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Nauticus Robotics to Go Public With CleanTech Acquisition SPAC Merger

December 17, 2021 · Nauticus, which is offering its software and robotics as a service for more sustainable ocean operations, will be worth about $561 million after SPAC deal.

Robotic Automation Can Create Efficiencies During Critical Peak Season

December 17, 2021 · Despite pandemic-aggravated supply chain and labor challenges, retail and e-commerce are growing, as is the need for quality and flexibility. Robots as a service can help.

Brain Corp and Karcher Unveil Autonomous Commercial Vacuum Cleaner

December 16, 2021 · The KIRA CV 60/1 is the first commercial robot to result from the Brain Corp. and Karcher partnership, which applies BrainOS to vacuum cleaners for large facilities.

Motional to Provide Robotaxis for Uber Eats to Meal Deliveries

December 16, 2021 · Pursuing a potentially lucrative new market, Motional will provide autonomous robotaxis for Uber Eats' food delivery service starting in 2022 in Santa Monica, Calif.

Restaurant Robots Should Start With Workflow, Says Wings CEO

December 16, 2021 · From food preparation and internal logistics to last-mile delivery, robots can help restaurants of all sizes, but they should break down workflows first, says Haitham Al-Beik, CEO of Wings.

Powermat Gets Series B Funding From Foxconn, Hudson Sustainable Group for Wireless Power Tech

December 16, 2021 · Powermat, which already supplies inductive charging technology to global manufacturers, is partnering with Foxconn Interconnect Technology and Hudson Sustainable Group for new markets.

OTTO Motors Names Co-Presidents With Automotive Experience, Focuses on TCO

December 15, 2021 · OTTO Motors, which supplies mobile robots for factories and warehouses, says its industry expertise, reliable systems, and emphasis on providing long-term value set it apart.

Aurora and Uber Freight Launch Commercial Autonomous Trucking Pilot in Texas

December 15, 2021 · Aurora's Horizon autonomous trucking technology has begun hauling loads between Dallas and Houston with vehicle operators in cooperation with Uber Freight's network.

Seegrid Partners With Applied Intuition for Mobile Robot Simulators

December 15, 2021 · Seegrid said its Blue Labs R&D unit will work with Applied Intuition to build simulations of warehouses and other environments to accelerate the development of mobile robots.

ABB Adds Two Robot Controllers to OmniCore Line

December 15, 2021 · ABB says its new E10 and V250XT robot controllers include IoT connectivity, improved energy efficiency, and more than 1,000 functions for additional manufacturing applications.

HAI Robotics Hits Century Mark With HAIPORT-Powered Workstation

December 15, 2021 · HAI Robotics said that more than 100 of its HAIPORT-powered Workstations have been deployed worldwide since it launched the product a year ago to improve order-fulfillment efficiency.

GXO Logistics Says 6RS Multi-Tiered Collaborative Mobile Robot Is an Industry First

December 14, 2021 · GXO Logistics said its deployment of 6 River Systems Chuck collaborative mobile robots on multiple mezzanine floors in a U.K. distribution center to improve productivity.

Robot Density Nearly Doubled Globally in the Past 5 Years, Says International Federation of Robotics

December 14, 2021 · The International Federation of Robotics said that the number of robots per 10,000 human workers in manufacturing has doubled over the past five years, with Asia-Pacific leading.

ForwardX Robotics Raises $31M to Bring More Autonomous Mobile Robots to the U.S.

December 14, 2021 · Beijing-based ForwardX Robotics, which has developed autonomous mobile robots for factories and warehouses, has raised Series C1 funding to increase R&D and expand in the U.S. market.

Flytrex Receives FAA Approval to Expand Drone Deliveries to 1 Mile, 10k Homes

December 14, 2021 · Flytrex, which has conducted thousands of drone deliveries of food and other retail goods in North Carolina, plans to use its latest FAA approval to expand its service area.

Apex.AI Raises Series B Round for ROS Based Autonomous Vehicle Operating System

December 14, 2021 · Apex.AI, whose Apex.OS is based on ROS 2, is safety-certified, and is designed to enable easier software development for autonomous vehicles, is looking at new industries and Asia.

US Foods keeps truck fleet clear in winter

December 13, 2021 · Plow assembly helps keep snow off trailer roofs, increasing safety and eliminating fines.

Ryder to Acquire E-Commerce, Omnichannel Fulfillment Provider Whiplash for $480M

December 13, 2021 · Ryder says its $480 million acquisition of omnichannel fulfillment and retail logistics provider Whiplash will help it expand its e-commerce capabilities nationwide.

Scape Technologies Partners With Machine Tool Provider Demek, Announces HEYCO Tool Orders

December 13, 2021 · Scape Technologies A/S today announced a partnership with Estonia-based Demek CNC and an order from hand tool producer HEYCO-WERK as it continues to serve the automotive industry.

German Bionic Launches Fifth Generation Cray X AI Powered Exoskeleton

December 13, 2021 · German Bionic says its latest industrial exoskeleton adds human augmentation capabilities with active walking assistance and IP54 waterproofing for outdoor environments.

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