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Innoviz Technologies today announced that it and the BMW Group are starting the first development phase in their development of a new generation of lidar sensors. Under their expanded agreement, Innoviz will develop B-Samples based on its second-generation InnovizTwo sensor. “Lidar is one of the critical technologies underpinning Level 3 or even higher automated functions,” stated Nicolai Martin, senior vice…
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Cyngn Inc. today announced an agreement with wood products supplier Arauco to deploy an initial 100 autonomous electric forklifts. The DriveMod-enabled systems will help make Arauco's operations more efficient, said the company. “Arauco has a large forklift fleet and an even larger vehicle fleet,” noted Ben Landen, vice president of business development at Cyngn. “It does so many moves with…
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Last week, the Seoul Metropolitan Government, or SMG, announced its intention to be a “robot-friendly city.” It said it plans to establish a technology investment fund, introduce robotic services in healthcare facilities, and build the Suseo Robotics Cluster startup and venture hub. SMG said in a release that it plans to invest ₩202.9 billion (about $160 million U.S.) through 2026…
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Mobile robots and automated lift trucks are increasingly common, but companies also need reliable support and actionable data insights, according to The Raymond Corp. At recent trade shows, the Toyota Industries Company demonstrated how its technologies fit into customer processes. Raymond provides hardware and software for intralogistics operations. The Greene, N.Y.-based company's high-capacity 5600 Orderpicker this week received a gold…
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Locus Robotics Corp. today broke ground for its new global headquarters near Boston. The company said the new facility in Wilmington, Mass., will serve as the hub for its growing global operations and will provide room for future expansion. “We're thrilled to break ground on our new headquarters in Wilmington,” stated Rick Faulk, CEO of Locus Robotics, in a release.…
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Mobile robots and autonomous lift trucks promise to improve flexibility and agility, but how can warehouse and factory operators be sure of reaping those benefits? Uncertainty has held back adoption of new technologies, but suppliers have recognized the challenge and are addressing it with easier-to-use systems and close collaboration with prospective customers. Hyster-Yale Materials Handling Inc. provides manual and automated…
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Ati Motors today announced that its Series A funding round has closed at $10.85 million (U.S.). The Bengaluru, India-based company said the investment will further accelerate the development and deployment of its robots for warehouses and industrial environments. “The autonomous robots space is brimming with immense opportunities, and we’re at the forefront of this revolution as we transform industrial operations,”…
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ForwardX Technology Co. yesterday announced that Richmond Rolling Solutions will be the exclusive distributor of its autonomous mobile robots, or AMRs, across Australia and New Zealand. “Our exclusive partnership with ForwardX represents a unique opportunity for businesses to invest in the latest equipment to improve their processes and transform the way they operate,” said Breon Winslow-Moore, CEO of Richmond Rolling…
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As a major provider of new, used, and reconditioned forklifts, Crown Equipment Corp. is a leading material handling provider. The New Bremen, Ohio-based company is also a proponent of automation—when it makes sense. “For instance, load is a big variable,” said Jim Gaskell, director of global automation and emerging technologies at Crown Equipment. He sat down with Robotics 24/7 at…
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With all the interest lately in artificial intelligence, robotics, and ethics, it's worth noting some of the ongoing research in the field. The Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence, or AI2, last week announced Ali Farhadi as its new CEO. He is an AI researcher, executive, and Forbes Top 5 AI entrepreneur, said the organization. It also presented the Phone2Proc robot…
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Exchange-traded funds, or ETFs, are one way of measuring the financial activity in a specific sector, such as robotics. Earlier this month, Indxx announced the licensing of its Indxx US ETF Industry Top 10 Index to South Korea-based Samsung Asset Management. The index will serve as the underlying benchmark for the KODEX US ETF Industry Top10 Indxx ETF, said Indxx.…
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At Automate 2023 last month, one theme of conversation was that data and connections between systems have become as important as the robots themselves. Advantech Co. has focused on artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things or IoT, and big data to help businesses get the most out of smart and embedded platforms. “We're very much in industrial computing and have…
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BOSTON—Robotics can transform the construction industry, but the companies serving it must clearly define the applications or tasks they offer to automate, said speakers at yesterday's Robotics in Construction event. Suffolk Technologies hosted more than 100 attendees at its headquarters with MassRobotics. “Construction is an industry ripe for adopting robotics,” observed Tom Ryden, executive director of MassRobotics, in his introductory…
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Businesses need more skilled robotics operators, technicians, and developers. In April, Addverb Technologies Pvt. opened a smart factory with Purdue University's School of Engineering Technology in Indianapolis. The facility will give students and faculty the opportunity to work with the company's Dynamo autonomous mobile robot (AMR), its Veloce carton picking robot, its Movect fleet management system, and its Concinity warehouse…
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ATLANTA—Exotec SAS yesterday announced at its ExoDay event that it has been recognized as the “Overall Robotics Company of the Year” in the annual SupplyTech Breakthrough Awards program. Exotec builds high-density warehouse automation and has been expanding in North America. “Exotec is revolutionizing the way warehouses operate for the benefit of the entire field—from the people working on the warehouse…
Ultrasonic sensing enhances robotics perception
World's first omni-modal evaluation including tactile sensing for…
Cybernetix Ventures’ event kicks off Robotics Tech Week 2026 slate of events
Preview the manufacturing and warehouse components that will be on the…
