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Not only has COVID-19 changed patient expectations, but it has also affected surgical robotics development. Galen Robotics Inc. today announced that it has completed the first close for an “oversubscribed” $15 million Series A round. The company said it plans to use the funding to complete its final robot prototype and submit it to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.…
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Industry 4.0 requires the safe orchestration of both robot fleets and human workers. In August, SIXAI announced plans for worldwide deployment of MAESTRO, mobile robot management software using artificial intelligence from its 634AI subsidiary. “I've been doing a lot of work bringing technology to users in consumer and medical products and now robotics,” said Ran Poliakine, founder and CEO of…
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Picking robots are keeping pace with growing supply chain demand. Plus One Robotics Inc. yesterday announced that its robotic parcel-handling platform has performed more than 1 million picks per day in production and reached over half a billion parcel picks globally. “Our north star will always be to increase our customers’ total picks per day,” stated Erik Nieves, founder and…
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As manufacturers adopt more automation, they need to guarantee safety on their factory floors. Veo Robotics Inc. today announced the release of its FreeMove 2.0 Engine, a high-performance industrial computer with a proprietary architecture that works with FreeMove Sensors to monitor workcells in 3D. The redesigned system implements speed and separation monitoring to enable safe interaction between humans and robots.…
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A range of sensors can guide robotic manipulation for piece picking, surgery, and general service tasks. BeBop Sensors Inc. has been working on artificial skin less than 1 mm thick that can add a sense of touch to nearly any robotic part and surface. The Berkeley, Calif.-based company in May announced its RoboSkin product line, which is designed to provide…
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Alert Innovation Inc. yesterday announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to be acquired by Walmart Inc. Alert Innovation has customized its e-grocery automation technology for Walmart's market fulfillment centers, or MFCs, since 2016. “I am proud that Alert Innovation is one of the most innovative and capable automation companies in operation today,” said John Lert, founder and executive…
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With numerous providers of autonomous mobile robots, or AMRs, serving the supply chain market, some consolidation is inevitable, especially when brands are complementary. Teradyne Inc. today announced that its Mobile Industrial Robots ApS and AutoGuide Mobile Robots units have merged to become a single supplier of AMRs as of the end of September. The integrated company is officially known as…
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Part of the challenge of scaling automation to multiple logistics facilities is making sure that software, robots, and people work together smoothly. inVia Robotics today announced that ShipHero has chosen its warehouse execution system and mobile robots for fulfillment centers in Allentown, Pa., and Las Vegas. The companies had already automated picking and replenishment in ShipHero's location in Jacksonville, Fla.…
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BOSTON—At MassRobotics’ fifth annual Robot Block Party this weekend, the public had an opportunity to see and touch many of the robots developed and built in Massachusetts. The event was part of RoboBoston, which included a career fair last Friday. Approximately 5,000 people attended the Robot Block Party, according to Joyce Sidopoulos, co-founder and chief of operations at MassRobotics. Over…
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At the second Tesla AI Day yesterday, co-founder and CEO Elon Musk and company engineers shared the progress they have made in developing the Optimus humanoid robot since last year. “I just want to set some expectations,” Musk began, addressing public skepticism. “As you know, last year, it was just someone in a robot suit.” This year, the Tesla Bot…
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While robots proliferate in factories and warehouses, threshold environments such as loading docks remain challenging for both humans and automation. Dextrous Robotics Inc. this month said its DX-1 robot can load and unload packages from shipping containers and semi trailers up to four times faster than manual workflows. “This is a big milestone, as the technical risk is no longer…
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The need for more efficient fulfillment is global, but there are multiple ways to serve that need. OPLOG Inc. today announced €11 million ($10.57 million U.S.) in pre-Series A funding. The company said it plans to continue its expansion in Europe with its first fulfillment center in the U.K. and invest in research and development through its TARQAN robotics division.…
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6 River Systems LLC today announced new features intended to enhance productivity and flexibility for warehouse operators. The new features are integrated with the company's software-as-a-service Fulfillment Execution System and its Chuck autonomous mobile robot, or AMR. 6 River Systems claimed that they position it “as the most configurable warehouse automation solution provider on the market.” E-commerce sales will continue…
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Grippers may seem a small part of materials handling systems, in comparison with robot arms, software, and other costly components, but they're the only elements that directly interact with products, according to The Gripper Company ApS. The company today introduced its MAXXgrip system, which it claimed will enable warehouse and logistics robots to handle a wide range of objects. “MAXXgrip…
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The Pittsburgh Robotics Network yesterday announced that it is presenting the first Discovery Day 2022 as an opportunity for people of all ages, backgrounds, experience, and education to learn about the region's robotics ecosystem. The event, which is free and open to the public, will take place at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022. “Discovery…
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