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Fabric Opens Dallas Micro-Fulfillment Center to Meet E-Commerce Demands

April 28, 2022 · Fabric has opened a new micro-fulfillment center in Dallas as part of its growing network of MFCs.

Dexai Robotics’ Alfred Acts as Sous Chef at Boston BONAPITA Restaurant

April 28, 2022 · Dexai Robotics, which designed its Alfred collaborative robot to be adaptable with AI and computer vision, is rolling out the food-preparation system to a fast-casual site in Massachusetts.

Sarcos Closes Acquisition of RE2, Establishes Pittsburgh Presence

April 28, 2022 · Sarcos, which has developed teleoperated and wearable systems for industrial uses such as inspections, will add RE2's mobile manipulation systems to its robotics-as-a-service portfolio.

Festo and MassRobotics Mark Success of Healthcare Robotics Startup Catalyst

April 28, 2022 · Festo and MassRobotics celebrated the milestones achieved by the four global companies in their joint Healthcare Robotics Startup Catalyst program.

Cobalt Robotics Launches Mobile Video Chat Feature for Security Robots

April 27, 2022 · Cobalt Robotics said the new video chat feature in its mobile security robots enables enterprises to quickly respond to and communicate with employees and visitors across office locations.

HAI Robotics to Display HAIPICK Case Handling System at Intralogistica Italia 2022 Trade Show

April 27, 2022 · With live demonstrations of its HAIPICK A42 autonomous case-handling robot for warehouses and factories, HAI Robotics will have a presence at the Intralogistica Italia 2022 trade show.

Geek+ Launches Large-Scale Four-Way Shuttle Deployment at Chinese Green Energy Company

April 27, 2022 · With its new Sky-Storage & Ground-pick system, Geek+ has announced it helping upgrade the technology of a large Chinese energy company.

Ottonomy Plans to Expand Robot Deliveries, Shows RaaS Offerings at AUVSI Xponential

April 27, 2022 · Ottonomy, whose Ottobots are designed to autonomously deliver goods both indoors and outdoors, is expanding its trials worldwide and exhibiting at AUVSI Xponential this week.

American Robotics Gets FAA Approval to Deploy Drones Without Operators at Seven Additional Sites

April 27, 2022 · American Robotics, which had already received FAA permission to fly beyond the visual line of sight at three sites, can now operate drones without people on site across six states.

Pony.ai Works With GAC Motors and Ontime to Expand Ride Hailing in China

April 26, 2022 · Pony ai., GAC Motors, and Ontime are joining forces on yet another ride hailing service in China.

ModalAI Launches New Autopilot System for Drones and Ground Robots

April 26, 2022 · Taking advantage of the Qualcomm Flight RB5 5G Platform, ModalAI has introduced the next generation of its UAS framework autopilot system.

Miso Robotics Joins Jack in the Box to Test Flippy 2 and Sippy Restaurant Robots

April 26, 2022 · Miso Robotics will pilot its Flippy 2 frying robot and Sippy automated drink station with Jack in the Box to help address workforce challenges and improve customer service.

Nauticus Robotics Preps Untethered Robot Teams for Nauticus Fleet Launch

April 26, 2022 · Nauticus Robotics has begun production of Nauticus Fleet, which includes 20 pairs of Hydronaut surface robots and Aquanaut autonomous underwater vessels for offshore industries.

Warehouses Expect Return on Investments From Mobile Robots

April 25, 2022 · Autonomous mobile robots are fast becoming regular fixtures in the warehouse industry thanks to their relatively low costs, scalability, and ease of use.

Six robotics pioneers win 2022 Engelberger Awards

April 25, 2022 · Automation industry’s most prestigious honor to be presented to three at Automate 2022 in Detroit on June 8 and three at Automatica in Munich June 20

Engelberger Awards for 2022 Recognize Six Robotics Pioneers

April 25, 2022 · The six recipients of this year's Engelberger Robotics Awards for leadership, education, and technology will receive their honors at Automate in Detroit and Automatica in Munich next month.

Ryder Opens Third Multiclient Distribution Center in Columbus

April 25, 2022 · Ryder said the omnichannel facility, which uses automated picking robots and software, is part of its new supply chain offering, ‘Ryder E-Commerce by Whiplash.’

Stratom Launches Summit Off-Road Autonomy Platform for Vehicles in Complex Environments

April 25, 2022 · Stratom said its new Summit modular software platform is designed for flexibility, safety, and easy implementation of autonomous systems for indoor, outdoor, and off-road applications.

Orbbec Unveils Persee+ 3D Camera With Integrated Processing

April 25, 2022 · Orbbec said it has updated its Persee+ 3D camera and integrated computer to add machine learning capabilities to help developers of robotics and other intelligent systems.

Agility Robotics raises $150 million, seeks to accelerate “blended” human-robot workplaces

April 25, 2022 · Company prepares to introduce flagship robot to logistics and warehouse environments

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