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Floor-cleaning vehicle provider Tennant Company recently unveiled the full specification and capabilities of its X4 ROVR autonomous floor scrubber. The X4 ROVR is Tennant’s first purpose-built autonomous floor cleaning machine and fourth robotic scrubber in its product line. The X4 ROVR’s autonomous operation technology is provided by robotic navigation and fleet management systems provider Brain Corp’s BrainOS robotics platform. Brain…
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Dematic, a global provider of warehouse automation and intralogistics solutions, has announced the deadline for the Dematic FIRST Scholarship program. The scholarship supports high school and college students in their journey to become future supply chain and logistics leaders and innovators. This scholarship will award: Two $5,000 scholarships 10 $1,000 scholarships Applications will be submitted online. Students will be asked…
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Commercial landscaping robot provider Scythe Robotics recently opened the doors of its newly expanded headquarters and manufacturing facility in Longmont, CO. Scythe said its expansion comes in response to demand from landscape contractors for its all electric, fully autonomous M.52 commercial mower that has a waitlist thousands of units long. More than double the size of its original space, Scythe…
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ABB, celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2024, identified three key elements of artificial intelligence to focus on during the year. Marc Segura, president of ABB’s robotics division, identified the three following drivers for robotics-driven AI offerings in 2024, as ABB continues expansion into new segments not previously served by robotic automation. “The coming year will see a growing focus on…
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Tompkins Solutions, a supply chain consulting and material handling integration firm, recently announced a strategic partnership with Softeon, a global provider of supply chain software. The companies said their collaboration will provide warehouse execution systems (WES), warehouse control systems (WCS), and warehouse management systems (WMS) to help organizations improve order fulfillment and overcome operational challenges. “We’re excited to join forces…
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Geekplus, in expansion of its partnership with Hy-Tek Intralogistics, completed the installation of a Shelf-to-Person system for a rural lifestyle retailer with stores in 49 states. By using the Geekplus Goods-to-Person system, the retailer compressed its entire e-commerce storage and picking operation by 45%, freeing up space for future expansion, according to the companies. Expanded offerings for the companies Hy-Tek…
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Robotics startup accelerator The Robotics Factory, a division of Innovation Works dedicated to creating, accelerating, and scaling robotics companies in the Pittsburgh region, has opened applications for its Scale residency program. The program supports companies at various stages to foster a culture of growth and collaboration. The Robotics Factory recently accepted a pilot cohort of five innovative startups. Participants gain…
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Robotics and automation systems provider FANUC America Corporation recently unveiled its latest combined PLC/CNC motion controller Power Motion i-MODEL A Plus (PMi-A Plus) at MODEX 2024. FANUC said its PMi-A Plus enables the use of its controls for general motion control equipment. The PMi-A Plus can control multiple pieces of industrial equipment as well as run multiple programs simultaneously and…
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On March 4, 2024 an autonomous robot cut the ceremonial ribbon at the grand opening of Boston University’s $8.8 million Robotics & Autonomous Systems Teaching & Innovation Center (RASTIC). The grand opening included talks from state, industry and university leadership; facility tours; and 16 student demonstrations of robotic projects, spanning smart cities, medical robotics, drones, autonomous driving, smart home applications…
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Liberty Robotics, a Michigan-based supplier of 3D volumetric vision guidance systems for robot applications, recently announced the official launch of its flagship suite of robotic palletizing and depalletizing offerings, VPick and VPack. The robots use AI vision systems to enhance warehouse efficiency and reliability, according to Liberty Robotics, formerly known as Liberty Reach until early 2024. VPick for picking options…
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Remote.It, a Petaluma, Calif. SaaS-based network connectivity management platform, recently announced the launch of its channel-focused full reseller program for businesses looking to use its remote networking service capabilities. Remote.It’s technology allows companies to replace manual network management with instant, secure and code-based networking that provides continuous network connectivity across all IoT devices and services. Networking options for partners The…
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Electronics semiconductor provider ST Microelectronics recently revealed a new line of microcontrollers (MCUs) for a variety of embedded applications, including industrial automation. The company’s new STM32H7 MCU combines the performance, scalability, and security of microprocessor-based systems that are typically more complex with the simplicity and integration of MCUs. ST said its STM32H7 MCU allows producers of equipment including smart appliances,…
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Material handling and automation systems manufacturer Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas (Logisnext) recently announced the launch of Logisnext Financial Services, which will provide its customers with a single point of contact for equipment purchasing and financing. Logisnext’s new service is offered through a strategic partnership with DLL, a global asset finance company for equipment and technology. “DLL has had a longstanding history…
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Full-service automation provider Honeywell Intelligrated recently announced partnerships with Berkshire Grey and Tompkins Robotics. Honeywell will provide software, and cybersecurity, and integration knowledge, including its Momentum Warehouse Execution Software (WES), to the companies. Honeywell also recently announced a partnership with HAI Robotics to integrate Momentum WES into its automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS). Intelligent fulfillment for Berkshire Grey picking…
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Kane Robotics announced GRIT, a vision system that uses AI-powered visual sensors that replicate the human eye, assessing uneven surfaces and enabling its cobot to make real-time adjustments in material removal operations. The Chino-Calif. based company says GRIT handles tasks such as sanding, grinding and finishing in the manufacturing process, thanks to a high-speed camera and AI-driven computer vision integrated…
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Cybernetix Ventures’ event kicks off Robotics Tech Week 2026 slate of events
Preview the manufacturing and warehouse components that will be on the…
Preview the manufacturing and warehouse robots and software that will be on…
