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Berkshire Grey and FedEx Expand Partnership for Automating Global Package Handling

August 2, 2022 · FedEx and Berkshire Grey plan to develop new package sortation systems, streamline procurement, and allow future stock purchases as they continue to drive operational efficiencies.

Ottonomy Closes Seed Round and Launches Ottobot 2.0 Autonomous Delivery Robot

August 2, 2022 · Ottonomy has raised $3 million to scale its Ottobot 2.0 for fully autonomous deliveries both indoors and outdoors. The modular robots are designed for the retail, hospitality, and food industries.

ForwardX Robotics Launches Autonomous Mobile Robots in the U.S. Market

August 2, 2022 · ForwardX Robotics, which has worked to expand from China to the U.S. for some time, has deployed its first robots at a New Jersey fulfillment facility and exhibited at U.S. events.

Industrial Control Adds Kassow Robots to Its Portfolio of Robotic Partners

August 1, 2022 · Kassow Robots will now be sold in more locations thanks to its new partnership with systems integrator Industrial Control.

Cogniteam and AAEON Partner to Increase Production of Robotic Systems

August 1, 2022 · Hoping to bring robotic hardware to market faster, AEEON and Cogniteam said they have teamed up to make development easier.

Siemens Switchgear Expands Deployment of Geek+ Mobile Robots for Lean Production

August 1, 2022 · Siemens Switchgear has expanded its deployment of four types of Geek+ mobile robots as the electronics components maker automates both picking and picking-line distribution.

ABB joins Berkshire Grey’s Technology Alliance Program to Deliver AI Enabled Warehouse Robots

August 1, 2022 · Berkshire Grey announced that ABB has joined its Technology Alliance Program, joining other businesses distributing and supporting warehouse robots and AI.

Robotics Can Play a Key Role in Plastic Injection Molding

July 31, 2022 · Robotics can provide efficiencies and data in injection-molding processes for plastics manufacturers. Automation can help with insert molding, packaging, and labeling.

5 Interesting Ice Cream Robot Makers to Follow

July 30, 2022 · As we enter into the third month of summer, here are some robot makers designing systems to serve up ice cream and more.

FANUC America to nearly double Michigan campus to accommodate automation demand

July 29, 2022 · Leading supplier of robotics, CNCs and other automation announces a West Campus expansion that will push its operational space in Oakland County, Mich., to nearly two million square feet.

Kroger Delivery With Ocado Technology Now Available in Dallas

July 29, 2022 · Kroger is using Ocado's automated systems in its latest customer fulfillment center as the grocer builds out its delivery infrastructure.

FANUC America Again Expands Michigan Campus to Accommodate Automation Demand

July 29, 2022 · FANUC America said its expanded campus in Auburn Hills, Mich., will include robotics production, research, and training facilities, with a total of nearly 2 million sq. ft.

Datanomix and Flexxbotics Partner to Automate Production Monitoring for Universal Robots

July 29, 2022 · Datanomix and Flexxbotics have partnered to better provide information for cobots made by Universal Robots.

RC Mowers Expands Dealer Network With West Coast Equipment Provider

July 29, 2022 · RC Mowers is continuing to demonstrate its remotely controlled robotic lawnmowers across the U.S. and has signed distributors including Cal-Line Equipment in California for support.

NVIDIA Says Isaac Sim and Isaac Replicator Close the Simulation to Reality Gap

July 29, 2022 · NVIDIA said its Isaac Replicator, built on Omniverse Replicator SDK, can help developers create a cost-effective and reliable workflow to train computer vision models using synthetic data.

Dreame Technology Starts Innovation Fund With ROBOCON Organizers

July 28, 2022 · The new fund was designed to "support outstanding students in their scientific and technological innovations."

ABB joins Berkshire Grey’s Technology Alliance Program to deliver AI-enabled robotic solutions

July 28, 2022 · Technology collaboration helps customers optimize supply chain operations with fully integrated robotic solutions

6 Robotics Firms Make List of ‘Top 50 Most Promising Private Advanced Manufacturing Companies’

July 28, 2022 · Advanced manufacturing includes AI and robots for tasks ranging from materials movement to welding. CB Insights recognized six companies for their commercial and fundraising success.

Flytrex Receives FAA Approval to Double Drone Delivery Radius to Two Nautical Miles

July 28, 2022 · Flytrex, which is conducting drone deliveries in North Carolina and Texas, said its latest FAA approval will enable it to serve more than 100,000 customers.

Adapt or Die — Blitz Deploy Your Products and Services, or Face an Existential Risk

July 28, 2022 · Enterprises of all sizes should review production production processes to identify the best places to implement robotics, AI, and automation, according to RIOS.

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