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May Mobility Closes $111M Series C Funding to Develop Toyota Autonomous Mobility Platforms

July 13, 2022 · May Mobility has raised funding to continue deploying mobility as a service with autonomous vehicles with partners including Toyota, MONET Technologies, and SoftBank.

Nano Dimension Acquires Formatec Holding, Adding Metal & Ceramic Additive Manufacturing to Its Portfolio

July 12, 2022 · As it looks to advancing its volume manufacturing capabilities, Nano Dimension has acquired Formatec to increase its Industry 4.0 presence.

XPENG Robotics Completes $100 Million Series A to Develop Ridable Robots

July 12, 2022 · XPENG is in the business of making rideable quadruped robots. With the recent funding, the company said it will be able to expand its research and development efforts.

A new perspective on lights out

July 12, 2022 · While there aren’t too many facilities without a human workforce, lights out continues to gain acceptance in operational pockets with the help of advanced automation.

Markforged to Acquire Digital Metal, Expand Additive Manufacturing Production of Metal Parts

July 12, 2022 · Markforged is acquiring Sweden-based Digital Metal for about $32 million and said its technology will help manufacturers use 3D printing to mass produce complex metal parts.

Automation Can Provide Stability, Predictability to Warehouse Operations, Says Honeywell Report

July 12, 2022 · Automation can help warehouses and distribution centers cope with supply chain challenges, but operators should think of their workforces and long-term returns, found Honeywell.

How Drone Delivery Could Change Cities in the Years to Come

July 11, 2022 · Drone deliveries are increasing throughout the globe. Dronedek said their societal benefits could help reduce humanity's reliance on cars, increase sustainability, and more.

Indy Autonomous Challenge to Take Another Lap at CES 2023 With Self-Driving Racecars

July 11, 2022 · After January's successful race, the Indy Autonomous Challenge and Consumer Technology Association are again teaming up to enable teams of innovators and universities to compete.

Comau and Seabery Develop Industry 4.0 Augmented Reality Training Program

July 11, 2022 · The new training program uses technologies such AR to help accelerate the training of the next generation of welders.

Stereotaxis Submits Robotically Navigated MAGiC Ablation Catheter for CE Mark

July 11, 2022 · Stereotaxis, which has developed the MAGiC system for minimally invasive diagnosis and treatment of cardiac arrhythmias, is working toward European and U.S. approvals for commercialization.

4 Innovations in Automation & Robotics to Boost Warehouse Productivity

July 11, 2022 · The COVID-19 pandemic and the convenience of e-commerce have had a profound impact on how consumers purchase goods and how the supply chain has had to adapt to what is essentially a new way to shop.

Innovation at the Intersection of Agriculture and Robotics

July 10, 2022 · University researchers are testing autonomous systems in the agricultural space as they hope to expand robotics reach in the industry.

A Look at 10 End of Arm Tool Providers

July 9, 2022 · End of arm tools are helping increase the capability and range of robot arms, helping operators reduce costs and deliver products faster.

SKF and ABB Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Expand Collaboration

July 8, 2022 · ABB and SKF are working together to reduce emissions and expand into new markets.

Add Robots to Your Cold Chain Warehouses to Keep Workers Safe

July 8, 2022 · Warehouses across different industries are increasingly turning to automation. With cold temperatures, rigid schedules, and deadlines, cold chain warehouses that have added robotics said they are glad they did.

Automatica Offers Peek Into Future of Robotics, AI

July 8, 2022 · Robotics vendors are gearing up for robotic adoption to increase across the globe.

TE Connectivity Tops Off AMR Fleet Performance

July 7, 2022 · TE Connectivity, a Tier 2 automotive supplier, deployed special top modules, or mobile robotic equipment, to a get performance boost from its fleet of autonomous mobile robots.

Piestro Partners With Serve Robotics to Automate Delivery of Its Artisanal Pizzas

July 7, 2022 · The two robot upstarts said they complement one another. Piestro is trying to get more customers to buy its pizza, while Serve is hoping to increase mobile robot delivery orders.

Locus Robotics Wins IFOY Award for AMR Systems

July 7, 2022 · The company beat out 11 other logistics competitors to win the top prize in the automated guided vehicle/autonomous mobile robot category.

inVia Robotics Launches Traffic Quality Index Algorithm to Reduce Warehouse Aisle Congestion

July 7, 2022 · The inVia Logic warehouse execution software now includes the Traffic Quality Index, an algorithm that can predict warehouse traffic jams and help robots and people avoid them.

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