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Intuition Robotics Ltd. today announced the official commercial launch of its ElliQ digital care companion, which is now available for purchase. The social robot is designed to help older adults be more physically active and socially engaged, enabling them to have happier, more independent lives. “After years of hard work, this day has finally come,” stated Dor Skuler, co-founder and…
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About 95% of warehouses in North America and Europe are not yet automated, according to GXO Logistics Inc. The Greenwich, Conn.-based company recently announced its fourth-quarter earnings for 2021. It said its revenue increased from $2 billion in last year's third quarter to $2.3 billion in Q4, thanks in part to its increasing use of automation. GXO, which claimed to…
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CoreAVI today announced that The Khronos Group's Vulkan SC API has been ratified, enabling CoreAVI to offer developers standards-based implementations of functionally safe software stacks for embedded applications. The company said the open standard will allow it to offer scalability and reuse for systems such as robots and autonomous vehicles. “As we transition to an autonomous world and the challenge…
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While many service robots are developed by technology companies, some are coming from the industry side. Continuing its diversification from security into robotics, Guardforce AI Co. last week said its systems are now working in locations including supermarkets, government facilities, hospitals, hotels, transportation stations, educational institutions, and restaurants. “We are very excited to surpass the 1,400 deployment mark in the…
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The fast-food industry has a strong interest in automating kitchen functions. White Castle Management Co. yesterday said it plans to install Miso Robotics Inc.'s Flippy 2 frying robot in 100 standalone locations. The companies have been partners since they deployed the original model of Flippy in a Chicagoland White Castle. The hamburger chain said it saw “an immediate positive impact…
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There's more to autonomous lawn mowing than simply replacing human drivers with robots. My Goat Inc. has been offering systems smaller than conventional mowing hardware and promises more visibility into operations. The Nashville-based company said it is educating groundskeepers on how a different approach to their work can save effort. Founded two years ago, My Goat has production and shipping…
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Businesses managing robot fleets need sophisticated but easy-to-use tools for configuring and managing robot operations, or RobOps, according to InOrbit. The Mountain View, Calif.-based company today announced the launch of Configuration as Code, which is intended to enable engineers to streamline development workflows with software automation best practices. “We want to create RobOps tools that solve problems, streamline processes, and…
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From pallets to warehouse workflows, Vecna Robotics provides robots and software to automate materials handling. Last week, the Waltham, Mass.-based company announced that it has raised Series C funding of $65 million. Vecna said it plans to use the investment to develop new robots and software, fufill orders, and expand operations as it serves a $165 billion market for autonomous…
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Cruise LLC yesterday announced that the SoftBank Vision Fund will invest another $1.35 billion toward commercializing its autonomous vehicles. The General Motors Co. spinoff also said it has opened rides from its staff to the public in San Francisco. “The SoftBank Vision Fund initially invested $900 million in Cruise in 2018,” said Kyle Vogt, co-founder, chief technology officer, and interim…
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Mobile robots typically use a combination of 2D cameras, time-of-flight infrared depth cameras, and 2D lidar, but they have limitations. Velodyne Lidar Inc. claimed that its 3D sensors can improve robot perception as such systems enter more diverse environments. Lighting conditions, resolution, and range can all affect the ability of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) to safely perceive objects and obstacles,…
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Universal Robots A/S, the leading producer of collaborative robot arms, today reported record revenue for 2021 of $311 million (U.S.). The Odense, Denmark-based company said its revenue increased by 41% over 2020 and was 23% over its 2019 pre-pandemic results. “Universal Robots has had a great year,” stated Kim Povlsen, president of Universal Robots. “In a company like ours, which…
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Seegrid Corp. yesterday announced that it will showcase its newest autonomous lift truck, the Seegrid Palion Lift, for the first time at MODEX 2022. Attendees at the Atlanta event in March will be able to observe demonstrations of Seegrid Palion Lift working with other Seegrid IQ-powered vehicles, interact with Seegrid’s Fleet Central software suite, and meet with company experts. Pittsburgh-based…
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Hospitals and healthcare providers are increasingly incorporating robot-assisted surgery into their programs. Stereotaxis Inc. today announced that HonorHealth has established a robotic electrophysiology program as part of its Cardiovascular Center of Excellence at HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center in Scottsdale, Ariz. “Establishing a robotic electrophysiology program allows us to offer improved care for patients,” stated Dr. Rahul Doshi, chief of…
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Like outer space, Earth's oceans beckon scientists, prospectors, and roboticists. Terradepth Inc. is building the Terradepth Virtual Ocean on the Ocean Data Cloud technology it launched last year. The Austin, Texas-based startup said its goal is to use undersea drones and Virtual Ocean to create a geospatial experience similar to Google Earth. This week, Terradepth added executives with experience in…
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Given growing awareness of the benefits of automation, why haven't more businesses adopted robots? Overcoming complex and expensive deployments can help. Formic Technologies Inc. today said it has raised $26.5 million in Series A funding, as well as $100 million of debt capital to fund equipment purchases. The Chicago-based company said it plans to use the financing to expand its…
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Cybernetix Ventures’ event kicks off Robotics Tech Week 2026 slate of events
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