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TRI Announces Machine Learning Advances at International Conference on Computer Vision

October 11, 2021 · The Toyota Research Institute, or TRI, is presenting six papers that it said advance the state of the art in machine learning and computer vision for robots and other applications.

First Financial Equipment Leasing Offers to Reduce Risk in Adopting Automation

October 11, 2021 · As companies across industries adopt or add automation, they can benefit from leases that make costs more predictable, says First Financial Equipment Leasing.

Caltech’s LEONARDO Bipedal Robot Combines Walking With Flying for More Agile Locomotion

October 11, 2021 · Caltech's LEONARDO robot can hop, fly, and walk on a tightrope, thanks to multi-joint legs and propeller-based thrusters. Researchers said hybrid locomotion could provide greater agility.

Reverse Logistics Begins to Benefit From Automation

October 10, 2021 · The boom in e-commerce has led to a rise in returns, retailers are under increasing pressure. Automated storage, sorting, and material handling systems can help.

Choice of a Cobot or an Industrial Robot Depends on the Application

October 9, 2021 · The Southwest Research Institute breaks down tasks into those best for industrial robots in comparison with those where collaborative robots would make more sense.

AEye, Seoul Robotics Offer Long-Range Perception System for Smart Traffic Systems

October 8, 2021 · AEye and Seoul Robotics said the integration of their 4Sight M lidar and SENSR 3D perception software will detect and classify objects at greater range and accuracy.

Honeywell Bridges the Gap Between R &D and Production for Smart Flexible Depalletizer

October 8, 2021 · Honeywell's Smart Flexible Depalletizer is designed to safely automate pallet unloading. The company's CTO explains how it approached development and commercialization.

GEODIS and Bastian Solutions to Deploy AutoStore System With World’s Highest Throughput

October 8, 2021 · A clothing retailer with more than 1,000 stores across the U.S. and an e-commerce channel will use the AutoStore system being installed by GEODIS and Bastian Solutions.

ISN improves productivity by 266% with AMR solution by Körber and Locus Robotics

October 7, 2021 · Automotive tool & equipment distributor is deploying integrated automation solution across three distribution centers in the US.

Wayve Partners With Ocado Group to Develop Autonomous Global Delivery Globally

October 7, 2021 · The data collected by Ocado's grocery delivery vans outfitted with Wayve's deep learning and camera technology will help the partners overcome last-mile challenges.

Arbe Robotics Completes SPAC Merger, to Be First Publicly Listed Automotive Imaging Radar Firm

October 7, 2021 · Arbe Robotics, which is developing 4D imaging radar chipsets for vehicle applications, will receive $118 million in investment to continue development and commercialization.

Beaumont Machine Provides SpaceX Equipment With Robotic Articulation

October 7, 2021 · Beaumont Machine has supplied a small-hole electrical discharge machine with robotic articulation from partner ABB to SpaceX, which is using several robots for its rockets.

ISN Improves Productivity by 266% With Automation From Körber and Locus Robotics

October 6, 2021 · Despite staffing challenges, Integrated Supply Network needed to expand, particularly for small parcel shipments. It turned to Korber Supply Chain and Locus for help.

OTTO Motors Partners With Siemens to Implement Mobile Robots for Material Handling

October 6, 2021 · With new Siemens controllers, OTTO Motors says its autonomous mobile robots will improve performance without compromising safety, as well as add asset tracking ability.

Ouster to Acquire Sense Photonics, Bring Solid-State Lidar to Market for Automotive Industry

October 6, 2021 · The companies said the acquisition will solidify Ouster as an industry leader with long-range solid-state digital lidar, a major OEM deal, and series production with global automakers.

ROEQ Boosts Mobile Robot Payload, Lifting Capabilities With Two New Products

October 6, 2021 · ROEQ has launched two new top modules and accessories designed to expand the capabilities of MiR mobile robots and help warehouses save money on equipment.

InOrbit to Participate in A3 Autonomous Mobile Robot & Logistics Conference

October 5, 2021 · InOrbit, which provides orchestration software for mobile robot operations and has participated in interoperability efforts, will be part of a panel at A3's AMR show.

FedEx Express and Future Mobility Campus Ireland Begin Testing Drone Deliveries

October 5, 2021 · Skyports will be operating innovative cargo drone deliveries for FedEx Express and the FMCI Air Consortium, which expect to make BVLOS deliveries in under 13 minutes.

Trimble Uses Synthetic Data, NVIDIA Isaac Sim to Explore Acceleration of Autonomous Robot Training

October 5, 2021 · Before it could deploy Boston Dynamics' Spot robot for data collection indoors, Trimble used synthetic data from NVIDIA Isaac Sim to tune machine learning models.

Körber to Show Future of Supply Chain Automation at Automate! 2021 and Elevate APAC Conference

October 5, 2021 · Supply chain technology and services provider Körber will examine the latest automation trends and strategies at events for the Asia-Pacific region and the whole world.

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