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As robots become more perceptive, they need to be tied to systems that can effectively analyze the data they gather. alwaysAI Inc. and Formant Inc. yesterday announced that they have integrated their video analytics and cloud platform, respectively, to help enterprises get more value out of their robot fleets. “This partnership now allows enterprises to gain more valuable information in…
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Motion Control and Vision Advances Drive Collaborative Robot Applications
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Autonomous mobile robots are rolling out for more functions and locations worldwide. Avidbots Corp. yesterday announced that it has raised $70 million (U.S.) in Series C funding. The Kitchener, Ontario-based cleaning robot maker said it plans to use the funding to expand its sales and marketing efforts worldwide. “This is a special milestone in our company’s development,” said Faizan Sheikh,…
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ABB is investing $13 million (U.S.) in its manufacturing facility in Quebec, Canada. The facility is part of the company’s Installation Products division. The Zürich, Switzerland-based company said it is spending the money to increase production capacity and establish a research & development facility at its global center of excellence for cable tray manufacturing. The company said the investment will…
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Partnerships are adding capabilities to existing autonomous mobile robots, or AMRs. Businesses deploying the OMRON LD-250 AMR can dramatically increase payload without having to invest in a larger, more expensive robot. ROEQ said its new TMC500 top module and Cart500 not only doubles the LD-250's payload, but it also provides a standardized, safe, and flexible solution for internal logistics tasks.…
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Locus Robotics Corp. yesterday announced that it has expanded its partnership with DHL Supply Chain. The companies will deploy Locus mobile robots at DHL's facilities in Canal Winchester and Lockbourne, Ohio, to support high-volume order fulfillment for global clothing retailer, Carhartt, a DHL customer. “Implementing Locus has quickly proven to be an ideal choice to deliver high productivity, letting us…
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Titan Medical Inc. last week announced the publication of an international patent application that discloses details concerning “dexterous endoscope technologies for use with single access robotic-assisted surgery [RAS] systems.” The Toronto-based company said the technologies will provide a greater field of view than what is offered with current endoscope tools. The company is currently going through the U.S. Food and…
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United Natural Foods Inc. plans to use Symbotic Inc.’s robotic systems at five of its distribution centers in the next four years. That’s according to a new commercial deal it signed with the Wilmington, Mass.-based robotics company. “We’re pleased to introduce Symbotic systems into our distribution network, which we believe will benefit our customers, suppliers and associates,” said Mark Bushway,…
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The need for more efficient fulfillment is global, but there are multiple ways to serve that need. OPLOG Inc. today announced €11 million ($10.57 million U.S.) in pre-Series A funding. The company said it plans to continue its expansion in Europe with its first fulfillment center in the U.K. and invest in research and development through its TARQAN robotics division.…
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6 River Systems LLC today announced new features intended to enhance productivity and flexibility for warehouse operators. The new features are integrated with the company's software-as-a-service Fulfillment Execution System and its Chuck autonomous mobile robot, or AMR. 6 River Systems claimed that they position it “as the most configurable warehouse automation solution provider on the market.” E-commerce sales will continue…
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Automation has been a life raft for many producers. The consistency and efficiency of these artificial intelligent-powered robots now extend to every part of an assembly line, which reveals what the factories of the future can achieve. MHEDA spoke with Kelly Kamlager, senior director of marketing at RIOS Intelligent Machines, about what she sees with the future of automation. She…
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Mitsubishi Logisnext Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd., or MLAP, and xSQUARE, a Singapore-based intelligent warehousing solutions company, have entered a partnership to make automated guided vehicles, or AGVs, and distribute xSQUARE’s warehousing systems to more areas. The new AGVs will built based on Logisnext’s brand of forklifts, and xSQUARE’s warehousing system will be shared using MLAP’s distribution network in Asia, Oceania,…
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Startup pitch competitions have become a feature of numerous technology events, as companies hope to be matched with investors. Lucid Drone Technologies Inc. last week announced that it will be among the startups chosen from more than 450 applicants to present at Venture Atlanta FORWARD 2022. Lucid Drone makes industrial spray drones designed as a safer, faster, and smarter alternative…
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Festo Didactic and SICK Sensor Intelligence today announced the creation of their Safety Awareness Bundle. Designed for students, the bundle includes lessons on robot risk assessment and the differences between the system approach and automation à la carte. The bundle includes Festo Didactic’s manufacturing production system and a simulated cyber-physical smart factory with a six-axis robot. SICK’s area scanners, safety…
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…
