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As in other industries, warehouse operators are struggling with a tight human labor market. Recent advances in robotics not only offer a way to supplement the work of hard-to-find workers. The technology also offers significant advantages when it comes to priorities like inventory overflow, damage and loss prevention, and safety. Automation can also increase productivity while reducing operational costs and…
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New research out of Carnegie Mellon University's School of Computer Science seeks to teach robots to grasp the ungraspable by turning the challenge on its side. Wenxuan Zhou, a Ph.D. student in the Robotics Institute working with Assistant Professor David Held, used artificial intelligence to teach a robot to pick up an item by pushing it against something and grasping…
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Locomation, an autonomous trucking company based out of Pittsburgh, will not be closing after all. In a statement to the publication FreightWaves, CEO Çetin Meriçli said the company had reduced its “non-engineering headcout in the face of economic headwinds.” The Pittsburgh Business Times previously reported that the company was shutting down because it had run out of cash and could…
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Sarcos Technology and Robotics Corp. yesterday announced preliminary fourth quarter 2022 revenue of $6.1 million and full year 2022 revenue of $14.6 million, each at the high end of its guidance range. The company also announced updates to its product line. As part of its product commercialization efforts, Sarcos has expanded its Guardian product line, adding the Guardian XM intelligent…
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It's no surprise that innovations in robotics and artificial intelligence are changing the workplace. For years, manufacturers have relied on automation, and industry observers have buzzed about the implications of robots replacing human workers. More recently, the “Great Resignation” included millions of workers retiring early or seeking different types of jobs. Manufacturers and supply chain operators have recognized the need…
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Every year, 5 million Americans undergo abdominal soft-tissue procedures, 90% of which do not include access to robot-assisted surgery, or RAS. Virtual Incision Corp. this week announced the completion of its clinical study for an Investigational Device Exemption, or IDE, from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The study was designed to evaluate Virtual Incision's MIRA, a miniaturized, robot-assisted surgical…
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Bettering Our Worlds, or BOW, this week invited robotics developers to register for a limited number of its new software development kits. The company plans to launch them more widely this summer. BOW, formerly known as Cyberselves, is giving robotics developers until March 5 to register for a year of free access to its software development kits (SDKs). The software…
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CleanRobotics las week launched a new feature for its waste-sorting robot designed to help inform people about the benefits of recycling. The TrashBot will now display “custom educational content” on its screen based on when certain items are discarded. “Once TrashBot sorts the waste item into the correct bin inside, the user will get a helpful tip based on the…
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The Pittsburgh Robotics Network today announed that it will co-host the Robotics Factory's Aviation & Robotics Summit from April 18 to 20. The organization joined Innovation Works, which manages the Robotics Factory, as well as industry partners such as the Pittsburgh International Airport's xBridge innovation center and Future Travel Experience. The summit's goal is “to bring the best minds in…
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Deus Robotics, a Ukrainian startup specializing in warehouse robotics engineering and software development, announced this week that it has raised $1.5 million in seed funding from SMRK VC, a leading Ukrainian venture fund, at an undisclosed valuation. The company has a valuation of $15 million, according to investors. The investment will help the company attract new customers in the US…
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GXO Logistics Inc. today marked the successful deployment of Lowpad BV's autonomous mobile robots, or AMRs, for a customer in the food and beverage sector at a major warehouse facility in the Netherlands. “GXO’s industry-first collaboration with Lowpad on a custom-designed and engineered automated solution for our customer’s outbound process has significantly improved efficiency,” stated Luc Laurijssens, managing director for…
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Drone automation technology leader VOTIX has joined forces with safety avionics technology provider, Iris Automation. The partnership enables safe BVLOS flights through the seamless integration of Iris Automation's Casia G ground-based detect and alert system into the VOTIX cloud-based drone operating system, the companies said. This integration makes remote operations a reality for enterprises that need effective and flexible drone…
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Clevon and ZF Group are joining forces to accelerate the deployment of efficient and integrated next-generation last-mile delivery services using driverless carriers in urban and on-yard environments. Clevon and ZF teams will work together to carry out a full-scale integration of the SCALAR SaaS platform and CLEVON 1 vehicles over the upcoming months and deploy it to manage CLEVON 1…
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Samsung Electronics Co. and Ambarella Inc. yesterday announced that Samsung's Foundry business unit is providing 5-nanometer process technology for Ambarella's new CV3-AD685 central domain controller. The partners said they will bring new levels of artificial intelligence processing performance, power, and reliability to autonomous vehicle safety systems. “Samsung brings 5-nm EUV FinFET technology to automotive applications for unprecedented ADAS [advanced driver-assistance…
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After receiving 156 submissions for the 2023 MHI Innovation Awards from ProMat 2023 exhibitors, MHI has announced the four finalists chosen as the most innovative products in each category—Best New Innovation; Best Innovation of an Existing Product; and Best IT Innovation based on concept, value, and impact. Five independent judges comprised of professionals from the material handling and supply chain…
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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…
