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Furhat Robotics Acquires Misty Robotics to Advance Human-Machine Interfaces

January 17, 2022 · Furhat said its acquisition of Sphero spinoff Misty will help it expand in the U.S. market and further develop social robots for consumer and business use.

Exotec Raises $335M Series D for Robots to Improve Supply Chain Resilience for Global Retailers

January 17, 2022 · Exotec, which has developed the Skypod rack-climbing robots and Skypicker robot arm, is now worth $2 billion as it expands in North America and worldwide.

Doosan Robotics Discusses NINA Cobot, CES 2022, and Growing Service Applications

January 16, 2022 · From prosumer camera work to food and restaurant service, Doosan Robotics is developing collaborative robots for non-manufacturing applications worldwide.

Johnson Controls and Ava Robotics to Show Security Robot, Now Available, at Intersec 2022

January 15, 2022 · The Tycho Security Robot powered by Ava Robotics uses Tyco Illustra cameras from Johnson Controls and is designed to automate and ease facilities management.

Gaumard Scientific to Introduce HAL S5301 Multidisciplinary Patient Simulator

January 14, 2022 · Gaumard Scientific's HAL S5301 is its latest humanoid robot, which can simulate brain injury with sophisticated movement and speech technology for training medical personnel.

Local Motors, Developer of Olli Autonomous Shuttle, Shuts Down

January 14, 2022 · Local Motors, which had developed the Olli autonomous shuttlebus, reportedly shut down this week after successful fundraising rounds and testing last year.

HDS Global Launches Technology Center Using Robots, AI for the Future of E-Commerce

January 14, 2022 · HDS Global says its fully automated Technology Center for e-commerce order fulfillment has attracted investors and industry leaders as it moves toward commercial release.

Geek+ and Körber Digitize and Automate Ariat Apparel Supply Chain

January 14, 2022 · Apparel and footwear brand Ariat International needed to increase throughput at its central warehouse in Texas, so Körber Supply Chain implemented 88 Geek+ mobile robots.

ARM Institute Picks Team to Develop Virtual Reality to Help Manufacturing Workers Get Robot Credentials

January 13, 2022 · The U.S. Department of Defense and the ARM Institute have chosen SimInsights, APT Manufacturing Solutions, and IBL Education to develop virtual reality for assessing robotics skills.

Seegrid Expects Increased Demand for AMRs to Drive More Growth in 2022

January 13, 2022 · Last year, Seegrid added nearly 200 staffers and introduced three mobile robots, new analytics software, and multiple enhancements to its fleet management and performance software.

AutoStore Releases R5+ Bin Handling Robot With Expanded Capabilities to Meet Warehouse Needs

January 13, 2022 · AutoStore said its R5+ bin-handling robot is now available worldwide. The system can now result in larger grids to help warehouse operations stay competitive, it said.

Ouster to Provide 3,000 Lidar Sensors to Vecna Robotics to Meet Demand for Material Handling Automation

January 13, 2022 · Ouster, which provide high-resolution lidar, has agreed to provide its sensors to Vecna Robotics through 2025 as demand continues to grow for warehouse and logistics automation.

Serve Robotics Launches Level 4 Autonomous Robots for Sidewalk Deliveries

January 13, 2022 · With technology from partners including NVIDIA and Ouster, Serve Robotics says its next-generation delivery robots mark a milestone for commercial autonomous vehicles.

BrainOS Mobile App From Brain Corp Gives Operators Remote Access to Robot Fleets

January 12, 2022 · Brain Corp has developed BrainOS Mobile, an app to provide managers and facilities operators a more seamless way to interact with fleets of cleaning robots.

Ricoh, 6 River Systems to Jointly Provide Tech Support to Fulfillment Centers Across the U.S.

January 12, 2022 · From calibration and floor mapping to predictive maintenance, RICOH Service Advantage's nationwide support team will service 6 River Systems' Chuck mobile robots.

Hyster partners with RICO on expanded line of explosion-proof lift trucks

January 12, 2022 · Partnership centers on a certified Explosion Proof (EX) lift truck line in which traditional Hyster lift trucks are converted by RICO Manufacturing, which has three-plus decades of experience in manufacturing EX solutions for the North American market.

Festo Reports Strong Demand for Magswitch E-Series Magnetic Grippers

January 12, 2022 · Festo, which is distributing Magswitch's E-Series magnetic grippers, says their novel design characteristics enable fast and effective gripping of objects without damage.

Nuro Unveils Third-Generation Vehicle; Plans to Scale Autonomous Delivery to Millions

January 12, 2022 · Nuro's third-generation autonomous delivery vehicle includes enhanced safety, storage, and sustainability features, as it expands manufacturing and U.S. deployments.

Berkshire Grey Releases System Designed Specifically for Reverse Logistics

January 12, 2022 · Berkshire Grey's automated Reverse Logistics system is designed to help e-commerce retailers and 3PLs accelerate resale of returns by reducing processing time by up to 25%.

Cogniteam’s Nimbus Supports Cloud-Enabled Robot Deployment With NVIDIA Jetson Edge AI

January 11, 2022 · Cogniteam integrates NVIDIA Isaac GEMs into Nimbus, streamlining robotics from development to deployment using the NVIDIA Jetson platform and ROS support.

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