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Gaussian Robotics Raises Series C Funding for Delivery, Cleaning Robots

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…makes autonomous mobile robots for cleaning and indoor deliveries. The company, also referred to as Gaoxian, said its robots are used in airports, schools, offices, shopping malls, hospitals, hotels, and other sites in 40 countries. Gaussian Ecobot line cleans 93M mi. The Ecobot product line from Gaussian Robotics includes a robotic vacuum and sweeper, as well as scrubbers and sprayers.…


Miso Robotics Unveils Flippy 2 Frying Robot for Restaurants

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…reduction, and fewer surfaces requiring cleaning. Software and customization “While most of our enhancements were focused on Flippy’s hardware and design, we also introduced additional software updates to operate the AutoBin system and allow Flippy to perform additional cooking tasks,” Bell said. “And since Flippy is essentially built on an AI platform, it is constantly learning how to recognize and…


ABB Launches FlexLoader M for Modular Machine Tending

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…cell equipment such as air cleaning stations, part marking, deburring, and measurement systems. The vision system can use either a 2D camera or 3D sensor, depending on the application. The FlexLoader M also incorporates data-based optimization features, including remote monitoring, enabling operators to monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize their robot systems. Its vision software provides added functions including condition monitoring, fleet…


Open-RMF Addresses Growing Robotics Interoperability Needs

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…autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) for cleaning, delivery, security, and other applications to operate in the same space within hospitals in Singapore. Productivity depends on such robots being able to communicate with one another and be orchestrated by human managers or higher-level systems. “Our initial customer request was to coordinate the behavior of multiple AMRs from different vendors,” recalled Brian Gerkey,…


HARTING Distribution Center in Germany Showcases Warehouse Automation

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…the empty is sent for cleaning and reuse. At that point, the target bins are sent to a shuttle system that serves as temporary buffer storage until all the items for an order have been picked and are ready for consolidation at a packing station. Packing Full pack orders that ship in their original packaging go directly to packing; or,…


MassRobotics Mobile Robot Interoperability Standard Has First Demo at FedEx During A3 Conference

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…goals. A lift truck or cleaning robot can navigate around people.” The MassRobotics standard uses the WebSocket API (application programming interface). In yesterday's demonstration, the display consisted of a Vecna map with Waypoint and WiBotic information published to it. Shared map created from Vecna, Waypoint, and WiBotic data using the MassRobotics interoperability protocol. More status reports to come “The MassRobotics…


InOrbit Launches Developer Portal, Expands Robot Operations Ecosystem

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…algorithms for routing tugs and cleaning robots, all in the same warehouse,” Pestoni said. “We can connect and control them, and now these robots need to know how to optimize routes second by second.” “Just as public restrooms used to have clipboards with sheets to say when they were last cleaned; now, we can do that for every square foot…


Reverse Logistics Begins to Benefit From Automation

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…the list of to-dos than cleaning out the cellar or reorganizing the garage. That said, many reverse-logistics operations remain primarily manual, noted Chris Rowland, director of solutions consulting at Honeywell Intelligrated. But manual processing is in the early stages of turning to automation, according to industry experts interviewed for this article. “Automation in reverse logistics is not just a trend,…


Avidbots Expands Mobile Robot Offerings to Include Disinfection

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…few were already involved in cleaning applications. Avidbots Corp. today announced that it has expanded the functionality of its Neo 2 floor-scrubbing robot with a sprayer that can disinfect high-touch surfaces more economically and safely than other approaches. “The days of having single-purpose robots for specific tasks are behind us. A robot must be multi-functional to meet the ever-evolving needs…


SoftBank Robotics and Keenon Robotics Become Global Partners for Service Industry

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…such as food and beverage, cleaning, hospitality, security, healthcare, and logistics. “Advances in robotics and technology will lead to job transformation over the next few years,” said the Tokyo-based company. SBRG said it has deployed more than 5,000 of its own systems, including the Pepper and NAO humanoids, Whiz cleaning robots, and Servi food-service robot, in more than 70 countries.…


Argo AI, Ford, and Walmart to Launch Autonomous Vehicle Deliveries in Three Cities

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…capabilities, including fueling, servicing, and cleaning of self-driving vehicles. “Argo and Ford are aggressively preparing for large-scale autonomous vehicle operations across a broad footprint of U.S. cities,” said Scott Griffith, CEO of Ford Autonomous Vehicles & Mobility Businesses. “Pairing Walmart’s retail and e-commerce leadership with Argo and Ford’s self-driving operations across these multiple cities marks a significant step toward scaling…


Lift Truck Technology Can Improve Operator Productivity and Safety as Well as Add Autonomy

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…free with no watering, battery cleaning or changing required.” “It may not be right for the really high-throughput applications, but I think it has its sweet spot for many light- to medium-duty operations,” Bruin added. “Just like with lithium, it’s a matter of assessing the application benefits and costs, and making the ROI work.” In many ways, lift truck OEMs…


Top 10 Robotics, Autonomous Vehicle Transactions of July 2021

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…July 2021 for use in cleaning, deliveries, farming, and security. Other industries represented in transactions tracked by Robotics 24/7 included defense/military, food preparation, and marine/energy. Merger and acquisition activity picked up, with 26 last month in comparison with seven in June, but only a few involving special-purpose acquisition companies (SPACs). There was also one notable failure: the shutdown and sale…


Online Grocery Market Continues to Grow, but Automation Complexity a Challenge, Finds Report

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…to Styleintelligence. Mobile robots for cleaning stores are more mature than inventory systems or aerial drones for deliveries. In addition, the supplier landscape includes companies solving individual problems rather than more holistic approaches. Source: Styleintelligence However, the nature of fulfillment will also change as robotic manipulation improves, said respondents. “There are quite specific challenges in picking groceries compared to normal…


Brain Corp CTO Discusses Software Driving Mobile Robot Value, Future Plans

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…handling to inventory and floor cleaning, autonomous mobile robots are finding more uses beyond factories and warehouses. Brain Corp. has developed the BrainOS software-as-a-service offering to provide autonomy and reporting features to more than 16,000 robots and logged over 4.9 million hours of operation. The San Diego, Calif.-based company was founded in 2009, and its customers include Walmart, Kroger, and…


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