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How to Manage Your Autonomous Mobile Robot Return on Investment

April 24, 2022 · To get the most out of a mobile robot fleet, set clear goals and use good data tools and practices, recommend experts at InOrbit, Vecna Robotics, MiR, and JMP Solutions.

7 Robotics Podcasts You Should Check Out

April 23, 2022 · Podcasts are great for learning about new subjects and keeping up with the latest trends. Here's a look at some top robotics podcasts.

Agility Robotics Raises Series B to Put Digit Robots Alongside Humans in Warehouses

April 22, 2022 · Agility Robotics, which has developed the Digit humanoid robot for warehouses, has raised $150 million from investors including Amazon to grow its staff and scale production.

Meijer Donates $1M to Clean Up Midwest Lakeshores Using Drones, Robots, and Stormwater Filtration

April 22, 2022 · Meijer recently announced it was going to be giving the Council of the Great Lakes Region $1 million to help clean up regional beaches and waterways.

Glacier Raises Seed Funding to Develop Recycling Robots for Sustainability

April 22, 2022 · Glacier, a startup that emerged from stealth this week, is developing AI-driven automation for recycling that it says is more affordable and space-efficient than other systems.

Geek+ Releases New Picking Station to Work With P-Series Robots

April 22, 2022 · Adding to its portfolio of warehouse management services, Geek+ has released new goods to person system designed to improve safety, throughput, and efficiency.

Gideon Launches Trey Autonomous Forklift for Trailer Loading and Unloading

April 22, 2022 · Gideon said its Trey autonomous forklift can safely and consistently load and unload pallets from truck trailers. Koch Disruptive Technologies and DB Schenker welcomed the new robot.

Why Robots Need to See

April 21, 2022 · To achieve truly intelligent autonomous behavior, navigation systems need to deliver human-level, 3D visual perception.

10 MassRobotics Resident Startups to Watch

April 21, 2022 · MassRobotics' headquarters and co-working space in Boston's Seaport District hosts numerous innovative startups. Here's a look at several from a recent site visit.

Amazon Industrial Innovation Fund Invests in BionicHIVE, Other Supply Chain Robotics Startups

April 21, 2022 · The Amazon Industrial Innovation Fund has invested in five supply chain technology startups, including BionicHIVE, Agility Robotics, Mantis Robotics, Modjoul, and Vimaan.

Rapyuta Robotics Obtains Series C Funding for Collaborative Mobile Picking Robots

April 21, 2022 · Rapyuta Robotics, which claims to be the leader in cloud-based, collaborative mobile robots for picking in Japan, has raised a total of $81 million to date as it expands.

Soft Robotics Works Hand in Hand With Quest and Ossid to Offer Integrated Food Packaging System

April 20, 2022 · Soft Robotics said its mGripAI gripper, combined with Quest's robotic product-handling system and Ossid's tray packaging, will provide high-speed, sanitary food handling.

Addverb Technologies and Davinci Micro Fulfillment Partner to Expand Shipping Operations

April 20, 2022 · Addverb Technologies is working with Davinci Micro Fulfillment as it scales up e-commerce fulfillment center operations in North America.

Seegrid Mobile Robots Make Material Flow More Reliable at Sumitomo Drive Technologies

April 20, 2022 · Seegrid helped Sumitomo Drive Technologies haul parts and equipment between an existing assembly facility and a new warehouse with the Seegrid Palion Tow Tractor.

Savioke Relay Service Robots Get to Work in Seven Seaview Investors Hotels

April 20, 2022 · Savioke said its Relay and Relay+ robots will provide contact-free room service at each of Seaview's California hotels in what it claimed is a U.S. hospitality industry first.

Dexai Robotics CEO Talks Alfred Food Serving Cobot

April 19, 2022 · Founded in 2018, Dexai Robotics is aiming to disrupt the restaurant industry with its collaborative robot Alfred.

How Can you Take Advantage of Robotics Automation?

April 19, 2022 · 4 Unique Ways to Implement Mobile Robots in Days, Not Weeks.

Virtual Incision Gets OK From FDA for Clinical Studies on Bowel Resection Procedures

April 19, 2022 · Virtual Incision announced that the FDA has granted it an Investigational Device Exemption to complete research on how its robot-assisted surgery platform can aid bowel resection procedures.

MHS Global and Fortna to Merge, Forming Materials Handling Multinational

April 19, 2022 · MHS, which provides materials handling automation and integration services, said its combination with Fortna's warehouse operating software, will give end-to-end support for logistics providers.

Boston Dynamics VP Discusses Development of Stretch Robot

April 19, 2022 · Boston Dynamics has designed Stretch to unload boxes from trucks, building on the technologies from its previous robots, says Kevin Blankespoor.

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