SCARA robot line will shorten cycle times and maintain high-quality production to help its electronics customers launch new products faster.
NVIDIA Working With Open Robotics to Accelerate ROS 2 Perception for Robot Developers
September 22, 2021
NVIDIA is working to help robotics developers and startups by enabling ROS 2 to run on its Jetson processors for perception, modeling, and training in realistic environments.
Aurora Partners With FedEx, PACCAR to Autonomously Deliver Goods at Scale
September 22, 2021
Truck maker PACCAR has expanded its partnership with autonomous technology developer Aurora to test the self-driving hauling of FedEx loads between Dallas and Houston.
Oshkosh Corp. Invests in Carnegie Foundry to Build Autonomy and Robotics Capabilities
September 22, 2021
Oshkosh Corp. has invested in and is partnering with Carnegie Foundry to accelerate the development of autonomous systems and robotics for industrial uses.
HAI Robotics Raises $200M to Upgrade, Grow Warehouse Robot Fleet
September 22, 2021
HAI Robotics, which claims to be a global leader in autonomous case-picking robots, said it will use its Series C and D funding to continue expanding and innovating.
Embark, Ryder to Establish Nationwide Network of Freight Transfer Points for Autonomous Truck Fleet
September 21, 2021
Embark's autonomous trucking network will gain access to Ryder's freight transfer points, fleet management options, and maintenance facilities across the U.S.
Avidbots Expands Mobile Robot Offerings to Include Disinfection
September 21, 2021
Avidbots, which is adding a Disinfection Add-On to its Neo floor-cleaning system, has tested multifunction robots at the Rochester Institute of Technology.
SoftBank Robotics and Keenon Robotics Become Global Partners for Service Industry
September 21, 2021
SoftBank Robotics and Keenan Robotics said their partnership will enable them to serve growing global demand for efficiency in food service, starting in Singapore.
Mujin Opens Georgia Office to Offer Robot Controller to U.S. Logistics Market
September 21, 2021
Rather than programming complex tasks or trusting machine learning, Mujin takes a "machine intelligence" approach to picking as it expands into North America.