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Kodiak Robotics Moves, Adds Sensors to Fifth Generation Autonomous Truck

April 6, 2023 · Kodiak Robotics said its latest Kodiak Driver has mirror-mounted SensorPods integrating sensors, as well as new redundancies, aerospace-grade hardware, and boosted compute performance.

When will warehouses fully embrace robotics?

April 6, 2023 · Everywhere you turned on the ProMat conference floor, there was a robot lifting something, putting something away, or transporting an item from one place to another.

VettaFi Acquires ROBO Global Index Suite

April 6, 2023 · VettaFi, a data and analytics firm serving asset managers and investors, said its acquisition of the ROBO Global suite will bring its indexing portfolio to more than $17 billion.

C-Suite Interview with Joe Colletti: Integration is the name of the game

April 6, 2023 · Logistics and supply chain professionals attended ProMat 2023 with some key goals in mind as they work to set their companies up for success.

Sevensense Robotics to Show Visual SLAM for Mobile Robots at LogiMAT 2023

April 6, 2023 · Sevensense Robotics, which provides visual simultaneous localization and mapping technology to robot manufacturers, plans to demonstrate vehicles using Alphasense in Stuttgart.

Covariant Picks Up $75M in Series C to Continue to Deploy Its AI-Powered Robotic Picking System

April 5, 2023 · Covariant said materials handling customers see real value its systems to address labor challenges and to increase throughputs.

Markforged Completes Move to New Global Headquarters in Waltham, Mass.

April 5, 2023 · Markforged, an additive manufacturing provider, said its new headquarters will include research and development space alongside corporate offices and an interactive product showroom.

Let’s Talk Mobile Robots: Three Real-World Applications for Warehouse and Manufacturing

April 5, 2023 · If you’re interested in introducing robotic automation but not sure where to start, this webinar is for you!

Hyster recognizes high-performing Dealer of Distinction recipients for 2022

April 5, 2023 · To receive the award, dealers must meet rigorous business practice standards and performance criteria which are assessed and modified annually to ensure they align with evolving customer expectations and heightened industry demands.

Owl Autonomous Imaging Develops AI Vehicle Vision, Releases Whitepaper Examining Safety Regulations

April 5, 2023 · Owl Autonomous Imaging, which has developed 3D imaging systems that use one camera, deep learning, and thermal sensors to improve vehicle safety, has studied emerging vehicle regulations.

Covariant adds $75 million in Series C Funds to meet demand for scaled AI robotics deployments

April 5, 2023 · New financing brings total raised to $222 million for provider of AI-based robotic picking applications. In less than two years, the company’s product portfolio has grown to include order sortation, item induction, good-to-person order picking, kitting, and depalletization solutions – all powered by a unified AI platform.

Doosan Industrial Vehicle Partners With Kollmorgen for Automated Forklifts

April 5, 2023 · Doosan Industrial Vehicle, which made South Korea's first domestically produced forklift, is working with Kollmorgen to develop automated guided vehicles for materials handling.

Comau Develops Mobile Manipulation System For EU-Backed Projects

April 4, 2023 · Comau has released a new system that brings together a cobot arm and an autonomous guided vehicle.

Cloud Ground Control Enables Remote Monitoring and Control of Unlimited Uncrewed Systems With New Micro-Modem

April 4, 2023 · Cloud Ground Control, a platform from Advanced Navigation that supports multi-user and multi-vehicle operations, has launched the CGConnect cellular micro-modem for drone fleet management.

Top 10 Robots and Automation Seen at ProMat 2023

April 4, 2023 · ProMat 2023 featured many mobile robots and automated storage and retrieval systems, but other systems and software were also worth watching in Chicago.

Vecna Robotics Surveys Supply Chain Professionals on the State of the Material Handling Automation Market in 2023

April 4, 2023 · Vecna Robotics and CITE Research surveyed more than 1,000 supply chain professionals across industries and found that warehouses are starting to adopt automation to address labor shortages.

Big Joe Forklifts Launches Autonomous Pallet Mover at ProMat 2023

April 3, 2023 · Big Joe Forklifts took the wraps off the first commercial offering developed out of it autonomous division at ProMat this year in Chicago.

Synergy Releases Orchestration Software Designed for Warehouse Automation

April 3, 2023 · Synergy has come out with a new product designed to help its warehouse customers manage their various automated systems under one platform.

Impossible Metals Shares Roadmap for Developing Deep Sea Mining Robotics

April 3, 2023 · Impossible Metals has released its environmental and sustainable governance and annual report. The undersea mining company said its technology will meet UN Sustainable Development goals.

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