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Many companies have turned to mobile robots to boost efficiency and flexibility. These autonomous devices offer various benefits, enabling businesses to thrive in increasingly competitive markets. Mobile robots are revolutionizing operations across various sectors. They are particularly effective in warehouses, where they can help streamline tasks such as picking, packing, and transportation. These devices can navigate complex environments with sophisticated…
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Cyngn Inc. yesterday announced that it has raised $1.3 million under its at-the-market, or ATM, agreement through sales of its common stock. The Menlo Park, Calif.-based company said it plans to use the proceeds for general corporate purposes, including investments in commercial sales of its autonomous driving software for industrial applications. “We are pleased with the progress of our ATM…
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Elite Robots, a leading supplier of collaborative robots, last week said it has received an order from a Chinese energy company for a total of 3,000 units. “This large order from the new energy sector is great news for the entire cobotic industry, indicating that the collaborative robots' market is expanding,” said Dr. Yunan Cao, CEO of Elite Robots, in…
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Mecalux has unveiled a new collaborative robotic picking system tapping the latest artificial intelligence (AI) technology from its alliance with Siemens. Mecalux’s new automated solution incorporates Siemens’ SIMATIC Robot Pick AI technology, a vision software that employs deep learning algorithms to significantly streamline picking in warehouses. With AI integrated into the programmable logic controller (a SIMATIC S7-1500 PLC), the collaborative…
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Sarcos Technology and Robotics Corp. this week announced that it has appointed Laura Peterson, interim president and chief executive officer, to serve as its permanent president and CEO. The company also said that Ben Wolff, co-founder, former CEO, and current director, has rejoined its executive team as executive vice chairman. “I am honored the board has asked me to stay…
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Mecalux SA today announced a robotic picking system incorporating Siemens' SIMATIC Robot Pick AI vision software. It uses deep learning algorithms to streamline picking in warehouses, said the Madrid-based company. The new system integrates artificial intelligence into the SIMATIC S7-1500 programmable logic controller (PLC) to enable the collaborative robot to autonomously and accurately pick orders, said Mecalux in a release.…
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New igus energy supply system for SCARA robots in cleanrooms igus®, the world leader in motion plastics and moving cable management systems, is launching a new energy supply system for SCARA robots in cleanrooms: the Clean SCARA Cable Solution is made of tribologically optimized high-performance plastics and works almost particle-free according to ISO Class 2 even in high-speed applications. It…
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InOrbit Inc. today announced an enhancement to its robot operations, or RobOps, software. In response to customer demand, the company said its InOrbit missions capability provides multi-vendor, bidirectional communications with robots fleets of any size. InOrbit missions works with the recently expanded InOrbit Connect to help developers and end users “harness the full potential of their robotic fleets,” said the…
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Gecko Robotics today launched the Cantilever platform, which it said integrates data from its robotic, fixed-sensor, and partner systems to help customers analyze asset health and make sound decisions. The company claimed that the software is the first of its kind. “Cantilever is designed to become the primary operating system for the physical world,” said Jake Loosararian, co-founder and CEO…
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Last month, Rockwell Automation Inc. announced that it planned to acquire Clearpath Robotics Inc., the parent company of OTTO Motors. The companies claimed that the transaction demonstrated the strength of demand for robots for materials handling. Earlier this month, Rockwell completed its acquisition of Kitchener, Ontario-based Clearpath, which makes development platforms, and OTTO. The Milwaukee-based company is adding OTTO Motors'…
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Geekplus Technology Co. today announced at CeMAT Asia a mobile robot that can reach up to 12 m (40 ft.) in height. The company said the new system has already been deplyed by several major global retailers at sites in North America and Asia. “As early pioneers in the mobile robotics space, we are committed to continuous innovation to accompany…
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A week after Amazon.com Inc. provided a peek at the robots it is currently testing, Agility Robotics Inc. confirmed that Amazon's research and development center near Seattle will begin testing its Digit bipedal robot. “Digit’s size and shape are well-suited for buildings that are designed for humans, and we believe that there is a big opportunity to scale a mobile…
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Less than half (45.6%) of warehouse and logistics leaders see automation as necessary over the next five years, according to new research from ProGlove. The discovery from the wearable tech pioneer comes as nearly two-thirds have either already implemented or are currently implementing automation. However, ProGlove concluded, it is yet another piece of evidence that full automation is not a…
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Autonomous mobile robots, or AMRs, can optimize the transport of materials and overall logistics in existing facilities, according to Omron Automation. AMRs can navigate autonomously, adapt to changing environments, and safely perform a range of physical tasks that are challenging for humans, said Omron. The successful introduction of autonomous mobile robots into ongoing operations requires careful consideration of existing conditions…
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Cybernetix Ventures’ event kicks off Robotics Tech Week 2026 slate of events
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