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Intralogistics systems provider Kardex recently announced it will present its latest developments designed to enhance intralogistics efficiency at ProMat 2025 in booth S3562. The trade show will be held March 17-20 at the McCormick Place convention center in Chicago, Ill. Demonstrations will feature integrated software systems and picking assistance tools working seamlessly with Kardex’s automated storage and retrieval system 〈ASRS〉…
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AI-powered humanoid robotics company Apptronik announced the successful closing of a $350 million Series A funding round co-led by B Capital and Capital Factory, with participation from Google. Apptronik said the new funding marks a pivotal moment for the company, fueling the deployment of Apollo - its humanoid robot - while enabling the company to scale operations, accelerate innovation and…
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UK-based AI and robotics startup Humanoid offered a first look at its new general-purpose humanoid robot, HMND 01, in action. The video (see below), highlights the robot’s mechanical design, motion control and AI integration features. The company said these advancements mark a major step toward efficient human-robot collaboration. HMND 01 targeted for labor automation Founded in 2024 by serial entrepreneur…
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Exotec, a global warehouse robotics provider, announced the commercial launch of the next generation of its Skypod system. The company said the new system has higher performance, improved storage density and advanced software features. New Skypod improves throughput, storage density The next generation of Skypod comes with multiple design improvements, according to Exotec, including a new and more compact Skypod…
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The combination of high real estate costs and scarce labor resources have made the business case for automating pallet storage and retrieval 〈ASRS〉 in the deep-freeze warehouse stronger than ever. As food manufacturers and 3PLs prepare their business case and evaluate solutions, capital costs play a significant role. But those costs don’t tell the whole story. The value an automation…
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Global research firm Interact Analysis has cut its short-term growth projection for the mobile robot market by 18% in 2027 as global economic and political turbulence persists. The outlook for mobile robots - automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) - remains positive, but it is constrained by external factors, which are leading to slowing demand, a ‘wait…
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Freespace Robotics, a developer of autonomous robotics for material handling and logistics, announced a strategic partnership and investment from the Automation Solutions business of Matthews International Corporation, a provider of warehouse automation software, controls, and order fulfillment systems. This partnership combines Freespace Robotics’ high-density, dynamic storage cube with Matthews’ software, which the companies said will unlock transformative capabilities for warehouse…
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Global logistics provider SF Supply Chain recently leveraged ForwardX Robotics autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) to meet the distribution needs of Luckin, a fast-growing coffee brand with over 4,000 stores across China. SF Supply Chain is the exclusive strategic partner for DHL Supply Chain’s business in mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macao. Confronted with challenges such as low efficiency and high…
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RealMan Robotics, a global developer in ultra-lightweight humanoid robotics and specialized robotic offerings, unveiled multiple robotic technologies at CES 2025 in Las Vegas. RealMan highlighted a suite of products designed for multiple sectors, from retail and healthcare to industrial and domestic applications at the show. Ultra-lightweight humanoid robotic arms At the RealMan booth, the company showcased its ultra-lightweight robotic arms…
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Robotics and data intelligence company Dexory recently announced a partnership with supply chain execution systems and enterprise software provider Körber Supply Chain Software. By integrating the DexoryView AI-enabled warehouse visibility platform with Körber’s warehouse management systems (WMS), the companies aim to improve supply chain management by delivering more insights, accuracy, and operational efficiency to customers worldwide. “Businesses in today’s market…
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Global warehouse automated storage and retrieval 〈AS/RS〉 provider Exotec recently announced its fleet of Skypod robots has achieved an operational milestone of completing over one million container presentations on a daily basis globally. Exotec said this achievement underscores its commitment to delivering reliable, high-performance systems that can help improve supply chain operations worldwide. Each presentation represents a robot retrieving a…
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Over the past several decades, Larry Sweet has led robotics development at several recognizable organizations. Sweet has worked across the robotics ecosystem, from robot developers like ABB and FANUC to end users including Amazon and PepsiCo. But it’s across his experiences in the latter category that Sweet noted an interesting commonality: robotics projects developed by end users, for end users,…
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Gather AI, a Pittsburgh-based provider of automated inventory intelligence drones and automation offerings, announced its expansion into freezer and cold storage warehouse environments. The company says the move represents an industry-first for inventory monitoring automation. Cold storage, e-commerce growth fuel Gather AI expansion Gather AI’s expansion to freezer and cold storage environments is based on the anticipated growth of the…
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MassRobotics, in collaboration with Chewy, a trusted destination for pet parents and partners everywhere, announced the launch of the CHAMP (Chewy Autonomous Mobile Picking) Challenge. This innovation challenge invites robotics developers and innovators to tackle a pressing issue in warehouse automation: designing a system that efficiently grasps, lifts and places heavy, awkwardly shaped items in confined warehouse spaces. CHAMP Challenge…
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Cofactr, a supply chain and logistics management platform that streamlines parts sourcing, production and processes for high-compliance and agile hardware manufacturers, has opened a new 10,000 square foot warehouse in Long Beach, Calif. The warehouse is the second Cofactr facility alongside its New York operations. Warehouses designed with manufacturing precision in mind The company said its coast-to-coast warehouses are purposefully…
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