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Alphabet-Owned Intrinsic Lays Off 20% of Workforce

January 13, 2023 · Alphabet-owned Intrinsic, which was commercializing Open Robotics' work, is the latest technology company to announce a reduction in staff in the past few months.

Universal Robots Predicts That Automation Will Help Manufacturers Meet 2023 Goals

January 13, 2023 · Universal Robots predicted that turnkey workcells including collaborative robots, end effectors, sensors, and software, will help welding and other companies adopt robots in 2023.

Flexiv Partners with Handplus Robotics to Expand in Singapore and Malaysia

January 13, 2023 · Handplus Robotics is a systems integrator based out of Sinagpore that will begin selling Flexiv's robot arms.

SVT Robotics Looks Ahead to Automation and Logistics in 2023

January 13, 2023 · SVT Robotics, which provides the SOFTBOT platform to accelerate warehouse adoption of automation, examines supply chain robotics trends and how it's preparing for 2023.

Fulfillment Facility Improved Efficiencies by 4x

January 12, 2023 · Download this case study to explore how Winit relied on Hai Robotics’ intelligent case picking robotic system as the core technology to advance their facility, alleviate labor woes, and create operational resilience that helped propel the company’s success over the last 2 years.

Cyngn and Jtec Come Together to Offer Tugger and Mobile Robot Technologies at Distribution Centers

January 12, 2023 · Cyngn and Jtec have partnered and Cyngn’s DriveMod-enabled Stockchasers will use Jtec’s CarryMax Carts.

OnRobot’s D:PLOY Platform Designed to Help Customers Develop Applications on the Fly

January 12, 2023 · OnRobot has launched a new platform designed to enable customers to more easily create workflows for their manufacturing robots.

IFR Report ‘World Robotics R &D Programs’ Looks at How Asia, Europe, and the U.S. Invest

January 12, 2023 · The IFR, or International Federation of Robotics, released its latest report on government funding of research and development as countries compete for economic growth.

Ossia Unveils Wirelessly Powered Cota Universal Base and Dev Kit at CES 2023

January 12, 2023 · Ossia said its Cota Real Wireless Power has been integrated into a white-label power receiver base that can used to power many different types of IoT devices.

ARM Institute Endorses Four New Robotics Training Programs

January 11, 2023 · The ARM Institute recognized workforce development programs at community colleges, an apprenticeship programs, and a tech organization as addressing America's manufacturing skills gap.

RIOS’ Matt Shaffer Speaks at ‘Boosting SaaS Products with New Technologies Summit’

January 11, 2023 · Matt Shaffer, director of AI and co-founder at RIOS Intelligent Machines, will speak at the Boosting SaaS Products with New Technologies: Big Data, Data Science,. Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning virtual summit.

DENSO Proves Value of Dexory Mobile Robot at HVAC Factory in Telford

January 11, 2023 · DENSO has been using Dexory's mobile robot to track the inventory of its supply at its facility in Teldford, U.K.

Three keys to next-level inventory control

January 11, 2023 · The last couple of years have been tumultuous for supply chains, with inventory control tending to suffer. But operations can regain control over inventory accuracy and planning, and perhaps enhance it, through methods and technologies that include computer vision, WMS upgrades and a newer generation of AI-based planning solutions.

GreyOrange Releases API for GreyMatter Fulfillment Orchestration Platform

January 11, 2023 · GreyOrange has released a new API designed to help robotic vendors more easily hook into the company's fulfillment orchestration platform.

Oxbotica Raises $140M Series C to Deploy Universal Autonomy Operating System Worldwide

January 11, 2023 · Oxbotica, which has developed the Universal Autonomy software for self-driving vehicles, has raised money to continue growing its worldwide partnerships and customer base.

Dexterity hires COO to accelerate warehouse robot deployments in 2023

January 11, 2023 · Ana Pinczuk named Chief Operating Officer for Dexterity, which offers intelligent robotics solutions under what it calls a "full task" approach.

AutoStore Launches Pio to Make Cube Storage Available to Small, Midsize Businesses

January 11, 2023 · Pio is AutoStore's new unit offering pay-per-pick deployments of automated storage and retrieval technology to SMBs. It's now available in North America.

Conveyors and sorters surge ahead

January 10, 2023 · Demand for moving and sorting items of all sizes at high speed has never been greater. And it’s growing. Fortunately, sorters and conveyors continue to expand their portfolio.

Getting more ergonomic at the dock

January 10, 2023 · Challenged by a labor shortage, high demand and regular employee turnover, warehouses and DCs deploy more ergonomic equipment and solutions on their loading docks.

Ally Financial Plans to Deploy More Systems From Cobalt Robotics to Provide Security and Safety

January 10, 2023 · Ally Financial is expanding its implementation of Cobalt Robotics machine learning systems after getting a rapid return on investment at its offices in Charlotte, N.C.

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