Starship Technologies to Launch Robot Delivery Services at Multiple College Campuses This Fall
August 10, 2021
Since 2019, Starship's eponymous robots have been delivering food around college campuses. The company is expanding to four new universities, the first in their respective states.
Sarcos Robotics and T-Mobile to Integrate 5G Into Guardian XT Teleoperation Robot
August 9, 2021
Sarcos, which makes industrial exoskeletons and the Guardian XT for teleoperation in hazardous conditions, is working with T-Mobile to add high-bandwidth, low-latency 5G connectivity.
Local Motors Chooses alwaysAI to Provide Computer Vision for Olli Autonomous Shuttle
August 9, 2021
Ollie 2.0, the latest version of Local Motors' autonomous, 3D-printed, electric vehicle, will add alwaysAI vision for safer and easier passenger onboarding.
XACT Robotics Says System Completes Over 100 ‘Hands-Free’ Surgical Procedures
August 8, 2021
XACT Robotics said its ACE robotic surgical system has been successfully used to target small percutaneous lesions in more than 100 procedures in the U.S. and Israel.
CMU Researchers Develop Algorithm to Help Autonomous Vehicles Navigate Busy Streets
August 7, 2021
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University said they have found a new method for autonomous vehicles and delivery robots to balance aggressive and cooperative behavior.
3PL’s New Rack Supported Work Platforms Optimized for Autonomous Mobile Robots
August 6, 2021
When called upon to design and install two separate rack supported work platforms for a third-party logistics (3PL) company's two warehouses, Ridg-U-Rak — one of the world's largest pallet rack and...
John Deere Buys Bear Flag Robotics to Expand Farm Automation
August 6, 2021
Bear Flag Robotics, which has been working with Deere on autonomous driving enhancements for farm equipment, will join Blue River Technologies and John Deere Labs in Silicon Valley
Achieving Business Growth Through a Hybrid Technology Approach
August 6, 2021
In the rapidly changing and unpredictable environment we currently find ourselves in, agility and adaptability are two of the most common drivers when it comes to business transformation.
Top 10 Robotics, Autonomous Vehicle Transactions of July 2021
August 6, 2021
Although the number of transactions in July 2021 held steady, self-driving car companies and startups working on robot software still raised billions.
Third Wave Automation Closes $40M Series B for ‘Shared Autonomy’ in Forklifts
August 6, 2021
Third Wave Automation, which has partnered with Toyota, plans to accelerate commercialization of human-in-the-loop pick-and-place operations with autonomous forklifts.
ANYbotics Adds Velodyne Lidar Sensors for Mobile Robot Inspections
August 5, 2021
ANYbotics, whose ANYmal legged robot is designed to traverse difficult terrain, has added Velodyne Lidar's Puck sensor to help automate industrial inspections.
Sea Machines Signs $3M Contract with Defense Department for Autonomous Supply Stations
August 5, 2021
Sea Machines is working to deploy autonomous replenishment stations that would deploy self-propelled, ocean-going barges to resupply military aircraft.
Lucas Systems, Fetch Robotics to Jointly Optimize Warehouse Worker and Robot Collaboration
August 4, 2021
Lucas Systems plans to orchestrate both warehouse workers and Fetch's autonomous mobile robots to optimize picking, improve productivity, and relieve labor shortages.
STORD to Build Fulfillment Center in Atlanta Using Locus Robotics
August 4, 2021
STORD, which provides cloud-based, on-demand supply chain services, is building a new facility that will integrate Locus mobile robots.
Inceptio Technology Raises $270M Series B for Autonomous Truck Development
August 3, 2021
Inceptio, which has been working with Chinese OEMs on autonomous heavy-duty trucks, plans to use its latest funding to further develop its ruggedized technology.
Quanergy Demonstrates Optical Phased Array-Based Solid-State Lidar With 100m Range
August 3, 2021
Quanergy, which recently announced a SPAC merger, has demonstrated with electric vehicle manufacturer Zero Electric Vehicle
FundamentalVR Simulates Soft Tissue With Haptics for Medical Education
August 2, 2021
Not only can haptic feedback provide more realistic surgical simulations, but it can also accelerate the process of safely learning new techniques, says Fundamental VR.
Think of Robots as a Supply Chain Asset
August 2, 2021
Robots are rapidly becoming essential for all kinds of supply chain applications, but managers should understand what's available and anticipate worker concerns.
Motional to Use Ottopia to Remotely Support Robotaxi Fleets
August 1, 2021
Ottopia will integrate its remote vehicle assistance teleoperation capability with Motional's autonomous vehicles for a safer and more efficient robotaxi service.
Eight Emerging Themes In Robotics and Automation
August 1, 2021
Here are eight key topics that RIOS has predicted and are now seeing unfold within robotics and automation.
