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Comparing Autonomous Navigation Technologies

March 24, 2022 · View this webinar to see which navigation technology is right for your vehicle.

Muratec and Cimcorp to Showcase AGVs, Robotic Order Picking Systems, and More at MODEX 2022

March 24, 2022 · Muratec and Cimpcorp plan display a range of products and services, including robotics order-picking, automated storage, and at MODEX 2022.

Survey: confidence in intelligent robots for warehouse automation at all-time high

March 24, 2022 · Covariant surveys over 300 logistics professionals on plans to modernize fulfillment centers

Christenson Transportation Picks Locomation to Deploy Autonomous Truck Service

March 24, 2022 · Locomation has signed an eight-year partnership with Christenson Transportation to boost its fleet capacity with Locomation's autonomous trucking technology.

Natural Navigation Explained: Scan Matching vs. Feature Matching

March 24, 2022 · Vehicle automation projects succeed or fail on the strength of their navigation technology. That’s why robust and flexible natural navigation technologies are a popular choice for companies automating industrial vehicles.

Former Assistant Defense Secretary Becomes Board Advisor at HowToRobot and Gain & Co.

March 24, 2022 · HowToRobot and Gain & Co are enlisting the help of a former high ranking U.S. federal official as they open offices in Chicago.

igus Marks Record Year With 180,000 Active Customers, Increases Delivery Capacity

March 24, 2022 · igus, which develops and produces motion plastics for industrial uses including robots, marked 32% revenue growth last year. It plans to invest in expanding and sustainability.

Waymo to Remove Drivers as Part of San Francisco Autonomous Ride Hailing Tester Program

March 23, 2022 · In response to feedback from participants of its autonomous ride-hailing test program in San Francisco, Waymo said it will begin to offer fully autonomous rides in the city.

Automobile Parts Producer Used Nipper AGVs to Meet its Resource Optimization Goals

March 23, 2022 · Download this paper to see how warehouse production was automated utilizing AGVs.

Cornerstone Specialty Wood Products Names Scott McGill Vice President of Sales

March 23, 2022 · Cornerstone Specialty Wood Products has grown in response to demand from the supply chain and material handling markets. It appointed an executive with sales and engineering experience.

RE2 Robotics, VideoRay Reach Reach New Depth With Underwater Robot

March 23, 2022 · RE2 Robotics, which has developed the Maritime Mine Neutralization System with VideoRay, has set a new 1 km depth record for inspection-class remotely operated vehicles underwater.

RIOS to Discuss RaaS Benefits, Demonstrate AI Powered Robot Workcell at MODEX 2022

March 23, 2022 · RIOS experts will discuss how enterprises can address labor shortages with robotics-as-a-service offerings at MODEX 2022. It will also demonstrate robotic workcells to put businesses at the center of their value chains.

Universal Robots to Showcase Depalletizing and Item Handling Cobot Demos at MODEX 2022

March 22, 2022 · Universal Robots cobots will be featured in several booths during MODEX 2022, including RightHand Robotics, Mech Mind, and SVT Robotics.

NVIDIA Announces Jetson AGX Orin Developer Kit and Isaac Nova Orin for Mobile Robots at GTC 2022

March 22, 2022 · NVIDIA announced at GTC Spring 2022 its Jetson AGX Orin developer kit, which is eight times faster than Jetson AGX Xavier, and the new Isaac Nova Orin for 3D robotic perception.

Bosch Rexroth Takes Majority Stake in Kassow Robots

March 22, 2022 · Bosch Rexroth is investing in Kassow Robots because it believes the cobot market will continue to grow.

Berkshire Grey, Swisslog Partner to Provide AI-Enabled Robots for Order Fulfillment

March 22, 2022 · Berkshire Grey and Swisslog plan to jointly offer integrated, AI-driven robots and automation for distribution, grocery, and e-commerce customers, starting in the Americas.

Direct to Customer vs. Reaching Customer via DCs

March 22, 2022 · By working with solution providers with a deep understanding of technology and business processes companies can realize their grand vision of D2C and gain competitive advantage.

Ford Using KUKA Robot at Automotive Facility for 3D Printing

March 21, 2022 · Productivity has increased since Ford installed a KUKA robot at is advanced manufacturing facility in Redford, Mich. The robot is being used to move 3D printed parts.

General Motors Purchases SoftBank Vision Fund’s Stake in Self Driving Company Cruise for $2.1B

March 21, 2022 · SoftBank Vision Fund has sold its stake in Cruise to General Motors four years after initially investing in the self-driving vehicle developer.

Adams Surveying Uses Microdrones Lidar to Verify Dirt Levels

March 21, 2022 · Microdrones has helped Adams Surveying gather actionable data to verify pre-construction plans with drone-based lidar. Adams Surveying described its projects in a video series.

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