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Agility Robotics Raises Series B to Put Digit Robots Alongside Humans in Warehouses

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…in the U.S. The company has opened a new office in Pittsburgh in addition to expanding its primary facilities in Oregon facilities and operations in Palo Alto, Calif. Agility plans to double its headcount by 2024 and is actively recruiting experts in robotics hardware and software.


Seegrid Mobile Robots Make Material Flow More Reliable at Sumitomo Drive Technologies

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…AMRs, software, and services. The Pittsburgh-based company said its Palion AMRs have driven millions of production miles without any personnel safety incidents. It added that global manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics enterprises rely on it to automate material flow in complex environments. The company provides project design, deployment, change management, user training, and data-driven consultation services. Seegrid also said its systems…


Locomation Report Shows Reduction of CO2 in Vehicles Using Autonomous Relay Convoy System

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…8 trucks equipped with the Pittsburgh-based company’s autonomous trucking technology would: Reduce the GHG footprint of freight transportation by 22% Cut operating costs by 19% Decrease fuel consumption by 21% Lower photochemical ozone formation by 22% Reduce the GHG abatement cost, or dollars per tonne of avoided greenhouse gas emissions, below any of the alternatives considered These conclusions were based…


10 Robotics Clusters Around the Globe

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…a few hotbed areas include Pittsburgh, Silicon Valley, and Boston. Denmark, Germany, and Sweden are among the most automated countries in the world, according to the International Federation of Robotics (IFR). Japan, South Korea, China, and Singapore are some of the biggest robotics exporters and consumers. The IFR found that Asia has the highest density of robots in the manufacturing…


Aurora and Werner Launch Commercial Pilot to Autonomously Haul Freight in Texas

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…Over the next several months, Pittsburgh-based Aurora and Omaha, Neb.-based Werner expect to increase the frequency of these loads and are exploring further autonomy for vehicles in this lane. Robotics address trucker fatigue The Fort Worth to El Paso Lane is over 600 miles and takes approximately nine hours to complete. Its long-distance and monotony contribute to this lane’s reputation…


Sarcos and RE2 CEOs Talk Next Steps After Acquisition Announcement

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…company said it was buying Pittsburgh-based RE2 to expand into new markets. RE2 was formed out of Carnegie Mellon University’s National Robotics Engineering Center in 2001. The company makes robotic arms that are used in the defense, medical, construction, energy, and undersea industries. Purchase nearly doubles Sarcos engineering team By acquiring RE2, Sarcos said it hopes to be able to…


ARM Institute Awarded American Rescue Act Grants to Help U.S. Manufacturing Be More Resilient

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…industry, academia, and government. The Pittsburgh-based organization said it is working to make robotics, autonomy, and artificial intelligence more accessible to U.S. manufacturers large and small. It also supports efforts to train and empower the manufacturing workforce, strengthen the U.S. economy and global competitiveness, and elevate national security and resilience. ARM Institute lists projects and partners The National Institute of…


Seegrid Begins Taking Pre-Orders for Palion Lift Truck AMR

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…now available for pre-order. The Pittsburgh-based company said manufacturing, e-commerce, and logistics companies have the opportunity to lock in priority access to the autonomous mobile robot (AMR). Initial customer shipments start in April, according to the company. Equipped with the most advanced generation of Seegrid’s proprietary autonomy technology, Palion Lift is the company’s newest robot. The lift truck made its…


Sarcos Technology and Robotics Corporation to Acquire RE2 for $100M

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…employees in its offices along Pittsburgh’s Robotics Row. Pedersen will become Sarcos’ Chief Operating Officer after the combination is complete, and all employees will be retained, according to Sarcos. “The RE2 team is looking forward to joining Sarcos and accelerating the development and adoption of intelligent robotic systems,” said Pedersen. “Across the globe, robotic technologies are changing the way workers…


Christenson Transportation Picks Locomation to Deploy Autonomous Truck Service

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…launched Locomation in 2018. The Pittsburgh-based company's team includes experts in robotics, artificial intelligence, trucking, freight optimization, automotive technology, and safety. It said its autonomous vehicle products and tools help clients to implement operating models. Locomation has previously signed contracts with Wilson Logistics and PGT Trucking. Last week, the company announced that Wilson Logistics has recommitted to deploying 1,120 ARC…


RE2 Robotics, VideoRay Reach Reach New Depth With Underwater Robot

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…RE2 Intellect autonomy software. The Pittsburgh-based company said its intelligent mobile manipulation systems can operate in a variety of complex indoor and outdoor environments. RE2 claimed that its systems help companies in the aviation, construction, defense, energy, and medical industries to enable remote operations, improve worker safety and efficiency, and reduce operational costs. RE2 M2NS takes a deep dive M2NS…


Secretary Walsh Participates in MassRobotics Panel on the Influence of Robotics on the U.S. Job Market

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…the ARM Institute's headquarters in Pittsburgh about the role that organization is playing in building out the economy by helping train manufacturing workers. Before his speech, Biden spoke with Moskowitz about the narrative that robots are taking jobs from people. Ira Moskowitz, CEO of the ARM Institute “We all talked about this narrative, and how we are all doing what…


Gecko Robotics Raises $73M in Series C for Infrastructure Inspection

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…a hit with investors. The Pittsburgh-based company announced today that it has received $73 million in Series C funding. That brings its total valuation to $533 million. XN, a New York-based investment firm, led the company's funding round. Other participants included Founders Fund, XYZ, Drive Capital, and Snowpoint Ventures. Individual investors included Joe Lonsdale, Mark Cuban, and Gokul Rajaram. America's…


Seegrid Partners With Integrator RōBEX to Sell More Mobile Robots

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…and is based out of Pittsburgh. The company specializes in the materials handling automation space. In addition to making AMRs, it also develops the software that powers its hardware. Seegrid said its AMRs are powered by Seegrid IQ, its proprietary next-generation autonomy technology, which it claims offers enhanced perception and human-like awareness for safe and reliable transport of goods. Last…


Sumitomo SHI FW Expands Partnership With Gecko Robotics Globally to Inspect Boilers

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…more data Based out of Pittsburgh, Gecko Robotics said its robots are designed for “non-destructive inspections” and can climb tanks, boilers, pipes, and more, according to the company’s website. Gecko’s team will inspect circulating fluidized bed (CFB) boilers and bubbling fluidized bed (BFB) boilers using what it calls Rapid Ultrasonic Gridding, which pinpoints corrosion and wall loss. Using this integrity…


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