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NileCAM81_CUOAGX Multi-Camera System From e-con Systems Offers High Resolution for Robots

August 28, 2022 · NileCAM81_CUOAGX can deliver high resolution in a variety of conditions, making it suitable for robots, autonomous vehicles, and other applications, says e-con Systems.

University of Central Florida Study Finds Greater Mistrust of Robotics in Countries with High Income Inequality

August 27, 2022 · New study links income inequality to skepticism of robotics and artificial intelligence.

Kodiak Robotics to Launch Autonomous Truck Ports with Pilot Company

August 26, 2022 · Kodiak Robotics and Pilot Co. are joining forces to expand their autonomous trucking network, starting first with a port in Atlanta.

Meijer Partners With Council of the Great Lakes Region to Use Robots to Clean Water and Beaches

August 26, 2022 · Meijer, a Midwestern retailer, is working with the Council of the Great Lakes Region, Grand Valley State University, and other organizations to deploy robots across states.

Dual-Mode, Piezotronics-Based Force Sensor to Lead to New Human-Machine Interfaces, Say Taiwanese Researchers

August 26, 2022 · Piezoelectronic advances leading to a dual-mode, piezo-gated thin-film transistor may lead to more power-efficient human-machine interfaces, say National Cheng Kung University researchers.

Gap Inc. launches new customer experience center ahead of Holiday season

August 26, 2022 · Fulfillment center expansion in Fishkill, N.Y. and grand opening in Longview, Texas fuel greater processing power, increased automation, and job growth, all while meeting customer demand

Innovate Products & Equipment to Merge with Eckhart to Become Supplier of High End Autonomous Systems

August 25, 2022 · Arsenal Capital Partners believe by merging the two companies it has a chance to build a leading automation systems provider.

Odense Robotics Works With University of Southern Denmark Students to Examine Blue Atlas Robotics’ Supply Chain Operation

August 25, 2022 · As part of the collaboration, Kim Als, business development manager at Odense Robotics, helped guide the students in gaining insights about Blue Atlas Robotics' process.

SortIE 3D Sorter Shuttle System From Addverb Technologies Offers to Speed Fulfillment

August 25, 2022 · The new SortIE put-to-wall system can sort up to 450 items per hour, work with other systems, and quickly scale automated fulfillment, said Addverb Technologies.

GEODIS Expands Agreement With Locus Robotics to Deploy 1,000 LocusBots at Warehouses Globally

August 25, 2022 · GEODIS plans to roll out mobile robots from Locus at its warehouses worldwide over the next 24 months in what the companies said was one of the largest such deals to date.

GEODIS expands agreement with Locus Robotics to deploy 1,000 LocusBots at warehouse sites

August 25, 2022 · GEODIS has currently deployed Locus AMRs at 14 sites around the world, serving a wide range of retail and consumer brands, including warehouses in the U.S and Europe. The agreement will expand that footprint significantly as new sites are deployed.

Kawasaki Robotics to Unveil Scalable Automation at PACK EXPO International

August 24, 2022 · Kawasaki Robotics plans to show a range of packaging and palletizing workcells for a range of applications, company sizes, and industries at PACK EXPO International.

AiM Medical Robotics Showcases MRI Robotics Platform Prototype, Announces Funding from Sontag Foundation

August 24, 2022 · The news comes five months after the company secured $3.4 million in seed round funding.

German Bionic On-Site Intelligence Collects Cray X Industrial Exoskeleton Data in Real Time

August 24, 2022 · German Bionic said its Cray X exoskeleton and On-Site Intelligence feature can help workers and supervisors understand and improve performance in warehouses and other environments.

AUVSI and Fortress Information Security to Develop Cyber-Security Model for Uncrewed Vehicles

August 23, 2022 · The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems is working with Fortress Information Security to help protect unmanned vehicles from cyber-attacks.

Cummins Autonomous Driving Software, Power Train System to Be Used in Gatik Trucks

August 23, 2022 · Combing its software features with its power train system, Cummins has partnered with Gatik.

Yale Materials Handling Keeps Tight Focus on Customers With Robotic Lift Trucks

August 23, 2022 · Yale Materials Handling explains its approach to automating vertical and horizontal lift truck applications in warehousing and logistics operations.

Mammotion Says RTK Technology Enables Robotic Lawn Mowers to Memorize Routes

August 23, 2022 · Mammotion claims its Real-Time Kinematic technology provides centimeter-level accuracy and the ability for robotic lawn mowers to follow multiple preplanned routes.

8 Reasons Why AMRs Beat Traditional Automation

August 22, 2022 · Autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) are a flexible and scalable solution compared to more rigid warehouse automation solutions.

Dematic and Dexterity Partner to Deploy ‘Full Task’ Robots for Warehouses

August 22, 2022 · Dematic has partnered with Dexterity, whose software-as-a-service platform enables warehouse robots to conduct a wide range of tasks, including creating mixed-SKU pallets.

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