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Ondas Holdings Says ScottsMiracle-Gro Will Use American Robotics’ Autonomous Drones for Crop Analysis

May 10, 2022 · Ondas Holdings' American Robotics subsidiary will provide its Scout System to autonomously collect field data daily for ScottsMiracle-Gro's lawn genetics research.

Wavemaker Labs and Wing Zone Launch Wing Zone Labs Using Miso Robotics Tech

May 10, 2022 · Wavemaker Labs and Wing Zone are launching Wing Zone Labs as a new fast-casual franchisee that will use robots such as Flippy 2 to prepare chicken wings to order.

InOrbit Collaborates With Kärcher to Bring Robot Operations Best Practices to Autonomous Cleaning

May 10, 2022 · InOrbit's robot operations platform is now integrated with Karcher's KIRA B 50 autonomous cleaning robot to provide visibility and enable efficiencies with minimal human intervention.

Cogniteam Raises Series A Funding to Enhance Nimbus Low-Code AI for Robotics

May 9, 2022 · Cogniteam, which says its Nimbus platform can accelerate robot development from a process that can take up to six years, plans to grow its product development and sales teams.

Vimaan Robotics Comes to Market With End-to-End Inventory System, Amazon Support

May 9, 2022 · Vimaan Robotics emerged from stealth in January 2022 and in April got backing from the Amazon Industrial Innovation Fund. Its CEO explains its inventory value proposition and plans for growth.

End-to-End Inspection Solution with Boston Dynamics Spot

May 9, 2022 · Combine the mobility and dexterity of Boston Dynamics' Spot with Formant's command center software to enable you to centralize and scale your operations and allow experts to monitor many remote sites effectively.

60 Seconds with… Dwight Klappich, Research Vice President, Gartner

May 9, 2022 · Modern's editor sat down with Dwight Klappich, Research Vice President, at Gartner to discuss MODEX and other happenings in the robotics space.

Berkshire Grey Partners With Logistex to Deliver Logistics Automation in the U.K.

May 9, 2022 · Berkshire Grey has partnered with Logistex, offering its AI-driven robotics through the U.K.-based systems integrator to help e-commerce operations keep up with shifting demand.

Southie Autonomy Picks Up $2.5M in Seed Funding, Plus $5M in Robot Lease Financing

May 9, 2022 · Southie Autonomy, a resident startup at MassRobotics, has obtained seed funding, as well as financing for its robotics-as-a-service offering, which promises "no-code" robot operations.

RGo Robotics Exits Stealth With $20M in Funding for Mobile Robot Perception

May 9, 2022 · RGo Robotics claimed that applications are "nearly endless" for its Perception Engine, which runs on low-cost, low-power hardware, from mobile robots in logistics to delivery and service robots.

Logistics Robots Have Arrived, Finds 2022 Robotics Survey

May 8, 2022 · Logistics automation and warehouse robotics continue to spread apace, found a Peerless Research Group survey around MODEX 2022. It examined areas of interest and barriers to adoption.

Ambi Robotics Returns to Berkeley and Expands Headquarters

May 7, 2022 · Ambi Robotics, which produces AI-driven, parcel-sorting robots, is stepping into a new space as it rapidly expands its customer base and product development.

Embark and U.S. Xpress Partner to Add Nationwide Terminal Network for Autonomous Transfer Point Operations

May 6, 2022 · Embark Trucks says U.S. Xpress has joined its partner development program and will add its fleet properties to Embark's transfer point network for autonomous trucks.

Baker-Polito Administration Awards $4.4M Grant for New Boston University Robotics R &D Facility

May 6, 2022 · The Massachusetts Technology Collaborative this week awarded Boston University more than $4 million for its new robotics facility.

Robotics CEOs Talk Warehouse Automation at Cascadia Connect

May 6, 2022 · In Pittsburgh at the Cascadia Connect Robotics, Automation, and Artificial Intelligence investor conference, leaders of top robotics companies shared insights into the industry.

Toyota Material Handling Partners With Cornell Engineering on Forklift Learning Studio

May 6, 2022 · Toyota Material Handling is working with Cornell University's Sibley School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering to bridge the gap between theory and commercial application, starting with forklifts.

Apex.AI Receives Strategic Investment From Daimler Truck for ApexOS Autonomy Technology

May 6, 2022 · Apex.AI said Daimler Truck's strategic investment will help it continue developing its ApexOS safety-certified software suite for autonomous trucks, other vehicles, and mobile robots.

2022 Technology Roundtable: The future of software and automation is now

May 5, 2022 · Our panel says that all of the software and automation tools we need to meet the new supply chain challenges are right in front of us—all we need to do is put them to work.

Berkshire Grey Announces BG FLEX Mobile Robot Platform for Faster Fulfillment

May 5, 2022 · Berkshire Grey's BG FLEX modular platform, which uses AI and mobile robots to accelerate e-commerce order fulfillment and other warehouse operations, is now generally available.

Fictiv Raises Series E Funding to Accelerate Digital Manufacturing Adoption

May 5, 2022 · Fictiv, which has raised $100 million, said its digital manufacturing ecosystem can rapidly deliver pricing, design feedback, and manufacturing and business services to speed time to market.

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